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Comer's Rock Recreation Area
FSU.S. Forest Service — Elk Creek · Virginia · George Washington & Jefferson National Forest
| Agency | FSU.S. Forest Service |
|---|---|
| Area | George Washington & Jefferson National Forest |
| Location | Elk Creek · Virginia · George Washington & Jefferson National Forest · 36.76302, -81.22411 · Map |
| Sites | 1 public sites counted from the federal listing — 1 group shelter nonelectric |
| Getting a site | Reservable — the federal listing marks this campground as taking reservations. Some sites or seasons may still be first-come; the listing’s own words are below. |
| Hookups | Electric at 0 of 1 sites Water hookups at 0 of 1 sites Sewer hookups at 0 of 1 sites Full hookups (all three at one site) at 0 of 1 sites Counted site by site from affirmative reports in the federal record. A site with no report is not counted either way. |
| Max RV length | Not reported in the federal data |
| Months open | Not in federal data — the federal listing does not publish a season for this campground. Check the official description below or Recreation.gov. |
| Fees | Not reported — the federal listing carries no fee description for this campground. |
| Check-in / out | In 9:00 AM · Out 9:00 PM (most common in the listing) |
| Pets | Allowed at 2 sites, as reported |
| Accessible sites | 2 marked accessible in the listing |
| Accessibility | N |
| Phone | 276-783-5196 |
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This site takes no reservations and shows no live availability. Source: Recreation.gov (RIDB export pulled November 5, 2026); this listing was last updated in the federal record on 2026-02-25.
From the official listing
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. 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. 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. Nearby Attractions Hale Lake for fishing and Comers Rock Overlook for wonderful views.
Directions, from the listing
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.
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Trip Card — Comer's Rock Recreation Area
Elk Creek · Virginia · George Washington & Jefferson National Forest
| Agency | FS · U.S. Forest Service |
|---|---|
| Location | Elk Creek · Virginia · George Washington & Jefferson National Forest |
| Fees | Not reported in the federal data |
| Getting a site | Reservable |
| Hookups | None reported |
| Max RV | Not reported |
| Months open | Not in federal data |
| Sites | 1 sites |
Book: recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/256934 · Source: Recreation.gov, pulled November 5, 2026. Facility details come from federal recreation data and may be out of date — this site takes no reservations and shows no live availability; confirm details and book through Recreation.gov or the managing agency.