Grayson Highlands State Park is a state park located in Grayson County, Virginia, United States. It is adjacent to the Mount Rogers National Recreation Area …See more
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Jul 11, 2024
I have been hiking & backpacking in Grayson Highlands for over 25 years & I love this state park and the federal land that can be accessed out of it! The wild ponies are a treat. The views are specta… Full review by klamborj
Nov 25, 2023
We love this place. It has such beautiful mountain views and hiking up to see the wild ponies is always fun. The visitor center is quite interesting too. Stay for a couple hours or spend the night… Full review by emptynester40
Sep 20, 2023
Great park. Enjoyed the trails, especially the Rhododendron Trail and Horse Trail that leads up to where the AT crosses it. Even saw the wild ponies. Full review by Flyer638837
Are the tent and cabin sites usually booked a year in advance? It looks like there is no availability all summer, but also having a hard time understanding the booking site on my phone.
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We had trouble with the website too and ended up calling directly to the park to get clarification. Hope that helps you. We only booked a few months advance and were fine. Good …
We had trouble with the website too and ended up calling directly to the park to get clarification. Hope that helps you. We only booked a few months advance and were fine. Good luck it is worth the visit
What trails would be best to take children (5-10 y/o) that would not be too difficult to hike, but would still allow fun outlooks or good spots to see the ponies?
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Most of the park trails are moderate or difficult but you shouldn't have to hike much to see the ponies. Generally you can see them near the Massie Gap parking lot and the …
Most of the park trails are moderate or difficult but you shouldn't have to hike much to see the ponies. Generally you can see them near the Massie Gap parking lot and the Rhododendron Trail is short and moderate and a good spot to see them. The best advice is to check with staff when you get to the park because they will normally know where they are hanging out. The ponies may appear tame but are wild and can hurt unsuspecting visitors to think they are domesticated so watch from a distance.
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How do I reserve a state park facility for my wedding venue?
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Reservations can be made up to 11 months in advance either online or by calling the Virginia State Parks Customer Service Center at 1-800-933-7275. Some venues must...
Sep 20, 2023
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