Eagle Rock is a part of western Virginia known for being a hotspot for brook and brown trout fishing. Visitors can explore the vast forests and wildlife of the area within the Jefferson and George Washington National Forests and the Roaring Run Recreational Area. The nearby Blue Ridge Vineyards offer a taste of the region’s finest wines. Among the biggest companies in Eagle Rock are Haynes Exhaust Cleaning and Blooms & More. The biggest schools in the area are Virginia Military Institute and Washington and Lee University. One of the best places to visit when you are in Eagle Rock is Craigs Creek, where visitors enjoy camping, fishing and canoeing. William Hanes Ayres, a United States Congressman from Ohio, was born here.