Carvins Cove reservoir's current water temperature is 33°F. Today's forecast is: Clear throughout the day., with a high around 51°F and a low around 31°F. Winds are out of the W at 4 mph with gusts of 30 mph.

Carvins Cove Natural Reserve is the second largest municipal park in the nation. It holds a major water source within its 12,700 acres and overflowing recreational opportunities including hiking, biking, fishing, and boat rentals. The cove includes 11,363 acres that are protected by the largest conservation easement in Virginia’s history. The Carvins Cove Natural Reserve is managed for watershed protection and public recreation, including hiking, fishing, boating, and equestrian use by Roanoke Parks & Recreation (non water/marina areas) and Western Virginia Water Authority (water and marina area). The property is located near Interstate 81 and borders 14 miles of the Appalachian Trail. The rock outcrop at nearby McAfee Knob, which overlooks the property, is one of the most frequently visited and photographed panoramas on the Appalachian Trail.

Related sites:
www.roanokeoutside.com
dwr.virginia.gov