Grayson Highlands State Park
Grayson Highlands State Park is a state park located. Its setting is 6 mi southwest of Troutdale. It was established in 1965.
A state park, 6 mi southwest of Troutdale
Marion is the nearest base
Marion is 14 miles north, with 10 places to stay. Where to stay ↓
Best months: May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep and Oct
May, June, July, August, September and October are the mild months, with highs of 62–78°. When to go ↓
Established in 1965
Grayson Highlands State Park dates from 1965. About ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia.
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Grayson Highlands State Park
Grayson Highlands State Park is a state park located in Grayson County, Virginia, United States. It is adjacent to the Mount Rogers National Recreation Area and lies within the Jefferson National Forest. The park was established in 1965 and contains a total of 4,502 acres (1,822 ha). The park hosts a number of outdoor activities including hiking, camping, mountainbiking, horseback riding, and backpacking. A 2.8 mile (4.5 km) portion of the Appalachian Trail runs through the park in addition to a number of other hiking and horseback riding trails. The state park is musically notable as the home for the Grayson Highlands Fall Festival as well as weekly jam sessions by local folk musicians, who draw upon the traditional styles of the Blue Ridge area. The park is also home to the Wayne C.
- Type
- State park
- Established
- 1965
- Wikipedia readers
- 12K a year
Places to stay near Grayson Highlands State Park
To stay close, try Damascus (21) and Marion (10).
Damascus
The closest town with somewhere to stay.
780 people
15 mi west of Grayson Highlands
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From Grayson Highlands | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Damascus | 15 mi west | 25 min | 21 2 hotels · 7 inns & B&Bs · 6 lodges & cabins · 4 hostels · 2 RV parks | 780 | $174K | — |
| Marion | 14 mi north | 20 min | 10 4 hotels · 3 motels · 2 inns & B&Bs · 1 hostel | 5,555 | $173K | C− |
| Abingdon | 26 mi west | 40 min | 26 13 hotels · 2 motels · 7 inns & B&Bs · 2 lodges & cabins · 1 hostel · 1 campground | 8,284 | $228K | C+ |
| West Jefferson 21% vacation homes | 17 mi south | 25 min | 8 4 hotels · 1 inn or B&B · 2 lodges & cabins · 1 campground | 1,348 | $232K | D |
| Troutdale 27% vacation homes | 6 mi northeast | 10 min | 2 1 inn or B&B · 1 lodge or cabins | 138 | $109K | — |
| Boone | 30 mi south | 45 min | 35 19 hotels · 1 motel · 2 inns & B&Bs · 9 lodges & cabins · 3 campgrounds · 1 RV park | 19,929 | $411K | B |
| Mountain City | 20 mi southwest | 30 min | 8 2 hotels · 1 motel · 1 inn or B&B · 3 campgrounds · 1 RV park | 2,490 | $216K | B− |
| Lansing | 9 mi south | 15 min | 2 2 hotels | 128 | $169K | — |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
What else is near Grayson Highlands
These lie within 62 miles as the crow flies.
128 mi ParkwayBlue Ridge Parkway16.5M visitors a year
23 mi MountainMount Rogers
39 mi MountainGrandfather Mountain33 mi Theme parkTweetsie Railroad
61 mi MountainPilot Mountain37 mi Theme parkLand of Oz
33 mi National forestCherokee National Forest
326 mi TheatreBarter TheatrePhoto credits
Blue Ridge Parkway: Ken Thomas, Public domain · Mount Rogers: USDA-FS, Public domain · Grandfather Mountain: Original uploader was KyleAndMelissa22 at en.wikipedia, Public domain · Pilot Mountain: Berean Hunter, CC BY-SA 2.5 · Cherokee National Forest: Ryan Rice at en.wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Barter Theatre: RebelAt (talk) (Uploads), Public domain
Your questions on Grayson Highlands
What town is Grayson Highlands State Park near?
Troutdale, VA, about 6 miles northeast.
When is the best time to visit Grayson Highlands State Park?
May, June, July, August, September and October, with highs of 62–78°.
What is the closest airport to Grayson Highlands State Park?
Tri-Cities Regional TN/VA (TRI), about 51 miles away. The nearest big hub is Piedmont Triad (GSO), about 95 miles.
Where should I stay near Grayson Highlands State Park?
Damascus (15 mi, 21 places to stay), Marion (14 mi, 10 places to stay) and Abingdon (26 mi, 26 places to stay).
Inside knowledge from Troutdale
Questions and tips go in Troutdale’s Town Square.
Sources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · NOAA climate normals · U.S. Census.