Blowing Springs
Warm Springs, Virginia
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38°3'53.3"N 79°53'17.4"W Maps | Directions |
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- 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 Warm Springs, Virginia
- Head northeast on State Rte 645 toward State Rte 619 (30 ft)
- Turn left to stay on State Rte 645 (0.2 mi)
- Turn left onto State Rte 692 (0.1 mi)
- Turn left onto VA-39 W (9.2 mi)
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