Notable viewpoint · Nelson, Virginia
Bailey Mountain
Bailey Mountain is a viewpoint in Nelson, Virginia.
Bailey Mountain: crowds and conditions
Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.
Status options for this viewpoint: Open, good conditions · Very crowded · Approach road bad · Closed / not accessible.
Best time to visit Bailey Mountain
Season: October to February for cool, clear air; July to September for mist and greenery.
Busiest days: Weekends and long holidays.
Crowd: Moderate; weekends busier.
Typical week: Mon light · Tue light · Wed light · Thu light · Fri light · Sat busy · Sun busy.
How to reach Bailey Mountain — distance from nearby cities
Coordinates: 37.77681, -78.74474. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.
Places to visit near Bailey Mountain
- James River Wildlife Management Area · park · Pendleton · ~14 km · Must-see
- James River State Park · sanctuary · Buckingham · ~22 km · Must-see
- Three Ridges Wilderness · sanctuary · Nelson · ~30 km · Must-see
- Humpback Rocks · viewpoint · Augusta · ~31 km · Must-see
- Priest Wilderness · sanctuary · Nelson · ~36 km · Must-see
- Emmanuel Episcopal Church · church · Albemarle · ~36 km · Must-see
- Mirador · viewpoint · Albemarle · ~36 km · Must-see
- Crabtree Falls · waterfall · Pendleton · ~38 km · Must-see
- Maintop Mountain · viewpoint · Pendleton · ~42 km · Must-see
- James Monroe's Highland · attraction · Albemarle · ~42 km · Must-see
- Mount Jefferson · viewpoint · Albemarle · ~43 km · Must-see
- Mount Jefferson · viewpoint · Charles · ~43 km · Must-see
- Foster Site · fort · Charles · ~44 km · Must-see
- Homer · attraction · Albemarle · ~44 km · Must-see
- Saint Mary's Wilderness · sanctuary · Augusta · ~44 km · Must-see
- Monticello · church · Charles · ~45 km · Must-see
- Market Street Park · park · Albemarle · ~46 km · Must-see
- Court Square Park · park · Albemarle · ~46 km · Must-see
Other hill stations & viewpoints near Bailey Mountain
- Humpback Rocks · viewpoint · Augusta · ~31 km · Must-see
- Mirador · viewpoint · Albemarle · ~36 km · Must-see
- Maintop Mountain · viewpoint · Pendleton · ~42 km · Must-see
- Mount Jefferson · viewpoint · Albemarle · ~43 km · Must-see
- Mount Jefferson · viewpoint · Charles · ~43 km · Must-see
- Elk Pond Mountain · viewpoint · Pendleton · ~46 km · Must-see
- Rocky Mountain · viewpoint · Pocahontas · ~48 km · Must-see
- Pantops Mountain · viewpoint · Charles · ~48 km · Must-see
- Sugar Hollow · viewpoint · Charles · ~49 km · Must-see
- Willis Mountain · viewpoint · Pendleton · ~53 km · Must-see
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Frequently asked
How is the weather and view today?
No visitor has reported the weather & road status for Bailey Mountain yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.
What is the best time to visit Bailey Mountain?
October to February for cool, clear air; July to September for mist and greenery. Moderate; weekends busier.
What are the places to visit near Bailey Mountain?
Nearby: James River Wildlife Management Area (park, 14 km), James River State Park (sanctuary, 22 km), Three Ridges Wilderness (sanctuary, 30 km), Humpback Rocks (viewpoint, 31 km), Priest Wilderness (sanctuary, 36 km), Emmanuel Episcopal Church (church, 36 km).
Is Bailey Mountain worth visiting?
Bailey Mountain is listed as a notable viewpoint in Virginia on Spotwander.