About this campground
Located on top of Iron Mountain at 3800 feet, a small primitive campground and historic picnic area await the true outdoor enthusiast. The log picnic shelter with large stone fireplace was built by the Civilian Conservation Corp. Within walking distance of the campground are long distance hikes in Dry Run Wilderness, 360 degree views from Comers Rock Overlook and former fire tower, and the Unaka Nature Trail. Less than 2 miles away is Hale Lake for fishing, hiking, and canoeing.
Getting there
From I-81: Take Wytheville exit 67, 70 or 73 onto US 11 (Main Street). On the west end of town US 11 turns off, and Main Street becomes VA 21 south. Follow VA 21 south for 17 miles, then turn right onto gravel Forest Service Road 57 and follow it west for 4 miles to the campground.
Activities
- BIKING
- CAMPING
- FISHING
- HIKING
- HUNTING
- PICNICKING
Nearby federal campgrounds
- Eastern Divide Ranger DistrictGeorge Washington & Jefferson National Forest55 mi
- Clinch Ranger DistrictGeorge Washington & Jefferson National Forest76 mi
- FISHTRAP LAKE SHELTERSFishtrap Lake77 mi
- Grapevine AreaFishtrap Lake78 mi
- James River Ranger DistrictGeorge Washington & Jefferson National Forest98 mi
- LITTCARR CAMPGROUNDCarr Creek Lake101 mi
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