About Cedar Branch
This recreation area is part of Bluestone Lake
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Cedar Branch
Forest Hill, Virginia · Summers County · Facility
This recreation area is part of Bluestone Lake
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37.49806, -80.84593
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Weather at Cedar Branch
Live forecast for the park. Plan your visit accordingly.
Today
Overcast
84°/56°
💧 6%🌬 10mph
↑ 7:19 AM ↓ 7:04 PM
Sat
Rain
71°/61°
💧 34%🌬 4mph
↑ 7:20 AM ↓ 7:03 PM
Sun
Rain Showers
66°/59°
💧 43%🌬 3mph
↑ 7:21 AM ↓ 7:01 PM
Mon
Overcast
72°/50°
💧 1%🌬 10mph
↑ 7:22 AM ↓ 7:00 PM
Tue
Clear
70°/41°
🌬 3mph
↑ 7:23 AM ↓ 6:58 PM
Forecast data © Open-Meteo. Refreshed every 6 hours. Always check the most recent forecast before heading out.
Plan Your Visit to Cedar Branch
Heading to Cedar Branch? A few things to know before you go:
- Reservations: popular sites fill up fast — check Recreation.gov 6 months in advance
- Fees: day-use and camping fees vary; check current rates on the official park page
- Trash & pack-out: follow Leave No Trace principles
- Wildlife: store food in bear boxes where provided; never feed wildlife
- Weather: the 5-day forecast above is updated every 6 hours; verify just before you go
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