Rich Hole Wilderness
Rich Hole Wilderness is a 6,532-acre wilderness area in Rockbridge County, Virginia. It rises from about 1,411 to 3,561 ft. The nearest town is Millboro, 3.9 miles away in a straight line.
Rich Hole Wilderness map
Rich Hole 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 Rich Hole Wilderness is limited to 21 days.
- The maximum group size at Rich Hole Wilderness is 10.
- Millboro, VA is the nearest town, 3.9 miles in a straight line from the boundary (not a driving distance).
- The highest ground in Rich Hole Wilderness is about 3,561 ft, and its lowest about 1,411 ft (USGS 3DEP elevation model). Its highest named summit is Brushy Mountain, about 3,561 ft.
Who manages Rich Hole Wilderness
| Agency | Acres | Permit | Group size | Stay limit | Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forest Service | 6,532 | Not on record | 10 | 21 days | James River Ranger District, 540-962-2214 |
Getting to Rich Hole Wilderness
- Millboro, VA is the nearest town, 3.9 miles in a straight line from the boundary (not a driving distance). (US Census places, accessed 2026-09-30)
Trailheads at Rich Hole Wilderness
- Rich Hole Wilderness - South (inside the boundary, 1,490 ft), at 37.8243, -79.6722
- Rich Hole Wilderness - North (0.02 mi outside the boundary, 2,446 ft), at 37.8699, -79.6250
Trailhead locations: Forest Service recreation sites layer , accessed 2026-09-30. Elevations from USGS 3DEP.
Named summits, canyons, and springs in Rich Hole Wilderness
- Brushy Mountain 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 Rich Hole Wilderness
- National forestRich Hole Wilderness lies inside George Washington and Jefferson National Forest.
- Wilderness areaRough Mountain Wilderness is 2.1 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)
- 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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