Cascade Falls
Pembroke, Virginia
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- 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 Pembroke, Virginia
- Head north on Cascade Dr toward Virginia Ave (417 ft)
- Turn right onto US-460 E/Virginia Ave (2.3 mi)
- Turn left onto VA-613 (3.8 mi)
- Turn left onto State Rte 714 (0.9 mi)
- Turn left (200 ft)
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