Watch out for the road in wet weather and it's very cold in winter. Earthworks are still visible from parking area here. This battle pretty much settled the question of military control over the western Virginia mountains. The Association for the Preservation of Civil War Sites and a very active foundation has preserved key areas of the battlefield. A visitor center is located in Beverly, a block east of US 250 - turn on Court Street in Beverly.
Donations are welcome.
The battlefield itself is about five miles west of town. Look for the signs to the site, turn on Bridge Street. Battlefield itself is interpreted with walking trails at two main sites along the old Staunton-Parkersburg Turnpike, one at the mountain summit, the other at Camp Garnett. Look for brand new exhibits and new interpretation at Rich Mountain by July 1, 1999. Both sides used the bridge.