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 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
- LGBTQ+ Friendly
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- Fishing
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Last Updated: 03/18/2021
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