McDowell: Parks & Recreation
5 parks and recreation sites are documented near McDowell.
- 862.1 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 — 862.1 per 10K residents.
Recreation Areas (5)
Island Campground
Monongahela National Forest Christmas Tree Permit
Todd Lake Campground
Poor Farm Dispersed Recreation Area
GATEWOOD GROUP
Sports & Activities
| Nearest Sports Venue · Name | CONVOCATION CENTER (VIRGINIA) |
|---|---|
| Nearest Sports Venue · Distance | 38.5 mi |
Sources: HIFLD — nearest by coordinates
Attractions & Entertainment
Entertainment venues, golf courses, sports facilities, and visitor attractions.
Nearby (3)
Charles P. Jones Museum
Highland County Museum
NRAO Science Center
Attractions (2)
Charles P. Jones Museum
Highland County Museum
Geography
| Climate · Avg Temp F | 49.90 |
|---|---|
| Climate · Annual Precip In | 45.80 |
| Climate · Station Name | MUSTOE 1 SW |
| Climate · Station Distance Miles | 7.7 mi |
| Climate · Period | 2015-2024 average |
| Elevation · Feet | 2,876 |
| Elevation · Meters | 877 |
Sources: NOAA RCC-ACIS MultiStnData — nearest station by coordinates · USGS Elevation Point Query Service
Other
Nearby Visitor Centers (1)
| Lodging Dining · County Accommodation Food Establishments | 3 |
|---|---|
| Lodging Dining · County Accommodation Food Employees | 16 |
| Nearest Golf · Name | Raven Golf Course |
| Nearest Golf · Distance | 24.3 mi |
Sources: Census County Business Patterns 2022 · OSM golf courses 2026 · Refreshed 2026-04-12