Facility · Virginia ·
Managed by the USDA Forest Service
Jefferson National Forest (NF) · Open Access
The Pat Jennings Visitor Center serves as the headquarters and gateway to the Mount Rogers National Recreation Area. Located only 6 miles from I-81, the visitor center is in a peaceful mountain setting and adjacent to the Appalachian Trail. The center is a great place to learn more about the area and pick up maps, natures guides, and memorabilia. Clean restrooms, picnic tables, and the Two Ponds Nature Trail make this an ideal stop for visitors.
From I-81: Take Exit 45 at Marion, Virginia onto State Route 16 South. Follow State Route 16 South for 6 miles to the Pat Jennings Visitor Center on the right at the top of the mountain (address is: 3714 Highway 16, Marion, VA 24354).
36.81139, -81.42055 · 36°48'41.0"N 81°25'14.0"W
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1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 4.2 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.
Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.
Facility information and photographs from Recreation.gov (RIDB). SpotOpened is not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.
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