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Local favourite fort · Surry, Virginia

River House

River House is a fort in Surry, Virginia.

River House: crowds and conditions

Typical pattern: usually quiet; mostly local visitors. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.

Status options for this fort: Open, good conditions · Very crowded · Approach road bad · Closed / not accessible.

Best time to visit River House

Season: October to February; carry water in summer.

Crowd: Usually quiet; mostly local visitors.

Typical week: Mon quiet · Tue quiet · Wed quiet · Thu quiet · Fri light · Sat light · Sun light.

How to reach River House — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 37.14227, -76.72680. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    Is River House open today?

    No visitor has reported the opening status for River House yet. Typical pattern: usually quiet; mostly local visitors.

    What is the best time to visit River House?

    October to February; carry water in summer. Usually quiet; mostly local visitors.

    What are the places to visit near River House?

    Nearby: Chippokes State Park (park, 1 km), Fort Huger (fort, 9 km), Jamestown Island (river spot, 9 km), Smith's Fort Plantation (fort, 11 km), Tercentenary Statue (attraction, 11 km), Fort Crafford (fort, 12 km).