Grayson Highlands State Park - Virginia

Address:829 Grayson Highland Lane
Mouth of Wilson, Virginia

Part of the Jefferson National Forest, Grayson Highlands State Park is 4,822 acres of outdoor fun. The Park boasts fishing, boating, horseback riding, and mountain biking opportunities as well as hiking on 2.8 miles of the Appalachian Trail. Grayson Highlands is home to a Fall Festival with activities such as molasses-making and pioneer-living demonstrations, weekly jam sessions by local musicians who play in the local Blue Ridge style, as well as the Wayne Henderson Festival and Guitar competition. Another unique feature here is the herd of wild ponies that call the park home. Those who want to camp here at Grayson Highlands should call ahead to reserve a space for the night to cap off a fantastic visit to this music and tradition-filled gem of a State Park!

The park is adjacent to the Mount Rogers National Recreation Area in the Jefferson National Forest. Grayson Highlands State Park was originally named Mount Rogers State Park and was established in 1965. While pets are allowed in the park, they are not allowed inside public facilities including the bathhouses, visitor center and office. The park is on U.S. Highway 58 midway between Independence and Damascus and is reached from I-81 at Exit 45 in Marion; turn south on State Road 16 and travel 33 miles to U.S. Highway 58 in the community of Volney. Turn right onto U.S. Highway 58. Travel eight miles to the park's entrance.