Fairy Stone State Park
Bassett, Virginia
Swim
More Information
- 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 Bassett, Virginia
- Head southwest on Sunset Dr toward Co Rd 673 (256 ft)
- Turn right onto Co Rd 673 (115 ft)
- Turn right onto VA-57 (7.2 mi)
- Turn right onto State Rte 822 (0.1 mi)
- Slight right to stay on State Rte 822 (2.2 mi)
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