Straight Branch Iron Mountain Shelter
Straight Branch Iron Mountain Shelter is a national forest camping area in Virginia.
- Type
- National forest camping area
- Location
- Virginia
- Coordinates
- 37.38416, -80.18422
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap
About Straight Branch Iron Mountain Shelter
This trail is a pretty steady incline up until you arrive at Straight Branch Shelter. There is a stream near by. Follow the blue blaze trail directly in front of the shelter down the hill. The privy has been torn down. There is also an old fire pit and picnic table.
Cell coverage
No coverage data for this location yet.
Nearby RV services
- Dump station
- Virginia State Parks · 33 mi
- Water fill
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Propane
- Airgas · 19 mi
- Low clearances
- 1 bridges or tunnels at 14 ft or less within 10 mi
- Off-road routes
- 23 designated routes (79 mi) within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pickle Branch A.T. Shelter | National forest camping area | 0.2 mi | — | — |
| Niday A.T. Shelter | National forest camping area | 4.1 mi | — | — |
| Primitive Campsite | Free campsite | 5.7 mi | Free | — |
| Caldwell Fields | National forest group campground | 8.3 mi | — | — |
| Caldwell Fields Group Camping Area | Private campground | 8.5 mi | — | — |
| Pig Farm Campsite | Free campsite | 8.5 mi | Free | — |
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Sources. USFS and BLM recreation sites. Updated June 2026. Facility facts only; DryRig does not publish ratings or reviews on this page.