When you’re enjoying the outdoors, every camper wants to find the most scenic campgrounds. An emphasis on nature’s beauty makes the camping experience all the better. Mountain views, breathtaking sunsets and inspiring sunrises are a start. Green space, rolling hills, tall trees and walking trails add to the scenic value. A location on the Blue Ridge Parkway is another plus.

These are just some of the factors that ranked Fancy Gap Cabins and Campground as one of the most scenic campgrounds in America. The campground joins camping favorites in Arizona, Indiana, California and Maine.

More Ways to Soak Up the Scenery

For campers who want to soak up the scenery, Fancy Gap Cabins and Campground is near hiking trails along the Blue Ridge Parkway. Cyclists and motorcyclists will find 469 miles of scenery to enjoy and miles of country roads to explore.

Guests can fish on the New River and its tributaries. The river also supplies opportunities to tube, kayak and canoe. In addition, history abounds from Mabry Mill to Brinegar Cabin at Doughton Park. For music afficionados, the campground is close to the Blue Ridge Music Center and the Crooked Road, Virginia’s Music Heritage Trail.

Orchards, golf or antiquing, browse our Things to Do section for more ideas to help you get the most from our scenic campground and the Blue Ridge Parkway.