Fee: Parking: $5 per vehicle.
About this park
Green Pastures (Longdale) Recreation Area was built for use by African Americans during the segregation era, though it was officially integrated in 1950. The recreation area in the George Washington National Forest had a small lake with a sandy beach, a bathhouse, a picnic shelter, toilet facilities, playing fields, hiking trails, walking paths and parking areas, all built by the Civilian Conservation Corps during the Great Depression. The phone is the Douthat State Park line.
Green Pastures Recreation Area FAQ
Where is Green Pastures Recreation Area located?
Green Pastures Recreation Area is in Clifton Forge, Virginia, at 201 Green Pasture Trail. GPS coordinates: 37.7886, -79.70307. Get directions.
Is there an entrance fee at Green Pastures Recreation Area?
Parking: $5 per vehicle. Fees can change by season, so confirm with the park before you go.
How do I contact Green Pastures Recreation Area?
You can call (540) 862-8100. The park office can confirm RV site availability, hookups, length limits and current conditions.
Are there RV campgrounds near Green Pastures Recreation Area?
Yes. The closest RV-friendly campgrounds listed on ParkedRV are:
- Cave Mountain Lake Family Camp (17.4 mi, reservable)
- Morris Hill Campground (17.6 mi, reservable)
- Bolar Mountain Recreation Area (19.7 mi, reservable)
How current is this information about Green Pastures Recreation Area?
This listing was last updated on October 9, 2026. If something is out of date, let us know and we'll fix it.