ApprovedDevelopment · Merrimac Road, west Blacksburg

Outdoor education and recreation camp at 2190 Merrimac Road

A camp use at the Linkous-Kipps house (built 1798) on about 15.8 acres at 2190 Merrimac Road, with up to 50 visitors two or three times a week and occasional overnight stays for up to 10 people. Town Council approved the conditional use permit 7-0 on September 9, 2025.

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The project

The details.

The house serves as the main lodge; outbuildings and pasture are used for gatherings and outdoor education. The Comprehensive Plan designates the area Low Density Residential. The Planning Commission recommended approval 6-0 on July 1, 2025.

Status
Approved
Type
Development
Jurisdiction
Town of Blacksburg
Size
15.776 acres
Location
2190 Merrimac Road, Merrimac Road, west Blacksburg
Case number
CUP-25-1
Legislation
Resolution 9-B-25
Last checked
Oct 13, 2026

Timeline

Where it stands.

Every step on record, oldest first, with a link to the official record where there is one.

  1. Planning Commission public hearing; recommended approval 6-0

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  2. Town Council public hearing; permit approved 7-0

    Official record

Location

On the map.

2190 Merrimac Road, Merrimac Road, west Blacksburg. 10 homes are for sale within a mile.

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Sources

From the official record.

  1. Town of Blacksburg: CUP-25-1 outdoor recreation camp conditional use permitOct 13, 2026
  2. Town Council minutes, Sep 9, 2025Sep 9, 2025
  3. Planning Commission minutes, Jul 1, 2025Jul 1, 2025

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