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An agency closure order is in effect for this area; weather is good
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24 active alerts in George Washington and Jefferson National Forest; most severe: Bolar Mountain Recreation Area - Twin Ridge Road Closure
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Rain, high 80°F / low 69°F, 92% precip — 81/100 for river fishing
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Steel Bridge Campground
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Overview Steel Bridge Group Campground provides old-fashioned, rustic group camping for those that require few amenities. There are three well shaded camping sites for available for small group camping. Recreation Steel Bridge Group Camping provides old-fashioned, rustic group and family camping. Visitors enjoy splashing in the cool water of Potts Creek that edges the campground. Potts Creek is a stocked trout stream and has a small swimming hole as well as many rock ledges and small falls to play in.Facilities There are three color coded campsites -- Red, White and Blue. "Red" and "Blue" have a maximum occupancy of 25 people and 10 vehicles per site. Larger groups must reserve more than one site. "White" campsite has a maximum capacity of 10 people and three vehicles. There is no minimum occupancy at any site. All camping must be within the designated campsites. Tents, vehicles, etc., cannot be outside the boundary of your campsites. The area adjacent to the entrance gate is for day-use only. It is open to ALL permit holders of the three reservable campsites and is not for overnight use. Each group area contains a group fire ring and picnic tables. Two primitive toilets are located within the campground. There is no potable water and no hookups.Natural Features The campground is set in a narrow valley, flanked by National Forest land. Potts Crees lies adjacent to the campground. Nearby Attractions Steel Bridge is located 5 minutes from Paint Bank, VA, and 25 minutes from New Castle, VA.

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