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BLUE SPRINGS GAP CABIN (VA), GEORGE WASHINGTON/JEFFERSON NF-FS, VA

Description

Located high on a mountaintop near Camp, VA, Blue Springs Gap Cabin seems to be on top of the world. Bird watching, hiking, and fishing are nearby. There are three cozy bedrooms, a kitchen and a living room with a huge fireplace. Electricity and flush toilet add comfort to this rustic mountain setting, but there is no potable water, so you must bring your own.
Open from April 1 to November 30 each year.

http://www.fs.fed.us/r8/gwj/mr/recreation/cabins/index.shtml

Services & Amenities:

Within Facility
  • Accessible Hiking Trails
  • Beds
  • Bird Watching
  • Broom & Dust Pan
  • Fireplace
  • Flush Toilet
  • Grill
  • Hiking
  • Hiking Trail
  • Hunting
  • Mountain Biking
  • Parking
  • Photography
  • Picnic Table
  • Scenery
  • Sightseeing
  • Stove
  • Table & Chairs
  • Trails
  • Trails, Bicycle
  • Wildlife Viewing
Within 10 Miles
  • Fishing
  • Lake
  • Overlook
  • Water Drinking
Greater Than 10 Miles
  • Administrative Office
  • Convenience Store
  • Hospital
  • Pay Telephone

Alerts and Important Information

This cabin will not accept walk-in reservations, cabin will be available for reservations only online and through the call center at least 4 days in advance.


No smoking allowed.
No pets or horses.
No drinking water or shower available.
You must bring your own water.
Nearest water is 4 miles away at Comers Rock Campground.
Has electricity and flush toilet.
Not wheelchair accessible.
Has 3 bedrooms with 1 queen bed, 1 full/full bunk, and 1 twin/twin bunk
There is a fireplace for heat. No other heat provided.
May have cell phone coverage!
Nearest phone is 12 miles away in Speedwell, Virginia.
The cabin and grounds can occupy a maximum of 8 people and 8 vehicles. This is strictly enforced.
Has outdoor grill and picnic table.
No linens, pillows, dishes, pots and pans provided.
Bring a flashlight, in case you arrive in the dark.
$45.00 per night or $250.00 for 7 nights in a row.
Check-In is 4:00pm and Check-Out is 11:00am.

You will need to call the headquarters office for the Mount Rogers NRA prior to coming for the combination to the cabin if the combination is not included in the confirmation letter under Security Alerts. The phone number is (800) 628-7202 or (276) 783-5196.

Getting There:

Blue Springs Gap Cabin (VA)
3158 Blue Spring Road
Rural Retreat VA 24368

GPS Info. (Latitude, Longitude):
36.75806, -81.27056

Take exit 45 off I-81 and go south on VA 16 for about 10 miles to VA 695 before Sugar Grove, VA. Turn left onto VA 695 and after one mile turn left onto VA 614 towards Cedar Springs. After about 4 miles turn right onto VA 612 before Cedar Springs, VA. After about 5 miles turn right onto VA 798 (gravel road). VA 798 is about 1 mile past the community of Camp. After about 3 miles you will reach the top of the mountain and a "T" intersection. Turn right onto VA 672. After about .3 tenths of a mile, take the first road to the right which will lead to the cabin gate.

Phone Park for More Information:

Information: (800)628-7202
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