Garden Mountain Wilderness
Garden Mountain Wilderness is a 3,329-acre wilderness area in Bland County, Virginia. It rises from about 2,413 to 4,068 ft. The nearest town is Gratton, 6.2 miles away in a straight line.
Garden Mountain Wilderness map
Garden Mountain 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 Garden Mountain Wilderness is limited to 21 days.
- The maximum group size at Garden Mountain Wilderness is 10.
- Gratton, VA is the nearest town, 6.2 miles in a straight line from the boundary (not a driving distance).
- The highest ground in Garden Mountain Wilderness is about 4,068 ft, and its lowest about 2,413 ft (USGS 3DEP elevation model).
Who manages Garden Mountain Wilderness
| Agency | Acres | Permit | Group size | Stay limit | Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forest Service | 3,329 | Not on record | 10 | 21 days | Eastern Divide Ranger District, 540-552-4641 |
Getting to Garden Mountain Wilderness
- Gratton, VA is the nearest town, 6.2 miles in a straight line from the boundary (not a driving distance). (US Census places, accessed 2026-09-30)
Public lands next to Garden Mountain Wilderness
- National forestGarden Mountain Wilderness lies inside George Washington and Jefferson National Forest.
- National Park Service unitGarden Mountain Wilderness borders Appalachian National Scenic Trail, a National Park Service unit.
- Wilderness areaHunting Camp Creek Wilderness is 0.1 miles away, straight line between the two boundaries.
- Wilderness areaBeartown Wilderness is 1 mile 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)
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