Elkhorn Lake Day Use Area
This day use area is a popular non-motorized boating and fishing area with a wheelchair accessible pier. Elkhorn Day Use Area serves as a municipal watershed for Staunton, VA.
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General Information
Open year round
Open Year Round Day Use Only: Sunrise to Sunset
The America the Beautiful Interagency Pass series and the George Washington & Jefferson National Forests Seasonal Day Use Pass are accepted here. The Virginia State Parks pass does not apply on the National Forest.
When recreating on Forest Service Lands, follow the safety and outdoor ethics recommendations.
No fees are required for this site
No Fee
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: 401 Oakwood Drive Harrisonburg, VA 22801
Phone: 540-432-0187
Hours: Monday - Friday; 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM (Closed on federal holidays)
Getting There
Latitude / Longitude
Latitude: 38.32833333
Longitude: -79.2275
Directions
From Staunton, VA: Follow U.S. 250 west to Churchville. Continue west on U.S. 250 for 10 miles past Churchville and turn right onto State Route (S.R.) 715. (This road turns into Forest Development Road (FDR) 96.) Follow S.R. 715/FDR 96 8.5 miles to FDR 95 and turn right. Follow FDR 95 0.5 miles to the intersection with FDR 533A and turn right to Elkhorn Lake.
Facility and Amenity Information
Restrooms
Restrooms are available at this site.
Water
Potable water is not available at this site.
