North Creek Area
Mount Solon, Virginia
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37°32'43.9"N 79°36'56.8"W Maps | Directions |
| State: | Virginia |
Swim
Bathing suits: The Jennings Creek swimming holes are very exposed and bathing suits are customary. Behind campsite 13 is pretty private - maybe bathing suits optional at night for a private group.
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 Mount Solon, Virginia
- Head west on State Rte 747 toward VA-731 (82 ft)
- Turn left onto VA-731 (2.6 mi)
- Continue onto State Rte 607 (4.4 mi)
- Continue onto State Rte 613 (5.9 mi)
- Turn left onto VA-262 N/Woodrow Wilson Pkwy (3.1 mi)
- Turn right to merge onto I-81 S toward Roanoke (57.0 mi)
- Take exit 168 for VA-614 toward Arcadia (0.1 mi)
- Turn left onto State Rte 614/Arcadia Rd (476 ft)
- Continue straight onto State Rte 614 (3.1 mi)
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