Little Dry Run Wilderness
Little Dry Run Wilderness is a 2,845-acre wilderness area in Wythe County, Virginia. It rises from about 2,438 to 3,614 ft. The nearest town is Rural Retreat, 7.9 miles away in a straight line.
Little Dry Run Wilderness map
Little Dry Run 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 Little Dry Run Wilderness is limited to 21 days.
- The maximum group size at Little Dry Run Wilderness is 10.
- Rural Retreat, VA is the nearest town, 7.9 miles in a straight line from the boundary (not a driving distance).
- The highest ground in Little Dry Run Wilderness is about 3,614 ft, and its lowest about 2,438 ft (USGS 3DEP elevation model). Its highest named summit is Sindion Point, about 3,018 ft.
Who manages Little Dry Run Wilderness
| Agency | Acres | Permit | Group size | Stay limit | Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forest Service | 2,845 | Not on record | 10 | 21 days | Not on record |
Getting to Little Dry Run Wilderness
- Rural Retreat, 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 Little Dry Run Wilderness
- Henley Hollow Trailhead (0.14 mi outside the boundary, 2,481 ft), at 36.7883, -81.1836
Trailhead locations: Forest Service recreation sites layer , accessed 2026-09-30. Elevations from USGS 3DEP.
Named summits, canyons, and springs in Little Dry Run Wilderness
- Sindion Point summit
Features whose official location is inside the boundary, from the USGS Geographic Names Information System, accessed 2026-09-30. Summit elevations measured on the USGS 3DEP elevation model, which can read a few feet under a surveyed summit height.
Public lands next to Little Dry Run Wilderness
- National forestLittle Dry Run 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)
- apps.fs.usda.gov (accessed 2026-09-30)
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