Comer's Rock Recreation Area

FS USDA Forest Service · Elk Creek, VA · Primitive

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Conditions

Road Access Gravel
Driveway Surface Gravel
Season Not recorded
Campfires Campfires Allowed
Boondock Access Not recorded

The managing agency hasn't published season for this campground. The description and directions below often mention it — and it's worth calling the agency before a long drive.

Features

Style Primitive Potable Water Vault Toilet Reservable

Campground Stats

Total Sites2
Sites Accepting RVs1
Group Sites1
Overnight Sites1
SurfaceGravel

Location

36.76302, -81.22411 · 3703 Hale Lake Road , Elk Creek , VA 24326

Description

Overview

This historic log picnic shelter was built by the Civilian Conservation Corps. It is located next to Comers Rock Campground in the heart of the Mount Rogers National Recreation Area.

Recreation

There are primitive campsites available in the adjoing campground for $5.00 per night (first-come, first-served) and vault toilets are available. There are hiking trails in the area, including into Dry Run Wilderness, which is within walking distance from the campground and shelter.

Facilities

There are vault toilets available. There are picnic tables and a large fire place. Parking is available. Drinking water is not available

Natural Features

Hale Lake is nearby for fishing, or stop at Comers Rock Overlook for breath taking long distance views of the valley.

Nearby Attractions

Hale Lake for fishing and Comers Rock Overlook for wonderful views.

Directions

Comers Rock Picnic Shelter is located within Comers Rock Campground in Grayson/Wythe Counties, 21 miles southwest of Wytheville. From I-81 at Wytheville, take 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 BOATING CAMPING FISHING HIKING HISTORIC & CULTURAL SITE HORSEBACK RIDING HUNTING WILDLIFE VIEWING

Details

Phone276-783-5196
Email[email protected]
ADA AccessN
ReservableYes

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