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Interior Whistle Stop Day Use Area

The Interior Whistle Stop is a shady picnic area along Big Stony Creek featuring picnic tables, grassy areas, and a child-sized wooden train playground. Big Stony Creek is a stocked trout stream.

Reservations

General Information

Open year round

Sunrise to Sunset

When recreating on Forest Service Lands, follow the safety and outdoor ethics recommendations. 

No Fees are required for this site.

Keep your pet on a leash when in a recreation area or campground. The law requires dog owners to keep their dog on a leash with a length no greater than 6 feet and under physical control when within a recreational area, such as a campground or day use area (36 CFR 2616(j)). 

Eastern Divid Ranger District Office with American Flag and a sign depicting low fire danger today

Address: 110 Southpark Drive Blacksburg, VA 24060
Phone: 540-552-4641
Hours: Monday - Friday; 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM (Closed on federal holidays)

Getting There

Latitude / Longitude

Latitude: 37.41472222

Longitude: -80.59222222

Directions

From Blacksburg, VA: Follow US 406 West for 15 miles. Turn right onto SR 635 and continue for approximately 9 miles. Whistle Stop Picnic Area is on the left.

Facility and Amenity Information

Restrooms

Restrooms are available at this site.

Water

Potable water is not available at this site.

Picnic Tables

Picnic tables are available at this site.

Recreation Opportunities

Picnicking - Groups Info

Group picnic sites available, no reservations required. 

Picnicking - Single Info

Picnic sites available, no reservations required. 

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Last updated March 13th, 2025