State Park · Virginia, United States
Grayson Highlands State Park
Grayson Highlands State Park is a state park in Virginia, United States, covering 4,502 acres (1,822 ha), established in 1965.
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Park facts
| Park type | State Park |
|---|---|
| Location | Mouth of Wilson, Virginia, United States |
| Area | 4,502 acres (1,822 ha) |
| Established | 1965 |
| Coordinates | 36.6292° N, 81.5146° W |
| Managed by | Virginia state park system |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
About Grayson Highlands State Park
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 and lies within the Jefferson National Forest. The park was established in 1965 and contains a total of 4,502 acres (1,822 ha). The park hosts a number of outdoor activities including hiking, camping, mountainbiking, horseback riding, and backpacking. A 2.8 mile (4.5 km) portion of the Appalachian Trail runs through the park in addition to a number of other hiking and horseback riding trails.
Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.
Planning your visit
What to do
Airports near this park
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- Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO) · Greensboro, United States · 95.1 miles away
- Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) · Charlotte, United States · 102.9 miles away
- McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) · Knoxville/Maryville, United States · 149.3 miles away
Parks nearby
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Grayson Highlands State Park?
Grayson Highlands State Park is in Virginia, United States (36.6292° N, 81.5146° W).
When was Grayson Highlands State Park established?
Grayson Highlands State Park was established in 1965, per the source listed at the foot of this page.
How big is Grayson Highlands State Park?
Grayson Highlands State Park covers 4,502 acres (1,822 ha).
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Virginia_state_parks — Wikipedia list of Virginia state parks — park name, county/location, size, year where the table states them.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grayson_Highlands_State_Park — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).