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If you like lakes and you're in this part of Virginia you can check out Cress Lake. All through the summertime at Cress Lake temperatures are commonly in the 70's, and the overnight is quite colder of course, typically in the 50's. The winter brings highs down to the 30's while the cold winter nights at Cress Lake are in the 10's. Any time is a great time at Cress Lake if you go for the outdoors. Going for a hike along the Crigger Creek Trail will let you absorb
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| | the natural beauty of this region; Cedar Spring is an inspiring spot to visit while you're here. Cress Lake is a wet spot that gets lots of rain; of all the months in a year July is the one with the most rain, and January meanwhile is the driest month. Blue Spring Creek is a good place to have a look at, and if the weather is great, you can go for a hike along the Virginia Highland Trail. Comfort Inn Atkins is a magnificent site to get some rest, and camping | |
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at Raccoon Branch Campground is always a good experience. This lake is so wonderful. You're in all probability addicted to lakes, Rural Retreat Lake is one of those close by, and a good location is Dark Hollow. This lake is so
wonderful. After a long day outdoors Comfort Inn Wytheville is a nice place to spend a night or two. Camping is available at Dark Horse Hollow Campground, and get your pulse rate up on the great whitewater of New River. On a wonderful
day at Cress Lake you can take a hike along the Little Dry Run Trail, and the summit of Harvey Knob can be seen from Cress Lake.
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Coordinates: Latitude: 36.80694 Longitude: -81.27278
Virginia Lakes Complete list of all lakes in Virginia
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Outdoors Recreation Near Bluefield, West Virginia-Virginia Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Bluefield, West Virginia-Virginia, the metro area neareast to Cress Lake. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
Virginia Outdoors Index This is a very comprehensive index of outdoors activities in the great state of Virginia.
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| These outdoors activities are available near Cress Lake. |
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New River, Grayson CountyCounty, 12 miles away Class I-II - 41 miles long (Stuart Dam to Fries) |
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New River, Alleghany NC/Grayson VA CountyCounty, 13 miles away Class I-II - 11 miles long (Stuart Dam to US 221/21) |
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New River - South Fork, Watauga/ Ashe/ Alleghany CountyCounty, 16 miles away Class I-II - 61 miles long (Route 1347 to Mouth of Wilson) |
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