Facilities

Attention:  Ragged Mountain Currently Under Construction

The trails along the shoreline will close in sections as the contractor works to remove the trees along the shore that will be inundated with the new water level. City staff and volunteers are currently rebuilding the trail sections that will be flooded to higher locations so the trails will already be in place when the reservoir work is done and the full trail system reopens. 

During the construction, public access to the upper parking lot by the dam will be closed. Trail users can park at the lower Heyward Forest lot and walk into the Ragged Mountain trails via Roundtop Mountain. 

Boat access will be restricted during the project, but shore fishing is still allowed on open trails.

For more information and timelines, please visit:  Press Release: Construction to Start at the Ragged Mountain Reservoir - Rivanna Water & Sewer Authority

About

The Ragged Mountain Natural Area near Charlottesville, Virginia, is a beautiful 980-acre forest with a lake that serves as part of the community water supply and trees such as:

• Hickory
• Maple
• Mature oak
• Pine
• Poplar

Seven miles of trail lead through majestic forest, along rugged terrain, and through areas rich with wildlife and offer a unique opportunity for wilderness hiking within minutes of town. 

Additional Rules:

• No Swimming
• No Dogs
• Boats (except gas motors) and Stand Up Paddleboards are allowed