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Visitors should pack in their own water for drinking, cooking, and washing. Nearby recreation includes hiking, biking, fishing, hunting, and wildlife viewing. The nearest town for fuel and supplies is Sugar Grove, approximately 8 miles away. Access is by passenger car. This cabin is reservable. Renters are responsible for cleaning the cabin before departure.","nearest_town_name":"Sugar Grove","nearest_town_distance_m":12692.411869549185,"latitude":36.76,"longitude":-81.27,"activities":["WILDLIFE VIEWING","HUNTING","HIKING","FISHING","CAMPING","BIKING"],"has_fire_ring":null,"has_grills":null,"has_picnic_table":null,"has_tent_pad":null,"has_accessible_site":null,"has_hookups":true,"has_electric_hookup":true,"has_water_hookup":false,"has_sewer_hookup":null,"max_vehicle_length_ft":null},{"url":"https://camprtron.com/camping/virginia/george-washington-jefferson-national-forest/comers-rock-recreation-area","name":"Comers Rock Recreation Area","state":"virginia","county":null,"area_name":"George Washington & Jefferson National Forest","area_manager_url":null,"camp_type":"developed","access_type":"passenger-car","is_free":false,"reservable":null,"reservation_url":"https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/249858","description":"This developed campground in George Washington & Jefferson National Forest is situated at 3,800 feet on Iron Mountain. The nearest town for supplies is Rural Retreat, about 10 miles away. The site includes a historic Civilian Conservation Corps log picnic shelter with a stone fireplace. Activities in the area include fishing at nearby Hale Lake, hiking in the Dry Run Wilderness, and biking. Within walking distance, the Comers Rock Overlook offers 360-degree views from the site of a former fire tower.","nearest_town_name":"Rural Retreat","nearest_town_distance_m":15319.836822321926,"latitude":36.76,"longitude":-81.22,"activities":["BIKING","CAMPING","FISHING","HIKING","HUNTING","PICNICKING"],"has_fire_ring":null,"has_grills":null,"has_picnic_table":null,"has_tent_pad":null,"has_accessible_site":null,"has_hookups":null,"has_electric_hookup":null,"has_water_hookup":null,"has_sewer_hookup":null,"max_vehicle_length_ft":null},{"url":"https://camprtron.com/camping/virginia/george-washington-jefferson-national-forest/craig-creek-recreation-area","name":"Craig Creek Recreation Area","state":"virginia","county":null,"area_name":"George Washington & Jefferson National Forest","area_manager_url":null,"camp_type":"developed","access_type":"passenger-car","is_free":false,"reservable":null,"reservation_url":"https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/251902","description":"This developed campground in George Washington & Jefferson National Forest is a rustic, group-oriented site for tent camping. The campground is reservable for groups of 30 or fewer people. An open field offers space for tents, with access to a group fire ring, grills, picnic tables, and a vault toilet. There is no potable water or hookups available. The area offers a two-mile hiking loop and access to Craig Creek for fishing, canoeing, and swimming. The nearest town for supplies is Eagle Rock, about 10 miles away. 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The nearest town for supplies is Strasburg, about 4 miles away. Situated along Passage Creek, the site offers hiking, biking, and picnicking in forested areas with grassy clearings. Trails explore the region's iron mining history, and the creek is stocked for trout fishing. A swinging bridge provides access to a historic cabin.","nearest_town_name":"Strasburg","nearest_town_distance_m":7247.089800880935,"latitude":38.93,"longitude":-78.33,"activities":["BIKING","CAMPING","HIKING","PICNICKING"],"has_fire_ring":null,"has_grills":null,"has_picnic_table":null,"has_tent_pad":null,"has_accessible_site":null,"has_hookups":null,"has_electric_hookup":null,"has_water_hookup":null,"has_sewer_hookup":null,"max_vehicle_length_ft":null},{"url":"https://camprtron.com/camping/virginia/george-washington-jefferson-national-forest/flatwoods-group-picnic-area","name":"Flatwoods Group Picnic Area","state":"virginia","county":null,"area_name":"George Washington & Jefferson National Forest","area_manager_url":null,"camp_type":"developed","access_type":"passenger-car","is_free":false,"reservable":null,"reservation_url":"https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/250023","description":"This developed campground in George Washington & Jefferson National Forest is located about 2 miles from the town of Riverview. Sites offer electric hookups, picnic tables, and grills for vehicles up to 18 feet in length. The area includes a picnic shelter with running water and electrical outlets, and flush toilets are available. Nearby trails offer opportunities for hiking and biking, including the Guest River Gorge trail along a former railroad grade. Other activities in the area include fishing, picnicking, and scenic drives.","nearest_town_name":"Riverview","nearest_town_distance_m":2977.1742768474114,"latitude":36.91,"longitude":-82.46,"activities":["BIKING","DAY USE AREA","FISHING","HIKING","PICNICKING","PHOTOGRAPHY","SCENIC DRIVE"],"has_fire_ring":null,"has_grills":true,"has_picnic_table":true,"has_tent_pad":null,"has_accessible_site":null,"has_hookups":true,"has_electric_hookup":true,"has_water_hookup":null,"has_sewer_hookup":null,"max_vehicle_length_ft":18},{"url":"https://camprtron.com/camping/virginia/george-washington-jefferson-national-forest/fox-creek-horse-camp","name":"Fox Creek Horse Camp","state":"virginia","county":null,"area_name":"George Washington & Jefferson National Forest","area_manager_url":null,"camp_type":"developed","access_type":"passenger-car","is_free":false,"reservable":null,"reservation_url":"https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/251741","description":"A developed campground in the George Washington & Jefferson National Forest, Fox Creek Horse Camp is accessible to passenger cars and can accommodate vehicles up to 50 feet. Sites are set in open fields along Fox Creek and include fire rings, grills, picnic tables, and ADA-accessible options. This is a destination for horseback riding, with access to trails in the Mount Rogers National Recreation Area. Other available activities include fishing for trout, hunting, and wildlife viewing. The nearest town for fuel and supplies is Sugar Grove, about 7 miles away.","nearest_town_name":"Sugar Grove","nearest_town_distance_m":11897.357368876676,"latitude":36.7,"longitude":-81.5,"activities":["WILDLIFE VIEWING","HUNTING","HORSEBACK RIDING","FISHING","CAMPING"],"has_fire_ring":true,"has_grills":true,"has_picnic_table":true,"has_tent_pad":null,"has_accessible_site":true,"has_hookups":null,"has_electric_hookup":null,"has_water_hookup":false,"has_sewer_hookup":false,"max_vehicle_length_ft":50},{"url":"https://camprtron.com/camping/virginia/john-h-kerr-dam-and-reservoir/buffalo-park","name":"Buffalo Park","state":"virginia","county":null,"area_name":"John H. 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The nearest town for fuel and supplies is Clarksville, about 5 miles away.","nearest_town_name":"Clarksville","nearest_town_distance_m":7838.302464932612,"latitude":36.66,"longitude":-78.63,"activities":["FISHING","BIRDING","WATER ACCESS","SWIMMING","CAMPING","DAY USE AREA","BOATING","CANOEING"],"has_fire_ring":true,"has_grills":true,"has_picnic_table":true,"has_tent_pad":null,"has_accessible_site":true,"has_hookups":true,"has_electric_hookup":true,"has_water_hookup":true,"has_sewer_hookup":false,"max_vehicle_length_ft":40},{"url":"https://camprtron.com/camping/virginia/john-w-flannagan-dam-and-reservoir/cranesnest","name":"Cranesnest","state":"virginia","county":null,"area_name":"John W. Flannagan Dam and Reservoir","area_manager_url":null,"camp_type":"developed","access_type":"passenger-car","is_free":false,"reservable":null,"reservation_url":"https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/251947","description":"This developed campground is part of the John W. 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The nearest town for fuel and supplies is Clinchco, about 4 miles from the campground.","nearest_town_name":"Clinchco","nearest_town_distance_m":5900.155247637799,"latitude":37.21,"longitude":-82.38,"activities":["BOATING","CAMPING","WATER SPORTS","PLAYGROUND PARK SPECIALIZED SPORT SITE"],"has_fire_ring":null,"has_grills":null,"has_picnic_table":null,"has_tent_pad":null,"has_accessible_site":null,"has_hookups":null,"has_electric_hookup":null,"has_water_hookup":null,"has_sewer_hookup":null,"max_vehicle_length_ft":null},{"url":"https://camprtron.com/camping/virginia/shenandoah-national-park/big-meadows-campground-shenandoah-va","name":"Big Meadows Campground - Shenandoah (VA)","state":"virginia","county":null,"area_name":"Shenandoah National Park","area_manager_url":null,"camp_type":"developed","access_type":"passenger-car","is_free":false,"reservable":null,"reservation_url":"https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/232459","description":"This developed campground in Shenandoah National Park offers over 200 sites with electric and water hookups, fire rings, flush toilets, showers, and a dump station. Sites can accommodate vehicles up to 70 feet. The campground is located off Skyline Drive, with access to more than 500 miles of trails, including a segment of the Appalachian Trail and trails to three waterfalls. The nearby Byrd Visitor Center and Big Meadows Lodge are within walking distance. Popular activities include hiking, wildlife viewing, and scenic driving. Stanley, the nearest town for supplies, is about 5 miles away.","nearest_town_name":"Stanley","nearest_town_distance_m":7603.654810053128,"latitude":38.53,"longitude":-78.44,"activities":["DAY USE AREA","WILDLIFE VIEWING","VISITOR CENTER","HIKING","CAMPING","BIKING","BIRDING","BERRY PICKING","BACKPACKING","EVENING PROGRAMS","GUIDED INTERPRETIVE WALKS","HISTORIC & CULTURAL SITE","INTERPRETIVE PROGRAMS","INFORMATION SITE","SCENIC DRIVE","STAR GAZING"],"has_fire_ring":true,"has_grills":null,"has_picnic_table":null,"has_tent_pad":null,"has_accessible_site":null,"has_hookups":true,"has_electric_hookup":true,"has_water_hookup":true,"has_sewer_hookup":null,"max_vehicle_length_ft":70}],"truncated":false}