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Locust Springs Day Use Area
Nature viewers enjoy unusual vegetation normally found several hundred miles to the north. Red Spruce and northern hardwoods such as birch, beech, and maple reside here due to frigid soil temperatures. Enjoy the Buck Run and/or the Locust Springs Trails, or hike down one of the trails to Laurel Fork. Visit the adjacent spring which forms the headwaters of Locust Spring Run.
At a Glance
| Operational Hours: | Sunrise to Sunset |
|---|---|
| Fees: | No Fee |
| Open Season: | Open year round |
| Closest Towns: | Bartow, WV |
| Water: | No drinking water available |
| Restroom: | Vault toilet |
| Operated By: | James River and Warm Springs Ranger Districts: 540-839-2521 |
General Information
Directions: From the Intersection of US 220 and US 250: Go west on US 250 about 23 miles, passing into West Virginia, to the junction with WV 28. Turn right and go about 6.5 miles to the Locust Springs Picnic Area sign and turn right.Activities
River and Stream Fishing
Recreation areas with activity River and Stream Fishing:Fishing Regulations and Permits.
Day Hiking
Recreation areas with activity Day Hiking:Viewing Wildlife
Recreation areas with activity Viewing Wildlife:Viewing Plants
Recreation areas with activity Viewing Plants:Viewing Scenery
Recreation areas with activity Viewing Scenery:Picnicking
Recreation areas with activity Picnicking:| No. of Sites | Picnicking sites available |
| Reservation Info | No Reservations Required |
Alerts & Warnings
- Additional Areas Reopened on the Clinch and Mount Rogers
- Todd Lake Day Use Area Closed
- State of Emergency in Virginia
- Hone Quarry Campground Reopens
- UPDATED: Balcony Falls to Skimmer Transmission Line Reconstruction Project
- Beartree Lake restoration project facility changes
- Temporary Delays - Mount Rogers NRA Roads
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