Pat Jennings Visitor Center

About Pat Jennings Visitor Center

The Pat Jennings Visitor Center serves as the headquarters and gateway to the Mount Rogers National Recreation Area. Located only 6 miles from I-81, the visitor center is in a peaceful mountain setting and adjacent to the Appalachian Trail. The center is a great place to learn more about the area and pick up maps, natures guides, and memorabilia. Clean restrooms, picnic tables, and the Two Ponds Nature Trail make this an ideal stop for visitors.

How to Get There

From I-81: Take Exit 45 at Marion, Virginia onto State Route 16 South. Follow State Route 16 South for 6 miles to the Pat Jennings Visitor Center on the right at the top of the mountain (address is: 3714 Highway 16, Marion, VA 24354).

Plan Your Visit to Pat Jennings Visitor Center

Heading to Pat Jennings Visitor Center? A few things to know before you go:

• Reservations: popular sites fill up fast — check Recreation.gov 6 months in advance
• Fees: day-use and camping fees vary; check current rates on the official park page
• Trash & pack-out: follow Leave No Trace principles
• Wildlife: store food in bear boxes where provided; never feed wildlife
• Weather: the 5-day forecast above is updated every 6 hours; verify just before you go

References & Official Resources

• Official Recreation.gov page
• View on OpenStreetMap
• Driving directions (Google Maps)