Big Island: Parks & Recreation
Within reach of Big Island: 5 parks and recreation sites.
- 549.5 recreation sites per 10K residents (vs Virginia 5.5/10K).
Parks & Trails
Federal and state recreation areas within ~50 miles (Recreation.gov RIDB API). 5 sites — 549.5 per 10K residents.
Nearby Nps (2)
Recreation Areas (5)
James River Visitor Center (Milepost 63.6)
Otter Creek Campground
HOPPER CREEK GROUP CAMP
Locher Tract (Glenwood & Pedlar)
CAVE MOUNTAIN LAKE GROUP CAMP
| Mobile Home Parks Detail · County total | 2 |
|---|
Sources: HIFLD / IRS BMF
Sports & Activities
| Nearest Sports Venue · Name | CAMERON HALL |
|---|---|
| Nearest Sports Venue · Distance | 17.8 mi |
Sources: HIFLD — nearest by coordinates
Attractions & Entertainment
Entertainment venues, golf courses, sports facilities, and visitor attractions.
Nearby (15)
Yogi Bear's Water Zone
Natural Bridge Zoo
Virginia Safari Park
Bedford Museum & Genealogical Library
Maier Museum of Art at Randolph College
Poplar Forest Museum
Sprayground
Putt-Putt Fun Center
Saint Paul's Mission School
Monacan Ancestral Museum
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Center for Human Rights
Horse Hearse and Caretaker's Museum
Pest House Medical Museum
Station House Museum
Legacy Museum of African American History
Attractions (1)
Natural Bridge Zoo
Geography
| Climate · Avg Temp F | 59.00 |
|---|---|
| Climate · Annual Precip In | 48.90 |
| Climate · Station Name | PEDLAR DAM |
| Climate · Station Distance Miles | 12.2 mi |
| Climate · Period | 2015-2024 average |
| Elevation · Feet | 1,100 |
| Elevation · Meters | 335 |
Sources: NOAA RCC-ACIS MultiStnData — nearest station by coordinates · USGS Elevation Point Query Service
Other
Theaters (1)
Buchanan Theatre
Nearby Campgrounds (2)
Nearby Visitor Centers (3)
| Lodging Dining · County Accommodation Food Establishments | 110 |
|---|---|
| Lodging Dining · County Accommodation Food Employees | 1,397 |
| Nearest Golf · Name | None nearby |
Sources: Census County Business Patterns 2022 · OSM golf query — no results in range