Where to stay near Compton Peak

An Appalachian Trail climb to a western view and a close look at columnar jointing in the rock.

Park at Compton Gap lot

Skyline Drive. Skyline Drive parking area.

The hike

2.4 mi round trip, 855 ft of climb, moderate, 1 hr 45 min. Dogs allowed on a leash. Full details.

Same lot

Fort Windham Rocks: 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.

See them on the map Compton Peak

Cabins, cottages and farm stays17

Unclaimed Dogs welcome

Range View Cabin (PATC)

Primitive hike-in cabin inside the park · Skyline Drive, mile 22 · sleeps 8

18min to Compton Gap lot

11.9 mi by road · 8.8 mi straight

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Shadow Mountain Escape

Cabins · Luray

40min to Compton Gap lot

24.5 mi by road · 15.5 mi straight

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B&A Lake Cottage

Cottage · Luray

43min to Compton Gap lot

26.5 mi by road · 17.2 mi straight

Unclaimed Dogs welcome

Corbin Cabin (PATC)

Primitive hike-in cabin inside the park · Skyline Drive, mile 37.8 · sleeps 12

43min to Compton Gap lot

27.4 mi by road · 18 mi straight

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River-Cabins.com

Cabins · Luray

45min to Compton Gap lot

33.2 mi by road · 17.9 mi straight

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Luray Country Cabins

Cabins · Luray

46min to Compton Gap lot

35.7 mi by road · 20.5 mi straight

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Gander Island Cabins

Cabins · Luray

48min to Compton Gap lot

38.7 mi by road · 23.5 mi straight

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The Rustic Reserve

Cottage · Stanley

51min to Compton Gap lot

40.5 mi by road · 23.8 mi straight

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Inns, hotels and lodges43

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Olive Branch Motel

Hotel or motel · Front Royal

18min to Compton Gap lot

10.8 mi by road · 6.3 mi straight

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Parkside Inn Front Royal

Hotel or motel · Front Royal

19min to Compton Gap lot

11.7 mi by road · 7.1 mi straight

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Budget Inn Front Royal

Hotel or motel · Front Royal

20min to Compton Gap lot

12.2 mi by road · 7.6 mi straight

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Twi-Lite Motel

Hotel or motel · Front Royal

20min to Compton Gap lot

12.4 mi by road · 7.8 mi straight

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Motel 6 Front Royal

Hotel or motel · Front Royal

21min to Compton Gap lot

12.6 mi by road · 7.9 mi straight

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Gateway Inn Front Royal

Hotel or motel · Front Royal

21min to Compton Gap lot

12.7 mi by road · 8 mi straight

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Resorts2

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Airlie

Resort · Warrenton

52min to Compton Gap lot

40.6 mi by road · 21.1 mi straight

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Salamander Middleburg

Resort and spa · Middleburg

55min to Compton Gap lot

39.5 mi by road · 25.2 mi straight

Campgrounds and RV parks12

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River Bend Retreat

Inn, cabins and campground · Front Royal

20min to Compton Gap lot

11.4 mi by road · 6.6 mi straight

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Mathews Arm Campground

National park campground · Skyline Drive, mile 22.2

20min to Compton Gap lot

12.6 mi by road · 8 mi straight

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Skymont Vacation Rentals

Inn, cabins and campground · Front Royal

20min to Compton Gap lot

13.1 mi by road · 6 mi straight

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Mountain View RV Campground

Campground and resort · Front Royal

21min to Compton Gap lot

12.9 mi by road · 5.6 mi straight

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Gooney Lodge

Inn, cabins and campground · Front Royal

25min to Compton Gap lot

15.6 mi by road · 3.5 mi straight

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North Fork Resort

Private resort, campground · Front Royal

26min to Compton Gap lot

15.8 mi by road · 9.7 mi straight

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Skyline Ranch Resort

Campground and resort · Front Royal

26min to Compton Gap lot

16.2 mi by road · 8.5 mi straight

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Campsites and glamping on private land2

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Lunar Lookout

Glamping · Front Royal

25min to Compton Gap lot

14.9 mi by road · 2.2 mi straight

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Skyline Yurt

Glamping · Front Royal

37min to Compton Gap lot

22.5 mi by road · 11.7 mi straight

How far it is from nearby towns

FromDriveTo
Front Royal19 min, 11.3 miCompton Gap lot
Skyline Drive: North District22 min, 13.8 miCompton Gap lot
Washington38 min, 27.9 miCompton Gap lot
Luray42 min, 33.5 miCompton Gap lot
Sperryville43 min, 33.2 miCompton Gap lot
Skyline Drive: Skyland to Big Meadows51 min, 31.8 miCompton Gap lot
Middleburg55 min, 39.5 miCompton Gap lot
Old Rag58 min, 45 miCompton Gap lot

Also near Compton Peak

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

The closest 12 by road.

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