Mountain House Day Use Area
Mountain House Day Use Area provides the primary access to Ramseys Draft Wilderness and an opportunity for a nice picnic or to stage a hiking adventure. Native trout fishing is available in the adjacent Ramseys Draft stream.
Active Alerts
General Information
early-April - early-December
6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m
The America the Beautiful Interagency Pass series and the George Washington & Jefferson National Forests Seasonal Day Use Pass are accepted here and cover day use fees. The America the Beautiful Senior and Access Passes provide a 50% discount to the base campsite fee (not hook ups) and day use fees.
No overnight camping. 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)).
Getting There
Latitude / Longitude
Latitude: 38.30638889
Longitude: -79.36222222
Directions
From Staunton, VA: Travel on U.S. 250 west. The Mountain House Day Use Area is located on U.S. 250 approximately five miles past the turn off to Braley Pond at the junction with Forest Development Road (FDR) 68.
Facility and Amenity Information
Restrooms
Restrooms are available at this site.
Water
Potable water is not available at this site.
Picnic Tables
Picnic tables are available at this site.
