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 preserve is characterized by low rolling hills sloping towards a small boulder strewn creek which eventually flows into Chestnut Creek, a tributary of the New River. Featured here is an extremely rare wetland community known as a cranberry glade. The glade occurs as a small opening surrounded by a mixed oak-pine forest.
CONTACT:
Claiborne Woodall, Southwest Regional Supervisor and Natural Areas Steward
Department of Conservation and Recreation
Division of Natural Heritage
Abingdon, VA
(276) 676-5673.
Department of Conservation and Recreation
