Falls Of Dismal
Pearisburg, Virginia
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37°11'18.1"N 80°54'1.3"W Maps | Directions |
| State: | Virginia |
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This from a visitor in 2007: "This area is in the National Forest, but is very secluded due to the tree coverage. Some very large flat rocks around water area, for laying out, swimming area is very private now, over the last few years, the tree coverage hides it from the road nearby. You can hear traffic if any comes, most goes on by. The road is at the top of the hill, and makes a 90 degree turn around area, although, swimming and other areas are now very secluded and private due to trees growing, hiding from road, which is a dirt/gravel road into national area, and campgrounds. Not a lot of traffic on this road, almost need to know about it, to get there. Very nice for swimming, playing, laying out, secluded, private area."Courtesy of swimmingholes.org
Bathing suits: Optional
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 Pearisburg, Virginia
- Head south on VA-100 S/N Main St toward Wenonah AveContinue to follow VA-100 S(10.4 mi)
- Turn right onto VA-42 W (10.2 mi)
- Turn right onto State Rte 606 (0.9 mi)
- Turn right onto State Rte 671 (1.0 mi)
- Continue onto Dismal Creek RdDestination will be on the right(0.2 mi)
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