Scenic Viewpoints in Augusta County, Virginia

Top scenic viewpoints

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Calf Mountain OverlookAugusta County · 757 m

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Bald Mountain OverlookAugusta County · 1,007 m

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Briery Branch OverlookAugusta County · 1,172 m

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Crimora Lake OverlookAugusta County · 904 m

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Greenstone OverlookAugusta County · 927 m

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Horsehead Mountain OverlookAugusta County · 783 m

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Piprap OverlookAugusta County · 884 m

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Ravens Roost OverlookAugusta County · 977 m

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Rock Point OverlookAugusta County · 950 m

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Sawmill Ridge OverlookAugusta County · 678 m

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Sawmill Run OverlookAugusta County · 664 m

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Shenandoah Valley OverlookAugusta County · 716 m

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The Priest OverlookAugusta County · 819 m

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The Slacks OverlookAugusta County · 844 m

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Turk Mountain OverlookAugusta County · 819 m

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Parking Overlook, Blue Ridge ParkwayAugusta County · 970 m

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Humpback Gap OverlookAugusta County · 729 m

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How to photograph scenic viewpoints

Overlooks are about the sweep of the land, so low-angle light matters most: side-light at sunrise or sunset reveals ridges and texture that midday sun flattens.

• Arrive 30–45 minutes before sunrise or sunset to find a composition before the light peaks.
• Use a telephoto (70–200 mm) to isolate layered ridges and light rays instead of shooting only wide.
• Check the sun azimuth for your date: front-light, side-light and back-light give three different pictures from the same rail.
• Haze builds in summer afternoons; mornings after a cold front are often the clearest.
• Stay behind barriers — many overlook edges are undercut or crumbly.

Season: Clear, dry air in autumn and after winter storms gives the longest views; summer adds wildflowers but also haze.