Where to stay near Rapidan Camp from Route 649 (Rapidan WMA)

The back way to Rapidan Camp from the Madison County side: up the Rapidan Fire Road from the gate at the end of Route 649.

Park at Rapidan Road (Route 649)

Route 649 through the Rapidan Wildlife Management Area. Parking along the road outside the gate.

The hike

About 3.9 mi round trip, 610 ft of climb, moderate, 2 hr 45 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 1, 2026.

See them on the map Rapidan Camp from Route 649 (Rapidan WMA)

Cabins, cottages and farm stays4

Birch's Library reflected in the pond, among the trees
Host verified Dogs welcome

Birch's Library

Cabin, 1865 homestead · Syria

  • Fire pit
  • Wi-Fi
  • Kitchen
  • Creek or river
  • A/C
  • +1
  • Book direct
35min to Rapidan Road (Route 649)

13.1 mi by road · 5.5 mi straight

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Mountain Field Farm Get-Away

Farm vacation rental · Reva

38min to Rapidan Road (Route 649)

16.2 mi by road · 11.6 mi straight

Host verified

Rooted Land Company

Tiny house · Madison

  • Fire pit
  • Wi-Fi
  • View
  • Creek or river
  • Grill
  • +1
  • Book direct
42min to Rapidan Road (Route 649)

22 mi by road · 7.5 mi straight

Inns, hotels and lodges11

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Hopkins Ordinary

Bed and breakfast with a brewery · Sperryville

43min to Rapidan Road (Route 649)

24.1 mi by road · 15.4 mi straight

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Blue Rock

Inn, restaurant · Washington

46min to Rapidan Road (Route 649)

27.2 mi by road · 18.3 mi straight

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Fairlea Farm Bed & Breakfast

Inn or bed and breakfast · Washington

48min to Rapidan Road (Route 649)

29.6 mi by road · 20.4 mi straight

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Foster Harris House

Inn or bed and breakfast · Washington

49min to Rapidan Road (Route 649)

29.6 mi by road · 20.4 mi straight

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Gay Street Inn

Inn or bed and breakfast · Washington

49min to Rapidan Road (Route 649)

29.9 mi by road · 20.5 mi straight

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The White Moose Inn

Inn or bed and breakfast · Washington

50min to Rapidan Road (Route 649)

29.8 mi by road · 20.5 mi straight

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Blue Door Kitchen and Inn

Inn · Flint Hill

55min to Rapidan Road (Route 649)

35.4 mi by road · 25.5 mi straight

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Resorts1

Campgrounds and RV parks1

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Graves Mountain Farm & Lodges

Lodge rooms, cabins, farmhouses and campground · Syria

26min to Rapidan Road (Route 649)

8.1 mi by road · 3.6 mi straight

How far it is from nearby towns

FromDriveTo
Syria and Whiteoak Canyon25 min, 8.1 miRapidan Road (Route 649)
Madison32 min, 14 miRapidan Road (Route 649)
Old Rag40 min, 18.6 miRapidan Road (Route 649)
Sperryville42 min, 24.1 miRapidan Road (Route 649)
Washington50 min, 30 miRapidan Road (Route 649)
Charlottesville66 min, 42.6 miRapidan Road (Route 649)
Luray67 min, 40.6 miRapidan Road (Route 649)
Skyline Drive: North District68 min, 39 miRapidan Road (Route 649)

Also near Rapidan Camp from Route 649 (Rapidan WMA)

Hikes, sights and places to eat within 30 minutes.

Hikes

Drive to the trailhead parking

Sights and activities

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Food and drink

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