Little Stony Falls Area
Dungannon, Virginia
Swim
Bathing suits: Unknown (probably optional)
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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 Dungannon, Virginia
- Head northeast on 3rd Ave toward State Rte T 1009 (0.3 mi)
- Continue onto VA-72 N/7th AveContinue to follow VA-72 N(7.9 mi)
- Turn left onto State Rte 1510 (0.4 mi)
- Turn left onto State Rte 664 (0.8 mi)
- Turn left onto Forest Rd 700 (1.3 mi)
- Turn left onto Forest Rd 701 (0.9 mi)
- Turn right (0.6 mi)
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