Beaverdam Creek

The Beaverdam Creek area is part of the upper Holston Mountain. It includes 9 miles of the Appalachian Trail, 1.5 miles of which are on the Jefferson National Forest. Beaverdam Creek, a beautiful whitewater trout stream that borders the area, is home to the hellbender, one of the largest salamander species in the world.

The area contains at least two rare plants: Carolina saxifrage and Carolina hemlock. Much of the area has been logged, but several stands of older forest remain. The Forest Service characterizes the entire area as retaining unspoiled scenic beauty.

The Forest Service identified this Beaverdam Creek roadless area, which includes 1,133 acres on the Jefferson National Forest and 5,130 acres on the Cherokee National Forest.

Approximate Size: 1,133 acres
Location: Washington County, southwest of Damascus, Mount Rogers NRA
Topos: Laurel Bloomery, Damascus