Notable viewpoint · Augusta, Virginia
The Bump
The Bump is a viewpoint in Augusta, Virginia.
The Bump: 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 The Bump
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 The Bump — distance from nearby cities
Coordinates: 38.22221, -79.46495. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.
Places to visit near The Bump
- Shenandoah Mountain · viewpoint · Highland · ~7 km · Must-see
- Hayfields State Park · sanctuary · Highland · ~12 km · Must-see
- Fort Edward Johnson · fort · Preston · ~15 km · Must-see
- Elliott Knob · viewpoint · Preston · ~18 km · Must-see
- Elliott Knob · viewpoint · Augusta · ~18 km · Must-see
- Ramsey's Draft Wilderness · sanctuary · Augusta · ~22 km · Must-see
- Clarks Cave · sanctuary · Pocahontas · ~31 km · Must-see
- Wild Oak National Recreation Trail · trek · Augusta · ~31 km · Must-see
- Ugly Mountain · viewpoint · Preston · ~34 km · Must-see
- Goshen Scout Reservation · sanctuary · Rockbridge · ~35 km · Must-see
- Paddy Knob · viewpoint · Pocahontas · ~37 km · Must-see
- Brushy Fork Lake · lake · Preston · ~37 km · Must-see
- Alleghany Mountain · viewpoint · Pocahontas · ~39 km · Must-see
- Folly Mills Creek Fen Natural Area Preserve · sanctuary · Preston · ~40 km · Must-see
- Goshen Pass · sanctuary · Preston · ~41 km · Must-see
- Reddish Knob · viewpoint · Augusta · ~41 km · Must-see
- Warm Springs Mountain · viewpoint · Pocahontas · ~42 km · Must-see
- Gypsy Hill Park · park · Preston · ~42 km · Must-see
Other hill stations & viewpoints near The Bump
- Shenandoah Mountain · viewpoint · Highland · ~7 km · Must-see
- Elliott Knob · viewpoint · Preston · ~18 km · Must-see
- Elliott Knob · viewpoint · Augusta · ~18 km · Must-see
- Ugly Mountain · viewpoint · Preston · ~34 km · Must-see
- Paddy Knob · viewpoint · Pocahontas · ~37 km · Must-see
- Alleghany Mountain · viewpoint · Pocahontas · ~39 km · Must-see
- Reddish Knob · viewpoint · Augusta · ~41 km · Must-see
- Warm Springs Mountain · viewpoint · Pocahontas · ~42 km · Must-see
- Michael Mountain · viewpoint · Pocahontas · ~49 km · Must-see
- See All · viewpoint · Pocahontas · ~51 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 The Bump yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.
What is the best time to visit The Bump?
October to February for cool, clear air; July to September for mist and greenery. Moderate; weekends busier.
What are the places to visit near The Bump?
Nearby: Shenandoah Mountain (viewpoint, 7 km), Hayfields State Park (sanctuary, 12 km), Fort Edward Johnson (fort, 15 km), Elliott Knob (viewpoint, 18 km), Elliott Knob (viewpoint, 18 km), Ramsey's Draft Wilderness (sanctuary, 22 km).
Is The Bump worth visiting?
The Bump is listed as a notable viewpoint in Virginia on Spotwander.