Rocky Knob Recreation Area
4,000 acres on the Blue Ridge Parkway,Floyd County, VA.
Rocky Knob Recreation Area
Rocky Knob Recreation Area
Blue Ridge Parkway, Milepost 167-169
Meadows of Dan, VA 24091
Rocky Knob is one of the first developed areas on the Blue Ridge Parkway and is noted for its rustic and rural landscape, plus great camping and hiking. It is an outdoor lovers' paradise with easy access to the Parkway's Mabry Mill and the Chateau Morrisette Winery. A campground has over 100 sites for tents or recreational vehicles but no water or electrical hookups to individual sites.
Turn right on to Farmer’s Market Rd, then right at stoplight to Rt. 58 East
On Rt.58 East through Hillsville, pass through the first stoplight where Main Street (Rt. 52) intersects.
Continue to follow Rt. 58 East through 2nd stoplight. Go on Rt. 58 East for 19 miles to the Meadows of Dan exit, turn right on Rt. 58 East Business, then go 1 mile to the Blue Ridge Parkway.
Go north on the Blue Ridge Parkway nine miles to the Rocky Knob Visitor Center
mile post 169.
The Visitor Center will have trail maps for three different loop trails. The 3.1 mile loop Black Ridge Trail follows the ridge of Rocky Knob.