Due to the expected impact of the winter storm, all Virginia State Park overnight facilities will be closed from Friday, Jan. 23 through Tuesday, Jan. 27. This decision is based on the forecast for unsafe conditions and potential power outages. For updates click here.
The Cedars Natural Area Preserve supports an exceptional natural community of rocky, dry, limestone glades and woodlands located in southwest Virginia. The preserve lies
within a significant karst region known as The Cedars, which covers 30 to 40 square miles in Lee County near the Powell River. The characteristic feature of the landscape here
is "karst", where thin soils develop over easily-dissolved limestone bedrock, creating terrain that tends to be rolling, rocky, rugged, and full of sinkholes, caves, and
sinking streams. The preserve is a haven for rare plants which are adapted to the mostly thin, nutrient-poor soils of the area.
VISITATION:
This preserve has no public access facilities.
CONTACT:
Laura Young, Southwest Regional Steward
Department of Conservation and Recreation
Division of Natural Heritage
Abingdon, VA
(276) 274-0173
or
Wil Orndorff, Cave/Karst Stewardship Specialist, (540) 230-5960
Department of Conservation and Recreation
