State Park · Virginia

Shot Tower Historical State Park

Location: Wythe County, Virginia
Nearest town: 10.7 miles northwest of Hillsville
Type: State Park

About Shot Tower Historical State Park

A stone tower built for manufacturing ammunition stands along the New River as the main feature of this park. The Jackson Ferry Shot Tower produced shot for many years and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The park preserves this structure and its riverside setting near Austinville, Virginia.

Hours, fees, camping, reservations and closures are set by the park and change often. Check the official park site before you go.

Getting there

Shot Tower Historical State Park is in Wythe County, Virginia, 10.7 miles northwest of Hillsville. The Directions button takes you to the park's mapped location; the entrance may be elsewhere, so check the official site for the address to use.

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Facts from Wikidata, checked September 25, 2026. Distances are straight-line.