Things to Do
RV & Site Information
Guests at JOHN W. FLANNAGAN DAY USE can enjoy essential amenities including Accessible Flush Toilets, Water (Seasonal), and Proximity to Water: Riverfront. The site is maintained by US Army Corps of Engineers, ensuring consistent upkeep and facilities management.
Popular activities at this location include Boating, Camping, and Fishing. The campground's proximity to Haysi offers convenient access to additional outdoor recreation opportunities in the Virginia region.
Located in Haysi, Virginia, JOHN W. FLANNAGAN DAY USE provides bookable camping options for visitors exploring America's public lands. Contact the site directly for real-time availability and current conditions.
About this place
Overview The John W. Flannagan Day Use Area boasts an expansive lake nestled in the rolling green Cumberland Mountains of southwest Virginia, offering visitors an oasis of recreation in the summer months. The nearby dam, built primarily for flood control for the Cranesnest and Pound Rivers, creates a breathtaking lake that is maintained at nearly 1,400 feet above sea level.
This day-use facility is an ideal spot for picnicking, water activities, and hiking.Recreation Flannagan's reputation as a fisherman's paradise is well-known. Visitors can enjoy secluded coves of deep, clean water that are well-stocked with bass, bream, walleye and trout. Boating, canoeing, whitewater rafting, and biking top the long list of activities available nearby.Facilities Picnic shelters with grills, electrical hookups, a playground, and horseshoe pits provide an ideal location for parties and other get-togethers.Natural Features The John W. Flannagan Dam, completed in 1964, carves out a 1,145-acre lake with nearly 40 miles of beautiful shoreline in the lush Virginia terrain. Nearby Attractions The Lower Twin, Cranes Nest and Pound River Campgrounds, located near the day-use area, offer overnight camping.
Breaks Interstate Park is nearby, offering lodging, dining, a museum, gift shop, rafting, canoeing, and other outdoor activities.
Getting There
From VA-63, turn right onto State Route 614. Continue straight for approximately two miles.