Places to stay near Grayson Highlands State Park

Secluded Retreat in the Blue Ridge Mountains

In the Jefferson National Forest’s 'Mount Rogers National Recreation Area', and with expansive scenic views of Whitetop Mountain and Mount Rogers, Dongola Cabin is a cozy and secluded retreat -- perfect for writers and creatives seeking inspiration and solitude, couples wanting romantic getaways, solo travellers, digital nomads, astronomy enthusiasts, etc. About 30 minutes from the bustling towns of Damascus and Abingdon, the Cabin offers a restive getaway w/ many opportunities for activities.

The Haven on The Virginia Creeper Trail

Located on the Virginia Creeper bike trail, we are only a 20 min. drive from the summit of beautiful Whitetop Mtn. If hiking and biking are your thing, this is the place to stay, as we are 3 miles from the Appalachian Trail, and a 20 min. drive to Grayson Highlands state park. Downtown Damascus is a 25 min. drive, and Abingdon is 40 minutes. Both towns have cute shops, restaurants, coffee, parks, and antique stores. Bristol is located approx. 50 min. from our home, and Boone, NC about an hour.

Near Damascus CABIN overlooking lovely Horse Farm

Let your heart rejuvenate while listening to the creek and soaking in the beauty of the horse farm. This newly finished upstairs loft/cabin is part of an old historic barn built in the 1800s and used as one of the first Pony Express! Uniquely decorated with large windows and a great view of the pastures and distant mountains, your sanctuary is only 6 miles to Damascus, VA, 45 min. to Boone, NC, and 25 min. to Abingdon, VA. Enjoy the Cherokee National Forest trail leading to a double waterfall!

Healing Water Falls

Disconnect and awaken your senses in this artisan home on 13 acres. Need WIFI & TV this rental is NOT FOR YOU. Looking for healing, inspiration, or reconnection this IS your place. Watch the falls from the comfort of your bed, or as you soak in the tub. Its sound infuses the entire house filling it with peace and tranquility. It's flow changes rapidly with rainfall. Come experience the restorative magic and stay in a place one guest swears was built "by garden gnomes and woodland fairies."

Barn on the Creeper-SWVA Damascus Trail Getaway

DAMASCUS IS OPEN FOR BUSINESS! Please support our precious Trail Town as it recovers from the hurricane. E-bike available! This newly renovated loft atop a genuine barn on 4 acres gives visitors to #SWVA a most unique travel experience only 1000 feet from the Va Creeper Trail. One of the top 10 barns in which to stay in VA! Only minutes from downtown Damascus dining and shopping and a bike ride away from the Virginia Creeper Trail, this beautiful space is a getaway you don’t want to miss.

Rumple's Retreat Cabin - Arcade & Drive-in Theater

Rumple's Retreat is a cozy 2-story log cabin with an open loft with 2 queen beds. The property is minutes from Grayson Highlands State Park and all its attractions, 2 mi. to the entrance. Bring your quarters for the arcade full of retro classics! Outdoor private drive-in theater with a new movie every night! Relax by the campfire or fish the stocked Wilson Creek on the property. -Free to use kayaks, and canoes -High Speed WiFi across property -Pets allowed -3 vehicle limit

Cozy Cabin Near Grayson Highlands State Park

Book your winter getaway! Enjoy a modern rustic cabin that backs up to Grayson Highlands State Park and the Jefferson National Forest. Prepare for stargazing and cool, refreshing nights. The cabin is just minutes from Grayson Highlands State Park, the Appalachian Trail, and the Creeper Trail. Damascus, Lansing, and West Jefferson are all within a 30-minute drive. Experience all the modern conveniences, including Starlink high-speed internet, in a tranquil rural setting.

The Bluebird and Finch Cottage

Kick back and relax in this calm, stylish space looking out into the pasture and woodlands at deer passing through, cows looking in and other wildlife. And there really is quite a lot of bluebirds and finch to see in the spring and summer! Expect the coziness of the fireplace to wrap around you in the cool of the fall and snow of the winter. New construction. 20 minutes to Grayson Highlands, kayaking and Virginia Creeper bike trail also nearby!

Mt Jefferson View, modern & cozy

Welcome to Blue Horizon Hideaway! Enjoy an unbeatable view of Mount Jefferson with convenience to restaurants, breweries, shopping, hiking and the New River! The 14 foot walls and ample windows allow natural light to pour into every room. Relax while watching the sunsets and fall colors from the deck. Pictures do not do this hideaway justice, book now to take in the beauty of Mount Jefferson and the surrounding Blue Ridge Mountains.

Briar Run Cabin near Grayson Highlands Park

Explore the creek, relax in the sauna, and enjoy the privacy of a secluded, two-acre tract adjoining the Jefferson National Forest, near Grayson Highlands’ wild ponies and White Top’s famed Creeper Trail. Bring your slingshots, sit on boulders, and warm yourself by one of two natural-stone fire pits. Help yourself to Starlink Wi-Fi and Roku to stream your favorite shows. This is one of the most untouched areas in America.

Grove Cabin 20 acres of privacy (no extra fees)

Nestled in a high mountain meadow just above the New River, this 750 square foot cabin has plenty of amenities and nearly 20 acres for your own private Idaho...there are marked and cleared hiking trails...look for the entrance post to the left "1285." NOTE: GPS systems are sending people to the coordinates of the cabin and not the entrance road. Always come in via NC-16--John Halsey-Weavers Ford-East Weavers Ford.

A Handy Place to Stay

Come have a true country experience at A Handy Place to Stay. Convenient to Southwest VA best outdoor experiences, it’s a perfect base camp for your adventures. Close to Grayson Highlands Park, Big Wilson Creek, New River & Oak Hill Academy. Adjoins Jefferson national forest. 40 min from Hungry Mother State Park. 40 mins from Ashe Co NC & Galax Va. A landline is available & WiFi.