Also known by some as Bear Creek Lake, the Wise Reservoir provides the water supply for the Town of Wise. Although heavily used by anglers and picnickers, this is also a good venue for wildlife watching. Mixed woodlands surround the waterbody, and walking trails around the reservoir allow the naturalist to explore these forests. You can't find a more serene location to enjoy the outdoors than scenic Wise Reservoir....
Access to the 154-acre North Fork of Pound Lake for fishing and boating....
A tributary of the Big Sandy River, the Russell Fork River is a scenic series of rapids, pools and tortuous twists. World class whitewater rafting opportunities are available on the river running through the Breaks Canyon (Breaks Interstate Park) below the John Flannagan Dam four weekends in October when released from the dam. Whitewater rating; Class III-V+, depending on the stretch of river. Ability exists to run easier rapids or harder rapids without running the...
Big Stone Gap Dog Park is pet-friendly. There’s a small and large section with obstacles. The park is double gated with water fountains and lights....
Squatchy Adventures is a small Family Friendly campground and outfitter on the Clinch River! Set up your tent or bring your RV! Stay and play with us for your next family vacation or weekend getaway! We offer half day tube and kayak rentals. We also run an all inclusive class 1 raft adventure, in general a 'scenic float trip' to better explore the area! Come see a few hidden treasures the area has to offer...
Located near the heart of Saint Paul, the Saint Paul Loop offers six excellent sites for wildlife watching that visitors can enjoy. It includes everything from wetlands to montane to extensive woodland habitats. Intertwining with the Sugar Hill Loop, the Saint Paul Loop Trail varies immensely in elevation and provides a stunning view of the Clinch River Valley. The trail leads up to the Pinnacle Natural Area Preserve. At an elevation of 1,668 ft., the...
Pound Boat Launch has year round boat access to the 154-acre North Fork of Pound Lake. Trail to Hopkins Branch. Picnicking nearby at the overlook....
Oxbow Lake Park is a city-owned park that includes a wetland and forest complex adjacent to the Clinch River. Because of its well maintained trail system, it is a popular destination for many of Saint Paul's residents. The Oxbow Lake trail is a paved, wheelchair-accessible mile-long loop. Restroom facilities are located at the parking area.The park provides residence to a large selection of big and showy dragonflies including blue dasher, slaty and widow skimmers, and...
Towering cliffs, sheer limestone ledges, and waterfalls are but a few of the spectacular features of this preserve. Located near the confluence of the Clinch River and Big Cedar Creek, the topography of Pinnacle NAP has been modified by the forces of weather, water, and time to create this dramatic landscape. Towering above Big Cedar Creek is an impressive rock formation, the Pinnacle,...
Phillips Creek Recreational Area offers a great get-away. With a beach area and picnic shelters on Pound Reservoir, you're within walking distance to Cane Patch Campground, all part of the Jefferson National Forest.The Phillips Creek Loop Trail is a self-guided trail with many attractions along the way such as an old still site, a waterfall along a high sandstone cliff, and an old Indian hunting camp. The trail is approximately 1.3 miles long and easy...
