Where to stay near Millers Head

A short walk from Skyland to a viewpoint where a fire tower once stood.

Park at Skyland

Skyline Drive, then the Skyland loop road. Skyland resort parking near the amphitheater, where the Millers Head trail starts.

The hike

1.6 mi round trip, 450 ft of climb, easiest, 2 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 stays25

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Corbin Cabin (PATC)

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

7min to Skyland

4.4 mi by road · 2.3 mi straight

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Rock Spring Cabin (PATC)

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

10min to Skyland

5.9 mi by road · 2.9 mi straight

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B&A Lake Cottage

Cottage · Luray

16min to Skyland

6.5 mi by road · 3.3 mi straight

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Shenandoah Woods

Cabins · Stanley

18min to Skyland

8.6 mi by road · 3.9 mi straight

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The Rustic Reserve

Cottage · Stanley

19min to Skyland

9.7 mi by road · 4.9 mi straight

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Lewis Mountain Cabins

Rustic cabins inside the park · Skyline Drive, mile 57.5

25min to Skyland

15.4 mi by road · 11.7 mi straight

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Inns, hotels and lodges37

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

1min to Skyland

0.3 mi by road · 0.2 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

18min to Skyland

10.1 mi by road · 5.2 mi straight

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The Mimslyn Inn

Historic inn · Luray

22min to Skyland

9.8 mi by road · 6.8 mi straight

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River’s Bend Ranch

Inn with cottages · Stanley

28min to Skyland

15.6 mi by road · 10.2 mi straight

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Hopkins Ordinary

Bed and breakfast with a brewery · Sperryville

31min to Skyland

18.2 mi by road · 9.7 mi straight

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Resorts2

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Massanutten Resort

Resort lodging · McGaheysville

57min to Skyland

36.8 mi by road · 24.3 mi straight

Campgrounds and RV parks16

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Big Meadows Campground

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

17min to Skyland

10 mi by road · 5.1 mi straight

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Lewis Mountain Campground

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

25min to Skyland

15.4 mi by road · 11.9 mi straight

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Mathews Arm Campground

National park campground · Skyline Drive, mile 22.2

34min to Skyland

20.9 mi by road · 12.8 mi straight

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Fort Valley Ranch

Campground and resort · Fort Valley

38min to Skyland

19.7 mi by road · 13.2 mi straight

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Skymont Vacation Rentals

Inn, cabins and campground · Front Royal

43min to Skyland

29.9 mi by road · 22 mi straight

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Campsites and glamping on private land1

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Lunar Lookout

Glamping · Front Royal

55min to Skyland

37.7 mi by road · 21.6 mi straight

How far it is from nearby towns

FromDriveTo
Skyline Drive: Skyland to Big Meadows1 min, 0.3 miSkyland
Luray21 min, 9.5 miSkyland
Skyline Drive: North District31 min, 18.3 miSkyland
Sperryville31 min, 18.3 miSkyland
Washington38 min, 24.1 miSkyland
Old Rag47 min, 30 miSkyland
Front Royal48 min, 33.6 miSkyland
Syria and Whiteoak Canyon52 min, 34 miSkyland

Also near Millers Head

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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