This 2,353-acre forest is in Rockbridge County. Purchased from the City of Lexington, the tract features mountain vistas, scenic trails and abundant wildlife, including black bear, wild turkey and a host of migratory songbirds.
For those people who are willing to hike the moderate-to-difficult 2 1/4 –mile trail, be rewarded with some excellent brook trout fishing.
The City of Lexington owns the reservoir and associated dam. To fish in the reservoir, anglers pay $1 for a daily fishing pass instead of having to purchase an annual State Forest Use Permit – required for fishing on other State Forests – for $16 per year.
Access to the trailhead is via US Forest Service road off State Route 612 in southwestern Rockbridge County. A permit/stamp from the Forest Service is required when accessing the property and parking a vehicle. As with most of the State Forests, visitors should carry their own supplies, such as drinking water, and be advised that there are no facilities at the Moore’s Creek State Forest.
- NO ATVs
- NO Camping
- Horses are permitted with Coggins certificate
- Hunting is permitted so long as persons wear blaze orange and possess a valid Virginia hunting license AND a State Forest Use Permit.
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- Family Friendly
- LGBT Friendly
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- Fishing
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Last Updated: 02/12/2019
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