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- BIG STONE GAP
Southwest Virginia Museum Historical State Park - Four story mansion, exhibits chronicling
exploration and development of area. Box 742, Big Stone Gap,
VA, 24219-0742, 276-523-1322, 1-800-933-PARK. I-81, take 23N
to Big Stone Gap, then take the first Big Stone Gap exit and
follow Alt. 58W to Wood Avenue and First Street. The museum is
located on the right.
- SPECIAL EVENTS
December - Festival of Trees
DUBLIN
Claytor Lake State Park - 4,500 acre lake, full service marina,
camping, cabins, visitor center. Water sports, hiking trails.
1-800-933-PARK, 540-643-2500. resvs@dcr.state.va.us,
www.dcr.state.va.us.
DUFFIELD
Natural Tunnel State Park - Camping, swimming, hiking, picnicking,
chairlift, visitor center/ gift shop, Rt. 3, Box 250, Duffield,
VA 24248, 276-940-2674, 800-933-PARK. I-81 into Tennessee, take
first exit off of I-81 (11W), to 20 miles, take 23N.
SPECIAL EVENTS
May - September - Lighting of the Tunnel, Natural Tunnel State
Park
May - September - Wild Cave Tours, Natural Tunnel State Park
September - Labor Day - Duffield Daze
December - 1st two weeks, Christmas at the Tunnel, Natural Tunnel
State Park
EWING
Wilderness Road State Park - Living history - picnicking,
hiking, cycling. Rt. 2, Box 115, Ewing, VA 24248, 276-445-3065,
800-933-PARK, I-81 take 23 N, turn left on Hwy 58W, continue
until you reach Rt. 923, turn right.
SPECIAL EVENTS
May - 2nd weekend, Raid at Martin Station
October - 2nd weekend, America’s Westward Expansion Program
FOSTER FALLS
New River Trail State Park - 57 mile linear park parallels
the New River for 40 miles. Gentle slope makes it great for all
ages to hike, bike, and ride horseback. Portions provide horse,
canoe and bike rentals, boat launches, gift shops and a concession
stand. Fishing and primitive camp sites. 176 Orphanage Dr., Foster
Falls, VA 24360, (276) 699-6778, 1-800-933-PARK, resvs@dcr.virginia.gov.
HUDDLESTON (BEDFORD AREA)
Smith Mountain Lake State Park - On the second largest body
of freshwater in the state, full range of water related activities,
hiking trails, housekeeping cabins, primitive camping, picnicking,
a visitor center and interpretive programs. From Route 460, take
Rt. 122 South to Route 608 East to Route 626 South. 1-800-933-PARK.
1235 State Park Rd., Huddleston, VA 24104, 540-297-6066.
MARION
Hungry Mother State Park - Cabins, camping, hiking, swimming,
picnicing, boat rentals, fishing. 2854 Park Blvd., Marion, VA
24354, 276-781-7400,
1-800-933-PARK, Exit 45, I-81, turn left off ramp, turn right
at second light, follow until you see Hungry Mother on the right.
MILLBORO
Douthat State Park - Nestled in the Alleghany Mountains,
features outstanding scenery. In addition, a 50-acre lake offers
swimming, boating, and seasonal trout fishing. Route 1, Box 212,
Millboro, VA 24460. 540-862-8100,
fax 540-862-8104, www.dcr.state.va.us.
- SPECIAL EVENTS
June - 2nd Saturday, Fishing for Kids, Douthat State Park
August - 4th Saturday, Horseshoe Pitching Contest, Douthat State
Park
September - 4th weekend, Performing Arts in the Park, Douthat
State Park
October - 1st Saturday, Archaeology Day at Douthat, Douthat State
Park
October - 2nd Saturday, Apple Day, Douthat State Park
October - 4th Saturday, Haunted Forest, Douthat State Park
MOUTH OF WILSON
Grayson Highlands State Park - Peaks over 5,000 feet, picnicking,
camping, hiking, waterfalls, horse-camping. 829 Grayson Highlands
Lane, Mouth of Wilson, VA 24363-9533, 276-579-7092, 1-800-933-PARK.
Exit 44, I-81, Marion, follow Rt. 16 to Mouth of Wilson, take
58 to park. 12x12 stalls available at
RugbyCreek.com. 276-579-4215,
1-800-303-7168(access 55).
- Special Events
June-3rd Saturday – Wayne Henderson Music Festival &
Guitar Competition: Grayson Highlands State Park
September - 4th Weekend – Grayson Highlands Fall Festival,
Grayson Highlands State Park
October - 1st weekend - Grayson Highlands Fall Hay Rides
STUART
FAIRY STONE STATE PARK - 168 acre lake, cabins, campgrounds,
conference center, swimming, boating, fishing, hiking, picnicking.
967 Fairystone Lake Drive, Stuart, VA 24171-9588, 276-930-2424,
I-81 to I-581, I-581 turns into Rt. 220, Rt. 220 runs into the
town of Bassett. From Bassett take Rt. 57 and follow the brown
state park signs. Close to Blue Ridge Parkway in Patrick County
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