Ragged Mountain Natural Area

Charlottesville, VA

A city-owned reservoir and forest preserve in the Blue Ridge foothills offering quiet lakeside trails through old-growth-like hardwoods. Dam views over the reservoir with rolling hills beyond are genuinely wild-feeling despite being minutes from Charlottesville.

Photography Guide

Best Time
morning
Crowds
Quiet
Shot Types
waterforestlandscape
Best Seasons
fallspring
Practical Tips
The dam top provides the best panoramic view. Morning mist over the reservoir is a reliable fall and spring occurrence. Trails can be muddy after rain.

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