Brush Mountain East Wilderness
Brush Mountain East Wilderness is a 3,745-acre wilderness area in Craig County, Virginia. It rises from about 1,505 to 3,101 ft. The nearest town is Glenvar, 7.9 miles away in a straight line.
Brush Mountain East Wilderness map
Brush Mountain East Wilderness boundary from USGS PAD-US or the managing agency, simplified for display. Not for navigation or legal boundaries.
Fire restrictions
Agency fire restriction orders for this unit are not tracked here yet. Restrictions change with the season, so check the current orders before any campfire, stove or target shooting.
County and local burn bans may also apply on private, state, or county land nearby. On federal land, follow the land manager's order; off it, follow the strictest county or local rule that applies. When both touch your trip, obey both.
Common questions
- Camping in Brush Mountain East Wilderness is limited to 21 days.
- The maximum group size at Brush Mountain East Wilderness is 10.
- Glenvar, VA is the nearest town, 7.9 miles in a straight line from the boundary (not a driving distance).
- The highest ground in Brush Mountain East Wilderness is about 3,101 ft, and its lowest about 1,505 ft (USGS 3DEP elevation model).
Who manages Brush Mountain East Wilderness
| Agency | Acres | Permit | Group size | Stay limit | Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forest Service | 3,745 | Not on record | 10 | 21 days | Eastern Divide Ranger District, 540-552-4641 |
Getting to Brush Mountain East Wilderness
- Glenvar, VA is the nearest town, 7.9 miles in a straight line from the boundary (not a driving distance). (US Census places, accessed 2026-09-30)
Trailheads at Brush Mountain East Wilderness
- Craig Creek Trailhead (0.12 mi outside the boundary, 1,539 ft), at 37.3793, -80.2502
Trailhead locations: Forest Service recreation sites layer , accessed 2026-09-30. Elevations from USGS 3DEP.
Public lands next to Brush Mountain East Wilderness
- National forestBrush Mountain East Wilderness lies inside George Washington and Jefferson National Forest.
- Wilderness areaBrush Mountain Wilderness is 0.1 miles away, straight line between the two boundaries.
- National Park Service unitAppalachian National Scenic Trail, a National Park Service unit, is 2.1 miles away, straight line between the two boundaries.
Measured between the units' boundaries as mapped in USGS PAD-US. Distances are straight line, not driving.
Other wilderness areas in Virginia
- wilderness.net (accessed 2026-09-30)
- prd-tnm.s3.amazonaws.com (accessed 2026-09-30)
- www2.census.gov (accessed 2026-09-30)
- apps.fs.usda.gov (accessed 2026-09-30)
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