Recreation

Camping

Canoeing

Rivercamp USA 2221 Kings Creek Road PO Box 9 Piney Creek, NC 28663 (336) 359-2267 info@rivercampusa.com www.rivercampusa.com	Riverside Canoe & Tube Rentals 2966 Garvey Bridge Road PO Box 1264 Crumpler, NC 28617 (336) 982-9439
Zaloo’s Canoes 3874 NC Hwy 16 South Jefferson, NC 28640 (336) 246-3066 (800) 535-4027 zaloos@skybest.com www.zaloos.com

Golf

Hiking

SURROUNDING AREAS MOUNT ROGERS – GRAYSON HIGHLANDS 800-628-7202 Go to end of road SR 362 in Grayson Highlands Park to Park Headquarters. Hike to overlook. Approximately one mile each way. EASY HIKE. From same place to low overlooks and is approximately two miles each way – some up and some down. Marked trails. MODERATELY EASY. From Massies Gap – trail to falls on Cabin Creek. Pleasant walk on trail. Approximately 3 – 4 miles round trip. From Massies Gap – hike to Appalachian Trail and then south on trail to top of Mount Rogers and return. Approximately nine miles round trip. Marked trail. MODERATE. From Massies Gap to Rhododendron Beds on old Appalachian Trail. Approximately four miles round trip. Suggest either go or return via Appalachian Trail and other direction via top of rocks. MODERATE.

OTHER AREAS

GRANDFATHER MOUNTAIN 828-733-2013 Enter at intersection of Hwys 105 and 184. Climb across Grandfather Mtn. Small fee. Some ladders on trail. Exit at swinging bridge and will need to be picked up by vehicle on Hwy 221. DIFFICULT.

BLUE RIDGE PARKWAY

PRICE PARK 828-963-5911 (Milepost 294.1) Several trails of various length. EASY.

CONE PARK 828-295-3782 (Milepost 297.1) Several trails of various length. EASY

CASCADES 828-295-7350 (Milepost 272) Trail to Cascades waterfalls, approximately one mile and return of one mile. MODERATE.

JUMPING OFF ROCK (Milepost 260.6) Overlook north of NC 16 to view of jumping off place. Approximately one mile each way. EASY

BLUFF PARK 336-372-8568 (Milepost 241.1) Three trails: (1) Along and parallel with parkway, estimated 5 – 7 miles on marked trail, both north and south of restaurant. EASY. (2) From milepost 238.5 to 244. Marked trail leaving Parkway, near milepost 244 and descending to foot of Blue Ridge and returning. Brinegar’s Cabin, milepost 238.5, at another point on Parkway, about 5 – 7 miles from entrance. Map is shown on sign at entrance and exit, or is available from Parkway Ranger’s office close to entrance. Trail is approximately 10 miles and can be difficult (up and down). MODERATE TO DIFFICULT. (3) At Doughton Park, trail at Wildcat Rock, milepost 241.1, out to Fodderstack and return. MODERATE.
 

AREA ATTRACTIONS

MT. JEFFERSON STATE PARK is an outdoor enthusiast’s paradise. Offering a panoramic view of the county, the park covers 541 acres. A number of hiking trails dot the park and allow the naturalists an up-close look at the wide variety of forest trees, shrubs and flowers. Early summer is particularly beautiful with the profusion of flowering shrubbery, including purple rhododendron and mountain laurel. A picnic area near the summit parking lot provides good viewing of the park’s wildlife, which includes deer, chipmunks, woodchucks, and, an occasional red or gray fox. 336-246-9653

NEW RIVER STATE PARK is named for the world’s second oldest river, the New River, and offers ample canoeing opportunities. The New River is a gentle river in its upper section which flows through Ashe County. Novice canoeists should have little trouble navigating this section. The park offers three accesses to the river, one of which is available only by canoe. Picnicking, nature study, canoeing and camping available. Canoe rentals and delivery services are available in the area at a moderate cost. 336-982-2587

Parks

Fishing

Ashe County Fishing Information

Stocked Water

 Helton Creek – Virginia state line to the New River, 11 miles
 Big Horse Creek – SR 1361 Bridge to Tuckerdale, 6 miles
 Buffalo Creek – Headwaters to Junction of NC 194-88 & SR 1131, 6 miles
 Big Laurel Creek – Entire creek, 9 miles
 Three Top Creek – except Games Lands, 10 miles
 Hoskins Fork - Watauga County line to North Fork New River, 2 miles
 Cranberry Creek – Alleghany County line to South Fork New River, 12 miles
 Nathans Creek – entire creek, 4 miles
 Peak Creek – Headwaters to Trout Lake, except for Blue Ridge Parkway, 5 miles
 Roan Creek – entire creek, 4 miles
 Beaver Creek – entire creek, 8 miles
 South Beaver Creek – Headwaters to Ashe Lake, 4 miles
 Pine Swamp Creek – all forks, 4 miles
 Old Fields Creek – entire creek, 6 miles
 Mill Creek – except as posted, 3 miles

Delayed Harvest Waters

 Trout Lake
 Helton Creek – Virginia state line to New River

Catch & Release
(Artificial Lures Only)

 Big Horse Creek – Virginia state line to SR 1361 Bridge, except for tributaries, 2 miles
 Three Top Creek – Game Lands Section, 2 miles

 

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