Grayson Highlands State Park

Located at 3,600 feet elevation, the park spans 4,000 acres featuring mountain peaks, rocky outcrops, meadows, and dense forests with numerous hiking trails.

The Virginia Department of Conservation established this protected area in 1965 to preserve the natural features of the Mount Rogers National Recreation Area.

The park connects to the Appalachian Trail system, offering backpackers and day hikers opportunities to explore the regional mountain heritage through maintained pathways.

Visitors can access camping facilities, hiking trails, and horse riding areas from spring through fall, with occasional winter closures due to weather conditions.

A population of approximately 150 semi-wild ponies maintains the highland balds through grazing, preventing forest growth in the mountain meadows.

Location: Virginia

Inception: 1965

Address: 829 Grayson Highland Lane 24363 Mouth of Wilson

Website: https://dcr.virginia.gov/state-parks/grayson-highlands

GPS coordinates: 36.62920,-81.51460

Latest update: May 27, 2025 08:48