

Small, photogenic pond on the Virginia Tech/Blacksburg campus popular for mirror reflections, waterfowl, seasonal foliage and sunsets. Shoot reed silhouettes, duck activity and campus trees. Best at golden hour or pre-dawn for calm water and few people; autumn and spring offer strongest color. Easily accessible by car or foot with nearby parking on Duck Pond Dr and campus lots; no entry fee. Weekdays are quieter.


Small, photogenic pond on the Virginia Tech/Blacksburg campus popular for mirror reflections, waterfowl, seasonal foliage and sunsets. Shoot reed silhouettes, duck activity and campus trees. Best at golden hour or pre-dawn for calm water and few people; autumn and spring offer strongest color. Easily accessible by car or foot with nearby parking on Duck Pond Dr and campus lots; no entry fee. Weekdays are quieter.