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Seven Bends State Park
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Dead leaves have begun to fall along the river as the temperatures have gotten cooler. The river is low, as it hasnt rained much this week.
Seven Bends State Park © vastateparksstaff / CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Fly fishing in the Shenandoah River
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While the colors may be lacking on the mountain, the crisp fall mornings have brought in some gorgeous sunrises. Photographed by park VIP Herbie Lutz.
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The view from the southern entrance continues to change, showing more deep yellows and light browns. Seven Bends State Park
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Where hayfields meet Powell Mountain at the trailhead of Riverbend Rise. Photographers Megan Church, Tom Stevens
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Group enjoys a forest therapy session by the fire in December. -MC
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SEVEN BENDS STATE PARK
SEVEN BENDS STATE PARK
2111 South Hollingsworth Road
Woodstock, Virginia   22664
(lat:38.8547 lon:-78.4894) map location

Phone: 800-933-7275
Seven Bends State Park is a day-use park located in the geographically unique Seven Bends area of the North Fork of the Shenandoah River. Seven Bends State Park provides public access to the North Fork of the Shenandoah River and features two hand-carry boat launches, picnic areas, one single family-sized picnic shelter, vault restrooms, and 8 miles of hiking trails. The park provides water and land based outdoor recreational and educational opportunities while protecting and interpreting the spectacular scenic viewshed and geological, natural and historical resources of the storied seven bends area.
History of the Area
The park consists of 1,066 acres situated in the geographically unique Seven Bends area of the North Fork of the Shenandoah River. The majority of the park was compiled from donated land. The Town of Woodstock donated almost 85 acres of what had been the town reservoir site. Dr. James R. Myers donated the largest parcel, consisting of almost 674 acres adjacent to the reservoir site. The third parcel, known as Camp Lupton, was purchased by the state from the Massanutten Military Academy and contained over 306 acres.

The purpose of Seven Bends State Park, the gateway to the heart of the Shenandoah Valley, is to provide water and land-based outdoor recreational and educational opportunities while protecting and interpreting the spectacular scenic viewshed and the unique geological, natural, and historical resources of the storied seven bends area of the North Fork of the Shenandoah River in Virginia.
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Cottages and Cabins
An amazing getaway from hustle and bustle of everyday life. What do you have in mind A romantic weekend A family vacation Or, a weekend getaway with friends We recommend escaping to the Blue Ridge Mountains in the beautiful Shenandoah Valley.
16.5 miles from park*
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Widow Kip's Country Inn - Mount Jackson, VA
BBs / Inns
Nestled up on 7 rural acres that offers a birds-eye view of the Shenandoah River. All bedrooms have original 'fireplaces' and private bath. Children and pets are welcome in our two restored cottages
11.7 miles from park*
Fishing
The seven bends section of the North Fork of the Shenandoah River features unique geology and landscape that promotes productive fishing and provides pleasant scenery for floating. The river is relatively small and shallow making it accessible to wade angling. The most sought after fish on the North Fork is the smallmouth bass. Other sportfish species include sunfish, fallfish, largemouth bass, and muskellunge. A Virginia freshwater fishing license is required.


Location
Seven Bends State Park is located near Front Royal, Luray and Stephens City

Picnicking
Seven Bends State Park has one, single family-sized picnic shelter located at the north access site Lupton Rd. The shelter includes one 16 picnic table and a group sized charcoal grill. The shelter is occupied on a first-come, first-serve basis.
Trails
8 miles of hiking/biking trails. Just over two miles of trail liealong the seven bends of the North Fork of the Shenandoah River. The remaining trails take you on the western slope of Powell Mountain, part of the Massanutten Mountain Range. Talus trail connects visitors to the Massanutten Trail in the George Washington-Jefferson National Forest.

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Area Campgrounds
Luray RV Resort Country Waye
3402 Kimball Road
Luray, VA
Shenandoah River Outfitters
6502 South Page Valley Road
Luray, VA
Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park Luray
2250 Highway 211 East
Luray, VA
540-743-4002
Front Royal RV Campground
585 KOA Drive
Front Royal, VA
540-635-2741
Shenandoah Valley Campground LLC
168 Industrial Park Road
Mount Jackson, VA
540-477-3080
Area Fishing Related Businesses
Murray's Fly Shop
121 S Main St
Edinburg, VA
(540) 984-4212
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Directions
The park is in east-central Shenandoah County, a few miles from Historic Downtown Woodstock. Its about 35 miles southwest of Winchester and 40 miles northeast of Harrisonburg. The park has two access sites.

For the south site, take Exit 283 off of I-81 for Woodstock, then go east on VA-42, W. Reservoir Road. Turn right ontoS. Hollingsworth Road and remain on it for 1 mile.

For the north site, take Exit 283 off of I-81 for Woodstock, then go east on VA-42, W. Reservoir Road. Turn left onto S. Water Street, turnright onto Hollingsworth Road, then turn right ontoon Lupton Road and remain on it for .7 mi.

Hollingsworth Access Address - 2111 S. Hollingsworth Rd. Woodstock, VA 22664

Lupton Access Address - 1191 Lupton Rd. Woodstock, VA 22664

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