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Rock Spring Cabin (PATC)

Primitive hike-in cabin inside the park · Skyline Drive, mile 48 · Potomac Appalachian Trail Club

A locked, primitive cabin in the Central District, reached by a 0.8-mile hike. Booked through the Potomac Appalachian Trail Club.

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Fog and red blueberry over Big Meadows in fall.
NPS / Katy Cain · Public domain

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PATC cabins have mattresses, blankets and cookware, with a pit toilet and spring water nearby, according to the National Park Service. Bring your own bedding and light.

Park at the Rock Spring Cabin parking area at Skyline Drive mile 48.

Sleeps
8
Sleeps
8
Hike in
0.8 mile
Dogs
Allowed (PATC)
Park entrance pass
Required

Dogs welcome. Check the host’s pet policy and fee.

From Rock Spring Cabin (PATC), within an hour

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Drive times from the property to each trailhead or door, on the road network. Free-flow estimates; allow extra time on Skyline Drive and in fall traffic.

Hikes

Drive to the trailhead parking

Sights and activities

Drive to the door, or to the nearest open trailhead

Food and drink

Drive to the door

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