Please pick only what you will eat. Feeding, petting, or harassing wildlife is prohibited. They may seem tame but are wild and can hurt you. When you feed animals, especially deer, they become dependent on people. This makes them easy prey for poachers and prone to being hit by cars.
Water is a valuable natural resource here.
Because water levels fluctuate on the mountain, it is important to always conserve it. For additional information, please see preservation . Permits Non-fee permits are required for backcountry camping. Anglers between the ages of 16 and 65 must have a Virginia fishing license. Permits are available at Panorama, Big Meadows, or Loft Mountain waysides, or from any local sporting goods store.