Located along the Rappahannock River the Chester F. Phelps Wildlife Management Area offers a wide array of outdoor activities such as hunting, fishing, canoeing, and hikeing. Most of the management area's 4,539 acres is rolling with low hills and shallow valleys. The steepest land occurs near the Rappahannock River which forms much of the property's western boundary.There are several small streams and a three acre pond along with the scenic Rappahannock River for fishing. Handicapped Accessible Trails are availiable to recreation areas. CF Phelps Management Area, located near the village of Sumerduck, is accessible by route 651, either south from U.S. Route 29 through the Town of Remington, or from U.S. Route 17, one mile north of Goldvein Post Office. Range Operation Dates: September 1 to March 31, CLOSED ON MONDAYS.
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Last Updated: 12/04/2007
