Raven Cliff Recreation Area

About Raven Cliff Recreation Area

Overview There are 20 camping units available on a first-come, first-served basis. Each unit has a gravel parking spur, picnic table and fire grill. Some sites have a pad for tents or pop-up trailers. Recreation vehicles up to 25 feet long can be accommodated in some sites. A day use picnic shelter with picnic tables and an open field for sports is available on a first-come, first-served basis. Toilets and garbage cans are provided in the campground and near the picnic shelter. Drinking water is not available. FEE: $5 per unit, per night (limit of 8 people and 2 vehicles per unit). Located in Raven Cliff Campground, enjoy a large shelter for your next gathering! Along with the amenities of the shelter, it adjoins a large field for games, the rushing waters of Cripple Creek for wading and fishing, hiking trails, and the historic Raven Cliff Furnace. Recreation Besides the available primitive campsites, Cripple Creek runs through the picnic area and is popular for fishing, wading, and tubing. There are large open fields that are great for sports and picnics.Facilities There are 20 camping units available on a first-come, first-served basis. Each unit has a gravel parking spur, picnic table and fire grill. Some sites have a pad for tents or pop-up trailers. Recreation vehicles up to 25 feet long can be accommodated in some sites. Portable toilets and garbage cans are provided in the campground. Drinking water is not available. A wooden picnic shelter that accommodates groups up to 75 people and 15 cars with overflow parking nearby. No drinking water available. The shelter contains picnic tables, grill, and parking. There are available vault toilets. Natural Features From the 200-foot sandstone Raven Cliff to the 1810 historic iron ore furnace, this recreation area is off the beaten path, but worth the effort. Trail 4601 and trail 4616 to the Iron Furnace is destroyed and not accessible to foot traffic. Nearby Attractions Cripple Creek runs through the area for fishing,

How to Get There

Raven Cliff Campground located at 544 Raven Cliff Lane, Ivanhoe, VA approximately 16.5 miles southeast of Wytheville, VA. From I-81: Take Wytheville exit 70 or 72 onto US 11 (Main Street). On the west end of town, US 11 turns off and Main Street and becomes US 21 south. Follow US 21 south for approximately 11.5 miles to Virginia State Route 619 at Speedwell. Turn east on VA 619(Saint Peters Road) and drive about 5 miles. Turn left onto Gleaves Road and drive 1.7 miles. Turn right onto Raven Cliff Lane. Drive .8 mile to the campground on the right.

What to Pack for Your Stay

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Plan Your Visit to Raven Cliff Recreation Area

Heading to Raven Cliff Recreation Area? 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)