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==Park Overview==
==Park Overview==
Bark Camp Lake was created back in the mid 50's. The lake offers fishing opportunities.
Bark Camp Lake (45 acres) was created back in the mid 50's to offer fishing opportunities, including regular stocking with rainbow trout and universally accessible fishing piers. The recreation area has campsites (some with electric hookups), picnic tables, an open air amphitheater plus two trails.  One path walks around the lake while the other is to a geological formation called “Kitchen Rock”.


== Trails ==
== Trails ==

Revision as of 08:13, 31 May 2021

Bark Camp Lake
Bark Camp Lake Banner.jpg
Park Type Recreation Area
Located Dungannon, Virginia
External Links Official Website

Official Trail Map

Entrance Fee Unknown
ActivitiesThings to do at the park HikingBoatingGeocachingCampingFishing
Park AmenitiesThings built to enjoy or use at the park
FeaturesNatural things to see at the park RiversLakes
Park Trails

2 Trails / Total of 4.34 miles6.985 km <br />

Lodging Types Campground
Park Area 61 acres0.247 km² <br />
Operated By Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation
Main Location 36° 52' 3.50" N, 82° 31' 24.85" W Map
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Park Overview

Bark Camp Lake (45 acres) was created back in the mid 50's to offer fishing opportunities, including regular stocking with rainbow trout and universally accessible fishing piers. The recreation area has campsites (some with electric hookups), picnic tables, an open air amphitheater plus two trails. One path walks around the lake while the other is to a geological formation called “Kitchen Rock”.

Trails

The park offers the following trails to explore:

Park Trails Distance Difficulty Marking Usage Highlight
Bark Camp Lakeshore Trail 3.70 mi Easy Yellow metal diamond

HikingGeocachingFishing

The path encircles the lake with little elevation change to give opportunity to view nature. Connects to
Kitchen Rock Trail 0.64 mi Medium Yellow

HikingGeocaching

Kitchen Rock is a large sandstone outcropping with an eroded small cave opening at its base.

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