Comer'S Rock Recreation Area
Comer's Rock Recreation Area
Part of George Washington & Jefferson National Forest
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.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.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.Nearby Attractions
Hale Lake for fishing and Comers Rock Overlook for wonderful views.Important Notices
There are vault toilets. Drinking water is NOT available.
- Very limited cell service available.
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Available Activities
- WILDLIFE VIEWING - Wildlife Viewing
- HUNTING - Hunting
- HORSEBACK RIDING - Horseback Riding
- HIKING - Hiking
- FISHING - Fishing
- CAMPING - Camping
- HISTORIC & CULTURAL SITE - Historic Sites
- BOATING - Canoeing
- BIKING - Mountain Biking
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.
Contact Information
Phone: 276-783-5196
Mount Rogers National Recreation Area3714 Highway 16
Marion, VA 24354 3703 Hale Lake Road
Elk Creek, VA 24326
