18min to Old Rag overflow lots
Where to stay near Nicholson Hollow
From the Old Rag parking area up Nicholson Hollow to Corbin Cabin and back. Dogs are allowed here, unlike on the Old Rag summit trails.
Park at Old Rag overflow lots
Nethers Road (Route 600), east side of the mountain. Overflow lots serve the Old Rag trailhead while the main lot is closed. A day-use ticket does not reserve a space, and NPS warns parking is limited on October weekends, especially Saturdays.
The hike
8 mi round trip, 1,240 ft of climb, moderately strenuous, 7 hr. Dogs allowed on a leash. Full details.
Same lot
Old Rag Circuit: the same stays, the same drive.
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.
Cabins, cottages and farm stays
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Mountain Field Farm Get-Away
21min to Old Rag overflow lots
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Shadow Mountain Escape
34min to Old Rag overflow lots
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B&A Lake Cottage
37min to Old Rag overflow lots
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Corbin Cabin (PATC)
40min to Old Rag overflow lots
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Luray Country Cabins
43min to Old Rag overflow lots
Inns, hotels and lodges
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Hopkins Ordinary
15min to Old Rag overflow lots
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Blue Rock
19min to Old Rag overflow lots
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Fairlea Farm Bed & Breakfast
21min to Old Rag overflow lots
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Foster Harris House
22min to Old Rag overflow lots
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Gay Street Inn
22min to Old Rag overflow lots
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The Inn at Little Washington
22min to Old Rag overflow lots
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The White Moose Inn
22min to Old Rag overflow lots
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Blue Door Kitchen and Inn
28min to Old Rag overflow lots
Resorts
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Lydia Mountain Lodge & Log Cabins
44min to Old Rag overflow lots
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Airlie
50min to Old Rag overflow lots
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Boar's Head Resort
55min to Old Rag overflow lots
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Poplar Springs Manor
56min to Old Rag overflow lots
Campgrounds and RV parks
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Graves Mountain Farm & Lodges
18min to Old Rag overflow lots
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Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park Luray
36min to Old Rag overflow lots
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River Bend Retreat
42min to Old Rag overflow lots
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Mathews Arm Campground
44min to Old Rag overflow lots
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Skymont Vacation Rentals
45min to Old Rag overflow lots
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4H Conference and Educational Center
46min to Old Rag overflow lots
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Mountain View RV Campground
46min to Old Rag overflow lots
Campsites and glamping on private land
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Lunar Lookout
43min to Old Rag overflow lots
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Shenandoah Crossing
57min to Old Rag overflow lots
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Skyline Yurt
59min to Old Rag overflow lots
How far it is from nearby towns
| From | Drive | To |
|---|---|---|
| Old Rag | 0 min, 0 mi | Old Rag overflow lots |
| Sperryville | 15 min, 11.7 mi | Old Rag overflow lots |
| Syria and Whiteoak Canyon | 18 min, 10.3 mi | Old Rag overflow lots |
| Madison | 21 min, 16.3 mi | Old Rag overflow lots |
| Washington | 22 min, 17.6 mi | Old Rag overflow lots |
| Luray | 40 min, 28.3 mi | Old Rag overflow lots |
| Skyline Drive: North District | 41 min, 26.7 mi | Old Rag overflow lots |
| Front Royal | 43 min, 35.8 mi | Old Rag overflow lots |
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