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Raven Cliff Recreation Area

RAVEN CLIFF PICNIC SHELTER
Raven Cliff Recreation Area
Raven Cliff Recreation Area
Raven Cliff Recreation Area
Raven Cliff Picnic Shelter

About Raven Cliff Recreation Area

There are 20 camping units available on a first-come, first-served basis. Each unit has a gravel parking spur, picnic table and fire grill. Some sites have a pad for tents or pop-up trailers. Recreation vehicles up to 25 feet long can be accommodated in some sites. A day use picnic shelter with picnic tables and an open field for sports is available on a first-come, first-served basis. Toilets and garbage cans are provided in the campground and near the picnic shelter. Drinking water is not available. FEE: $5 per unit, per night (limit of 8 people and 2 vehicles per unit). Located in Raven Cliff Campground, enjoy a large shelter for your next gathering! Along with the amenities of the shelter, it adjoins a large field for games, the rushing waters of Cripple Creek for wading and fishing, hiking trails, and the historic Raven Cliff Furnace.  

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{"text"=>"Great primitive camping(does have Porto potty)and has day use picnic area along the river", "languageCode"=>"en"}

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Location Raven Cliff Recreation Area

Address:
544 Raven Cliff Lane
Ivanhoe, VA, 24350
United States

Latitude & Longitude: 36.8358 / -81.0645

Elevation: 652 feet

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Raven Cliff Furnace Trail (4616) that ends at the remains of the old 30-foot tall Raven Cliff Iron Furnace is closed due to damage from Hurricane Helene. The bridge across Cripple Creek to the Furnace was washed away.

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There is no drinking water available, you must bring your own.

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No flush toilets available, only porta-john toilets. Vault toilets are available at the picnic shelter area.

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