Federal campgroundtype
First comebooking
Apr–Octbest months
About Cranesnest
This recreation area is part of [John W. Flannagan Dam and Reservoir](http://www.recreation.gov/recreationalAreaDetails.do?contractCode=NRSO&recAreaId=326&agencyCode=130)
- Managed by: John W. Flannagan Dam and Reservoir, USACE
- Where: 4 mi north of Clinchco, VA · 37.21235, -82.3759
Things to do:
Boating & paddling
Weather by month
44°25°Jan
49°28°Feb
58°34°Mar
69°42°Apr
76°50°May
82°59°Jun
85°63°Jul
84°63°Aug
79°55°Sep
68°44°Oct
57°33°Nov
47°28°Dec
Typical daily highs and lows (°F), 1991–2020 NOAA normals. Best months: Apr–Oct (comfortable days, mild nights, little rain). Nights below freezing: Dec–Feb.
See Cranesnest from above
Fly over it in 3D, check today's weather and fire news, plan the drive and print a trip plan.
Trails near camp
| Trail | Open to | From camp | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Counts Cabin | Hiking | 2.7 mi | 1.8 mi |
Straight-line distance from camp, from Forest Service, BLM, state and OpenStreetMap trail data.
Good to know
Cell signal
Verizon 4G · T-Mobile 4G
From the carriers' FCC coverage maps, which tend to be generous.Night sky: Rural edge
The Milky Way is clear overhead but fades toward town glow.
Class 4 of 9, from NASA/NOAA night-light data.RV essentials
Propane: 4.5 mi
Nearest of each within 25 miles, straight-line.Camps nearby
- John W. Flannagan Day Use 2.4 mi
- Campsite · 1 mi W of Breaks 7.2 mi
- Campsite · 4 mi W of Vansant 11.7 mi
- Phillip'S Creek Group Picnic Area 17.7 mi
- Indian Grave Campsite 18 mi
- Cane Patch Campground 18.2 mi