North River's phone systems are completely down. We anticipate having one line available May 28, 2019, until a new system is up. Please be patient as we work through this process. We apologize for the inconvenience.
High Knob will open on Wednesday, June 12, but water won't be available in either the camping or day use areas.
Due to the lack of water and restroom facilities, fees are temporarily reduced. The camping fee is reduced from $10 to $5 per night. The group site fee is reduced from $25 to $15. The day use fee is reduced from $5 to $3 per vehicle. Port-o Pots will be provided. Camping trailers cannot be emptied at the dumping station, nor tanks filled at the faucet there. Showers are not available. Through agreement with the City of Norton, campers displaying a valid camping pass for High Knob Campground may use the showers at the Flag Rock Campground.
Some recreation sites and trails will delay opening as repairs are completed, some services will no longer be offered, and some recreation sites and trails will remain closed in 2019 in Scott, Lee, Dickenson and Wise Counties, Virginia.
Buck Mountain Trail (FT 434) is temporarily closed to all users due to construction on Hearthstone Dam in Augusta County, VA. The trail will remain closed until construction is complete. We expect the trail to reopen in October 2019. For more information, contact the North River Ranger District at 540-432-0187.
The section of Tillman Road (FR 101) near Hearthstone Dam and Little River Road (FR 1177) in Augusta County, VA is temporarily closed to all users due to construction on the dam. The 0.5 mile section of Tillman road will remain closed until construction is complete. We expect the road will reopen in October 2019. Through traffic travelling on Tillman road should plan an alternate route. Contact the North River Ranger District at 540-432-0187 for more information.
Brandywine Recreation Area located in Pendleton County, is now open to the public, please be advised that fee control measures are in place. Due to the flooding rehabilitation some areas are still being worked on.
For more information or questions, please call 540-432-0187.
Due to road damage on private land, adjacent land owners have gated and closed the private land portion of Garden Mountain Road/Round Mountain Road from all public travel. This is no longer a through road; approximately 2.5 miles of the road is inaccessible. The closed private section begins in Burke's Garden on Back Rd/666 and ends after approximately 2 miles. Approximately an additional half mile is closed on the National Forest in order to stop westbound traffic at the last safe turn around.
For additional information, contact the Eastern Divide Ranger District Office at: 540 552 4641.
Area(s):
Little Fort Campground, WOODSTOCK TOWER TRAIL (FT #552A) - LeeRD, Woodstock Hang Gliding Site, Woodstock Tower Observation Site
Date(s): Mar 5, 2019 - Mar 5, 2020
SLOPE FAILURE CLOSES ROUTE 758 IN SHENANDOAH COUNTY
Part of Route 758 (Woodstock Tower Road) in Shenandoah County is partially closed until further notice due to a slope failure that has damaged the roadway. Route 758 is a winding, unpaved road that crosses Massanutten Mountain between Fort Valley and the town of Woodstock.
UPDATE (3.18.2019) VDOT has reopened the eastern portion of Woodstock Tower Road. This section of the roadway allows motorists access to Woodstock Tower and the adjacent hang-glider launch site. The western portion of RT 758 remains closed. Barricades prevent access between Stagecoach Road and the Woodstock Tower parking area. VDOT is developing repair plans, but there is no estimate for reopening the western section of the road. All repairs are weather permitting.
The USDA Forest Service has issued an emergency road closure order for Forest Road (FR) 69 Jerry’s Run, FR 600 Big Run, FR 366 So Big, FS 277 and 277A Crows Run and Crows Run Spur in Alleghany County due to the major storm event experienced by the region on June 23, 2016. This storm event has made these roads unsafe for vehicle travel.
The road will remail closed until further assessment can be made. If you have any questions, please contact the James River Ranger District office in Covington at 540/962-2214.
The Sandy Flats Shelter on the Iron Mountain Trail in Washington County, Virginia has been completely removed due to damage from a fallen tree. A sunken fire pit and composting privy will remain. The area can continue to be used for camping.
A section of Wildlife Road ( FS 224) in Craig County will remain closed to motor vehicles for road repair beginning October 2nd 2017. The road is closed between Grouse Trail and Broad Run approximately 4 miles from SR 311. This section of road has been closed to motor vehicles since the time of storm damage and will remain closed until repairs are complete. While foot travel is not prohibited, we urge you to use caution and be aware of heavy equipment on the road.
Please call the Eastern Divide District for the most current information. 540-552-4641
Hicksville Road (FS 61471) in Bland County is closed to motor vehicle use for the installation of a powerline. The road will reopen when the project is complete.
Please call the Eastern Divide District for the most current information. (540) 552-4641
Contact(s):
Eastern Divide Ranger District (540) 552-4641
Due to standing dead trees caused by gypsy moth, Pine Swamp Branch AT Shelter is temporarily closed. Public Hazards include falling trees and limbs and other hazards associated with tree mortality. Closure includes 300 foot circle around AT shelter.
Beck Access Road (FSR 433) originally scheduled to open on 1 October will remain closed indefinitely due to unsafe road conditions. For more information contact the North River Ranger District at (540) 432-0187.
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