Little Wilson Creek Wilderness
Little Wilson Creek Wilderness is a 5,461-acre wilderness area in Grayson County, Virginia. It rises from about 3,171 to 4,931 ft. The nearest town is Troutdale, 1.2 miles away in a straight line.
Little Wilson Creek Wilderness map
Little Wilson 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 Little Wilson Creek Wilderness is limited to 21 days.
- The maximum group size at Little Wilson Creek Wilderness is 10.
- Troutdale, VA is the nearest town, 1.2 miles in a straight line from the boundary (not a driving distance).
- The highest ground in Little Wilson Creek Wilderness is about 4,931 ft, and its lowest about 3,171 ft (USGS 3DEP elevation model). Its highest named summit is Third Peak, about 4,927 ft.
Who manages Little Wilson Creek Wilderness
| Agency | Acres | Permit | Group size | Stay limit | Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forest Service | 5,461 | Not on record | 10 | 21 days | Not on record |
Getting to Little Wilson Creek Wilderness
- Troutdale, VA is the nearest town, 1.2 miles in a straight line from the boundary (not a driving distance). (US Census places, accessed 2026-09-30)
Trailheads at Little Wilson Creek Wilderness
- Jackie Street Trailhead (0.11 mi outside the boundary, 3,507 ft), at 36.6911, -81.4557 (mapped on OpenStreetMap)
- Scales Trailhead (0.44 mi outside the boundary, 4,628 ft), at 36.6703, -81.4872
Trailhead locations: Forest Service recreation sites layer , accessed 2026-09-30. Elevations from USGS 3DEP.
Trailheads mapped on OpenStreetMap: © OpenStreetMap contributors, available under the Open Database License , accessed 2026-09-30. The extract used here, with distances from the boundary: osm-trailheads-va.json. Where an agency layer lists the same trailhead, the agency's point is shown instead.
Named summits, canyons, and springs in Little Wilson Creek Wilderness
- Third Peak summit
- Second Peak summit
- First Peak 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.
Campgrounds in and around Little Wilson Creek Wilderness
Old Virginia Group Horse Camp (0.6 miles outside the boundary): its sites, fees, and reservations on campgroundsdb.com.
Fishing and water
Big Wilson Creek fishing (right at the boundary): its fishing and stocking record on fishypedia.com.
Public lands next to Little Wilson Creek Wilderness
- National forestLittle Wilson Creek Wilderness lies inside George Washington and Jefferson National Forest.
- State parkLittle Wilson Creek Wilderness borders Grayson Highlands State Park.
- Wilderness areaLewis Fork Wilderness is 1.1 miles away, straight line between the two boundaries.
- Wilderness areaRaccoon Branch Wilderness is 1.7 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)
- prd-tnm.s3.amazonaws.com (accessed 2026-09-30)
- www2.census.gov (accessed 2026-09-30)
- apps.fs.usda.gov (accessed 2026-09-30)
- openstreetmap.org (accessed 2026-09-30)
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