Splitrock Reservoir

No longer a hidden jem

Internet killed this place.. parking is horrible on the weekends. If you can find a spot leave because the cops give you a $250 ticket and the judge doesn’t dismiss it . Ever since covid this place ha...

Love this land, needs some better off-road vehicle management.

I’ve hiked this land near every week for several years. I know each trail like the back of my hand, and love this land greatly. But I grow increasingly more frustrated with the the ATVs and dirt bikes...

No Trespassing

When younger, this reservoir was private property. Huge fish! Bass! Pickerel! You name it. Had to sneak in from Charlottesville Road. But worth it if not caught. These days, the younger generations wi...

Hiking or kayaking - it's a beautiful spot!

There is a parking area and two boat launch docks (no gas motors). The reservoir is long and narrow, with an island at about the halfway point. We've kayaked all the way to the end, but a breeze in ...