Stony Fork Cabin
Stony Fork Cabin is a cozy one-bedroom hideaway with most of the comforts of home. Visitors can hike, mountain bike, explore the many nearby creeks, or simply relax on the cabin's private patio. The cabin is located within the Stony Fork Campground along the Big Walker Mountain Scenic Byway. The Appalachian Trail, Seven Sisters Trail, and stocked fishing streams are all within a close proximity, and the site is easily accessed from I-77. State hunting and fishing regulations and licensing requirements apply.
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Site mix
| Cabins with electric | 1 |
Site guide
1 site. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.
| Site | Surface | Shade | Water / sewer | People / vehicles | Fires | Accessible |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Paved | Full | Yes / – | 4 / 2 | Yes | Yes |
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
| Campfires | Allowed, subject to restrictions |
| Fees | $65.00 nightly |
| Accessibility | Site 01 is listed accessible |
- The 900 square foot log cabin has oak hardwood floors, a kitchen, full bathroom, and a living and dining area. It sleeps up to four guests with two twin beds and a sleeper sofa.
- Cabin amenities include a private patio, cookware and utensils, a toaster, oven, refrigerator, microwave and coffee maker. A washer and dryer are available in the cabin. Behind the cabin is a picnic table and campfire ring with grate. Electricity and drinking water is included.
- The unit does not have air conditioning, a phone or television.
- Campers are expected to bring their own bed linens, pillows, towels, flashlight, food, dish detergent, a first aid kit and trash bags. For outside enjoyment, visitors can bring lawn furniture and charcoal for the grill.
- This cabin is not professionally cleaned between each renter. Renters are asked to bring basic cleaning and paper products (broom, mop, dustpan provided) and leave the cabin in good order for the next renter.
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
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Getting there
Stony Fork Cabin is located inside of Stony Fork Campground. Stony Fork Cabin is located at 109 Krenning Road. From I-77 take Exit 47, turn left onto Route 717 (Krenning Road) and follow for 4 miles to Stony Fork Campground on the left. The Cabin is located inside the campground.
| Nearest town | Wytheville, Virginia |
| Coordinates | 37.0100° N, 81.1814° W · Directions ↗ |
Good to know
- This cabin is not professionally cleaned between each renter.
Supplies & services
| Dump station | Dump station ↗ | 21.4 mi |
| Outdoor gear | Trail Hiking Supplies ↗ | 32.9 mi |
| RV sales & service | RV sales & service ↗ | 51.6 mi |
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Trails nearby
- 0.1 miStony Fork1 mi trail · hiking, bike
- 0.5 miSeven Sisters ↗4.8 mi trail · hiking, bike
- 2.1 miSand0.1 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 3.6 miWalker Mountain ↗11.4 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 4 miGullion Fork Pond0.2 mi trail · hiking, horse, 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
Hunting Camp Creek Wilderness begins about 4.7 miles away, and it is the closest of these.
- 4.7 miHunting Camp Creek Wilderness ↗Wilderness · Forest Service · 8,471 acres
- 7.9 miGarden Mountain Wilderness ↗Wilderness · Forest Service · 3,329 acres
- 11.7 miKimberling Creek Wilderness ↗Wilderness · Forest Service · 6,154 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
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On the National Register nearby
- St. John's Lutheran Church and CemeteryHistoric district · Wytheville · 5.6 mi
- Haller-Gibboney Rock HouseBuilding · Wytheville · 6.7 mi
- LorettoBuilding · Whytheville · 6.7 mi
Natural features
Stony Fork Cabin sits at the foot of Big Walker Mountain at an elevation of 2,400 feet. Its creekside setting provides a peaceful soundtrack of running water. In springtime, wildflowers and rhododendron dot the region with spectacular colors, and fall is reliably scenic with its red and yellow foliage.
Recreation
The Big Walker Mountain Scenic Byway is an incredible drive for viewing the blooms of rhododendron, azalea and mountain laurel in spring, and fiery red and gold foliage in fall. Scenic overlooks highlights include views of Mount Rogers and the many ridges and valleys. Experienced hikers love the Seven Sisters Trail, which leads from the campground to the top of Little Walker Mountain, then onto the Scenic Byway. The creek offers trout fishing for campers. State fishing regulations and licensing requirements apply.
Nearby
Stony Fork is in a natural forest setting at the foot of Big Walker Mountain and adjacent to the Big Walker Scenic Byway. The East Fork of Stony Fork Creek winds through the campground and provides water play and trout fishing. A one-mile nature trail will take campers through stands of pine and hardwoods, while the campground loop road itself is popular with walkers. For the more experienced hiker, Seven Sisters Trail leads from the campground to the top of Little Walker Mountain and back to the Scenic Byway. Located within 10 miles of the cabin, the legendary Appalachian Trail extends for more than 2,175 miles through the Appalachian Mountains across 14 states. It was the first trail to be designated as a National Scenic Trail.
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Reference
Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Stony Fork Cabin?
Sites at Stony Fork 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 Stony Fork Cabin?
$65.00 nightly
Source: Recreation.gov
What time is check-in at Stony Fork Cabin?
Check-in 4:00 PM, checkout 11:00 AM.
Source: Recreation.gov
How many sites does Stony Fork Cabin have?
1 site, including 1 cabin with power.
Source: Recreation.gov
Does Stony Fork Cabin have hookups?
Yes, water hookups at some sites.
Source: Recreation.gov
Can I have a campfire at Stony Fork Cabin?
Fires are allowed in the provided rings under normal conditions.
Source: Recreation.gov
Are there accessible sites at Stony Fork Cabin?
Site 01 is listed accessible on Recreation.gov. What that covers (a paved pad, an accessible table, a nearby accessible restroom) is on each site's booking page.
Source: Recreation.gov
Is there cell service at Stony Fork Cabin?
FCC coverage maps show Verizon 4G LTE, AT&T 5G, and T-Mobile 5G at the campground point. Terrain changes that from one site to the next.
Source: FCC Broadband Map
What is there to do at Stony Fork Cabin?
The Big Walker Mountain Scenic Byway is an incredible drive for viewing the blooms of rhododendron, azalea and mountain laurel in spring, and fiery red and gold foliage in fall. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.
Source: Recreation
What is the nearest town to Stony Fork Cabin?
Wytheville, Virginia. Stony Fork is in a natural forest setting at the foot of Big Walker Mountain and adjacent to the Big Walker Scenic Byway.
Source: Getting there
What if Stony Fork Cabin is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Stony Fork Campground (under 0.1 mi), Collins Cove Horse Campground (14.4 mi, first-come), and Hussy Mountain Horse Camp (16.6 mi, first-come).
Source: Campgrounds nearby