High Knob Recreation Area

The High Knob Recreation Area was worked by the Civilian Conservation Corps CCC in the late 1930's. This remote and private area offers cooler summer temperatures because of its higher mountain elevation.At a height of 3,800 feet, High Knob Recreation Area is the most noteworthy campground in the Clinch Ranger District of the Jefferson National Forest.The primary fascination at the site is High Knob Lake, a 4 section of land chilly water lake with a 300 ft. sand swimming shoreline. A little amphitheater is situated on a slope behind the shoreline house. The lake is supplied and angling is allowed with a Virginia permit and a Forest Service Stamp.Several trails can be gotten to from the campground.