Dismal Creek

Dismal Creek, a wildland in the George Washington and Jefferson National Forests of western Virginia, has been recognized by the Wilderness Society as a special place worthy of protection from logging and road construction. The Wilderness Society has designated the area as a "Mountain Treasure".

Dismal Creek (conservation area)
Dismal Falls
Location of the Dismal Creek wild area in Virginia
LocationGiles County
Bland County
Virginia, United States
Nearest townWhite Gate, Virginia
Coordinates37°12′33″N 80°52′1″W
Area7,008 acres (28.36 km2)
AdministratorU.S. Forest Service

With several trails and a series of beautiful streams, this large area is popular with hikers, hunters, horseback riders, and fishermen.

The area is part of the Angels Rest Cluster.

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