About John W. Flannagan Day Use
The John W. Flannagan Day Use Area boasts an expansive lake nestled in the rolling green Cumberland Mountains of southwest Virginia, offering visitors an oasis of recreation in the summer months. The nearby dam, built primarily for flood control for the Cranesnest and Pound Rivers, creates a breathtaking lake that is maintained at nearly 1,400 feet above sea level. This day-use facility is an ideal spot for picnicking, water activities, and hiking. Flannagan's reputation as a fisherman's paradise is well-known. Visitors can enjoy secluded coves of deep, clean water that are well-stocked with bass, bream, walleye and trout. Boating, canoeing, whitewater rafting, and biking top the long list of activities available nearby. Picnic shelters with grills, electrical hookups, a playground, and horseshoe pits provide an ideal location for parties and other get-togethers. The John W. Flannagan…
- Managed by: John W. Flannagan Dam and Reservoir, USACE
- Where: 3 mi northwest of Haysi, VA · 37.23653, -82.34447
Things to do:
Official page for this camp (fees, closures, booking)
Weather by month
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.
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Trails near camp
| Trail | Open to | From camp | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skegg Hole | ATV road | 1.6 mi | 0.4 mi |
Straight-line distance from camp, from Forest Service, BLM, state and OpenStreetMap trail data.
Good to know
Verizon 4G · T-Mobile 4G
From the carriers' FCC coverage maps, which tend to be generous.The Milky Way is clear overhead but fades toward town glow.
Class 4 of 9, from NASA/NOAA night-light data.Propane: 3.5 mi
Nearest of each within 25 miles, straight-line.Camps nearby
- Cranesnest 2.4 mi
- Campsite · 1 mi W of Breaks 4.9 mi
- Campsite · 4 mi W of Vansant 9.8 mi
- Church of Christ Youth Camp 16.9 mi
- Phillip'S Creek Group Picnic Area 19.9 mi
- Indian Grave Campsite 20.2 mi