Where to stay near Blackrock Summit

A short loop to a boulder field with views across the Shenandoah Valley to Massanutten.

Park at Blackrock lot

Skyline Drive. Skyline Drive parking area.

The hike

1 mi circuit, 175 ft of climb, easiest, 45 min. Dogs allowed on a leash. Full details.

Stays within an hour's drive, closest first. Free-flow drive estimates on the road network, not straight-line distance. Hike facts checked October 29, 2026.

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Cabins, cottages and farm stays13

Unclaimed Dogs welcome

Doyles River Cabin (PATC)

Primitive hike-in cabin inside the park · Skyline Drive, mile 81.1 · sleeps 12

6min to Blackrock lot

3.7 mi by road · 3.4 mi straight

Afton Ridge Cabin
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Afton Ridge Cabin

Cabin · Afton · sleeps 8

  • Hot tub
  • Fire pit
  • Wi-Fi
  • Kitchen
  • View
  • +5
  • Book direct
36min to Blackrock lot

22.5 mi by road · 14.3 mi straight

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Greenwood Vista

Vacation home · Greenwood

37min to Blackrock lot

20.7 mi by road · 13.2 mi straight

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Pocosin Cabin (PATC)

Primitive hike-in cabin inside the park · Skyline Drive, mile 59.8 · sleeps 8

39min to Blackrock lot

24.9 mi by road · 18.5 mi straight

Unclaimed

Sunset Farm Stay

Farmhouse · Crozet

39min to Blackrock lot

21 mi by road · 9.8 mi straight

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Lewis Mountain Cabins

Rustic cabins inside the park · Skyline Drive, mile 57.5

43min to Blackrock lot

27.3 mi by road · 20.3 mi straight

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Bailey's Retreat

Cabins and cottages · Charlottesville

46min to Blackrock lot

25.6 mi by road · 11.4 mi straight

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Inns, hotels and lodges32

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Hyatt Place Harrisonburg

Hotel or inn · Harrisonburg

37min to Blackrock lot

21.8 mi by road · 15.7 mi straight

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Friendly City Inn

Hotel or inn · Harrisonburg

39min to Blackrock lot

23.6 mi by road · 17 mi straight

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Batten Green

Inn · Staunton

41min to Blackrock lot

25.4 mi by road · 16.6 mi straight

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Gaie Lea

Inn or bed and breakfast · Staunton

43min to Blackrock lot

26.8 mi by road · 17 mi straight

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Resorts5

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Massanutten Resort

Resort lodging · McGaheysville

44min to Blackrock lot

26.5 mi by road · 12.2 mi straight

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Montfair Resort Farm

Resort with cabins · Crozet

45min to Blackrock lot

26.2 mi by road · 5.1 mi straight

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Boar's Head Resort

Resort · Charlottesville

46min to Blackrock lot

27.7 mi by road · 15.9 mi straight

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Keswick Hall

Resort hotel · Keswick

56min to Blackrock lot

39.4 mi by road · 24.5 mi straight

Campgrounds and RV parks5

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Loft Mountain Campground

National park campground · Skyline Drive, mile 79.5

11min to Blackrock lot

6.8 mi by road · 3.8 mi straight

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Lewis Mountain Campground

National park campground (first-come, first-served) · Skyline Drive, mile 57.5

43min to Blackrock lot

27.3 mi by road · 20.2 mi straight

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Big Meadows Campground

National park campground (reservation only) · Skyline Drive, mile 51

54min to Blackrock lot

34.5 mi by road · 26.6 mi straight

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Charlottesville KOA Holiday

Campground with cabins · Charlottesville

56min to Blackrock lot

36.3 mi by road · 22 mi straight

How far it is from nearby towns

FromDriveTo
Skyline Drive: South District8 min, 5.3 miBlackrock lot
Staunton45 min, 28.8 miBlackrock lot
Charlottesville50 min, 34.5 miBlackrock lot
Madison57 min, 42.6 miBlackrock lot
Luray66 min, 47.7 miBlackrock lot
Skyline Drive: Skyland to Big Meadows67 min, 42.6 miBlackrock lot
Syria and Whiteoak Canyon68 min, 52.2 miBlackrock lot
Old Rag78 min, 59.1 miBlackrock lot

Also near Blackrock Summit

Hikes, sights and places to eat within 30 minutes.

Hikes

Drive to the trailhead parking

Sights and activities

Drive to the door, or to the nearest open trailhead

Food and drink

Drive to the door

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