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Best Cabin Camping near Pennington Gap, VA

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Natural Tunnel State Park near Pennington Gap, Virginia features several cabin camping options with varying amenities. The park's cabins are clean, relatively new, and equipped with electricity, heating, and private bathrooms. Most units include queen beds, trundle beds, and living areas with couches and dining tables. Outdoor amenities typically feature picnic tables, fire rings, and deck areas with rocking chairs. "The cabins are very clean and relatively new," notes one visitor to Natural Tunnel State Park. Posh Mtn Camping offers more upscale cabin rentals with hot tubs, while Riverside Campground and Cabins provides riverside accommodations with full hookups and shower facilities.

Rustic and deluxe cabin options are available throughout the region, with sizes accommodating solo travelers to large family groups. Natural Tunnel State Park Cabins can sleep up to sixteen people in their largest units, making them suitable for family reunions or group retreats. Several KOA locations within driving distance, including Bristol-Kingsport KOA and Baileyton KOA Holiday, offer pet-friendly cabin rentals that provide basic amenities in a campground setting. According to one KOA visitor, "I was tremendously impressed with the serene beauty of this place situated well away from traffic." Most cabins require advance reservations, particularly during summer months when availability becomes limited. Year-round cabin camping is possible at several locations, though amenities and services may be reduced during winter.

Most furnished cabins include beds with mattresses but require guests to bring their own linens, pillows, and towels. Kitchen facilities vary significantly between properties, from basic microwaves to full kitchens with refrigerators and stoves. Visitors should check specific cabin listings for cooking equipment details before arrival. Firewood is typically available for purchase at campground stores, along with basic food supplies and camping necessities. The nearest full-service grocery stores are located in Duffield, approximately 15 minutes from Natural Tunnel State Park, where campers can find a medium-sized grocery store, Dollar General, and several restaurants for additional supplies or dining options.

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64 Reviews of 12 Pennington Gap Campgrounds

  • NThe Dyrt PRO User
    Dec. 31, 2021

    Baileyton KOA Holiday

    Country Time

    Sites: 60 Pull thrus 

    RV-Tent-Cabins 15-30-50 amp service 

    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. 

    LNT 

    Travel safe

  • Ashley F.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jan. 18, 2023

    Big Oak Family Farm

    Cozy A-Frame Cabin

    Ashley 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!

  • Myron C.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jul. 31, 2020

    Natural Tunnel State Park Campground

    State Park with an Amazing Veiw and Rich Historical Background

    This 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.

  • SThe Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 4, 2024

    Natural Tunnel State Park Primitive Camping — Natural Tunnel State Park

    Primitive at its finest

    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. 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!!

  • Susan E.
    Jul. 16, 2020

    Bristol-Kingsport KOA

    What luck!

    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. 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.

  • K
    Nov. 3, 2022

    Crossville KOA

    One of the nicer KOAs - concrete pads available, private shower rooms.

    KOA I-40/Crossville, TN - We stayed one night in October, full hook ups, 50 amp, good wifi until the evening but our cell service was good. $59.87 per night, $53.88 with KOA discount. Nicely maintained park with level concrete sites in the front with grass, fire rings and picnic tables that were in excellent condition. Friendly, welcoming staff with a nice gift shop/store. Hand dipped ice cream is available along with freshly made pizza and wings if you don’t want to cook. It does sit right next to Highway 70 into Crossville and can be noisy but it didn’t bother us. Each bathroom is a private toilet and shower, very clean, nicely tiled and plenty of hot water. Small laundry, two washers and two dryers but there may have been additional laundry towards the back of the park. The park seems to be broken down into three sections, concrete pad pull throughs in the front, then the office area, then a second section of sites with gravel pads and these are closest to the bathrooms, then further out is another area with a pond or small lake for catch and release fishing. Well manicured property. Would definitely stay again and the ice cream was really good.

  • Cat R.The Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 16, 2023

    Baileyton KOA Holiday

    Quiet and Friendly

    This 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.

  • Robin M.
    Sep. 19, 2016

    Natural Tunnel State Park Campground

    Spectacular views

    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.

  • Shelly S.The Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 23, 2019

    Natural Tunnel State Park Campground

    You have to stop and look

    We 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.

Guide to Pennington Gap

Cabin camping near Pennington Gap, Virginia, offers a unique blend of outdoor adventure and cozy accommodations, perfect for those looking to escape into nature.

Explore the Natural Tunnel State Park

  • Experience the stunning views and rich history at Natural Tunnel State Park Campground, where you can hike the scenic trails and enjoy ranger-led programs.
  • The park features a variety of cabins that provide easy access to the famous natural tunnel, making it a great spot for family outings.
  • Enjoy the convenience of modern amenities, including clean bathrooms and laundry facilities, ensuring a comfortable stay in the great outdoors.

Adventure Awaits with Hiking and More

  • At Natural Tunnel State Park Cabins, you can embark on the challenging Stockton Creek hike, which offers a rewarding experience for avid hikers.
  • The area is perfect for dog walks and leisurely strolls, with trails that cater to all skill levels, making it a great choice for families and pet owners alike.
  • Don't miss the chance to ride the seasonal chairlift down to the natural tunnel for a unique perspective of this geological wonder.

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