Where to stay near Chimney Rock

On the Riprap Trail into the Shenandoah Wilderness to the Chimney Rock viewpoint.

Park at Riprap lot

Skyline Drive. Skyline Drive parking area.

The hike

3.4 mi circuit, 830 ft of climb, moderate, 2 hr 30 min. Dogs allowed on a leash. Full details.

Same lot

Riprap to Wildcat Ridge: the same stays, the same drive.

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

14min to Riprap lot

8.9 mi by road · 6.8 mi straight

Afton Ridge Cabin
Host verified

Afton Ridge Cabin

Cabin · Afton · sleeps 8

  • Hot tub
  • Fire pit
  • Wi-Fi
  • Kitchen
  • View
  • +5
  • Book direct
28min to Riprap lot

17.3 mi by road · 10.8 mi straight

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Greenwood Vista

Vacation home · Greenwood

28min to Riprap lot

15.5 mi by road · 9.8 mi straight

Unclaimed

Sunset Farm Stay

Farmhouse · Crozet

31min to Riprap lot

15.8 mi by road · 7.8 mi straight

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Bailey's Retreat

Cabins and cottages · Charlottesville

38min to Riprap lot

20.4 mi by road · 10.2 mi straight

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Birdwood Mansion

Vacation rental · Charlottesville

39min to Riprap lot

23.1 mi by road · 15.5 mi straight

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Inns, hotels and lodges29

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Foxfield Inn

Inn or bed and breakfast · Charlottesville

37min to Riprap lot

22.7 mi by road · 12 mi straight

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Crossroads Inn

Inn or bed and breakfast · North Garden

39min to Riprap lot

22.6 mi by road · 16.3 mi straight

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Kimpton The Forum Hotel

Hotel or inn · Charlottesville

42min to Riprap lot

27.9 mi by road · 16.3 mi straight

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Blackburn Inn

Inn and conference center · Staunton

42min to Riprap lot

31.3 mi by road · 16.6 mi straight

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Inn at Court Square

Inn or bed and breakfast · Charlottesville

42min to Riprap lot

28.5 mi by road · 18.6 mi straight

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Resorts5

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Montfair Resort Farm

Resort with cabins · Crozet

36min to Riprap lot

21 mi by road · 4.8 mi straight

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Boar's Head Resort

Resort · Charlottesville

38min to Riprap lot

22.5 mi by road · 15.1 mi straight

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Keswick Hall

Resort hotel · Keswick

47min to Riprap lot

34.2 mi by road · 24.4 mi straight

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Massanutten Resort

Resort lodging · McGaheysville

52min to Riprap lot

31.7 mi by road · 15.3 mi straight

Campgrounds and RV parks4

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Loft Mountain Campground

National park campground · Skyline Drive, mile 79.5

19min to Riprap lot

12 mi by road · 7 mi straight

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Charlottesville KOA Holiday

Campground with cabins · Charlottesville

48min to Riprap lot

31.1 mi by road · 20.1 mi straight

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Lewis Mountain Campground

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

51min to Riprap lot

32.6 mi by road · 23.7 mi straight

How far it is from nearby towns

FromDriveTo
Skyline Drive: South District16 min, 10.5 miRiprap lot
Charlottesville42 min, 29.3 miRiprap lot
Staunton43 min, 31.8 miRiprap lot
Madison65 min, 47.8 miRiprap lot
Luray74 min, 52.9 miRiprap lot
Skyline Drive: Skyland to Big Meadows75 min, 47.8 miRiprap lot
Syria and Whiteoak Canyon76 min, 57.4 miRiprap lot
Old Rag86 min, 64.3 miRiprap lot

Also near Chimney Rock

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

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