Where to stay near Hawksbill Summit

The shortest route to the highest point in the park.

Park at Upper Hawksbill lot

Skyline Drive. Skyline Drive lot.

The hike

2.1 mi round trip, 520 ft of climb, easiest, 1 hr 30 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 19, 2026.

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Cabins, cottages and farm stays24

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Rock Spring Cabin (PATC)

Primitive hike-in cabin inside the park · Skyline Drive, mile 48 · sleeps 8

3min to Upper Hawksbill lot

1.4 mi by road · 1.1 mi straight

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Corbin Cabin (PATC)

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

14min to Upper Hawksbill lot

8.8 mi by road · 4.8 mi straight

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Lewis Mountain Cabins

Rustic cabins inside the park · Skyline Drive, mile 57.5

18min to Upper Hawksbill lot

10.8 mi by road · 8.7 mi straight

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Pocosin Cabin (PATC)

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

21min to Upper Hawksbill lot

12.9 mi by road · 10.6 mi straight

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The Rustic Reserve

Cottage · Stanley

23min to Upper Hawksbill lot

12.7 mi by road · 4.7 mi straight

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B&A Lake Cottage

Cottage · Luray

23min to Upper Hawksbill lot

11 mi by road · 6.5 mi straight

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Shenandoah Woods

Cabins · Stanley

25min to Upper Hawksbill lot

13.1 mi by road · 4.2 mi straight

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Brenwood Cabin Rentals

Cabins · Stanley

27min to Upper Hawksbill lot

13.6 mi by road · 4.5 mi straight

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Inns, hotels and lodges35

Exterior of the Skyland dining room and taproom.
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Skyland

Lodge rooms and cabins inside the park · Skyline Drive, mile 41.7

8min to Upper Hawksbill lot

4.7 mi by road · 3.4 mi straight

Exterior of Big Meadows Lodge.
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Big Meadows Lodge

Lodge rooms and cabins inside the park · Skyline Drive, mile 51

11min to Upper Hawksbill lot

5.5 mi by road · 2.8 mi straight

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River’s Bend Ranch

Inn with cottages · Stanley

28min to Upper Hawksbill lot

16 mi by road · 10.1 mi straight

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The Mimslyn Inn

Historic inn · Luray

29min to Upper Hawksbill lot

14.3 mi by road · 9.2 mi straight

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Luray Caverns Motel West

Motel, hotel · Luray

31min to Upper Hawksbill lot

15.8 mi by road · 9.5 mi straight

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Hopkins Ordinary

Bed and breakfast with a brewery · Sperryville

38min to Upper Hawksbill lot

22.6 mi by road · 11.9 mi straight

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Resorts2

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Massanutten Resort

Resort lodging · McGaheysville

51min to Upper Hawksbill lot

34.6 mi by road · 22.2 mi straight

Campgrounds and RV parks15

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Big Meadows Campground

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

10min to Upper Hawksbill lot

5.4 mi by road · 2.6 mi straight

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Lewis Mountain Campground

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

18min to Upper Hawksbill lot

10.9 mi by road · 8.8 mi straight

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Mathews Arm Campground

National park campground · Skyline Drive, mile 22.2

41min to Upper Hawksbill lot

25.2 mi by road · 16 mi straight

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Fort Valley Ranch

Campground and resort · Fort Valley

45min to Upper Hawksbill lot

24.2 mi by road · 15.8 mi straight

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Skymont Vacation Rentals

Inn, cabins and campground · Front Royal

50min to Upper Hawksbill lot

34.4 mi by road · 25.3 mi straight

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How far it is from nearby towns

FromDriveTo
Skyline Drive: Skyland to Big Meadows8 min, 4.7 miUpper Hawksbill lot
Luray28 min, 14 miUpper Hawksbill lot
Skyline Drive: North District37 min, 22.7 miUpper Hawksbill lot
Sperryville38 min, 22.6 miUpper Hawksbill lot
Washington45 min, 28.4 miUpper Hawksbill lot
Skyline Drive: South District51 min, 32.6 miUpper Hawksbill lot
Old Rag54 min, 34.4 miUpper Hawksbill lot
Front Royal55 min, 38.1 miUpper Hawksbill lot

Also near Hawksbill 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

The closest 12 by road.

Food and drink

Drive to the door

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