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VDGIF Facility Closures & Alerts

Last Updated on May 14, 2013

Closed to public access

Open, but with specific advisories/notices

VDGIF Offices
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Region 2 Forest Office

Offices

 Closed
  • The Forest Regional Office will be closed from June 8 - June 24, 2013 for renovations. If renovations are completed early, the Forest Regional Office will be open to the public prior to June 24, 2013. Contact the Forest Regional Office (434) 525-7522 or check the VDGIF Alerts page for details on the office reopening.
 June 8, 2013 June 24, 2013

Wildlife Management Areas
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C.F. Phelps WMA

Wildlife Management Area

 Bridge in Disrepair
  • On Friday, February 8, 2013, WMA staff determined the Persimmon Run Bridge to be in a state of severe disrepair and deemed unsafe for public use. The bridge will be removed within the next few weeks. WMA staff will be constructing a fording in its place within the next few months. Until the fording is completed, all horseback riders traveling this road can cross by way of a temporary trail circumventing the bridge on the downstream side or plan to use an alternate route.
 February 12, 2013 Until further notice
Clinch Mountain WMA

Wildlife Management Area

 Active Timber Harvest
  • There is an active timber harvest project in the area of the WMA known as "The Muck". Heavy Log trucks and other equipment could be encountered on the first half mile of Tumbling Creek Road and on The Muck hunter access road.
 November 2, 2012 Until further notice
Hog Island WMA

Wildlife Management Area

 Road Closure
  • The middle road on Hog Island that runs north & south is closed to all activities until further notice due to water control structure maintenance. This road closure does not affect access to the management area or other hiking trails. View the Hours of Operation (PDF).
 August 24, 2012 Until further notice

Public Boat Access
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Ancarrow's Landing

Boat Access on James River

 Impacted Navigation
  • Attention Boaters: Due to an event at Rockets Landing June 22, 2013 from 8:30 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. navigation on the river could be impacted. Ancarrow's landing in the City of Richmond will remain open. Please consider using Osborne Landing or Dutch Gap as alternative launch sites during this time.
 June 22, 2013 June 22, 2013
Byllesby Pool

Boat Access on New River

 Low Pool Level
  • The winter flooding damaged the water control structure at Byllesby Dam on the New River. The pool level is much lower than normal, so the Byllesby boating access is only suitable for hand launching at this time. AEP owns and operates Byllesby Dam, and repairs are scheduled for June and July 2013.
 April 11, 2013 Until further notice
Little Page Bridge

Boat Access on Pamunkey River

 Use Caution
  • Use caution, mud present on boat slide.
 February 12, 2013 Until further notice
Huguenot Bridge

Boat Access on James River

 Mud & Debris
  • Due to recent high water, mud and debris present on ramp. Use extreme caution.
 February 4, 2013 Until further notice
Meherrin Park

Boat Access on Meherrin River

 Mud & Debris
  • Due to recent high water, mud and debris present on ramp. Use extreme caution.
 February 4, 2013 Until further notice
Carter's Wharf

Boat Access on Rappahannock River

 Use Extreme Caution
  • Major sanding problem. Small jon boat, canoe or kayak launch only. Use extreme caution.
 January 14, 2013 Until further notice
Elizabeth River Park

Boat Access on S. Branch Elizabeth River

 Ongoing Construction
  • Elizabeth River Park has a new traffic pattern present, construction ongoing, use caution. For information on re-opening go to www.CityofChesapeake.net and click on "spotlight".
 December 6, 2012 Until further notice
Hammock

Boat Access on Messongo Creek

 Storm Damage
  • Storm damage is present, use extreme caution when launching.
 December 6, 2012 Until further notice
Lodge Landing

Boat Access on Yeocomico River

 Use Extreme Caution
  • Warning, drop off beyond ramp, use caution.
 August 13, 2012 Until further notice

Lakes, Rivers, and Streams
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Lake Manassas

Lake

 No Public Access
  • Public access to Lake Manassas has not been available for several years. For details, please see the Lake Manassas page on this site.
Pete's Pond

Pond

 Closed
  • Closed.
Burke Lake

Lake

 Use Caution
  • Construction at Burke Lake dam has been completed and the trail across the dam has been opened. The lake level is still down but is rising. The pool will likely remain drawn down 0.5' through the duration of the summer, until grass in the spillway grows in. Boaters should use the DGIF boat ramp with caution while the pool is below normal and fishing from the shore may be impacted.
 February 28, 2013 Until further notice
Chickahominy Lake

Reservoir

 Walkers Dam Closed to Fishing
  • Walkers Dam is temporarily closed to fishing. No one is allowed on the dam or boat lock structure.
Chickahominy River

River

 Fishing Catwalk Access Area on Walker's Dam Closed
  • The fishing catwalk access area on Walker's Dam is closed due to boat lock failure. No one is allowed on the dam or near the boat lock structure. Anglers can still launch boats at the Rockahock Marina's boat ramp. Boat anglers should not tie their boats to the dam. Shore bound anglers can try their luck from various spots on the bank. Additional access may be attained from one of the boat piers if marina staff grants permission.