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From lush woods and cold mountain streams to unique mountaintop balds, over 1.8 million acres of Appalachian forests in Virginia, West Virginia, and Kentucky are yours to explore.

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White Rocks Campground
Site Open
Hiking Hunting, Fishing and Shooting
White Rocks Campground is in a secluded forest setting with cool summertime temperatures and great wildlife watching opportunities. A small creek meanders through several campsites and a nature trail…

Whitetop Mountain Observation Site
Site Open
Outdoor Science and Learning Scenic Drives Hiking Winter Sports
Whitetop Mountain is the second highest mountain in Virginia and offers the highest public road in the state which leads to a summit of 5525 feet. The summit provides panoramic views of three states…

Whitetop Station Visitor Center
Site Closed
Outdoor Science and Learning Biking Hiking Scenic Drives Picnicking
Whitetop Station is a great starting point for an exciting bike ride down the Virginia Creeper Trail.  Whitetop Station is a visitor center that shares the story of the local train history and…

Williams Branch Picnic Shelter
Williams Branch Group Picnic Shelter (Sherando Lake Group Picnic Shelter) is a part of the Sherando Lake Recreation Area. The recreation area is often referred to as the jewel of the Blue Ridge…

Wise Boat Launch
Site Open
Water Activities Hunting, Fishing and Shooting
The Wise Boat Launch, located on the North Fork of Pound Lake near Cane Patch Campground, serves as an easy access point for boaters and anglers.

Wolf Creek Day Use Area
Site Open
Picnicking Hiking Biking Hunting, Fishing and Shooting
This site features a large covered group picnic shelter as well as several family picnic sites. A wheelchair accessible bridge crosses Wolf Creek and leads to the 2.4 mile Wolf Creek Loop Trails.

Wolf Gap Recreation Area
Site Open
Picnicking Hiking Biking Outdoor Science and Learning
Wolf Gap Recreation Area was once the site of a 1930’s African American Civilian Conservation Corps Camp. This recreation area has many hiking opportunities nearby. From here begin your hike to the…

Woodstock Hang Gliding Site
Site Open
Biking Other Outdoor Science and Learning Hiking
Experience the thrill of flying without an airplane! Feel your adrenaline and excitement build as you approach the launch site perched high on the western slope of the Massanutten Mountain. Launch…

Woodstock Tower Observation Site
Site Open
Outdoor Science and Learning Hiking Biking
Don’t miss the opportunity to take in the grand views from the Woodstock Tower! In 1935, the historical structure was built by the Civilian Conservation Corps with the material provided by the…

Wythe Shooting Range
Site Open
Hunting, Fishing and Shooting
This range includes a total of 10 benches and shooting lanes.  Five are dedicated pistol lanes (25 yards only), three are dedicated rifle lanes (100 yards) and the final two are intermediate lanes…
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