Where to stay near Crabtree Falls

The Forest Service trail up the east side of the tallest waterfall in Virginia, past overlooks at each of its five cascades.

Park at Crabtree Falls trailhead

Crabtree Falls Highway (Route 56) between Tyro and Montebello. Forest Service lot at the foot of the falls trail.

The hike

3.3 mi round trip, 1,122 ft of climb, moderate, 2 hr 30 min to 3 hr. 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 November 4, 2026.

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Cabins, cottages and farm stays7

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Shenandoah Valley Cabins

Cabins · Raphine

25min to Crabtree Falls trailhead

11.7 mi by road · 8.4 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
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42min to Crabtree Falls trailhead

25.9 mi by road · 18.1 mi straight

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Greenwood Vista

Vacation home · Greenwood

43min to Crabtree Falls trailhead

34 mi by road · 20.1 mi straight

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Stillhouse Creek Cottage

Cottage · Afton

45min to Crabtree Falls trailhead

32.6 mi by road · 20.6 mi straight

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Sunset Farm Stay

Farmhouse · Crozet

56min to Crabtree Falls trailhead

43.4 mi by road · 27.2 mi straight

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Bailey's Retreat

Cabins and cottages · Charlottesville

59min to Crabtree Falls trailhead

46 mi by road · 29.5 mi straight

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Birdwood Mansion

Vacation rental · Charlottesville

59min to Crabtree Falls trailhead

48.7 mi by road · 32.6 mi straight

Inns, hotels and lodges16

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Hampton Inn Staunton

Hotel · Staunton

46min to Crabtree Falls trailhead

29.1 mi by road · 18.8 mi straight

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Blackburn Inn

Inn and conference center · Staunton

48min to Crabtree Falls trailhead

30.8 mi by road · 20.3 mi straight

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Historic Berkeley Place

Inn or bed and breakfast · Staunton

48min to Crabtree Falls trailhead

31.1 mi by road · 20.6 mi straight

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Hotel 24 South

Historic hotel · Staunton

48min to Crabtree Falls trailhead

31.1 mi by road · 20.5 mi straight

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Gibson's Warehouse

Hotel · Staunton

48min to Crabtree Falls trailhead

32 mi by road · 20.4 mi straight

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Ubon Thai Victorian Inn

Inn or bed and breakfast · Staunton

49min to Crabtree Falls trailhead

32.1 mi by road · 20.6 mi straight

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Resorts1

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Boar's Head Resort

Resort · Charlottesville

59min to Crabtree Falls trailhead

48.1 mi by road · 32.2 mi straight

Campgrounds and RV parks1

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Charlottesville KOA Holiday

Campground with cabins · Charlottesville

1 hrto Crabtree Falls trailhead

44.8 mi by road · 28.4 mi straight

How far it is from nearby towns

FromDriveTo
Staunton48 min, 31.2 miCrabtree Falls trailhead
Charlottesville62 min, 53.4 miCrabtree Falls trailhead
Skyline Drive: South District78 min, 49.9 miCrabtree Falls trailhead
Madison89 min, 78 miCrabtree Falls trailhead
Syria and Whiteoak Canyon100 min, 87.6 miCrabtree Falls trailhead
Luray103 min, 79.1 miCrabtree Falls trailhead
Old Rag109 min, 94.5 miCrabtree Falls trailhead
Sperryville112 min, 99.9 miCrabtree Falls trailhead

Also near Crabtree Falls

Hikes, sights and places to eat within 30 minutes.

Hikes

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Sights and activities

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Food and drink

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