fees, RV limits, trails & mountain biking

Sunrise Cabin

USDA Forest Service campground in George Washington & Jefferson National Forest, near Ivanhoe, Virginia.

$100nightly fee
Not itemizedfirst-come area, sites not listed
Reservablebooking
Not statedseason (agency text)
No RV datamax RV/trailer length
9named USFS/NPS trails within 5 mi (30.3 mi)
25.5 mibike trails within 5 mi
2,500 ftelevation (agency text)

How it compares

  • Its lowest fee ($100) is $84 above the Virginia median of $16/night.
  • There are 17 other campgrounds in our data within 25 miles; 5 of them list a lower starting fee.
  • 100% of sites with a shade rating are listed as shaded or partly shaded.
  • Straight-line distance: Blacksburg ~44 mi, Abingdon ~55 mi, Roanoke ~67 mi.

Site mix

Electric1
Water hookup1
Cabin/shelter1

Amenities & rules

Fire pitsFlush toilets

Fee notes from the agency: $100.00 nightly

Trails within 5 miles

TrailClosest pointMapped miles within 5 miSource
Virginia Highlands0.1 mi11.2USFS
Ewing Mountain2.0 mi1.9USFS
Iron Mountain2.4 mi4.9USFS
Yellow Branch2.4 mi2.8USFS
Mikes Gap2.5 mi2.8USFS
Moore2.9 mi3.0USFS
Raven Cliff3.3 mi1.2USFS
Bournes Branch3.4 mi2.1USFS
Raven Cliff Furnace4.0 mi0.4USFS

Mountain biking nearby

25.5 miles of bike-legal trail lie within 5 miles. Difficulty mix: Unrated: 25.5 mi

TrailClosest pointMiles within 5 miDifficulty (as tagged)KidsSource
Virginia Highlands Horse Trail0.5 mi5.9UnratedOSM
Ewing Mountain2.0 mi1.9UnratedUSFS
Iron Mountain2.4 mi4.9UnratedUSFS
Yellow Branch2.4 mi2.8UnratedUSFS
Mikes Gap2.5 mi2.8UnratedUSFS
Mike's Gap Trail2.8 mi0.9UnratedOSM
Moore2.9 mi3.0UnratedUSFS
Raven Cliff3.3 mi1.2UnratedUSFS
Bournes Branch3.4 mi2.1UnratedUSFS

Ratings come only from OpenStreetMap mtb:scale / IMBA tags. Untagged trails show as "Unrated", and we never guess. Check conditions and maps on Trailforks or MTB Project.

Activities listed

Auto TouringBikingBoatingCampingClimbingFire Lookouts/cabins OvernightFishingHikingHorse CampingHorseback RidingHuntingInterpretive ProgramsOff Highway VehiclePicnickingRecreational VehiclesSwimmingVisitor CenterWildlife Viewing

Nearest campgrounds

CampgroundMilesStateFee/nightSitesHookupsMax RVPetsBookingTrails ≤5 mi
Collins Cove Horse Campground
George Washington & Jefferson National Forest
3.3VA—11 — —yes Reserve9 (26.9 mi)
Raven Cliff Recreation Area
George Washington & Jefferson National Forest
4.4VA$5— — —— Reserve8 (24.5 mi)
Hussy Mountain Horse Camp
George Washington & Jefferson National Forest
8.4VA—4 — —— First-come14 (33.8 mi)
Cliffview Campground
Private campground
8.7VA—— — —— Reserve0
Comer's Rock Recreation Area
George Washington & Jefferson National Forest
12.9VA$5— — —— Reserve9 (32.2 mi)
Blue Springs Gap Cabin
George Washington & Jefferson National Forest
15.5VA$45— E 30A —— Reserve7 (27.2 mi)

Hookups: E = electric (max amps), W = water, S = sewer. "—" means the agency doesn't publish it. Trail counts are named USFS/NPS trails within 5 miles. 🟢 = kid-friendly (green-rated) bike trail nearby.

From the managing agency

Overview Visitors at Sunrise Cabin enjoy outstanding views from the front porch. Sunrise cabin provides visitors with unique opportunity to enjoy the natural features of the George Washington & Jefferson National Forests while still having many of the conveniences of home. We apologize for any inconvenience, the fireplace cannot be used at this time. There is not an alternative heat source for the cabin. The cabin was constructed in 1980 and offers many modern amenities such as electricity, kitchen appliances and showers. The property was acquired in an effort to help preserve the land around the beloved Virginia Highlands Horse Trail in southwest Virginia. Recreation Recreation opportuni… read the full description on Recreation.gov