Coles Point
Closed — Closed for the season. Open Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend. Day use fee is $5 per vehicle.
Special Weather Statement issued April 13 at 12:07AM EDT by NWS Blacksburg VA
The combination of 10 hour fuel moistures around 10 percent, relative humidities around 25 to 30 percent, and wind gusts around 20 to 25 mph will lead to an increased risk for the rapid spread of wildfires today. Residents and visitors are urged to properly dispose of cigarette butts, matches, and any other flammable items in appropriate containers. Additionally, exercise caution if operating any equipment that could create sparks and keep vehicles off of dry grass. Most dry grasses, dead leaves, and other tree litter could easily ignite and spread fire quickly. Lastly, remember to obey local burn bans. For more information about wildfire danger, burn restrictions, and wildfire prevention and education, please visit your state forestry or environmental protection website. For Virginia, visit dof.virginia.gov
About
Coles Point Day Use Area sits on a wooded peninsula at the south end of Lake Moomaw in Alleghany County, providing access to one of Virginia's clearest lakes. The 2,530-acre manmade lake on the Jackson River features 43 miles of wooded shoreline. The recreation area includes picnic shelters tucked in a hardwood forest, a swimming beach with bathhouse, two fishing docks, and two boat ramps. An open field provides space for games like Frisbee and soccer. The lake offers excellent fishing opportunities for large and smallmouth bass, brown trout, bluegill, crappie, shad, catfish, sunfish, and chain pickerel. Back Creek nearby provides additional trout fishing. The 1-mile Morris Hill Bike Trail and 3-mile Fortney Loop Trail with several switchbacks are popular for hiking and biking. The area is part of George Washington and Jefferson National Forests, protecting diverse Appalachian hardwood and mixed pine-hardwood forests with abundant wildlife.
Directions
From I-64 at Exit 16A in Covington, follow signs to U.S. Highway 220 and travel north about 5.5 miles. Turn left on State Road 687/Jackson River Road and travel about 3.2 miles. Turn left on State Road 641/Indian Draft Road, which soon becomes State Road 666. Travel about 4.2 miles on 641/666 to a 3-way intersection. Turn right on State Road 605 and travel 4.5 miles past the Morris Hill Campground entrance, and across the Gathright Dam. Picnic shelter #1 will be on the left.
Nearby Campgrounds
Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | — |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | Yes |
| Electric Hookups | No |
| Water Hookups | No |
| Sewer Hookups | No |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $85 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | — |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| smohney@fs.fed.us | |
| Phone | +1 (540) 839-2521 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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