"put-in-take" fishing and are stocked by the Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries.
More experienced anglers will be challenged by another 50 miles of streams where natural
reproduction and "catch-and-release" fishing assures a good supply of trophy Rainbow, Brown,
and Brook Trout. Located only 300 yards from your kabin, a favorite fishing holes is Laurel Creek
which runs down to the town of Damascus!
explore about 60 miles of the AT that are in the Mount Rogers National Recreation Area.
Iron Mountain Trail / North-This 24 mile trail, passes through dense forest, with a few steep, long
ascents or descents. There are three shelters, a number of campsites on this well-maintained
hiking trail.
Iron Mountain Trail / South- From Damascus the Iron Mountain Trail is about 23 miles long This
trail is a footpath which traverses areas within the Cherokee National Forest.
Mount Rogers National Recreation Area- More than 400 miles of trail wind their way through the
Recreation Area, plus 120,000 acres to explore!
The Virginia Creeper Trail- This multiple-use trail which connects Abingdon with Whitetop Station
is only 1 1/2 miles from your kabin. The total trail length is 34.3 miles. Walkers, bicyclers and
horses are welcome on the trail.
beach swimming area. Canoe and electric motor-only boating. A trail with several picnic areas
surrounds the lake.
Washington County Park-A 55 acre recreation area on South Holston Lake, 9 miles from Abingdon
. There is a swimming pool, boat ramp, and picnic areas. Small gate fee for daily visitors.
Clear Lake Park-Picnicking and boating in and around a several-acre lake behind a high dam. No
gate fee.
Kayaking and Canoeing-From Damascus it is possible to canoe or kayak all the way to the head
waters of South Holston Lake. Beaver Dam Creek becomes Laurel Creek, which merges with the
South Fork of the Holston River.
toilets, but no drinking water or showers. The camp offers access to the Virginia Highlands Horse
Trail, Iron Mountain Trail, and trails to Mount Rogers High Country.
Hussy Mountain Horse Camp- Located on the east end of the Mount Rogers National Recreation
Area, features include hitching rails, horse trailer parking, and chemical flush toilets. Open
year-around; fee area.
Raven Cliff Horse Camp- The camp features hitching rails, chemical flush toilets and horse trailer
parking. The camp is open year-around.
Virginia Highlands Horse Trail- The Virginia Highlands Horse Trail stretches for over 67 miles.
This trail traverses the fragile and beautiful High Country of the National Recreation Area and can
sometimes be crowded on weekends and holidays.
Carts are available. Weather dependent season: March - November.
East Hill Golf Course- Located 5 Miles from downtown Bristol, this nine-hole public golf course
has many hills and sand traps to keep the golfer challenged.
Holston Valley Golf Course- This 18-hole public golf course in Bristol, is an official member of the
USGA and the PGA. The driving range is available for night use.
designated wildernesses. Bows, rifles, shotguns, and muzzleloaders are all permitted during the
appropriate seasons. Crossbows are not allowed. Whitetail Deer, Turkey, Grouse, Squirrels and
several other species are abundant. Hunters must possess the appropriate state and local
hunting licenses and stamps as well as a National Forest stamp, and must obey all state and local
hunting laws and regulations. Blaze Orange must be worn as dictated by Virginia law.
volleyball, basketball and more. There's even a playground for the kids!
