Kimberling Creek Wilderness
Kimberling Creek Wilderness is a 6,154-acre wilderness area in Bland County, Virginia. It rises from about 2,253 to 3,372 ft. The nearest town is Bastian, 2.6 miles away in a straight line.
Kimberling Creek Wilderness map
Kimberling 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
- Camping in Kimberling Creek Wilderness is limited to 21 days.
- The maximum group size at Kimberling Creek Wilderness is 10.
- Bastian, VA is the nearest town, 2.6 miles in a straight line from the boundary (not a driving distance).
- The highest ground in Kimberling Creek Wilderness is about 3,372 ft, and its lowest about 2,253 ft (USGS 3DEP elevation model).
Who manages Kimberling Creek Wilderness
| Agency | Acres | Permit | Group size | Stay limit | Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forest Service | 6,154 | Not on record | 10 | 21 days | Eastern Divide Ranger District, 540-552-4641 |
Getting to Kimberling Creek Wilderness
- Bastian, VA is the nearest town, 2.6 miles in a straight line from the boundary (not a driving distance). (US Census places, accessed 2026-09-30)
Named summits, canyons, and springs in Kimberling Creek Wilderness
- Kimberling Springs spring
Features whose official location is inside the boundary, from the USGS Geographic Names Information System, accessed 2026-09-30.
Public lands next to Kimberling Creek Wilderness
- National forestKimberling Creek Wilderness lies inside George Washington and Jefferson National Forest.
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)
- prd-tnm.s3.amazonaws.com (accessed 2026-09-30)
- www2.census.gov (accessed 2026-09-30)
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