Can you reserve a site at Cascades Day Use Area?

No. Cascades Day Use Area is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.

Cascades Day Use Area

Facility · Virginia ·

Managed by the USDA Forest Service

Jefferson National Forest (NF) · Open Access

2,216 ft
Elevation

Cascades Day Use Area is one of the most popular outdoor recreation spots in southwest Virginia. It features shady picnic spots, a native trout stream, and a 4-mile scenic loop trail. The main attraction is the scenic 66 foot Cascade Falls, a dramatic waterfall located two miles from the parking area.

Getting there

From Blacksburg, VA: Follow US 460 west for 13 miles to Pembroke. Turn right onto SR 623. Go 4 miles to the Cascades parking lot.

37.35222, -80.59834 · 37°21'8.0"N 80°35'54.0"W

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Typical weather

Typically 83°F in Jul, down to 43°F in Jan.

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
High °F	43	46	55	65	73	80	83	81	76	66	55	46
Low °F	23	25	31	39	48	57	61	60	53	41	31	26
Precip in	3.1	2.6	3.6	3.7	4.7	4.0	4.7	3.5	3.4	2.9	2.7	3.3

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 7.1 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.

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Common questions about Cascades Day Use Area

Can you reserve a site at Cascades Day Use Area?: No. Cascades Day Use Area is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.

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Walnut Flats Campground 19.1 mi · Campground
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Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.

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