Stone Mountain Wilderness

Stone Mountain Wilderness is a 3,273-acre federally protected Wilderness Area in Virginia, managed by the Forest Service. It offers primitive backcountry terrain suited to foot travel and self-propelled exploration away from roads and mechanized access.

Hiking and backpacking are the primary ways to experience this remote landscape. The wilderness provides genuine solitude for those seeking to disconnect in a protected, non-motorized setting. Visitors should expect rugged terrain and the self-reliance that wilderness travel demands.

Visitors must follow strict Wilderness regulations: no roads, motors, or mechanized travel are permitted. Leave No Trace principles are essential—pack out all waste, camp responsibly, and minimize your footprint. Access is on foot only, and the backcountry environment requires proper preparation, navigation skills, and respect for the land's primitive character. Spring through fall offers the most favorable conditions for backcountry travel.