Can you reserve a site at High Knob (FT #1021) - NRRD?

No. High Knob (FT #1021) - NRRD is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.

High Knob (FT #1021) - NRRD

Facility · Virginia ·

Managed by the USDA Forest Service

Shenandoah Wildlife Management Area (Wildlife Management Area) · Restricted Access

1,956 ft
Elevation

Provides access to the High Knob Fire Tower; one of the most outstanding viewing spots on the George Washington National Forest. Portions of this trail are very steep. Please be respectful of private landowner property at the top of the trail.

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Getting there

From Harrisonburg, VA: Travel on SR 33 for approximately 20 miles to the top of the Shenandoah Mountain. Park at the gate on the left. Hike approximately one mile on FT #1024 – Shenandoah Mountain Trail North, until you reach the High Knob Trail on your right.

38.59418, -79.19730 · 38°35'39.1"N 79°11'50.3"W

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Typical weather

Typically 84°F in Jul, down to 43°F in Jan.

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
High °F	43	47	55	67	74	81	84	83	77	68	56	46
Low °F	22	23	30	38	48	55	59	58	51	41	32	25
Precip in	2.5	2.1	3.2	3.4	4.2	3.4	4.8	3.5	3.8	2.5	2.4	2.6

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 8.3 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 High Knob (FT #1021) - NRRD

Can you reserve a site at High Knob (FT #1021) - NRRD?: No. High Knob (FT #1021) - NRRD is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.

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Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.

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