Located just off the Blue Ridge Parkway in Carroll county, Stewart's Creek Wildlife Management Area is a small gem set among the Blue Ridge Mountains. Native brook trout, clear mountain streams, rhododendron thickets, and scenic beauty epitomize this 1,087-acre area.
Stewart's Creek Wildlife Management Area lies along the Blue Ridge Mountains and encompasses portions of the headwaters of the North and South Forks of the stream for which the area is named. Much of the area is rugged and steep, ranging in elevation from 1,580 feet at the lower parking lot to 2,955 feet at the upper parking area near the Blue Ridge Parkway. There are five sections of streams on the tract, totalling 4.8 miles. These are characterized by rushing water, deep plunge pools, and rocky outcroppings bordered by extensive rhododendron thickets. Most of the area is wooded, with tulip poplar and yellow birch at lower elevations, and oak and hickory at higher elevations.
Recreational Opportunities on this WMA
- Hunting
- Trapping
- Primitive Camping
- Trout Fishing
- Hiking
- Horseback Riding
- Birding
Facilities
There are two small parking areas. The parking area at the end of Route 795 is adjacent to the stream, and provides the easier access for anglers. There are several trails on the area, remnants of logging roads used years ago. These trails provide good foot access to much of the property.
Directions
The area is located about seven miles southeast of Galax, just south of the Blue Ridge Parkway. To reach the upper parking area, take the Blue Ridge Parkway and turn south on state route 715, then left on Route 975 to its end. The lower parking lot can be conveniently reached from Interstate 77, exiting at State Route 620. Go northwest on Route 620, turn left on Route 696, then turn right onto Route 795. Department Trailblazer signs indicate the correct route to both parking areas.
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Contact Stewarts Creek Wildlife Management Area
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Lambsburg, VA 24351
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