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Recreation Region: Clinch Ranger District

Lake Keokee Day Use Area

Visitors to Lake Keokee Day Use Area enjoy a universally accessible fishing trail and pier.

General Information

Open year round

6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m

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. 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)).

Clinch Ranger Station Office with decorative and official Forest Service sign in front.

Address: 1700 Park Avenue SW Norton, VA 24273
Phone: 276-679-8370
Hours: Monday - Friday; 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM (Closed on federal holidays)

Getting There

Latitude / Longitude

Latitude: 36.85388889

Longitude: -82.8625

Directions

From Kingsport, TN: Follow US 23 North to Big Stone Gap, VA. Take the second Big Stone Gap exit and make a left onto 610. Follow 610 to the first traffic light and make a right on East 5th Street (North Business 23). Follow for 2.6 miles and turn left onto Inman road (68 West). Follow for 7.5 and turn left onto VA623. In 1/2 mile make another left onto VA 876. VA 876 goes straight to the lake in 8/10ths of a mile.

Facility and Amenity Information

Accessibility

Site features an accessible fishing pier and path. 

Restrooms

Restrooms are not available at this site.

The vault toilet is currently closed. 

Water

Potable water is not available at this site.

Picnic Tables

Picnic tables are available at this site.

Recreation Opportunities

Day Hikes Info

  • Lake Keokee Loop (Forest Trail #402)
  • Olinger Gap Trail (Forest Trail #327)

Last updated March 11th, 2025