Coles Point

Overview

Coles Point Picnic Shelters are tucked in a small opening surrounded by a hardwood forest. Opportunities abound for hiking, photography, nature study, birding and viewing wildlife. Best of all, Coles Point is perched along Moomaw Lake, providing convenient access to boating, fishing, swimming and relaxing on the beach.

Operator

National Forest

Camping types

Tent

Reservations

Reservable online

Phone

540-279-4144

Amenities

Location

Nearby adventures

Outdoor things to do around Coles Point, shown on the map above. Distances are straight-line from the campground, so driving or walking will be longer; trail details are approximate. Confirm access and conditions with the land manager.

Hikes and trailheads

• Coles PointHike · 0.0 mi from campShow on map
• Natural WellTrailhead · 2.2 mi from campShow on map
• Allegheny Mountain TrailHike · 16.4 mi long · 3.7 mi from camp

  A loop trail.

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• Allegheny Mountain TrailHike · 16.4 mi long · 3.7 mi from camp

  A loop trail.

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• Lake Sherwood TrailHike · 3.4 mi long · 4.2 mi from camp

  A trail maintained by United States Forest Service.

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• Smith BridgeTrailhead · 5.0 mi from campShow on map

Mountain biking

• Mountain Momma Expert Cross CountryBike ride · 50.2 mi long · Long-distance trail · 7.3 mi from campShow on map

Scenic sights

• Morris HillPeak · 2,136 ft · 3.8 mi from campShow on map
• Chestnut KnobPeak · 3,209 ft · 5.2 mi from campShow on map
• Falling Spring FallsWaterfall · 5.8 mi from camp

  A 262-foot waterfall.

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• Falling Spring OverlookViewpoint · 5.8 mi from campShow on map
• Tuscarora OverlookViewpoint · 8.0 mi from camp

  A viewpoint along Tuscarora Overlook Trail.

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Climbing and snow sports

• The Homestead Ski AreaSkiing and snowshoeing · 8.4 mi from campShow on map

Trail and sight data: Recreation.gov and OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

Reviews

Data sources

• Recreation.gov (RIDB) — Public domain (U.S. Government work)

Listing details come from the sources above and may be out of date. Confirm fees, dates and closures with the operator before you travel.