Important Notices For This Site
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| Numerous DWR Facilities Closed Due to Storm DamageDue to recent flood events, water levels and flow rates are extremely high in rivers throughout Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources (DWR) Regions 2, 3, & 4. DWR boating access sites in those regions may not be accessible at this time. Staff is currently working to evaluate sites and restore access as conditions allow. Concerns include slippery ramp and dock surfaces; significantly higher than normal water levels; and trees, trash and other debris that could be floating on the surface or just below the waterline. Please see this page for a full list of affected properties and status updates » |
Description
Elevation: 2419 ft.
Nestled under the SR-93 bridge, this boat landing provides access to wood scrub and several brush piles on the north bank of the New River. Wilson Creek flows into the New River approximately one mile upstream, giving the town of Mouth of Wilson its name. The woods along this stretch of river are home to yellow-throated and white-eyed vireos, while brush along the riverbanks should be explored for queen snake. These residents can sometimes be seen lying precariously along a branch just above the water. The moist banks of the river, especially the open area surrounding the boat landing, attract a variety of butterflies that can be approached closely as they drink up moisture from the damp earth. Plentiful widow skimmer perch prominently on dead twigs above the water.
Directions
Physical Coordinates: 36.586499, -81.314078
From Independence, head west on US-58/Wilson Hwy, and the entrance to the boat launch driveway will be on the left in approximately 11.3 miles.
Location & Directions
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- Site Contact: (276) 773-3711, tourism@graysoncountyva.com
- Website
- Access: Free, Daily
Seasonal Bird Observations
Facilities
- Parking
- Kayak/Canoe Launch
- Site Viewable Only By Boat
- Boat Ramp