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Places to Stay Explore Park Campground

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    56 Roanoke River Parkway Rd
    Roanoke, VA 24014
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    540-427-1800 (Visitor Center Phone)
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    Roanoke
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Explore Park is the place where adventure begins! This 1,100 acre recreation facility is operated by the County of Roanoke, VA and features direct access to the Blue Ridge Parkway and an easy fifteen minute drive to the cultural amenities in downtown Roanoke. Choose from several overnight accommodations including pod cabins, yurts, primitive campsites, canvas tent rental,  and RV sites (electric only). A bathhouse is available on site.

What to do
•Stop by the Explore Park Visitor center to browse our museum about Blue Ridge Parkway history, and shop for artisan crafts at the gift shop.
•Hike or bike on fourteen miles of rolling woodland trails.
•Paddle the Roanoke River Gorge from Niagara Dam (on the Parkway) to Rutrough Point for a two-hour excursion featuring class 1 & 2 rapids.
•Toss a disc at Mayflower Hills Disc Golf Course, one of the top ranked facilities in Virginia.
•Saddle up for a horseback ride at Niagara Ranch, with no experience needed! Schedule a tour most weekends and explore many miles of trails along the Parkway.
•Relax by the campfire and enjoy special programming such as holiday events and interpretive programs from a National Park Service ranger during designated times of the year.

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Last Updated: 12/06/2018

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