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James River and Warm Springs Ranger District
Visitors to the James River and Warm Springs Ranger District have opportunities to visit two wilderness areas located among the Alleghany Mountains in the western section of Virginia and 336,464 acres of mountains and valleys. The district has over 240 miles of multi-use trail and over 300 miles of roads. One of its most popular recreation destinations is Lake Moomaw, one of the largest lakes in Virginia, with 43 miles of undeveloped shoreline, campgrounds, and day use areas, including 3 boat launches. There, visitors can go both cold and warm water fishing, boating, picnicking, and camping. The closest town to the district is Hot Springs, Virginia.
At a Glance
| Information Center: | The James River & Warm Springs Ranger District office is located at 422 Forestry Road; Hot Springs, VA 24445 540-839-2521 |
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Activities
Sand Play
Areas for Sand Play at James River and Warm Springs Ranger District
Campground Camping
Areas for Campground Camping at James River and Warm Springs Ranger District
- Blowing Springs Campground
- Hidden Valley Recreation Area
- Lake Moomaw Recreation
- Bolar Mountain Recreation Area
- Greenwood Point Campground
- McClintic Point Campground
- Morris Hill Campground
Group Camping
Areas for Group Camping at James River and Warm Springs Ranger District
Lake and Pond Fishing
Areas for Lake and Pond Fishing at James River and Warm Springs Ranger District
- Lake Moomaw Recreation
- Bolar Flat Marina
- Bolar Mountain Recreation Area
- Coles Point Day Use Area
- Fortney Branch Boat Launch
- Greenwood Point Campground
- McClintic Point Campground
- Morris Hill Campground
- Laurel Fork Trails
River and Stream Fishing
Areas for River and Stream Fishing at James River and Warm Springs Ranger District
Day Hiking
Areas for Day Hiking at James River and Warm Springs Ranger District
- Anthony Knob Trail (Forest Trail #460)
- Back Creek Gorge (Forest Trail #516)
- Bat Lick Trail (Forest Trail #641)
- Bear Rock Trail (Forest Trail #635)
- Blowing Springs Campground
- Blue Suck Run Trail (Forest Trail #666)
- Brushy Ridge (Forest Trail #456)
- Children's Forest Long Loop (Forest Trail #627)
- Children's Forest Trail (Forest Trail #628)
- Children’s Forest Trail (Forest Trail #626)
- Cobbler Mountain Access Trail (Forest TR #611.1)
- Cocks Comb Trail (Forest Trail #465)
- Cold Springs Run Trail (Forest Trail #634)
- Cove Trail (Forest Trail #468)
- Dry Run Trail (Forest Trail #471)
- Fore Mountain Trail (Forest Trail #473)
- Gillam Run Trail (Forest Trail #638)
- Green Pastures Recreation Area
- Hidden Valley Recreation Area
- Bogan Run Trail (Forest Trail #614)
- Hidden Valley West Trail (Forest Trail #610)
- Jackson River Fishing Trail (Forest Trail #603)
- Jackson Trail (Forest Trail #469A)
- Jerry’s Run Trail (Forest Trail #659)
- Knoll Wayside Trail (Forest Trail #304)
- Lake Moomaw Recreation
- Bolar Mountain Recreation Area
- Bolar Loop Trail (Forest Trail #722)
- Bolar Picnic Trail Spur (Forest Trail #725)
- Island Overlook Spur Trail (Forest Trail #726)
- Roadside Trail (Forest Trail #724)
- Cole Trail (Forest Trail #425)
- Kelly Bridge Trail (Forest Trail #462)
- Fortney Branch Boat Launch
- Fortney Loop Trail (Forest Trail #418)
- Greenwood Point Campground
- Greenwood Point Trail (Forest Trail #720)
- Morris Hill Campground
- Morris Hill Bike Trail (Forest Trail #352)
- Laurel Fork Trails
- Laurel Run Trail (Forest Trail #622)
- Little Mare Mountain Trail (Forest Trail #714)
- Locust Springs Day Use Area
- Lost Woman Lower Loop Trail (Forest Trail #612)
- Lost Woman Upper Loop Trail (Forest Trail #613)
- McAllister Fields Trail (Forest Trail #47)
- McGraw Horse Trail (Forest Trail #354)
- Muddy Run Trail (Forest Trail# 481B)
- North Mountain Overlook Trail (Forest Trail #351)
- North Mountain Trail (Forest Trail #467)
- Oliver Mountain Trail (Forest Trail #469)
- Piney Mountain Trail (Forest Trail #453)
- Poor Farm Dispersed Recreation Area
- Rhododendron Trail (Forest Trail #350)
- Rich Hole Trail (Forest Trail #464)
- Salt Pond Ridge Trail (Forest Trail #620)
- Sandy Gap Trail (Forest Trail #637)
- Tower Hill Mountain (Forest Trail #452)
- Walton Tract Canoe Access Point
- Beards Mountain (Forest Trail #459)
- White Rock Tower Trail (Forest Trail #466)
- Yaccrs Run Trail (Forest Trail #658)
Target Shooting
Areas for Target Shooting at James River and Warm Springs Ranger District
Picnicking
Areas for Picnicking at James River and Warm Springs Ranger District
- Blowing Springs Campground
- Green Pastures Recreation Area
- Hidden Valley Recreation Area
- Bolar Flat Marina
- Bolar Mountain Recreation Area
- Coles Point Day Use Area
- Locust Springs Day Use Area
Group Picnicking
Areas for Group Picnicking at James River and Warm Springs Ranger District
Boating - Motorized
Areas for Boating - Motorized at James River and Warm Springs Ranger District
- Bolar Flat Marina
- Bolar Mountain Recreation Area
- Coles Point Day Use Area
- Fortney Branch Boat Launch
Boating - Non-Motorized
Areas for Boating - Non-Motorized at James River and Warm Springs Ranger District
- Jackson River Canoe Access Points
- McClintic Point Campground
- Walter Robinson Canoe Access Point
- Walton Tract Canoe Access Point
Swimming
Areas for Swimming at James River and Warm Springs Ranger District
Alerts & Warnings
- Big Levels Fire Closures on Glenwood and Pedlar Ranger District
- 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