Sunrise Cabin
Visitors at Sunrise Cabin enjoy outstanding views from the front porch. Sunrise cabin provides visitors with unique opportunity to enjoy the natural features of the George Washington & Jefferson National Forests while still having many of the conveniences of home. The cabin was constructed in 1980 and offers many modern amenities such as electricity, kitchen appliances and showers. The property was acquired in an effort to help preserve the land around the beloved Virginia Highlands Horse Trail in southwest Virginia.
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Site mix
| Cabins with electric | 1 |
Site guide
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| Site | Surface | Shade | Water / sewer | People / vehicles | Fires |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gravel | Full | Yes / – | 8 / 8 | 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 | $100.00 nightly |
The modern, two-story house can accommodate up to eight people. It has four furnished bedrooms including one full bed and six twin beds, two bathrooms with bathtubs, a living room, dining room, and a fully equipped kitchen. There is a front porch and back patio and a picnic table. Limited dishes, pots and pans are included. Electricity and hot water are provided, but the unit does not have a washer or dryer, 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, firewood for the outside firepit area and charcoal for the grill. Renters are asked to bring basic cleaning and paper products (broom, mop, dust pan 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
From I-81, take exit 80 (Fort Chiswell) and go south on US 52 for about 1 mile. Turn right and drive south on VA 94 for about 12 miles to the intersection of the Virginia Highlands Horse Trail. Turn right onto a gravel road marked with orange diamonds (this is also the Virginia Highlands Horse Trail). This road is called Cha Cha Ridge Road.
| Nearest town | Ivanhoe, Virginia |
| Coordinates | 36.8038° N, 80.9968° W · Directions ↗ |
Good to know
- There is not an alternative heat source for the cabin.
- This cabin is not professionally cleaned between each renter.
Supplies & services
| Outdoor gear | S & L Outdoor Sprots Supply ↗ | 21.8 mi |
| Dump station | Dump station ↗ | 27 mi |
| RV sales & service | Robert Handy Camping Center ↗ | 47.2 mi |
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Trails nearby
- 2 miEwing Mountain2.1 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 2.4 miIron Mountain ↗5.2 mi trail · hiking, bike
- 2.5 miMikes Gap2.9 mi trail · hiking, bike
- 2.6 miVirginia Highlands ↗80.8 mi trail · hiking, bike, motorcycle, e-bike
- 2.9 miMoore3.2 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 2.9 miYellow Branch3.1 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 10.8 miles away, and it is the closest of these.
- 10.8 miLittle Dry Run Wilderness ↗Wilderness · Forest Service · 2,845 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.
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Natural features
The cabin features a large grassy lawn that meets a dense stand of pine and hardwoods. At an elevation of 2,500 feet, the front deck provides scenic mountain views of the Blue Ridge Highlands Region. The cabin is located in the Mount Rogers National Recreation Area, a 200,000-acre stretch of land with two lakes, 50 miles of streams and multiple historic sites.
Recreation
Recreation opportunities abound, with easy access to hiking, fishing, biking and canoeing. The cabin is right across from the Virginia Highlands Horse Trail, a 68-mile trail through mountains and valleys of the Appalachians. The New River Trail State Park has been designated an official National Recreation Trail by the U. S. Department of the Interior. It is located less than 5 miles from the cabin and parallels 39 miles of the New River, which is one of the world's oldest rivers and among a handful of rivers flowing north. In addition to hiking, biking and horseback riding, the park offers opportunities for anglers to fish for just about every major freshwater game fish in the state. While there are no designated swimming locations, tubing, canoeing and kayaking are all popular ways for visitors to get in and enjoy the river.
Nearby
New River Trail State Park, Virginia Highlands Horse Trail
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Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Sunrise Cabin?
Sites at Sunrise 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 Sunrise Cabin?
$100.00 nightly
Source: Recreation.gov
What time is check-in at Sunrise Cabin?
Check-in 4:00 PM, checkout 11:00 AM.
Source: Recreation.gov
How many sites does Sunrise Cabin have?
1 site, including 1 cabin with power.
Source: Recreation.gov
Does Sunrise Cabin have hookups?
Yes, water hookups at some sites.
Source: Recreation.gov
Can I have a campfire at Sunrise Cabin?
Fires are allowed in the provided rings under normal conditions.
Source: Recreation.gov
Is there cell service at Sunrise 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 Sunrise Cabin?
Recreation opportunities abound, with easy access to hiking, fishing, biking and canoeing. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.
Source: Recreation
What is the nearest town to Sunrise Cabin?
Ivanhoe, Virginia. New River Trail State Park, Virginia Highlands Horse Trail
Source: Getting there
What if Sunrise Cabin is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Collins Cove Horse Campground (3.3 mi, first-come), Hussy Mountain Horse Camp (8.4 mi, first-come), and Stony Fork Campground (17.5 mi).
Source: Campgrounds nearby