Hunting Camp Creek Wilderness
Hunting Camp Creek Wilderness is an 8,471-acre wilderness area in Bland County, Virginia. It rises from about 2,358 to 4,121 ft. The nearest town is Bastian, 4 miles away in a straight line.
Hunting Camp Creek Wilderness map
Hunting Camp Creek 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
- Bastian, VA is the nearest town, 4 miles in a straight line from the boundary (not a driving distance).
- The highest ground in Hunting Camp Creek Wilderness is about 4,121 ft, and its lowest about 2,358 ft (USGS 3DEP elevation model).
Who manages Hunting Camp Creek Wilderness
| Agency | Acres | Permit | Group size | Stay limit | Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forest Service | 8,471 | Not on record | Not on record | Not on record | Eastern Divide Ranger District, 540-552-4641 |
Getting to Hunting Camp Creek Wilderness
- Bastian, VA is the nearest town, 4 miles in a straight line from the boundary (not a driving distance). (US Census places, accessed 2026-09-30)
Trailheads at Hunting Camp Creek Wilderness
- Jenkins At Trailhead Parking (inside the boundary, 2,887 ft), at 37.1000, -81.2125
Trailhead locations: Forest Service recreation sites layer , accessed 2026-09-30. Elevations from USGS 3DEP.
Public lands next to Hunting Camp Creek Wilderness
- National forestHunting Camp Creek Wilderness lies inside George Washington and Jefferson National Forest.
- National Park Service unitHunting Camp Creek Wilderness borders Appalachian National Scenic Trail, a National Park Service unit.
- Wilderness areaGarden Mountain Wilderness is 0.1 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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