Don's Cab-Inns Campground, near Roanoke, Virginia, is a unique spot that combines the charm of camping with some modern comforts. Located in Explore Park, this campground offers a mix of RV sites and cozy cabins, making it a great choice for families or anyone looking to escape the hustle and bustle.

The facilities here are new and well-kept, with clean bathrooms and showers that visitors rave about. Many campers have enjoyed the convenience of electric hookups at their sites, and the cabins come equipped with air conditioning, a mini fridge, and even a porch to relax on. As one happy camper put it, “The bathrooms were impeccable and close to the cabins.”

Outdoor activities abound, with mountain biking trails, hiking paths, and access to the Roanoke River for kayaking and tubing. The campground is also just a stone's throw from the Blue Ridge Parkway, making it a perfect base for exploring the stunning scenery of the area. 

While some campers mentioned the lack of shade at the sites during hot summer days, the overall vibe is friendly and welcoming. Whether you're looking to chill in a cabin or set up your RV, Don's Cab-Inns Campground offers a solid mix of comfort and adventure right in the heart of Virginia's beautiful outdoors.

Don's Cab-Inns Campground

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Don's Cab-Inns Campground unique for several reasons. First, it is a private campground located in a public park - in this case, Explore Park in Roanoke, Virginia (milepost 115 on the Blue Ridge Parkway). Explore Park is run by Roanoke County, who partners with different vendors to create a full outdoor experience for folks who want to the gamut of outdoor adventures without having to drive all over the place. Within Explore Park, you can hike, mountain bike, take a trail ride on horseback, paddle the Roanoke River, go tubing, pitch a tent, embark on an aerial adventure course, and more. 

  

Explore Park is, as far as I know, the only public park and campground on the Blue Ridge Parkway that isn't run by the National Park Service. There are many different camping options at Explore Park. At Don's Cab-Inns, you can stay in a standard RV site with electricity hook-ups, a tiny cabin that sleeps between 4 and 6 people, or a yurt, which has electricity and a bathroom.

  

Another private company, Blue Mountain Adventures, offers primitive tent camping, and glamping tents, which I'll also review.  
  
I stopped at Explore Park and Don's Cab-Inns Campground while road tripping on the Blue Ridge Parkway in Virginia. The campground opened in the fall of 2018, and everything still feels brand new. Of the 18 or so sites available, I think half of them were full during my visit on a weekend in early May.  
  
The little cabins include a full-size bed below and another in the loft, air conditioning, heat, electricity, a microwave, a small refrigerator, and a coffee pot. There is a fire pit, water spigot, and picnic table outside the cabin, as well as a lovely front porch to relax on.   
  
You do have to bring your own bed linens or a sleeping bag with you. The brand new bathhouse includes private bathrooms with showers, and there is a small store on site for buying ice, firewood, and necessities like bug spray or soap.   
  
Cost for the small cabins is $75 per night. The yurts, which have their own full bathroom are $100 per night.    
  
My cabin was delightful. My bed was comfortable, and Don was a delightful host. He even showed me around the other sites so I could see what I was missing. This is definitely a five-star campground, and Roanoke is an awesome town to explore -- breweries, a walkable downtown, and great hiking and mountain biking.

Glamping on the Blue Ridge Parkway!

We stayed in one of Don’s Cab-Inns over fourth of July weekend.  It was a great stay and glam camping at it’s finest.  These cabins have plenty of room for a family or couple getaway.  The AC is very welcoming after a long hot day outside and mini fridge is perfect to unload your cooler from traveling.  Also, an outlet to charge your phone.  There is a water pump centrally located for clean water to cook or drink.  Bathrooms are clean and right across the way.  Both the bathrooms/showers and cabin are push code to get into.  This makes it so easy and convenient.  You don’t need to worry about losing a key or wondering who in your travel party has the key.  Parking is right outside the cabin.  Every cabin also has their own picnic table and fire pit.  The site is located just off the grid from city life, but still within a quick driving distance to a mall, dollar store, places to eat, and a Krispy Kreme.  We stayed here because it was a short distance to all our mountain hiking activities.  The site also has activities they offer.  You can play bean bag toss or buy wood for a camp fire.  A short walk up the street they have biking, hiking, kayaking and tubing available.  We just enjoyed walking to the river and jumping in to cool off!  We also met Don and he was super helpful and friendly.  Great stay all around.  

Great Glamping getaway! 

Our family loved this campground!  It is close to Roanoke and it is off the Blue Ridge Parkway.  It is located in Explore Park.  This park is growing by leaps and bounds.  It has mountain bike trails, a cool vintage village, access to the Roanoke River,  an aerial obstacle course, and more cool stuff.  We stayed in one of the cabins and it was definitely roomier than it looks.  The bathrooms were impeccable and close to the cabins.  Great place to stay.   

Close to the City and on the Blue Ridge Parkway

Campground is very new and bath facilities are immaculate.  No shade at sites (hot July day).  

Restaurant (Brewpub) is only open fridays and saturdays which was disappointing.  Tried to swim at the river but it was trashy.  

Staff was great, and would probably come again in the fall or early spring.

New and clean.  No shade

Spotless, quaint, a gem in the Roanoke Valley ♥️

Awesome 

All new facilities and only $25 a night. electric on the site, water and dump station located nearby. half a dozen RV spaces and cabin rentals and yurts. and education classes for children. mountain biking. quiet location.

Explore Park

One of the few campgrounds open during the winter with facilities 

Photos of Don's Cab-Inns Campground

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