Unclaimed
Pocosin Cabin (PATC)
5min to South River picnic area
Where to stay near South River Falls Observation Point
Out and back through the forest to the observation point above South River Falls.
Park at South River picnic area
Skyline Drive. Picnic area parking. The South River Falls trail starts below the comfort station.
The hike
2.6 mi round trip, 850 ft of climb, moderate, 1 hr 15 min. Dogs allowed on a leash. Full details.
Same lot
South River Falls: 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
Unclaimed
Lewis Mountain Cabins
9min to South River picnic area
Unclaimed
Rock Spring Cabin (PATC)
23min to South River picnic area
26min to South River picnic area
Unclaimed
Doyles River Cabin (PATC)
29min to South River picnic area
Unclaimed
The Rustic Reserve
32min to South River picnic area
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Shenandoah Woods
35min to South River picnic area
Unclaimed
Brenwood Cabin Rentals
36min to South River picnic area
Inns, hotels and lodges
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Big Meadows Lodge
21min to South River picnic area
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Bliss Point Farm & B&B
25min to South River picnic area
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Hyatt Place Harrisonburg
30min to South River picnic area
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Glass House Winery B&B
31min to South River picnic area
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River’s Bend Ranch
32min to South River picnic area
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Hollymead House
32min to South River picnic area
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Friendly City Inn
32min to South River picnic area
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Skyland
33min to South River picnic area
Resorts
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Lydia Mountain Lodge & Log Cabins
12min to South River picnic area
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Massanutten Resort
26min to South River picnic area
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Boar's Head Resort
43min to South River picnic area
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Montfair Resort Farm
43min to South River picnic area
Unclaimed
Keswick Hall
50min to South River picnic area
Campgrounds and RV parks
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Lewis Mountain Campground
9min to South River picnic area
Unclaimed
Big Meadows Campground
21min to South River picnic area
27min to South River picnic area
Unclaimed
Loft Mountain Campground
29min to South River picnic area
Unclaimed
Graves Mountain Farm & Lodges
43min to South River picnic area
45min to South River picnic area
Unclaimed
Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park Luray
46min to South River picnic area
Unclaimed
Fort Valley Ranch
55min to South River picnic area
Campsites and glamping on private land
Unclaimed
Shenandoah Crossing
46min to South River picnic area
How far it is from nearby towns
| From | Drive | To |
|---|---|---|
| Skyline Drive: South District | 27 min, 16.8 mi | South River picnic area |
| Madison | 32 min, 26.3 mi | South River picnic area |
| Skyline Drive: Skyland to Big Meadows | 33 min, 20.8 mi | South River picnic area |
| Luray | 40 min, 25.4 mi | South River picnic area |
| Syria and Whiteoak Canyon | 43 min, 35.9 mi | South River picnic area |
| Charlottesville | 43 min, 34.1 mi | South River picnic area |
| Staunton | 52 min, 43.8 mi | South River picnic area |
| Old Rag | 52 min, 42.8 mi | South River picnic area |
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