Locust Springs Day Use Area
Nature viewers enjoy unusual vegetation normally found several hundred miles to the north. Red Spruce and northern hardwoods such as birch, beech, and maple reside here due to frigid soil temperatures. Enjoy the Buck Run and/or the Locust Springs Trails, or hike down one of the trails to Laurel Fork. Visit the adjacent spring which forms the headwaters of Locust Spring Run.
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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
Please, 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)).
Address: 422 Forestry Road Hot Springs, VA 24445
Phone: 540-839-2521
Hours: Monday - Friday; 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM (Closed on federal holidays)
Getting There
Latitude / Longitude
Latitude: 38.58501
Longitude: -79.64305556
Directions
From the Intersection of US 220 and US 250: Go west on US 250 about 23 miles, passing into West Virginia, to the junction with WV 28. Turn right and go about 6.5 miles to the Locust Springs Picnic Area sign and turn right.
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.
