Woodstock Tower Observation Site
Don’t miss the opportunity to take in the grand views from the Woodstock Tower! In 1935, the historical structure was built by the Civilian Conservation Corps with the material provided by the Woodstock Chamber of Commerce. The tower offers views of the beautiful Seven Bends in the North Fork of the Shenandoah River.
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General Information
Open year round
Day use only: open sunrise to sunset
Alcoholic beverages prohibited. When recreating on Forest Service Lands, follow the safety and outdoor ethics recommendations.
No fees are required for this site
No Fee
Address: 102 Koontz St. Edinburg, VA 22824
Phone: 540-984-4101
Hours: Monday - Friday; 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM (Closed on federal holidays)
Getting There
Latitude / Longitude
Latitude: 38.87027778
Longitude: -78.44972222
Directions
From I-66: Take the Front Royal exit 6. Turn south on US 340/522 towards the town of Front Royal. Turn right on VA 55 West to the community of Waterlick. Turn left onto SR 678 South and continue to the community of Detrick. Turn right onto SR 758 (Woodstock Tower Road) for approximately four miles to the top of the mountain. The footpath to the tower is on left.
From Woodstock, VA: Take exit 283 of I-81. Go east on Route 42 for .7 mile. Turn left on Route 11 and continue 1.7 miles. Turn east on SR 665 at the north end of the town of Woodstock. Continue on SR 665 (1.5 mile) until you come to a Stop Sign. Turn left onto SR 758 (2 miles). Woodstock Tower will be on your right. The footpath to the tower is on left.
Facility and Amenity Information
Water
Potable water is not available at this site.
