Notable viewpoint · Nelson, Virginia
Simpson Mountain
Simpson Mountain is a viewpoint in Nelson, Virginia.
Simpson 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 Simpson 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 Simpson Mountain — distance from nearby cities
Coordinates: 37.77736, -78.84585. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.
Places to visit near Simpson Mountain
- James River Wildlife Management Area · park · Pendleton · ~19 km · Must-see
- Three Ridges Wilderness · sanctuary · Nelson · ~20 km · Must-see
- James River State Park · sanctuary · Buckingham · ~22 km · Must-see
- Priest Wilderness · sanctuary · Nelson · ~25 km · Must-see
- Humpback Rocks · viewpoint · Augusta · ~26 km · Must-see
- Crabtree Falls · waterfall · Pendleton · ~27 km · Must-see
- Maintop Mountain · viewpoint · Pendleton · ~31 km · Must-see
- Saint Mary's Wilderness · sanctuary · Augusta · ~35 km · Must-see
- Elk Pond Mountain · viewpoint · Pendleton · ~35 km · Must-see
- Emmanuel Episcopal Church · church · Albemarle · ~37 km · Must-see
- Rocky Mountain · viewpoint · Pocahontas · ~37 km · Must-see
- Mirador · viewpoint · Albemarle · ~37 km · Must-see
- Mount Joy Pond Natural Area Preserve · sanctuary · Preston · ~40 km · Must-see
- Tinkling Spring Church · church · Augusta · ~45 km · Must-see
- Mount Jefferson · viewpoint · Albemarle · ~50 km · Must-see
- Mount Jefferson · viewpoint · Charles · ~50 km · Must-see
- James Monroe's Highland · attraction · Albemarle · ~51 km · Must-see
- Sugar Hollow · viewpoint · Charles · ~51 km · Must-see
Other hill stations & viewpoints near Simpson Mountain
- Humpback Rocks · viewpoint · Augusta · ~26 km · Must-see
- Maintop Mountain · viewpoint · Pendleton · ~31 km · Must-see
- Elk Pond Mountain · viewpoint · Pendleton · ~35 km · Must-see
- Rocky Mountain · viewpoint · Pocahontas · ~37 km · Must-see
- Mirador · viewpoint · Albemarle · ~37 km · Must-see
- Mount Jefferson · viewpoint · Albemarle · ~50 km · Must-see
- Mount Jefferson · viewpoint · Charles · ~50 km · Must-see
- Sugar Hollow · viewpoint · Charles · ~51 km · Must-see
- Pantops Mountain · viewpoint · Charles · ~56 km · Must-see
- Willis Mountain · viewpoint · Pendleton · ~60 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 Simpson Mountain yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.
What is the best time to visit Simpson 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 Simpson Mountain?
Nearby: James River Wildlife Management Area (park, 19 km), Three Ridges Wilderness (sanctuary, 20 km), James River State Park (sanctuary, 22 km), Priest Wilderness (sanctuary, 25 km), Humpback Rocks (viewpoint, 26 km), Crabtree Falls (waterfall, 27 km).
Is Simpson Mountain worth visiting?
Simpson Mountain is listed as a notable viewpoint in Virginia on Spotwander.