John W. Flannagan Day Use Near Haysi, VA

Featured amenities

Picnic Table

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 1.4 ft above sea level. This day-use facility is an ideal spot for picnicking, water activities, and hiking.

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2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

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Location & Directions for John W. Flannagan Day Use

575 White Water Rd, Haysi, VA 24256 United States

Elevation: 378 ft

Map of John W. Flannagan Day Use location at Haysi, VA, United States

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Getting There

From VA-63, turn right onto State Route 614. Continue straight for approximately two miles.

Nearest town

Haysi, VA - 6 mi

About 15 min to downtown

Policies & Rules

General

Day-use only
Don't Move Firewood: Protect your forests from tree-killing pests by buying your firewood locally and burning it on-site. Visit Dontmovefirewood.org for further information.

Nearby Campgrounds

Closed for Season

Campground / RV park

Lower Twin Campground (VA)

Haysi, VA

The John W. Flannagan Dam & Reservoir Area features a large lake surrounded by the scenic Cumberland Mountains in southwest Virginia, providing a recreational haven in summer. The dam, primarily for flood control, maintains the lake at nearly ...

24 RV Sites

32 Tent Sites

3.9 (18)

Campground / RV park

Elkhorn City

Elkhorn City, KY

Closed for Season

Campground / RV park

Pound River Campground (VA)

Clintwood, VA

The John W. Flannagan Dam & Reservoir Area features a large lake in the scenic Cumberland Mountains of southwest Virginia, providing a summer recreational haven. The dam, primarily for flood control, maintains the lake at nearly 1.4 ft above s...

21 RV Sites

26 Tent Sites

4.5 (59)