Cowpasture River Area
Millboro, Virginia
Swim
More Information
- Plan Ahead and Prepare
- Travel & camp on durable surfaces
- Dispose of waste properly
- Leave what you find
- Minimize campfire impacts
- Respect wildlife
- Be considerate of other visitors
Directions
From Millboro, Virginia
- Head south on Church Street toward State Rte 633 (66 ft)
- Turn right onto State Rte 633 (0.2 mi)
- Continue onto Tunnel Hill Rd (1.1 mi)
- Turn left onto State Rte 633 (2.0 mi)
- Turn right onto Pads Creek Rd (5.2 mi)
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