Fenwick Mines Pavilion
Closed — The day-use area is open year-round from sunrise to sunset. The pavilion requires advance reservation at $25 per day by calling the Eastern Divide Ranger District at (540) 552-4641, Monday through Friday 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM.
High Wind Warning issued December 29 at 9:15PM EST until December 30 at 12:00PM EST by NWS Blacksburg VA
* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. * WHERE...In North Carolina, Alleghany NC County. In Virginia, Carroll, Craig, Floyd, Giles, Alleghany VA, Bath, Botetourt, Roanoke, and Rockbridge Counties. * WHEN...Until noon EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.
About
Fenwick Mines Pavilion is a reservable group picnic shelter situated within the scenic Fenwick Mines Day Use Area in Craig County, at the base of Bald Mountain adjacent to Mill Creek. This covered pavilion provides an ideal setting for outdoor gatherings with ample parking, plenty of picnic tables, and three barbecue grills. The site is part of a larger recreation area formerly used for 19th-century iron mining. The surrounding day-use area offers diverse recreational opportunities. A one-mile wheelchair-accessible trail system winds through wetlands, streams, and forest habitats, leading to Fenwick Falls, a picturesque multi-tiered waterfall. Additional amenities include a small fishing pond stocked for recreational angling, horseshoe pits, and access to the gated Mill Creek Road, popular with mountain bikers and equestrians. The location provides excellent wildlife viewing opportunities and serves as a gateway to exploring the natural beauty of Jefferson National Forest.
Directions
From New Castle, VA: Follow VA 615 for 5 miles to VA 611 (Peaceful Valley Road). Turn left. Go 1/2 mile and turn right on VA 685. Follow signs to Fenwick Mines Recreation Area.
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Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $25 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | — |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Mailroom_R8_George_Washington_Jefferson@usda.gov | |
| Phone | +1 (540) 552-4641 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
Useful Links
| View on Recreation.gov |
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