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  • Address
    SR 18
    Paint Bank, VA 24131
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    540-552-4641
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    Paint Bank
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    Craig
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The Steel Bridge Recreation Area is located adjacent to Potts Creek in Northern Craig County. The area features camping and picnicing facilities and is just north of the Shawvers Run Wilderness Area. Potts Creek is an excellent stream for trout fishing. The cool water cascading over river rocks is also very inviting to those looking to cool off on a hot summer day. From Interstate 81, take Exit 141 onto SR 419 North to SR 311 North thru New Castle to Paint Bank. Take SR 18 (right) for 3.5 miles to campground on Potts Creek. All roads are paved. Total driving distance from I81 is 42 miles; estimated driving time is 1 hour. From Covington, take SR 18 to site on left. There are 20 campsites, each with gravel parking, picnic table, fireplace, lantern post and tent pad. Recreational vehicles up to 16 ft can be accommodated.

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Last Updated: 06/27/2016

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  • Paint Bank General Store
    Paint Bank General Store
    Route 1, Box 64
    Paint Bank, VA 24131
    2.24 MI
  • Potts Creek Outfitters
    Potts Creek Outfitters
    Rt. 1 Box 64
    Paint Bank, VA 24131
    2.49 MI
  • The Swinging Bridge Restaurant
    The Swinging Bridge Restaurant
    16071 Paint Bank Road
    Paint Bank, VA 24131
    2.49 MI
  • Paint Bank Fish Hatchery
    Paint Bank Fish Hatchery
    Route 1 Box 12 (Off SR 311 south of Paint Bank)
    Paint Bank, VA 24131
    2.49 MI
  • Shawvers Run Wilderness Area
    Shawvers Run Wilderness Area
    Forest Service Road 177.1
    Paint Bank, VA 24131
    2.49 MI

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