Grayson Highlands is the jumping off point to some of the best exploring in the East, period. Grayson Highlands and the adjoining Mount Rogers National Recreation Area are crossed by hundreds of miles of trail exploring the highest point in Virginia and some of the state’s most rugged and scenic landscapes, including stunning balds and wild ponies. There are two choices for camping areas- Chestnut Hollow and Hickory Ridge, and there is an option for horse camping! Note: The area is prone to extreme weather any time of year; plan accordingly!
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Basic Information
Address: Grayson Highlands State Park Visitors Center, VA-362, Mouth of Wilson, VA 24363
GPS Coordinates: 36.625120, -81.467187
No. of campsites:
No. with hookups (electric and water): 63, 23 possible horse sites, 4 possible RV sites. There are also 44 horse stalls.
No. of standard sites: 29, one of which is a large group camp.
No. of primitive sites: 0 year-round sites, though some horse sites are used for primitive camping in March. There are primitive sites available in others areas close to/within the park.
Reservations: 1-800-933-PARK, https://reservevaparks.com/web/Facilities/SearchViewUnitAvailabity.aspx
Cost: Varies by season and site type, likely between 20-30 dollars.
Season dates: Year-round!