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Lover's Leap Campground — Natural Tunnel State Park

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Lover's Leap Campground at Natural Tunnel State Park is situated in a region characterized by rolling hills and dense forests. The area experiences temperatures ranging from the 30s in winter to the 80s in summer. Nearby attractions include the Natural Tunnel, a geological formation, and hiking trails that offer scenic views.

Description

VA Dept of Conservation and Recreation

Natural Tunnel State Park

Lover’s Leap Campground - 18 electric-water hookup sites

Up to six persons are allowed per site. The only exception is for immediate family. Each site has a campfire-ring grill and an extended-top picnic table. Firewood and ice are sold at the campground host site.

Two vehicles per campsite. There is additional parking by the bathhouse (an additional daily parking fee applies there).

Quiet hours are from 10 p.m. through 6 a.m. Only overnight guests are allowed in the park after 10 p.m. Guests visiting campers should park by the bathhouse and must pay the daily parking fee.

A volleyball net and horseshoe pits are in the campground area.

EW - Electric and Water Hookup Sites (LL 01- LL 18). These sites are for tents, pop-ups and RVs up to 50 feet. Electrical service is 20, 30 and 50-amp. All are back-in sites and have a campfire-ring grill, picnic table, lantern post and utility table. Campsite 9 is accessible to the disabled and is near the bathhouse. The site is not reserved strictly for those with disabilities. Tents and all other recreational equipment should be set up within the campsite’s boundaries. The campground bathhouse has showers, restrooms and a laundry facility.

Total campsites in the park of each type: EW: 34

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Location

Lover's Leap Campground — Natural Tunnel State Park is located in Virginia

Coordinates

36.696984 N
82.738577 W

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Detours Nearby

Leeman Field Park

23 min away

Cliffhanger Ranch Adventure Outpost

39 min away

Drive Time

27 min from Kingsport
38 min from Johnson City
1 hr 12 min from Morristown
1 hr 41 min from Asheville

Access

Drive-In
Park next to your site
Walk-In
Park in a lot, walk to your site.

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VerizonLTE
Some Coverage
AT&T5G
Excellent Coverage

Site Types

Standard (Tent/RV)

Features

For Campers

Picnic Table
Reservable
Showers
Electric Hookups
Toilets
Pets
Fires

For Vehicles

Water Hookups
50 Amp Hookups

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Katrin M.

Legend

Reviewed Jun. 4, 2023

Excellent all around

We camped here for 2 nights. We reserved a spot at the Lovers Leap Campground. The sites are very spacious and private. It comes with the usual amenities like a fire ring, picnic table, and a lantern pole. There was even an extra little wooden table on every site. The campground is very well maintained. Everybody from rangers to volunteers was super nice and helpful. The bathhouse is extremely clean. The showers are separate from the restrooms. The other campground, Cove View, is not as private and spacious. We also drove by the cabins and the primitive campsites. The cabins look fantastic from the outside. For more adventures you can also rent a yurt. There is also a little campstore that has firewood and some essentials. The area is very scenic. There are not many trails but there is still a lot to see. The tunnel is spectacular. Make sure you ride the chairlift (dogs allowed to ride with you) down to see the tunnel and creek. Also plan a quick trip to see the blockhouse and learn about the history. The park has a lot of activities for all ages. Check out the calender and see what you like. We would definitely visit again.

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Ron W.

Guide

Reviewed Oct. 22, 2022

Worth the trip

Lovers Leap Campground is best and newer. No sewer but dump station. Sites have water and electricity and a very nice bathhouse. A hike to the tunnel is a must. Towns of Big Stone Gap and Norton VA visit for sure.

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Carol J.

Guide

Reviewed Aug. 29, 2022

Come Back Again and Again

This was my third visit to the NTSP - I really enjoy the camping, and the pool and Natural Tunnel are great fun. Each time I've camped in Lover's Leap, and all the sites are well spaced. Have stayed in #3 and #5, and #12 which is even more private. The restrooms and showers are always clean, and there is a nice laundry area as well. This trip we took a car ride to Big Stone Gap, a thriving little town about 30 minutes north of the park - it's a nice quiet but interesting town, with a nice dog park. Took a car ride to Gate City, south of the park - wouldn't recommend it. It's a city on it's way down. The short ride to the Blockhouse in the park is interesting, with nice views of the mountains. The ride and hike up and down to the tunnel is always fun. In the summers they light the tunnel one Saturday night each month, so it's worth trying to plan for that.

SiteLL #5

Month of VisitJune

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost to camp at Lover's Leap Campground — Natural Tunnel State Park?

Camping at Lover's Leap Campground — Natural Tunnel State Park can starts at $35.00.

Does Lover's Leap Campground — Natural Tunnel State Park have RV hookups?

According to TheDyrt.com, Lover's Leap Campground — Natural Tunnel State Park has 50 amp electric hookups and water hookups.

What is the max vehicle length at Lover's Leap Campground — Natural Tunnel State Park?

Lover's Leap Campground — Natural Tunnel State Park allows vehicles up to 50 feet.

Are fires allowed at Lover's Leap Campground — Natural Tunnel State Park?

Yes, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, fires are allowed at Lover's Leap Campground — Natural Tunnel State Park, although make sure to check current fire restrictions in the area.

Is there cell phone reception at Lover's Leap Campground — Natural Tunnel State Park?

According to campers on TheDyrt.com, there is excellent coverage for AT&T, excellent coverage for T-Mobile, and some coverage for Verizon.

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