Blue Springs Gap Cabin
Blue Springs Gap Cabin is located high on a mountaintop near Camp, Virginia, giving visitors the feeling of being on top of the world. The space has three comfortable bedrooms, a kitchen and a living room. Electricity and flush toilet add modern comfort to this rustic mountain setting. Accessible hiking and biking trails pass near the cabin and Hale Lake is just 2 miles away, providing combined opportunities for bird watching, hiking, biking, fishing and picnicking.
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Site mix
| Cabins with electric | 1 |
Site guide
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| Site | Surface | Shade | Power | Water / sewer | People / vehicles | Fires | Pets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gravel | Full | 30 amp | No / – | 8 / 8 | Yes | No |
Per-site records as published by the managing agency on Recreation.gov. Blank cells mean the agency listed nothing for that site. Check-in 4:00 PM, checkout 11:00 AM.
Amenities & rules
| Hookups | Electric |
| Fees | $45.00 nightly |
The cabin and grounds can accomadate a maximum of eight people. The single-story cabin comes with three bedrooms, a kitchen, bathroom and living room. One bedroom has a queen bed, the other has a full sized bunk bed, and the third has a twin bunk bed. The large stone fireplace is inoperable and there is no other heat source, and no air conditioning either. Electricity is available during the season. Flush toilet is available until October 31. A portable toilet is used from November 1 until the cabin is closed. Outside there is a porch with a porch swing, a grill and picnic table. No linens, blankets or pillows are provided, so campers are recommended to bring their own to ensure a comfortable stay. There is a kitchen with a refrigerator stove, and microwave available for your use. There are limited pots, pans, dishes, glassware, and silverware available for your use. There is no water available at the cabin. Visitors must bring plenty of water for drinking, washing and cooking. Garbage bags, a flashlight and a first aid kit are also recommended. Firewood or charcoal is recommended for the outdoor firepit and grill.
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
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Getting there
From Marion, VA: Take I-81 to exit 45 and proceed south on VA Route 16 for about 10 miles to VA 695 (Slemp Creek Road) at Sugar Grove, VA. Turn left onto VA 695 (Slemp Creek Road) and go 1 mile before turning left onto VA 614 (Cedar Springs Road) towards Cedar Springs. Drive 4 miles and turn right onto VA 612 (Camp Road) before Cedar Springs, VA.
| Nearest town | Rural Retreat, Virginia |
| Coordinates | 36.7581° N, 81.2706° W · Directions ↗ |
Good to know
- This cabin is not professionally cleaned between each renter.
Supplies & services
| Dump station | Dump station ↗ | 16.1 mi |
| Outdoor gear | S & L Outdoor Sprots Supply ↗ | 19.4 mi |
| RV sales & service | RV sales & service ↗ | 42.1 mi |
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Trails nearby
- 1.2 miHale Lake0.6 mi trail · hiking, bike
- 2.4 miComers Rock0.4 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 2.6 miUnaka1 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 2.7 miLittle Dry Run4.1 mi trail · hiking
- 3.4 miHorne Knob0.3 mi trail · hiking, bike, motorcycle, e-bike
- 4.8 miKirk Hollow1 mi trail · hiking, bike
Trail and trailhead records are the Forest Service's. Distances are straight-line to the nearer trail end. Trail conditions are not tracked here.
Public land it sits in
Little Dry Run Wilderness begins about 2.6 miles away, and it is the closest of these.
- 2.6 miLittle Dry Run Wilderness ↗Wilderness · Forest Service · 2,845 acres
- 9.1 miRaccoon Branch Wilderness ↗Wilderness · Forest Service · 4,225 acres
- 10.9 miLittle Wilson Creek Wilderness ↗Wilderness · Forest Service · 5,461 acres
Each unit is published as a centre point and an acreage rather than a boundary, so this section stands it in for a circle of the same area. Whether a campground is inside, and how far it is from one it is outside, are both approximate.
Other campgrounds nearby
Cabin and lookout rentals nearby
On the National Register nearby
- Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church CemeteryHistoric district · Speedwell · 6.3 mi
- Rural Retreat DepotBuilding · Rural Retreat · 9.4 mi
- Kimberling Lutheran CemeteryHistoric district · Rural Retreat · 11.2 mi
Natural features
Blue Springs Gap is situated in a grassy clearing atop a mountain peak in southwest Virginia. From the cabin's front porch campers have views of the impressive Appalachian peaks and valleys. Beyond the clearing is a dense stand of mixed hardwoods and pines. The cabin is located in the Mount Rogers National Recreation Area, a 200,000-acre stretch of land that includes two lakes, 50 miles of streams and multiple historic sites. During the fall months, visitors are treated to an incredible showing of autumn colors, as the foliage display in the area is known as some of the best in the region.
Recreation
The Mount Rogers National Recreation Area features four Congressionally designated wilderness areas; the Virginia Creeper Trail; the Mount Rogers Scenic Byway; the 5,000 acre Crest Zone, featuring elevations over 4,000 feet, large rock formations and a herd of wild, free-ranging ponies; and last but not least, the highest elevated road in the state of Virginia leading to the summit of Whitetop Mountain. A trout stream is located nearby and Hale Lake is about 2 miles away. Hale Lake is popular among anglers who come to these quiet mountainside waters in search of a good day of fishing. State hunting and fishing regulations and licensing requirements apply. The Hale Lake Trail, 0.58-mile loop trail is an easy hike around that lake, occasionally veering away from the shoreline and into the surrounding hardwood forests. Birders will probably find this site most productive during migration. In spring, it should be easy to spot several species of warblers and flycatchers. In fall, the lake is likely to invite migrating waterfowl and shorebirds. Wood duck breed in the area and can occasionally be seen on the lake.
Nearby
The nearest access to drinking water is 4 miles east at Comers Rock Campground. The nearest phone is 12 miles in Speedwell, Virginia.
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Reference
Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Blue Springs Gap Cabin?
Sites at Blue Springs Gap Cabin are reservable on Recreation.gov. Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.
Source: Recreation.gov
How much does it cost to camp at Blue Springs Gap Cabin?
$45.00 nightly
Source: Recreation.gov
What time is check-in at Blue Springs Gap Cabin?
Check-in 4:00 PM, checkout 11:00 AM.
Source: Recreation.gov
How many sites does Blue Springs Gap Cabin have?
1 site, including 1 cabin with power.
Source: Recreation.gov
Does Blue Springs Gap Cabin have hookups?
Yes, electric hookups at some sites.
Source: Recreation.gov
Are there showers or a dump station at Blue Springs Gap Cabin?
Flush toilet is available until October 31.
Source: Recreation.gov
Is there cell service at Blue Springs Gap Cabin?
FCC coverage maps show AT&T 4G LTE at the campground point. Terrain changes that from one site to the next.
Source: FCC Broadband Map
What is there to do at Blue Springs Gap Cabin?
The Mount Rogers National Recreation Area features four Congressionally designated wilderness areas; the Virginia Creeper Trail; the Mount Rogers Scenic Byway; the 5,000 acre Crest Zone, featuring elevations over 4,000 feet, large rock formations and a herd of wild, free-ranging ponies; and last but
Source: Recreation
What is the nearest town to Blue Springs Gap Cabin?
Rural Retreat, Virginia. The nearest access to drinking water is 4 miles east at Comers Rock Campground.
Source: Getting there
What if Blue Springs Gap Cabin is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Hussy Mountain Horse Camp (7.1 mi, first-come), Raccoon Branch Campground (8.6 mi), and Hurricane Campground (12.3 mi).
Source: Campgrounds nearby