Big Otter River
Goode, Virginia
Swim
- Plan Ahead and Prepare
- Travel & camp on durable surfaces
- Dispose of waste properly
- Leave what you find
- Minimize campfire impacts
- Respect wildlife
- Be considerate of other visitors
Directions
From Goode, Virginia
- Head northwest on State Rte 762 toward State Rte 668 (75 ft)
- Turn left onto State Rte 668 (1.5 mi)
- Slight right onto State Rte 706 (2.3 mi)
Jason
7/25/20 9:58 amElena
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