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Natural Tunnel State Park near Big Stone Gap offers a variety of cabin accommodations ranging from basic to fully furnished options. The cabins feature electricity, heating, and some include private bathrooms with showers. Most cabins come equipped with queen beds and trundle beds suitable for families or small groups. Picnic tables, fire pits, and outdoor sitting areas provide comfortable spaces for outdoor meals and evening relaxation. The park also features yurt accommodations as a cabin alternative. "This A-frame cabin comes with 5-gallon refillable solar heated water bag, porch, cooking area, outhouse, gas fire pit, lounge chairs, and a beautiful mountain view!"
KOA-style cabins can be found at Baileyton KOA Holiday and Bristol-Kingsport KOA, both within driving distance of Big Stone Gap. These typically offer more amenities than rustic options, including electricity, beds, and some with private bathrooms. Rustic log cabins at Natural Tunnel State Park Primitive Camping provide a more traditional experience with fewer modern conveniences. Breaks Interstate Park Campground also offers cabin rentals with varying levels of amenities. Reservations are strongly recommended, especially during summer months when availability becomes limited. According to one visitor at Bristol-Kingsport KOA, "I was tremendously impressed with the serene beauty of this place situated well away from traffic in a bucolic setting."
Cabin visitors should check what supplies are provided before arrival. Most cabins include furniture and beds but require guests to bring their own linens, pillows, and towels. At Natural Tunnel State Park, cabins have varying levels of kitchen facilities, so guests should confirm cooking arrangements beforehand. Basic supplies can be found at camp stores within some parks, including Natural Tunnel and Breaks Interstate. For more extensive grocery shopping, Duffield is about 15 minutes from Natural Tunnel State Park and has gas stations, a medium-sized grocery store, and a Dollar General. One camper noted, "Bring your own linens for the beds—a queen and a single," when staying in park accommodations.
"First of all, it is a cross between a tent and a cabin, and it has no electricity, bathroom, or running water."
"The views are spectacular, Camping with electric, water and showers was just a bonus to all the beauty around us and pet friendly. Great people all around and we felt so welcomed."
"I spend on average 10 days at a time camping in the primitive grounds (April/May, Aug/Sep & end of October 2023 ) all five spaces are nicely kept and a large communal fire pit is wonderful."
"Amazing trails, well maintained with breathtaking views. Camp site was clean. Accessible. Camp store had all the needed supplies and then some. Friendly staff. Well monitored for safety."
from $37 - $80 / night
Check Availability"Booked a 3 night stay over the weekend and had the primitive camping area to ourselves. 5 spots with tent pads, picnic tables, fire pit, hanging poles, and bear box."
"Had a great weekend at Natural Tunnel State Park. This campground stays booked up but was able to get in on a cancellation for the upcoming weekend."
from $16 / night
Check Availabilityfrom $138 - $427 / night
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"Great mountaintop views, hiking, geocaching, kayaking, paddle boats, a zip line, and seasonal white water rafting all available."
"Like a lot of state parks, it’s got the usual wooded picnic table, fire ring, the electrical hook-up thing if you need it (or BYOS - bring your own solar), even nice bathrooms with showers and everything"
from $20 - $38 / night
Check Availability"Even though it's very close to the interstate, it was very quiet. We had a full hook up site, relatively level. It had a picnic table and fire ring."
"Pool, Waterpark, driving range, 2 lakes, showers, bathrooms, mining for kids, playground and store. They offer hand packed ice cream and hot foods daily as well. A great place to stay with kids!"
"We booked before the site filled up and got the best site of the loop — site 006. I don’t know if we’ll ever be back because it was a bit out of the way for us."
"With south Holston lake at your finger tips it offers a great area to fish, boat, kayak, paddle board and swim. Facilities were cleaned everyday so no stinky bathrooms and showers."
from $12 / night
Check Availability"I’d never used a KOA before but was tremendously impressed with the serene beauty of this place situated well away from traffic in a bucolic setting."
"They have cabins, a nice pool, a blob, lots of outdoor activities, playground area, horse shoes, even with it being a smaller KOA Campground there is a lot to do."
LegendSites: 60 Pull thrus
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Hot showers, pool, pets allowed, toilets, laundry, small grocery store This is only of couple of miles off I40 in the rolling hills of Tennessee, very quiet and well maintained. Sites ae a bit close together but not on top of each other. Gravel pads, fire rings, picnic table, trash. Beautiful green space and dog walk area. Enjoy the hiking.
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LegendAshley here with The Dyrt. This A-frame cabin comes with 5-gallon refillable solar heated water bag, porch, cooking area, outhouse, gas fire pit, lounge chairs, and a beautiful mountain view! Come check them out and leave them some love!
LegendThis is the first time I have stayed in a yurt, and it was definitely a learning experience. First of all, it is a cross between a tent and a cabin, and it has no electricity, bathroom, or running water. This was not so bad since the campground bath house was only a couple of hundred feet away. However, the temperatures were in the lower 90s outside, and once we walked inside the yurt, it was like walking into an oven. The temperature had to be somewhere around 110 degrees inside. Immediately after opening the door, opening the window and opening the canvas window coverings, we could feel the heat pouring out of the yurt. Fortunately, I had two 100-foot extension cords and a fan in our car. I plugged into the closest campsite and ran the cord to the yurt. There is no way we could have stayed in the yurt without the fan, so if you decide to stay in a yurt at this park during the summer, make sure to take extension cords and at least one fan. One thing that my wife and I found strange was that there were handrails along the three steps to the deck around the yurt, but there were no handrails beside the rougher steps leading to the yurt. Once we got the yurt cooled off to a decent temperature(high 70s), it wasn’t too bad. It had a queen bed and a trundle bed, which our grandson stayed on. A couch, side tables, and a dining table was also inside. The overall appearance inside the yurt was pleasant, and there was a picnic table and rocking chairs on the outside on the deck. There was also a fire pit, another picnic table, and a lantern hanger included with this yurt on the ground outside of the deck area. You will have to take your own linens for the beds—a queen and a single. There are two campgrounds in this state park, and each one is quite different. The Lover’s Leap campground has space for larger RVs and appears to be the newer of the two campgrounds. Although there are playgrounds, a swimming complex, an amphitheater, and much more, some of these venues are closed for the season due to the pandemic. The one thing I was really looking forward to(the chairlift) is only open on weekends. However, we were able to hike a couple of trails and see the natural tunnel. There are also cabins in the campground and they have a variety of sleeping arrangements of up to sixteen people in one cabin. The historical background of the state park is varied and extensive, so there are a lot of things to see within the park and surrounding the park. My wife and I decided we really want to come back and camp here again when we have more time. Overall, the campground has a lot of opportunities for different types of camping, and a lot to do, but if you stay in a yurt, be prepared.
GuideBooked a 3 night stay over the weekend and had the primitive camping area to ourselves. 5 spots with tent pads, picnic tables, fire pit, hanging poles, and bear box. Then there is a very large, communal fire pit, and an open but covered shelter with picnic tables and an outlet to charge your tech things. Water spigot at top, a little walk, uphill, for water. The camp store people said they are unable to use spigot nearby common shelter because it’s no good. 🤷🏻♀️ Glad we brought our large bladder so we weren’t constantly going up and down the hill for water. Camp store with some basics at entrance, and person on golf cart drives around checking on things. Trash dumpster, up the hill just past water spigot. Couldn’t have asked for a more peaceful place, especially for the price, $15/night. Took advantage of some of the hiking trails, which were well maintained and marked. Also, went and checked out the natural tunnel via chairlift. The other two campgrounds looked nice, with big, fancy bathhouses. And the cabins, wow, fancy! Hooray for Virginia State Parks!!
GuideI’d never used a KOA before but was tremendously impressed with the serene beauty of this place situated well away from traffic in a bucolic setting. Mindful of my budget I learned to ask for a tent site with no electricity, no water, just toilets and showers. The young man who helped me observed I was alone and put me in a small cabin for no additional charge. Just outside the cabin was a bonfire of old wood from construction debris. I was super stoked to get this deal. I spent lots of time stoking that fire and sitting outdoors watching the evening arrive. If you’re anywhere near the area do stop in and enjoy a quiet and lovely night. You can even pet the horses nearby.
RangerThe Breaks are considered the “Grand Canyon of the south”. Great mountaintop views, hiking, geocaching, kayaking, paddle boats, a zip line, and seasonal white water rafting all available. A few miles from the campground you’ll even find river access with a sandy beach for summer fun. A wonderful getaway when you want to be away from it all. Several campground sections to choose from with primitive sites to full hookup with electric, water, and sewer. Dump stations are available also. There are laundry facilities and bathhouses (didn’t use either so not sure on condition), playgrounds, picnic shelters, cabins, and inns. Each campsite had a fire ring and picnic table. Spots are definitely not level, so bring a variety of blocks—you’ll need them. No outside lights at the sites so when it’s dark it’s d-a-r-k. Beautiful campground.
GuideThe views are spectacular, Camping with electric, water and showers was just a bonus to all the beauty around us and pet friendly. Great people all around and we felt so welcomed.
LegendThis is our 2nd time staying here for a quick overnight stay. I would definitely like to stay here longer! Even though it's very close to the interstate, it was very quiet. We had a full hook up site, relatively level. It had a picnic table and fire ring. Shower rooms, laundry room, and store, as well as snack shop! The camp hosts were very kind and friendly. Lots of walking around we area. We were in site B1 46 dollars a night.
LegendWe stopped here at zero dark thirty enroute to Hungry Mother State Park. It was dark, very quiet and sorta creepy. NO ONE was in the primitive camp area which is located off the main campground road , down a gravel road into the trees. This would be an excellent group site because all six tent pads surround this huge fire ring and there’s a nice pavilion with water, power and plenty of picnic tables. I was not interested in getting too comfortable just for a few hours sleep so I aired up my small mattress and crashed in the truck. We were up at the crack of sunlight and exploring. Two, small, nice full service campgrounds with a small store and playground. CCC style hiking trail up around the Natural Tunnel that offers some pretty views. There is a chairlift , gift shop and other attractions , BUT...don’t plan to do anything before 10 am, that’s when everything opens. So we hiked and then got on our way up the road.
Natural Tunnel State Park near Big Stone Gap offers diverse cabin accommodations in southwestern Virginia's Appalachian region, where elevations range from 1,200 to 3,000 feet. The area features a distinctive geological formation where Stock Creek flows through a massive limestone ridge. Cabin camping options range from rustic primitive sites to fully equipped cabins with varying amenities throughout the region.
Hiking trails with educational components: Natural Tunnel State Park features well-maintained hiking trails with interpretive elements. "Great park! It's got all you need from camping to trails to swimming to even learning history about the area and the park itself! Great for the family!" notes Jaren E. about the park's educational opportunities.
Water activities: South Holston Lake provides excellent opportunities for various water sports. According to Van M. at Little Oak Campground, you can "swim at sunset when the boats go quiet." The campground offers "spacious sites, peaceful campground, clean showers."
Tunnel exploration: The park's namesake natural tunnel is accessible via hiking trail or chairlift. One visitor at Natural Tunnel State Park Primitive Camping noted, "Just happened to be the one day a year the tunnel is open to walk through (it's an active railroad and closed otherwise)."
Clean, well-maintained facilities: The campgrounds in the region consistently receive praise for cleanliness. At Natural Tunnel State Park Primitive Camping, Roland R. shared, "Nice, clean campground. Used the primitive camping, everything was well taken care of. The rangers are informative and friendly. The employees, the same. Real nice place to stay."
Peaceful camping environments: Many campers appreciate the quiet settings. At Bristol-Kingsport KOA, one visitor observed the "serene beauty of this place situated well away from traffic in a bucolic setting."
Variety of accommodation options: The area offers everything from primitive tent sites to deluxe cabins. At Breaks Interstate Park Campground, one reviewer noted, "This is a very well maintained park, with many hiking and overlook opportunities. White tail deer are frequent, and very tame. Bathrooms are clean and well maintained. Lots of hot water and water pressure in the showers."
Seasonal considerations: Some amenities close during off-seasons. A visitor to Breaks Interstate Park mentioned, "Off season, so some of the amenities were closed (pool looks awesome). The campground itself isn't really all that great, prepare for some levelling."
Supply availability: Basic supplies require planning. At Baileyton KOA Holiday, Kevin O. noted it's a "Great stopover. Friendly staff, immaculate facilities, easy access off of I-81." The camp store provides essential items, but major shopping requires a trip to nearby towns.
Primitive sites need preparation: When staying at Natural Tunnel State Park Primitive Camping, bring appropriate supplies. Sarah C. advised, "Glad we brought our large bladder so we weren't constantly going up and down the hill for water."
Kid-friendly amenities: Several campgrounds feature family-oriented facilities. At Natural Tunnel State Park Campground, Monica S. shared, "Beautiful campground. So much fun stuff for the kids to do. Great trails for hiking or biking."
Swimming options: Pools and water features provide entertainment for children. Kathy L. noted Natural Tunnel State Park has "campgrounds, cabins and Yurts. There are nice hiking trails, chairlift to view the tunnel, picnic areas, swimming pool and so much more."
Educational opportunities: The area offers learning experiences for children. Teresa K. mentioned that Natural Tunnel State Park has "many educational activities. The cabins are very clean and relatively new."
Site leveling challenges: Some campgrounds require preparation for uneven sites. At Breaks Interstate Park, Robert L. advised, "Nice Campground, once you get here. The roads to this amazing State Park are two lane and twisting. We have a 38' 5er and a CrewCab Dually tow vehicle."
Hookup availability: Full hookups are available at select locations. Beth H. from Baileyton KOA shared, "We stayed in a pull through site and it was not very level (we had planned to not even unhook from the truck but had too bc of this)."
Accessibility considerations: Road conditions can affect larger vehicles. Eric W. at Breaks Interstate Park recommended, "The things one must take into consideration is that you need to bring ANYTHING you might need for groceries and there is limited cell coverage for ATT."
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