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Cherokee Flats Day Use Area

Designed to accommodate wheelchair bound anglers, Cherokee Flats is a streamside, paved trail that provides easy access to fishing holes on Big Stony Creek, a stocked trout stream. A metal ramp permits wheeled access to in-stream fishing. The scenic, ½-mile long trail is lined with American holly, rhododendron and wildflowers. 

General Information

Open year round

Day use only: open 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)). 

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: -80.58333333

Directions

From Blacksburg, VA: Follow US 406 west for 15 miles. Turn right onto SR 635 and continue for approximately 9 ½ miles. Cherokee Flats is on the left.

Facility and Amenity Information

Restrooms

Restrooms are available at this site.

Water

Potable water is not available at this site.

Recreation Opportunities

Last updated March 13th, 2025