{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: Camping Moorman's River

Hi Forrest,

My wife and I hiked and fished the Moormans about a month ago.  It's great.  Once you get past the reservoir, you'll run into the first parking area.  I don't recall seeing any signs there prohibiting parking overnight, but even so, it is remote (not like skyline drive).  I can't imagine there being anytype of regular patrols.  The fireroad starts here. There is a second parking area up the fire road but I would not recommend trying to reach it without a 4WD.  Its only about a 15-20 minute walk from the first.  From there you just start following the trail on the right side of the river.  At the beginning, its stocked and you'll likely see folks there.  Once you hike in for about 30-45 minutes, you will cross the river several times and come to a large waterfall on the left.  That is where the good brookie action starts.  From there, the trail is about 4 miles up to Skyline Drive.  As usual, the deeper you go, the less folks you'll see.  

If you've got a 6-7 wt, I would recommend it on the reservoir.  I'm guessing there is probably some good bass or carp action in there.  

As for missing traffic, you can go down I-81 and cut through the mountains at Harrisburg or go all the way down and go towards Charlottesville and cut back up.  If you go down I-81, stop in Mossy Creek Fly Shop in Harrisburg.  They'll give you good info and perhaps other spots to try.  

Have fun!

On Thursday, May 14, 2015 at 12:23:20 PM UTC-4, Forrest Allen wrote:

Good afternoon folks, 

I was hoping to spend a day/evening/morning fishing and hiking around the Moorman's River above the Charlottesville Reservoir this Sat/Sun. However, after looking at several satellite images and a few pictures here and there I have a few doubts about this location. 

First, for reference: http://www.hikingupward.com/SNP/MoormansRiver/ 

Second, I've located a picture of the sign at one of the parking spots that says no overnight parking. https://healthyincville.files.wordpress.com/2011/09/img_20140709_121734.jpg 

Is anyone familiar with an alternate location at which I may park overnight and access this river/camp? Does anyone know if such a sign exists at the second parking location on the map, because that first one may just be too close to the reservoir? Obviously there is skyline drive, but even there, is there overnight parking? 

Third, how crowded would you expect this river to be on a hot Spring Saturday? Both in terms of people fishing and hiking?

Lastly, different satellite images show different continuations of Sugar Hollow creek beyond the parking areas. Can anyone confirm if it is possible to continue driving on fire roads or any sort of road there? 

I'll take alternative fishing/camping location suggestions in the general vicinity of that location too. 

Thanks for any comments. 

Forrest

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