Rich Creek: Parks & Recreation
Rich Creek has 5 recreation areas on file.
- 64.4 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 — 64.4 per 10K residents.
Recreation Areas (5)
Cascades Day Use Area
Town Park - Glen Lyn, Virginia
Interior Whistle Stop Day Use Area
White Cedar Horse Camp
BOLEY FIELD GROUP CAMPGROUND
| Mobile Home Parks Detail · County total | 3 |
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Sources: HIFLD / IRS BMF
Sports & Activities
| Nearest Sports Venue · Name | DEDMON CENTER ARENA |
|---|---|
| Nearest Sports Venue · Distance | 16.5 mi |
Sources: HIFLD — nearest by coordinates
Attractions & Entertainment
Entertainment venues, golf courses, sports facilities, and visitor attractions.
Nearby (11)
Andrew Johnston House
Evelyn Alexander Waterpark
Smithfield Plantation
St. Luke and Odd Fellows Hall
Blacksburg Museum and Cultural Foundation
Princeton Railroad Museum
Mercer County Agricultural Museum
Frog Pond
Mercer County War Museum
Montgomery Museum of Art and History
Christiansburg Institute Museum
Attractions (13)
Andrew Johnston House
Smithfield Plantation
St. Luke and Odd Fellows Hall
Blacksburg Museum and Cultural Foundation
Princeton Railroad Museum
Mercer County Agricultural Museum
Mercer County War Museum
Montgomery Museum of Art and History
Christiansburg Institute Museum
Hinton Railroad Museum
Veteran's Museum
Campbell - Flannagan - Murrell House Museum
Second Creek Mill
Geography
| Climate · Avg Temp F | 55.10 |
|---|---|
| Climate · Annual Precip In | 45.40 |
| Climate · Station Name | PEARISBURG 4 SSE |
| Climate · Station Distance Miles | 3.9 mi |
| Climate · Period | 2015-2024 average |
| Elevation · Feet | 1,811 |
| Elevation · Meters | 552 |
Sources: NOAA RCC-ACIS MultiStnData — nearest station by coordinates · USGS Elevation Point Query Service
Other
Nearby Campgrounds (3)
Nearby Visitor Centers (3)
| Lodging Dining · County Accommodation Food Establishments | 29 |
|---|---|
| Lodging Dining · County Accommodation Food Employees | 438 |
| Nearest Golf · Name | Pipestem Resort State Park Short Course |
| Nearest Golf · Distance | 20.5 mi |
Sources: Census County Business Patterns 2022 · OSM golf courses 2026 · Refreshed 2026-04-12