Where to stay near Hightop Summit

A climb on the Appalachian Trail to a rocky viewpoint at 3,296 feet, just south of Swift Run Gap.

Park at Hightop lot

Skyline Drive. Skyline Drive parking area.

The hike

3 mi round trip, 935 ft of climb, moderate, 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 October 29, 2026.

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Cabins, cottages and farm stays32

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Unclaimed Dogs welcome

Pocosin Cabin (PATC)

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

10min to Hightop lot

6.9 mi by road · 5.7 mi straight

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Unclaimed

Lewis Mountain Cabins

Rustic cabins inside the park · Skyline Drive, mile 57.5

14min to Hightop lot

9.3 mi by road · 7.6 mi straight

Unclaimed Dogs welcome

Doyles River Cabin (PATC)

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

23min to Hightop lot

14.4 mi by road · 9.6 mi straight

Host verified

Rooted Land Company

Tiny house · Madison

  • Fire pit
  • Wi-Fi
  • View
  • Creek or river
  • Grill
  • +1
  • Book direct
23min to Hightop lot

18.6 mi by road · 10.4 mi straight

Unclaimed Dogs welcome

Rock Spring Cabin (PATC)

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

28min to Hightop lot

18.4 mi by road · 16.4 mi straight

Unclaimed

Gander Island Cabins

Cabins · Luray

35min to Hightop lot

28.4 mi by road · 20.1 mi straight

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The Rustic Reserve

Cottage · Stanley

36min to Hightop lot

28.3 mi by road · 16.3 mi straight

Unclaimed

Luray Country Cabins

Cabins · Luray

37min to Hightop lot

30.1 mi by road · 22.6 mi straight

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Inns, hotels and lodges43

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Bliss Point Farm & B&B

Inn or bed and breakfast · Dyke

23min to Hightop lot

16.8 mi by road · 7.4 mi straight

Exterior of Big Meadows Lodge.
Unclaimed

Big Meadows Lodge

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

26min to Hightop lot

16.6 mi by road · 14.1 mi straight

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Hyatt Place Harrisonburg

Hotel or inn · Harrisonburg

27min to Hightop lot

22.9 mi by road · 17.1 mi straight

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Glass House Winery B&B

Inn or bed and breakfast · Free Union

28min to Hightop lot

20.2 mi by road · 10.2 mi straight

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River’s Bend Ranch

Inn with cottages · Stanley

29min to Hightop lot

22.7 mi by road · 16.8 mi straight

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Hollymead House

Inn or bed and breakfast · Charlottesville

29min to Hightop lot

25.1 mi by road · 16.8 mi straight

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Friendly City Inn

Hotel or inn · Harrisonburg

29min to Hightop lot

24.2 mi by road · 18.1 mi straight

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Resorts5

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Massanutten Resort

Resort lodging · McGaheysville

23min to Hightop lot

17.1 mi by road · 11.8 mi straight

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Boar's Head Resort

Resort · Charlottesville

40min to Hightop lot

33.1 mi by road · 20.5 mi straight

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Montfair Resort Farm

Resort with cabins · Crozet

40min to Hightop lot

28.6 mi by road · 14.3 mi straight

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Keswick Hall

Resort hotel · Keswick

47min to Hightop lot

37.9 mi by road · 24.8 mi straight

Campgrounds and RV parks11

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Lewis Mountain Campground

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

15min to Hightop lot

9.3 mi by road · 7.5 mi straight

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Loft Mountain Campground

National park campground · Skyline Drive, mile 79.5

23min to Hightop lot

14.3 mi by road · 9.3 mi straight

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Big Meadows Campground

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

26min to Hightop lot

16.5 mi by road · 14.2 mi straight

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Unclaimed Some pet-friendly units

Graves Mountain Farm & Lodges

Lodge rooms, cabins, farmhouses and campground · Syria

40min to Hightop lot

34.2 mi by road · 15.8 mi straight

Unclaimed

Fort Valley Ranch

Campground and resort · Fort Valley

52min to Hightop lot

39.9 mi by road · 28.3 mi straight

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Campsites and glamping on private land1

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Shenandoah Crossing

Resort, cabins, yurts · Gordonsville

43min to Hightop lot

36 mi by road · 28.8 mi straight

How far it is from nearby towns

FromDriveTo
Skyline Drive: South District20 min, 12.8 miHightop lot
Madison29 min, 24.6 miHightop lot
Skyline Drive: Skyland to Big Meadows39 min, 24.5 miHightop lot
Luray40 min, 31.8 miHightop lot
Syria and Whiteoak Canyon40 min, 34.2 miHightop lot
Charlottesville40 min, 32.4 miHightop lot
Staunton49 min, 42.1 miHightop lot
Old Rag49 min, 41.1 miHightop lot

Also near Hightop 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

The closest 12 by road.

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