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Natural Tunnel State Park offers cabins with modern amenities near Dryden, Virginia. These lodgings include electric hookups, toilets, showers, and trash removal. Some cabins are pet-friendly with reservations required. "The new cabin we rented in this beautiful park" was praised by one visitor who appreciated having "a hiking trail ran behind the cabins, past the campground to the tunnel." Posh Mountain Camping provides cabin accommodations with hot tubs, theater rooms, and fire pits, while several KOA locations in the region feature cabin rentals with varying amenities.
Options range from rustic to deluxe cabin layouts across multiple campgrounds. Natural Tunnel State Park Cabins requires permits and offers electric hookups alongside pet-friendly policies. Riverside Campground and Cabins provides electric service with both 30-amp and 50-amp options, sewer connections, showers, and allows pets. A visitor described the Natural Tunnel cabins as "very clean and relatively new," noting they hadn't "run into one bad Virginia state park." Baileyton KOA Holiday and Bristol-Kingsport KOA both offer cabin rentals with full-service amenities including water, electric, and sewer hookups.
Most cabins require visitors to bring their own linens and personal items. As one camper advised: "You will have to take your own linens for the beds—a queen and a single." Several campgrounds feature on-site markets where basic supplies can be purchased, though selection may be limited. Natural Tunnel State Park includes a camp store with essentials. Cooking facilities vary by location, with some cabins offering more complete kitchen setups than others. Firewood is available at most campground locations that permit fires, allowing for outdoor cooking options when cabin kitchens are minimal.
"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."
"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 Availability"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"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!"
from $35 / night
from $125 - $165 / night
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Check Availability"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
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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 Dryden, Virginia sits at an elevation of about 1,600 feet and features a 10-story natural limestone tunnel that's still used by trains today. The area experiences four distinct seasons with fall temperatures typically ranging from 45°F to 65°F. Cabin accommodations in this region range from basic amenities to full luxury setups with theater rooms.
Hiking trails: Natural Tunnel State Park offers multiple trails with varying difficulty levels. "We loved the new cabin we rented in this beautiful park. A hiking trail ran behind the cabins, past the campground to the tunnel," reports one visitor at Natural Tunnel State Park Primitive Camping. Another camper adds, "We took advantage of some of the hiking trails, which were well maintained and marked."
Visit the natural tunnel: The centerpiece of the park can be accessed via hiking trail or chairlift. "There's a trail to the tunnel or you can take a chairlift. There's a museum, several gift shops, camp store, visitor centers," notes a camper at Natural Tunnel State Park Campground.
Water activities: Nearby rivers offer additional recreation options. A camper mentions, "We drove 2 hours to canoe the Clinch River which was great fun and we got to see a lot of the area." Another reports, "Canoed Clinch River, caved in the park, and took a short guided hike through Stock Creek to backside of tunnel."
Cabin amenities: Camping cabins near Dryden range from rustic to luxurious. At Posh Mtn Camping, cabins feature theater rooms, hot tubs, and fire pits, providing upscale options for those seeking comfort while camping.
Clean facilities: Campground cleanliness receives consistent praise. "Bathrooms are clean and well maintained. Lots of hot water and water pressure in the showers," notes one camper at Breaks Interstate Park Campground. Another mentions, "The cabins are very clean and relatively new."
Seasonal activities: The parks offer different experiences throughout the year. "They have concerts and lots of outdoor activities during different times of the year," shares one visitor. Another camper at Natural Tunnel State Park Primitive Camping notes the area has "5 spots with tent pads, picnic tables, fire pit, hanging poles, and bear box."
Primitive camping considerations: If choosing a more rustic option, prepare accordingly. "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," advises a camper at Natural Tunnel State Park Primitive Camping.
Bedding requirements: Most cabins require guests to bring their own linens. A visitor at Baileyton KOA Holiday shares, "We were in site B1, 46 dollars a night," providing context for budget planning.
Limited shopping: Stock up before arrival as shopping options are limited. "Be sure to bring all necessary supplies BEFORE you get here, nearest stores are a 20 minute drive away on crooked mountain roads," warns a camper at Breaks Interstate Park.
Pool and recreation: Multiple parks offer swimming options for families. "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!" shares an enthusiastic visitor.
Educational opportunities: Riverside Campground and Cabins and other area campgrounds provide opportunities to learn about local ecology. "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."
Weather preparation: Summer temperatures in cabins can be extreme without air conditioning. A camper warns about staying in yurts: "The temperature had to be somewhere around 110 degrees inside. 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."
Site selection: Choose sites carefully based on your RV size. "Be careful when choosing a site as some are challenging to get into with larger units," advises a camper at Breaks Interstate Park. "The roads to this amazing State Park are two lane and twisting. We have a 38' 5er and a CrewCab Dually tow vehicle."
Hookup options: Bristol-Kingsport KOA offers "50amp service and full hookup sites" according to a regular visitor. "They have several large pull through sites, as well as back in smaller sites."
Leveling challenges: Be prepared to level your rig at some campgrounds. "The campground itself isn't really all that great, prepare for some levelling. We lucked out in the B loop, as a small trail took us to see the northern lights one evening."
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