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Explore Park, located along the scenic Blue Ridge Parkway near Roanoke, VA, offers an array of camping opportunities perfect for outdoor enthusiasts. Choose from primitive tent sites, cozy cabins, unique yurts, and RV-friendly spaces, all surrounded by the park’s natural beauty.

For a rustic camping experience, the park’s primitive tent sites are nestled in peaceful wooded areas, equipped with fire rings and picnic tables. If you prefer more comfort, Explore Park’s yurts and cabins provide beds, electricity, and climate control for a memorable glamping-style stay. RV campers can enjoy convenient sites with access to clean bathhouses and nearby water amenities.

With over 1,100 acres of forests, meadows, and the scenic Roanoke River, Explore Park is a prime destination for hiking, mountain biking, and water sports like kayaking and canoeing. The park also hosts seasonal events and educational programs, making it a year-round favorite for families, solo adventurers, and groups.

Whether you’re seeking a rugged tent camping trip or a comfortable cabin retreat, Explore Park offers the best camping in Roanoke County, VA. Book your Explore Park camping experience today and enjoy the great outdoors along Virginia’s Blue Ridge Parkway.

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Directions
  • Directions: Roanoke County's Explore Park is located at Milepost 115 on the Blue Ridge Parkway.
Things to Do
  • Monday Hours: 9:00am-5:00pm
  • Tuesday Hours: 9:00am-5:00pm
  • Wednesday Hours: 9:00am-5:00pm
  • Thursday Hours: 9:00am-5:00pm
  • Friday Hours: 9:00am-5:00pm
  • Saturday Hours: 9:00am-5:00pm
  • Sunday Hours: 9:00am-5:00pm
  • Admission Rates: $0
  • Credit Card Types Accepted: Visa, Mastercard, Discover
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  • Additional Information: Hours listed here are for Visitor Center seasonal operation (April - October). Park is open dawn to dusk.
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Accommodations
  • Miles to airport: 11
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  • Total Number of Rooms: 11
  • Pet Policy: Some cabins/yurts are pet friendly
  • Points of Interest Nearby: Located within Explore Park, home to Treetop Quest aerial adventure course, Twin Creeks Brewpub, 14 miles of hiking/biking trails and river frontage.
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  • Additional Information: Don's Cab-Inns Campground at Explore Park offers small pod-cabins, yurts and RV spaces
General Facility Information
  • Additional Information: Disc Golf, mtn. biking, hiking
Recreation
  • Additional Information: Explore Park is home to Treetop Quest aerial adventure course, a disc golf course, seasonal river tubing, and 14 miles of hiking/biking trails.
  • Credit Card Types Accepted: Visa, Mastercard, Discover
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  • Difficulty Level: Easy-Moderate
  • Friday Hours: Open
  • Monday Hours: Open (Visitor Center closed M-Tu in Winter)
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  • Saturday Hours: Open
  • Sports: Hiking, Biking, Fishing, Kayaking, Canoeing, Aerial Adventure, Disc Golf
  • Sunday Hours: Open
  • Thursday Hours: Open
  • Tuesday Hours: Open (Visitor Center closed M-Tu in Winter)
  • Wednesday Hours: Open