Where to stay near Humpback Rocks

A short, steep climb from the Blue Ridge Parkway to the rock outcrops at Humpback Rocks.

Park at Humpback Rocks trailhead

Blue Ridge Parkway at Humpback Gap, milepost 6, south of Rockfish Gap. Trailhead lot at Humpback Gap. The Park Service says it is usually full on weekends.

The hike

2 mi round trip, 800 ft of climb, strenuous, 1 hr 40 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 November 4, 2026.

Cabins, cottages and farm stays10

Afton Ridge Cabin
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Afton Ridge Cabin

Cabin · Afton · sleeps 8

  • Hot tub
  • Fire pit
  • Wi-Fi
  • Kitchen
  • View
  • +5
  • Book direct
12min to Humpback Rocks trailhead

8 mi by road · 5.5 mi straight

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Greenwood Vista

Vacation home · Greenwood

14min to Humpback Rocks trailhead

10.7 mi by road · 7.4 mi straight

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Stillhouse Creek Cottage

Cottage · Afton

24min to Humpback Rocks trailhead

17 mi by road · 8.9 mi straight

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Sunset Farm Stay

Farmhouse · Crozet

27min to Humpback Rocks trailhead

20.3 mi by road · 14.5 mi straight

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Bailey's Retreat

Cabins and cottages · Charlottesville

29min to Humpback Rocks trailhead

22.8 mi by road · 17 mi straight

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Birdwood Mansion

Vacation rental · Charlottesville

30min to Humpback Rocks trailhead

25.6 mi by road · 20.6 mi straight

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Shenandoah Valley Cabins

Cabins · Raphine

36min to Humpback Rocks trailhead

26.2 mi by road · 17 mi straight

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Inns, hotels and lodges30

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Crossroads Inn

Inn or bed and breakfast · North Garden

25min to Humpback Rocks trailhead

19.6 mi by road · 12.9 mi straight

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Blackburn Inn

Inn and conference center · Staunton

26min to Humpback Rocks trailhead

21.9 mi by road · 15.3 mi straight

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Hampton Inn Staunton

Hotel · Staunton

26min to Humpback Rocks trailhead

22.3 mi by road · 14.2 mi straight

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Historic Berkeley Place

Inn or bed and breakfast · Staunton

27min to Humpback Rocks trailhead

22.3 mi by road · 15.7 mi straight

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Batten Green

Inn · Staunton

27min to Humpback Rocks trailhead

24.5 mi by road · 16.3 mi straight

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Hotel 24 South

Historic hotel · Staunton

27min to Humpback Rocks trailhead

22.3 mi by road · 15.6 mi straight

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Resorts5

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Boar's Head Resort

Resort · Charlottesville

29min to Humpback Rocks trailhead

25 mi by road · 20.1 mi straight

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Montfair Resort Farm

Resort with cabins · Crozet

33min to Humpback Rocks trailhead

25.5 mi by road · 17.9 mi straight

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Keswick Hall

Resort hotel · Keswick

38min to Humpback Rocks trailhead

35.2 mi by road · 29.1 mi straight

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Massanutten Resort

Resort lodging · McGaheysville

53min to Humpback Rocks trailhead

42.9 mi by road · 30.6 mi straight

Campgrounds and RV parks3

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Charlottesville KOA Holiday

Campground with cabins · Charlottesville

35min to Humpback Rocks trailhead

26.8 mi by road · 18.2 mi straight

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Loft Mountain Campground

National park campground · Skyline Drive, mile 79.5

51min to Humpback Rocks trailhead

33.6 mi by road · 22.8 mi straight

How far it is from nearby towns

FromDriveTo
Staunton27 min, 22.4 miHumpback Rocks trailhead
Charlottesville33 min, 30.2 miHumpback Rocks trailhead
Skyline Drive: South District48 min, 32 miHumpback Rocks trailhead
Madison59 min, 54.9 miHumpback Rocks trailhead
Syria and Whiteoak Canyon71 min, 64.5 miHumpback Rocks trailhead
Luray75 min, 64.1 miHumpback Rocks trailhead
Old Rag80 min, 71.4 miHumpback Rocks trailhead
Sperryville83 min, 76.8 miHumpback Rocks trailhead

Also near Humpback Rocks

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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