Description
Elevation: 2572 ft.
Fields of dense brush that graduate into deciduous forest encase the reservoir. Crown vetch blooms on all the surrounding hillsides, attracting a variety of butterflies such as eastern tiger swallowtail as well as a variety of skippers and sulphurs. The lake is flanked by cattails, which entice damselflies and dragonflies. Visitors should look for green heron, mallard, Canada goose, and chimney swift. Other denizens of the area include ruby-throated hummingbird, rough-winged swallow, blue-headed vireo, belted kingfisher, and an assortment of woodland passerines.
Wildlife Sightings
Birds Recently Seen at Cavitt’s Creek:
160 species have been reported at this site to date.
Recent Checklists:
| Date | # of Species | Submitted By |
|---|---|---|
| 9 Dec 2025 | 14 | Clancey Deel |
| 5 Dec 2025 | 15 | Clancey Deel |
| 27 Sep 2025 | 33 | Clancey Deel |
| 7 Jul 2025 | 32 | Clancey Deel |
| 2 Jul 2025 | 20 | Clancey Deel |
Amenities & Accessibility Considerations
Site Amenities
- On-site Parking
- Restrooms
- No Fee or Permit/Pass Requirement
Other Site Amenities: Bike Trails, Camping/Lodging, Hiking Trails
Maps & Directions
Physical Address: 750 Recreation Dr, North Tazewell, VA 24630
From US-460, take exit 4 for SR- 678/Market Street, turn left onto SR-678/Market Street, turn left onto SR-645/Lake Witten Road, turn right onto Recreation Drive, and follow it to the parking area.
Site Information
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