High
Knob Recreation and Observation Area
The
High Knob area has a four-acre cold water lake for fishing and swimming.
The hiking trail leads to an observation tower with a four-state view.
At an elevation of 3,800 feet, High Knob Recreation Area is the highest
campground in the Clinch Ranger District of the Jefferson National Forest.
The main attraction at the site is High Knob Lake, a four-acre cold
water lake with a 300-ft. sand-swimming beach. A small amphitheater
is located on a hillside behind the beach house. The lake is stocked
and fishing is permitted with a Virginia license and a Forest Service
Stamp.
Clinch
River
The
Clinch River flows through some scenic gorges and has sweeping mountain
views. Some sections contain Class I to III rapids. The river offers
canoeing, kayaking, and fishing for smallmouth and muskies. The Nature
Conservancy has designated the river as one of the "Last Great
Places" in America because it is home to protected species of mussels.