Jefferson National Forest Custom Search   Little Mountain is beautiful and can be spotted from Jefferson National Forest; needless to say Barbours Creek flows through this vicinity. In the event that you love whitewater, there is the Route 611 to Craig Creek segment, a type II-III whitewater sweep on Barbours Creek, 7 miles from start to finish. Paddlers on this sweep of Barbours Creek should possess a little familiarity in whitewater paddling. The Route 311 bridge to New Castle portion, a whitewater sweep on Johns Creek is 5.5 miles long. This close by sweep of whitewater is a type III-IV(V).     This portion of Johns Creek is appropriate for raft paddlers who have been whitewater kayaking and rafting for a period of time. Whitewater rapids are risky things, so you must check conditions before heading out. The Fenwick Nature Trail is a fine hiking trail in the vicinity of Jefferson National Forest, and Lipes Branch is one of the streams close by that might be worth a visit. If you don’t have a problem getting dripping wet, you can always go whitewater paddling on Barbours Creek.     Map Detailed Map Contact Info Phone, Email, Address, GPS coordinates Campgrounds Nearby List of Nearby Campgrounds Weather Local weather forecast These outdoors activities are available in and near Jefferson National Forest.   Lakes in and near Jefferson National Forest Lock Haven Lake, Roanoke County, 12 miles away Loch Haven Lake, Roanoke County, 12 miles away Pike Pond, Alleghany County, 19 miles away   Campgrounds in and near Jefferson National Forest Fenwick Mines Campground, Craig County, 1 miles away The Pines Campground, Craig County, 3 miles away Craig Creek Campground, Botetourt County, 8 miles away Lamberts Meadow Shelter - Appalachian Trail, Daleville, 8 miles away Catawba Mt Shelter - Appalachian Trail, Roanoke, 9 miles away   Public Lands in and near Jefferson National Forest Booker T Washington National Monument, Hardy - VA , 31 miles away Moncove Lake State Park, West Virginia, 20 miles away Greenbrier State Forest, West Virginia, 21 miles away Douthat State Park, Virginia, 26 miles away   Hiking Trails in and near Jefferson National Forest Fenwick Nature Trail, Craig County , 1 miles away Potts Mountain Trail, Craig County , 13 miles away   Whitewater Rivers in and near Jefferson National Forest Barbours Creek, Craig County , 4 miles away, Class II-III - 7 miles long (Route 611 to Craig Creek) Johns Creek, Craig County , 8 miles away, Class III-IV(V) - 5.5 miles long (Route 311 bridge to New Castle) Craig Creek, Craig County , 11 miles away, Class I-II - 7 miles long (Old Route 311 bridge to New Castle)   Hotels near Jefferson National Forest Baymont Inn & Suites Salem Roanoke Area, Salem , 13 miles away La Quinta Inn Roanoke Salem, Salem , 13 miles away Days Inn Roanoke Near I-81, Roanoke , 13 miles away Holiday Inn Express & Suites SALEM, Salem , 13 miles away Fairfield Inn & Suites Roanoke North, Roanoke , 13 miles away   Ski Areas near Jefferson National Forest The Homestead, Virginia , 26 miles away, 700 foot drop, 5 lifts, 9 runs