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Mount Rogers National Recreation Area
The Mount Rogers National Recreation Area offers unique recreation opportunities in a 5,000ft high area with large rock formations, mountain balds, and spruce-fir forests. Within Mount Rogers, there are four wilderness areas, 400 miles of trail, eleven campgrounds, three rental cabins, and beautiful scenic roads, such as the Mount Rogers Scenic Byway and road to Whitetop Mountain. Mt. Rogers is home to 60 miles of Appalachian Trail and 18 miles of the Virginia Creeper Trail. Motorcyclists and cyclists can enjoy the beautiful Iron Mountain Trail, and horseback-riders can enjoy the Virginia Highlands Horse Trail, one of the marque saddle trails in the region. In addition, visitors to Mount Rogers have the opportunity to go hunting, trout fishing, bird watching, sight-seeing, swimming, cross country skiing, and nature-viewing of animals such as wild ponies.
At a Glance
| Closest Towns: | The closest towns to the district are Abingdon, Chilhowie, Damascus and Marion, Virginia. |
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| Information Center: | The Mount Rogers National Recreation Area office is located at 3714 Highway 16; Marion, VA 24354 Toll Free: 1-800-628-7202 Local: 276-783-5196 |
General Information
Directions:Use the maps below to help plan your trip.
General Notes:
There's an app for that! Use the OnCell app to explore the Mount Roger National Recreation Area virtually.
Activities
Mountain Biking
Areas for Mountain Biking at Mount Rogers National Recreation Area
Campground Camping
Areas for Campground Camping at Mount Rogers National Recreation Area
- Beartree Recreation Area
- Beartree Lake Trail (Forest Trail #4563)
- Comers Rock Recreation Area
- Fox Creek Horse Campground
- Grindstone Recreation Area
- Hurricane Campground
- Raccoon Branch Campground
- Raven Cliff Recreation Area
- Stony Fork Campground
RV Camping
Areas for RV Camping at Mount Rogers National Recreation Area
Group Camping
Areas for Group Camping at Mount Rogers National Recreation Area
Cabin Rentals
Areas for Cabin Rentals at Mount Rogers National Recreation Area
Lake and Pond Fishing
Areas for Lake and Pond Fishing at Mount Rogers National Recreation Area
- Beartree Recreation Area
- Blue Springs Gap Cabin
- Comers Rock Recreation Area
- Pat Jennings Visitor Center
River and Stream Fishing
Areas for River and Stream Fishing at Mount Rogers National Recreation Area
Day Hiking
Areas for Day Hiking at Mount Rogers National Recreation Area
- Beartree Recreation Area
- Beartree Lake Trail (Forest Trail #4563)
- Blue Springs Gap Cabin
- Comers Rock Recreation Area
- Creek Junction Accessible Fishing Trail
- Elk Garden Trailhead
- Fox Creek Horse Campground
- Green Cove Station Visitor Center
- Grindstone Recreation Area
- Hurricane Campground
- Pat Jennings Visitor Center
- Raccoon Branch Campground
- Raven Cliff Recreation Area
- Settlers Museum of Southwest Virginia
- Stony Fork Cabin
- Stony Fork Campground
- Sunrise Cabin
- Virginia Creeper National Recreation Trail
- Whitetop Mountain Observation Site
- Whitetop Station Visitor Center
Horse Camping
Areas for Horse Camping at Mount Rogers National Recreation Area
- Collins Cove Group Horse Campground
- Fox Creek Horse Campground
- Hussy Mountain Horse Campground
- Old Virginia Group Horse Campground
Horse Riding
Areas for Horse Riding at Mount Rogers National Recreation Area
Big Game Hunting
Areas for Big Game Hunting at Mount Rogers National Recreation Area
Viewing Wildlife
Areas for Viewing Wildlife at Mount Rogers National Recreation Area
- Blue Springs Gap Cabin
- Elk Garden Trailhead
- Settlers Museum of Southwest Virginia
- Stony Fork Cabin
- Sunrise Cabin
- Whitetop Mountain Observation Site
Viewing Scenery
Areas for Viewing Scenery at Mount Rogers National Recreation Area
Target Shooting
Areas for Target Shooting at Mount Rogers National Recreation Area
Visitor Centers
Areas for Visitor Centers at Mount Rogers National Recreation Area
Picnicking
Areas for Picnicking at Mount Rogers National Recreation Area
- Beartree Recreation Area
- Comers Rock Recreation Area
- Grindstone Recreation Area
- Raven Cliff Recreation Area
- Settlers Museum of Southwest Virginia
- Whitetop Station Visitor Center
Group Picnicking
Areas for Group Picnicking at Mount Rogers National Recreation Area
Boating - Non-Motorized
Areas for Boating - Non-Motorized at Mount Rogers National Recreation Area
Swimming
Areas for Swimming at Mount Rogers National Recreation Area
