great scott county
FYI
• The Copper Creek viaduct is 185 feet in height, and its length is 1,160 feet.
Ecotourism
Scott County's rivers, mountains, forests, and farms offer a wealth of beauty and adventure to appeal to every taste.
Come paddle the river which has been named by The Nature Conservancy as the number one river worth protecting in the United States. Hike through three types of forest community on the Chief Benge Scout Trail. Or pick your own pumpkin and explore a hay maze at one of our family-friendly farms.
Natural Tunnel State Park, at the western end of the county, is named after a large cavern which water eroded through the base of a ridge a million years ago and which now captivates visitors eager to catch a glimpse of the train running through the natural tunnel.
Rare wildflowers, birds, mussels, and salamanders dot the countryside, offering brilliant colors and strange life histories to appeal to everyone from the beginning naturalist to the hardcore scientist. Did you know that Scott County is home to the third largest salamander in the world? That our Clinch River is home to more types of mussels than can be found in all of Europe?
Come be inspired by Scott County --- we're a natural!
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Creation Kingdom Zoo
Creation Kingdom Zoo is one of Scott County's newest attractions. They are situated on 12 acres of rural farmland in the community of Snowflake, and host a wide range of exotic animals spanning six continents.
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High Knob Landform
High Knob is an beautiful and exciting part of Scott County, and offers some of the most breathtaking scenery in all of Virginia.
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500 Year Forest
Clinch Mountain Preserve, owned by Steve Brooks and Maxine Kenny, is a 108-acre hardwood forest located on a northwestern slope of the Clinch Mountain near Nickelsville.
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Scenic Views
Whether you're driving down the interstate or hiking through the back woods, you are sure to be entranced by Scott County's scenic mountain views.
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Forest Communities
Scott County's amazing diversity stems in part from the four main forest communities that can be found within our borders.
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Salamanders
Like mussels, salamanders reach a peak of diversity in Scott County. 24 species can be found in our woods, creeks, and rivers and their brilliant colors rival those of our birds and wildflowers.
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Bird Watching
Scott County contains two sections of the Virginia Birding and Wildlife Trail as well as many opportunities to hunt down brilliant warblers and soaring raptors along our scenic roads.
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Trails
Scott County's trails offer the hiker an endless range of options from multi-day backpacking trips down the Chief Benge Scout Trail to half hour jaunts from car to vista on the Bear Rock Trail.
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Wildflowers
Twenty state-listed rare plants can be found in Scott County, but don't limit yourself to searching for these elusive beauties. A quick hike with a field guide in hand is bound to turn up flowers you've never seen before.
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Mussels
Scott County's main claim to biological fame is our mussels. Dozens of species can be found in the sandy bottoms of our rivers and 35 of them are rare.
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Geocaching
Turn your next visit to Scott County into a treasure hunt. Pull out your GPS and hunt down one of our many caches.
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Canoeing and Kayaking
Scott County is home to two major rivers, each of which flows through nearly untouched countryside full of stunning bluffs, deep swimming pools, and rolling farmland.
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Natural Tunnel State Park
Natural Tunnel State Park offers a variety of short trails close to the interstate along with picnic areas, visitor's center, campground, playground, swimming pool, chair lift, canoe trips, and much more.
Scott County is home to a variety of great events for the whole family. Here are some events that are happening in the near future. Read More
SCRHA Rack-N-Roll Horse Show
08/07/2010 - All proceeds from this show benefit the Rack-n-Roll 4-H Horse Club details
Iron Mountain Trail Ride
08/08/2010 - The Scott County Horse Association will participate in the Iron Mountain Trail Ride in Damascus, VA.... details
SCRHA Burley Fest Horse Show
08/28/2010 - Check Back Soon For More Details details
Duffield Daze
09/03/2010 - 09/05/2010 - Duffield Daze is a community event in celebration of Labor Day. Check back soon for more information details
Labor Day Weekend Wagon Train
09/03/2010 - 09/06/2010 - For more information contact Wade White at 276-479-5013 details
Dungannon Fire Department Horse Show
09/04/2010 - Check Back soon for more details details
Little Stoney Falls Ride with Wagon Train
09/05/2010 - Check Back soon for more information details
Native American Day
09/18/2010 - details
4th Annual High Knob Naturalist Rally
10/02/2010 - The 4th Annual High Knob Naturalist Rally, sponsored by the non-profit group the Clinch Coalition, w... details
SCRHA Reasons for Riding Horse Show
10/02/2010 - Check Back soon for more information details
Mabe to Flanary Gap Trail Ride
10/09/2010 - Check Back Soon for More Information details
Frontier Harvest Festival
10/16/2010 - details
Mose Cone Trail Ride
10/23/2010 - Check Back for More Information details
Points Of Interest
Browse from the list below.
Bark Camp Lake
- This tranquil lake attracts hikers, campers, paddlers, and birdwatchers.
Bear Rock Trail Head
- This half mile trail offers stunning views. It is also a good spot to look for raptors.
Burton's Ford Access Boat Ramp
- This stretch of the Clinch may be too difficult for raw beginners, but everyone else is bound to ...
Clinchport Access Boat Ramp
- From Clinchport, take a gentle, 2 mile float to Speer's Ferry along the world-reknowned Clinch Ri...
Creation Kingdom Zoo
- Creation Kingdom Zoo is home to many rare and endangered species of animals from around the globe...
Daniel Boone Birding Trail
- This trail winds up the opposite side of Powell Mountain from the Kane Gap Trail and then joins t...
Devil's Fork Loop Trail Head
- True backcountry enthusiasts who are willing to get their feet wet will enjoy this little-travele...
Duffield Industrial Park Trail
- This informal trail follows a four mile flood channel between open fields, mudflats, and rocky sh...
Dungannon Access Boat Ramp
- This short stretch of flat water is a good place for beginners to dabble in the Clinch without wo...
Edith Gap Trail Head
- This trailhead of the Chief Benge Scout Trail allows hikers to take shorter day trips through the...
Fort Blackmore Boat Ramp
- This section of the Clinch River will provide a long day of unparalleled beauty for beginning pad...
Glady Fork Wetland
- This high elevation forested wetland is off the beaten path, but is a must-see for the serious bi...
Gray's Island
- Gray's Island is a Nature Conservancy Preserve home to rare mussels. The island has historical s...
Guest River Gorge Trail
- One of the area's easiest and most scenic hiking and biking trails, highlighting gorge geology, t...
Hanging Rock Trailhead
- Walk 3 miles through lush cove hardwood forest and deep gorges to the stunning Little Stony Falls...
High Knob (peak)
- The highest point in Scott County offers stunning views, the beginning of the lengthy Chief Benge...
High Knob Lake
- Campground, swimming beach, and rare plants and animals. This is also a trailhead of the Chief B...
Hill Station Access Boat Ramp
- This section of the Clinch River is another lazy float through primarily flat water. Sunfish, cat...
Jefferson National Forest
- The Jefferson National Forest is prize Appalachia country: Tumbling waterfalls, rare wildflowers,...
Jett Gap Ford
- Holston River access point near Hiltons. This multiple day journey begins near the famous Carter...
Kane Gap Trail
- This little-traveled trail allows hikers to climb Powell Mountain through the National Forest. As...
Little Stony Falls - Northern Trailhead
- A half mile jaunt to a 24 foot waterfall crashing through a deep gorge.
Miller Yard Boat Ramp
- The section of river from Miller's Yard to Dungannon is perfect if you only have a half day to sp...
Mountain Fork Trail Head
- This trailhead of the Chief Benge Scout Trail allows hikers to take shorter day trips through the...
Natural Tunnel State Park
- Stunning views of the natural tunnel, trails, bird watching, campground, swimming pool, chair lif...
Rte 659 Takeout Boat Ramp
- Below this access point, the Clinch spreads out slow and flat, providing a very gentle float for ...
Rye Cove Intermediate School Nature Center
- This small, 3 acre woodland is managed by the local school as an outdoor classroom. The well-main...
Scott County Recreation Department
- Walking trails, tennis courts, picnic shelters, meeting room available for rental, tennis clinics...
Scott County Regional Horse Association (Horse Park)
- The SCRHA is a non-profit organization that is dedicated to the promotion of the horse industry i...
Speers Ferry Boat Ramp
- This access ramp provides a full day float down one of the Clinch River's most scenic and gentle ...
State Line Access Boat Ramp
- This is the furthest downstream access point on the world-reknowned Clinch River in Virginia.
Warm Springs Road Access Ramp
- This access ramp provides the last take-out point on the Holston River in Virginia.
Weber City Bridge Access Ramp
- The Weber City access ramp is the beginning of a short float down the Holston River.
Browse from the list below. Scott County proudly supports all of our local and surrounding businesses.
Creation Kingdom Zoo
- Creation Kingdom Zoo believes in conservation efforts to ensure certain animals will be available...
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