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Fenwick Mines Day Use Area
Visitors to Fenwick Mines will find trails to hike, ponds to fish, and a picnic shelter (complete with horseshoe pit) that’s perfect for spending a great Sunday afternoon with friends and family. A one mile, wheelchair accessible trail will lead you through wetland, stream, and forest habitats providing lots of opportunities to see wildlife.
At a Glance
| Operational Hours: | Sunrise to Sunset |
|---|---|
| Fees: | $25 picnic shelter. Reservations required. Please call Eastern Divide Ranger District at (540) 552 - 4641, Monday through Friday 8:00 am to 4:30 pm. |
| Open Season: | Open year round |
| Closest Towns: | New Castle, VA |
| Water: | No drinking water available |
| Restroom: | Vault toilets |
| Operated By: | Eastern Divide Ranger District: 540-552-4641 |
General Information
Directions: From New Castle, VA: Follow VA 615 for 5 miles to VA 611 (Peaceful Valley Rd). Turn left. Go 1/2 mile and turn right on VA 685. Follow signs to Fenwick Mines Recreation Area.Activities
Lake and Pond Fishing
Recreation areas with activity Lake and Pond Fishing:Fishing Regulations and Permits.
Day Hiking
Recreation areas with activity Day Hiking:| Elevation desc | 1600 feet |
Viewing Wildlife
Recreation areas with activity Viewing Wildlife:Picnicking
Recreation areas with activity Picnicking:| No. of Sites | Picnicking sites available |
| Reservation Info | No Reservations Required |
Group Picnicking
Recreation areas with activity Group Picnicking:| No. of Sites | Group picnicking sites available |
Alerts & Warnings
- Closed Districts - Clinch and Mount Rogers
- Todd Lake Day Use Area Closed
- Hone Quarry Campground Closed
- State of Emergency in Virginia
- Balcony Falls to Skimmer Transmission Line Reconstruction Project
- Beartree Lake restoration project facility changes
- Low Moor Shooting Range to Temporarily Close
- Temporary Delays - Mount Rogers NRA Roads
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