28 Things to do near Athens, WV
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Brush Creek Falls
Athens, West Virginia
3.9 miles NWA short waterfall hike in Brush Creek Nature Preserve with a gorgeous mossy backdrop perfect for long-exposure photography — wading possible but no real swimming. The spot draws parties, so expect some litter.
Swim
Camp Creek Area
Cabins, West Virginia
3.9 miles NWSwim near Cabins, West Virginia
Swim
Campbell Falls
Camp Creek, West Virginia
8.6 miles NWA 15-foot-tall, 40-foot-wide waterfall in Camp Creek State Park, most powerful after rain and most beautiful in spring — large flat rocks make a perfect perch to watch the cascade.
Camp, Hike, Mountain Bike, Swim
Mash Fork Falls
Camp Creek, West Virginia
8.8 miles NWA 7-foot sandstone waterfall in Camp Creek State Park, best in spring, with a viewing platform, surrounding trails for hiking and mountain biking, and tent camping at $15/night.
Camp, Hike, Mountain Bike
Narrows Town Park
Narrows, Virginia
11.0 miles SSwim near Narrows, Virginia
Swim
The Coopenheimer
Ghent, West Virginia
12.8 miles NWA backwoods disc golf course on a B&B farm on Flat Top Mountain in West Virginia — walking through woods, grassy mountainsides, and open fields, with cows and calves as possible spectators.
Disc Golf
Falls Of Dismal
Pearisburg, Virginia
17.4 miles SA waterfall area in the National Forest near Pearisburg with deep swimming under the upper falls and flat sunbathing rocks — secluded and private thanks to forest growth, though locals have left broken glass, so skip the bare feet.
Swim
Mountain Lake
Pembroke, Virginia
22.3 miles EA world-class disc golf course at 4,000 feet on 2,600 acres of Mountain Lake Conservancy, with moss-covered rocks, a natural lake, a historic hotel, and 8,132 feet of blue-tee challenge.
Disc Golf
Pine Haven Cabins
Beaver, West Virginia
23.5 miles NShort and mostly open disc golf at Pine Haven Cabins near Beaver — free for guests and a quick, easygoing round.
Disc Golf
Sandstone Falls
Shady Spring, West Virginia
24.0 miles NSwim near Shady Spring, West Virginia
Swim
Cascade Falls
Pembroke, Virginia
24.5 miles ESwim near Pembroke, Virginia
Swim
Blacksburg Hole
Newport, Virginia
25.4 miles SEBlacksburg Hole is a beloved local swimming spot on the ancient New River in southwestern Virginia, popular with locals and Virginia Tech students.
Swim
Glade Creek Area
Masontown, West Virginia
27.8 miles NA 6-mile-plus gorge hiking trail alongside beautiful Glade Creek with many swimming holes, accessible from both ends, and a small free campground at the lower end near the New River.
Swim
Randolph Park Disc Golf Course
Dublin, Virginia
29.4 miles SEEleven holes in the woods and seven in the open across this par-59 course — maps and scorecards available at the pool office and online.
Disc Golf
Anvil Rock
Alderson, West Virginia
31.2 miles NESwim near Alderson, West Virginia
Swim
Dark Horse Hollow
Wytheville, Virginia
31.9 miles SA secluded sandy beach and easy loop trail in Jefferson National Forest make this a quiet picnic stop — the swimming area is reportedly closed, so wade and sunbathe only.
Swim
Blacksburg Skatepark
Blacksburg, Virginia
35.6 miles ESkateboard near Blacksburg, Virginia
Skateboard
Golden Hills - Golden Bear
Christiansburg, Virginia
37.3 miles SEA tight, wooded disc golf course in the mountains of southwest Virginia with severe elevation, three sets of tees, and beautiful, challenging scenery — free and open to the public.
Disc Golf
Golden Hills - Black Bear
Christiansburg, Virginia
37.3 miles SETight, wooded disc golf with severe elevation and three sets of tees in the mountains of southwest Virginia — as challenging as it is beautiful.
Disc Golf
Foster Falls
Max Meadows, Virginia
38.0 miles SSwim near Max Meadows, Virginia
Swim
