Wildlife & Bird Watching
Blowing Springs
Route 39
7698 Mountain Valley Road
Warm Springs, VA 24484
For information, contact the Warm Springs Ranger District: 540-839-2521
Operated by the US Forest Service
At Blowing Springs recreational area, visitors can enjoy fishing in Back Creek,
swimming, whitewater paddling and hiking all while embracing wilderness at its
best. Open year round.
Dominion Back Creek Recreational Area
Route 600
316 Power Station Drive
Warm Springs, VA 24484
The Dominion Back Creek recreational area is located adjacent to the world’s most
powerful pumped storage generating station, a Dominion-owned property that provides
electricity for millions of homes across six different states. This 325 acre public
recreational area has two lakes and is a popular destination for fishing, non-power
boating, picnicking, swimming, hiking and camping.
Douthat State Park
14329 Douthat State Park Road
Millboro, VA 24460
540-862-8100
Visitor Services Specialist: 540-862-8117
Reservations: 540-933-PARK
douthat@dcr.virginia.gov
Located amid some of Virginia’s most breathtaking mountain scenery, visitors
enjoy Douthat State Park’s miles of stream fishing, a 50 acre recreational lake
stocked with trout, a sandy swimming beach, boat and bicycle rentals, a camp store,
miles of hiking, biking, horseback riding trails, cabins, campgrounds, picnic areas
and a Lakeside Restaurant.
Hidden Valley Dispersed Recreational Area
1531 Hidden Valley Road
Warm Springs, VA 24484
For information, contact the Warm Springs Ranger District: 540-839-2521
Operated by the US Forest Service
Situated in a remote area of the George Washington National Forest, Hidden Valley is
rich in both history and natural beauty. With over 6.5 miles of the Jackson River
and 24 miles of trails, Hidden Valley offers excellent opportunities for fishing,
hiking, biking and camping.
The Homestead Resort and Spa
1766 Homestead Drive
Hot Springs, VA 24445
540-839-1766 or 800-838-1766
stay@thehomestead.com
www.thehomestead.com
The Homestead is situated on 3,000 acres in the Allegheny Mountains and is one of
America’s highest rated resorts. Built in 1766 as a resort to “take the waters,”
the hotel and its spa have grown to include three championship golf courses, horseback riding,
hiking, fishing, tennis, swimming, skeet and trap shooting, falconry, skiing, snowboarding and ice skating.
Lake Moomaw/Bolar Mountain Recreational Area
Route 600
756 Twin Ridge Drive
Warm Springs, VA 24484
For information, contact the Warm Springs Ranger District: 540-839-2521
Operated by the US Forest Service
Lake Moomaw and the Bolar Mountain recreational areas are among the most popular developed
recreational areas in the George Washington National Forest and provide an endless array
of activities including boating, fishing, hiking, biking and camping.
Warm Springs Mountain Preserve
Route 39 and Route 703
Warm Springs, VA 24484
540-839-3599
www.nature.org
In March of 2002 the Nature Conservancy acquired 9,000 acres of ecologically important,
privately owned forest. Bordering the Homestead Resort, the Warm Springs Mountain
Preserve includes a globally rare montane pine barren and an old growth hickory forest
which provides habitat for several rare plants and inveterbrates. In addition, a great
2.4 mile hike begins at the Ingalls Overlook and includes a well marked interpretive
trail that provides an excellent introduction to the mountain. Several hikes are
available under the expert guidance of Nature Conservancy staff; contact the Nature
Conservancy to schedule additional hikes through private preserve lands.
Peaceful River Campground
42 Peaceful River Road
Millboro, VA 24460
540-996-4256
Peaceful River Campground is a private campground situated on the beautiful Cowpasture River, just two
miles west of Millboro on Route 39. The facilities offer tent camping with or without lights and spaces
for camper hookup. For the not-so-rustic camper, a bath house with hot showers is available. Guests
also have access to the privately-owned stretch of Cowpasture River during their stay. Spaces are available
to rent nightly, weekly and during the weekend. Advanced reservations are required.
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