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A long wooden table set with glasses and notepads, large windows with a view of a building outside, and a blue wall with a mounted TV.

A picnic setup with a basket, a portable grill, and food items on a blanket in a grassy field with mountains in the background.

A building with a mural of a landscape and a bicycle, a sidewalk, and a street with lights.

1. The Speckled Trout Outpost

5 km from Backbone Rock Recreation Area

Ben

￥22,104

￥24,822 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 21 - Sep 22

A waterfall flowing into a river with a red building in the background.

A wooden deck with a railing overlooking a river, with a view of trees and hills in the background.

A cozy room with a wooden bench, a round table, and a Christmas tree.

A restaurant with multiple tables and chairs, large windows overlooking a river, and wooden interior design.

2. Damascus Old Mill Inn

5.1 km from Backbone Rock Recreation Area

Timothy

￥18,798

￥21,285 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 1 - Oct 2

An indoor swimming pool with clear blue water, a tiled floor, and a ceiling with blue lighting.

A hotel lobby with multiple seating areas, including booths and tables with chairs, a counter with a menu, and a television screen.

A hotel entrance with a stone pillar, a covered walkway, and a glass door entrance.

A gym with exercise equipment, a mirrored wall, and a wooden floor.

3. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Abingdon

17.3 km from Backbone Rock Recreation Area

Marie

￥19,011

￥21,349 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

A modern hotel with a covered entrance, multiple floors, and a sign indicating it is a Country Inn & Suites.

A wooden bookshelf with books, decorative items, and a fireplace.

A modern kitchen with blue cabinets, a central island with a microwave, toaster, and coffee maker, and a dining area with wooden tables and chairs.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a lamp.

4. Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Abingdon, VA

17.2 km from Backbone Rock Recreation Area

Michelle

￥13,527

￥15,191 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A dining area with a wooden table and chairs, a chandelier, and a fireplace.

A two-story house with a porch, a large tree, and a sign for 'The Dancing Bear Inn'.

A staircase with floral carpet leading to a dining area with a wooden table and chairs.

A paved pathway leading to a seating area with metal chairs and tables, surrounded by trees and a brick building in the background.

5. Wheelers Inn

5.1 km from Backbone Rock Recreation Area

Michael

￥17,843

￥20,037 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 17 - Oct 18

A breakfast area with a counter, various food items, and a sign advertising waffles.

A modern hotel with a prominent entrance and a parking area.

A reception area with a wooden reception desk, a large welcome sign, and a view of the lobby.

A snack store with shelves of various snacks and a counter with a sign reading "TREATS".

6. Hampton Inn by Hilton Abingdon

18.3 km from Backbone Rock Recreation Area

Christine S.

￥17,682

￥19,857 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

A two-story house with a porch, a swing, and a well-lit front yard at dusk.

A house with a red exterior and a small shed in a yard with yellow leaves.

A bedroom with a four-poster bed, a bench, a dresser, and two bedside tables with lamps.

A covered porch with a stone column, a white fence, and a view of a grassy yard with trees.

7. Millsap-baker Estate

5.3 km from Backbone Rock Recreation Area

Millard

￥15,358

￥17,247 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 17 - Sep 18

A modern building with a stone facade, large windows, and a covered entrance area.

A hotel room with two green armchairs, a small table, a floor lamp, and three framed artworks on the wall.

A reception area with a counter, digital check-in kiosks, a refrigerator, and a bench.

A modern indoor space with a large window, a dining table, and several chairs.

8. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Abingdon by IHG

18.4 km from Backbone Rock Recreation Area

Ginnie

￥18,305

￥20,556 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

A bar area with a stone fireplace, leather chairs, a wooden table, and a TV mounted on the wall.

A hotel room with a large bed, a fireplace, a desk with a chair, a sofa, a bathtub, and a television.

A hotel room with a red accent wall, a framed picture, a sofa, a coffee table, and a bed with a striped rug.

A multi-story hotel with a yellow facade, large entrance with arches, and a parking lot with several cars.

9. Quality Inn & Suites Abingdon

17.3 km from Backbone Rock Recreation Area

Barbara

￥11,604

￥13,031 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A modern lobby with a large window, a sofa, a coffee table, and a small table with a lamp.

A compact kitchen with wooden cabinets, a refrigerator, a microwave, and a sink. There is a dining area with a table and chairs, and a window providing a view of greenery outside.

A motel with a covered parking area, a flagpole with an American flag, and a well-maintained lawn.

A kitchen counter with coffee machines, a blender, and various kitchen utensils.

10. Alpine Motel

17.5 km from Backbone Rock Recreation Area

Phillip

￥12,255

￥13,763 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

A hotel room with a large white bathtub, a television on a dresser, and a chair.

A modern bathroom with a large bathtub, a vanity with a mirror, and a bench.

A hotel lobby with a kitchen area, a fireplace, and a television mounted above it.

A hotel room with a sofa, a bed, a TV, a desk, and a lamp.

11. Econo Lodge Glade Springs I-81

19.7 km from Backbone Rock Recreation Area

William

￥11,051

￥12,410 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

A Dr. Pepper vending machine and a water dispenser in a commercial setting.

A large, multi-story building with a flat roof and a central staircase.

A modern room with two red leather chairs, a wooden table with a plant, and large glass doors leading to a parking area.

A spacious living area with a kitchen, a red sofa, a small table with a plant, and a large window with a view of the outside.

12. Red Roof Inn Abingdon

17.3 km from Backbone Rock Recreation Area

Brandon

￥10,016

￥11,248 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 23 - Sep 24

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a large waterfall painting on the wall.

A hotel room with a desk, a flat-screen TV, a refrigerator, a microwave, and a chair.

A hotel room with a dining area, kitchenette, and a view of the outside.

A Super 8 motel with a Coca-Cola and Pepsi refrigerator, a Coca-Cola vending machine, and a McDonald's sign in the background.

13. Super 8 by Wyndham Abingdon VA

18.8 km from Backbone Rock Recreation Area

Justin

￥9,228

￥10,363 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 30 - Oct 1

A cozy living room with a stone fireplace, a Christmas tree, and festive decorations.

A building with a stone facade, a red door, and a covered entrance.

A spacious room with large windows, a sofa, a coffee table, and a door marked "EXIT".

A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand with lamps, and a window with curtains.

14. Americourt Hotel

17.4 km from Backbone Rock Recreation Area

Frankie

￥15,701

￥17,899 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 21 - Sep 22

A motel with a covered parking area, a single-story building, and a balcony on the right side.

A reception desk with a framed welcome sign, two patterned armchairs, a small table with a vase of flowers, and a wall-mounted clock.

A two-story motel with a green roof, covered parking area, and a staircase leading to the upper floor.

A Knights Inn with a covered parking area, a visible exit sign, and a building with a balcony.

15. Rodeway Inn

19.8 km from Backbone Rock Recreation Area

Tina

￥11,168

￥17,195 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 22 - Sep 23

A building with a blue and white facade, large windows, and a parking lot.

A room with a desk, a television, a telephone, and a chair.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a small table.

A motel with a brick facade, a covered parking area, and a playground in the background.

16. Mountain Empire Motel

15.3 km from Backbone Rock Recreation Area

Tammy

￥8,470

￥9,656 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 6 - Oct 7

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Compare popular hotels close to Backbone Rock Recreation Area

Property	Star rating	Guest rating
The Speckled Trout Outpost	9.8 Exceptional 16 reviews	View
Damascus Old Mill Inn	9.4 Exceptional 160 reviews	View
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Abingdon	9.6 Exceptional 702 reviews	View
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Abingdon, VA	9.0 Wonderful 1,144 reviews	View
Wheelers Inn	9.4 Exceptional 16 reviews	View

Top Backbone Rock Recreation Area Hotel Reviews

Quality Inn & Suites Abingdon

8/10 Good

"Room was good sized and clean. Front desk and cleaning staff were friendly and helpful."

Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Bristol

10/10 Excellent

"Best hotel iv been to in a few years and I get 2 hotels in a month"

The Bristol Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Beautiful little hotel in a great location. Smooth & personal check in process. Big shout out to Christine! We did have a couple of issues with our rooms. 1st one the TV did not work.We were immediately relocated. 2nd room had an issue with the toilet not flushing but it was taken care of while we were out sightseeing."

Quality Inn & Suites Bristol North

10/10 Excellent

"Breakfast was basic, but plenty. Would stay again."

Rustic Updated Cabin in the Heart of the Appalachian High Country

10/10 Excellent

"Very clean and comfortable cabin with all the amenities you would need for a short vacation. The view from the front porch is stunning. It is very quiet at the cabin, but you are not far from downtown Lansing, and only about 25 minutes away from West Jefferson."

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Abingdon, VA

10/10 Excellent

"Property was clean. More importantly the room was clean. Room was large enough to fit a small play yard for 9 month old twin girls. I will stay at this property in the future. Workers manning the front desk were friendly and courteous. Plenty of parking and easy access to highway."

Cool Off this Summer in your own 3 acre Mountain Forest!

10/10 Excellent

"Nice place, peaceful, clean and thoughtfully appointed."

Damascus Old Mill Inn

10/10 Excellent

"We felt so lucky to spend the night on short notice and the Inn was so nice! We will definitely stay again. Cute town with shops if you have time. Lovely dinner at the Inn and very nice breakfast included in our stay. The view at dinner was worth the few miles we drove off I-81."

MTN CABIN LAKEFRONT,CANOE/3 KAYAKS,POOL TABLE,DOCK,FIRE PIT, FIREPLACE,JACUZZI

10/10 Excellent

"We had a great time! House was great and view was amazing."

Other attractions near Backbone Rock Recreation Area

Damascus Visitor Center and Branch Library

Damascus Visitor Center and Branch Library is just one of the places to see in Damascus, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Wander the parks or discover the area's mountain views.

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Damascus Town Park

Explore the great outdoors at Damascus Town Park, a lovely green space in Damascus. Wander the parks or discover the area's mountain views.

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Appalachian Heritage Distillery

You can take time to visit Appalachian Heritage Distillery during your travels to Damascus. Wander the parks or discover the area's mountain views.

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Backbone Rock Waterfall

10.0/10 (1 review)

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Backbone Rock Waterfall during your travels in Shady Valley. Experience the area's entertainment venues and theater scene.

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Triplett Mill

You can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Triplett Mill during your stay in Damascus. Wander the parks or discover the area's mountain views.

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Fodderstack Mountain

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Fodderstack Mountain during your travels in Laurel Bloomery. While you're in the area, wander around the parks.

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Harp Mountain

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Harp Mountain during your travels in Bristol. While in the area, you can find time to visit its shops.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Backbone Rock Recreation Area?

Backbone Rock Recreation Area is located in Shady Valley. You'll find 70 hotels and other accommodations within a few miles for a convenient home base.

What's the best hotel to stay near Backbone Rock Recreation Area?

Damascus Old Mill Inn is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this inn offers free breakfast and a restaurant. It's located 3.2 mi (5.1 km) from Backbone Rock Recreation Area. Other good options around the area include Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Abingdon, VA and Quality Inn & Suites Abingdon.

How many hotels are there near Backbone Rock Recreation Area?

Expedia has 70 hotels and other accommodations a few miles from Backbone Rock Recreation Area.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Backbone Rock Recreation Area, will I receive a refund?

Yes! Most hotel bookings are refundable if you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before your arrival date. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, it may still be possible to cancel it and receive a refund within 24 hours of booking. Add dates, click "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to get the best options available near Backbone Rock Recreation Area.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Backbone Rock Recreation Area?

To access more information about rescheduling or cancelling your stay near Backbone Rock Recreation Area, go to https://www.expedia.com/service/.

What can I see and do near Backbone Rock Recreation Area?

You might spend a leisurely day outdoors at Virginia Creeper Damascus and Damascus Town Park. You can enjoy nature at Backbone Rock Waterfall, Fodderstack Mountain, or Harp Mountain. If you want to see more of the surrounding area, you might plan a visit to Damascus Town Hall and Appalachian Heritage Distillery.

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Our top choices for Backbone Rock Recreation Area hotels

1. The Speckled Trout Outpost

2. Damascus Old Mill Inn

3. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Abingdon

4. Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Abingdon, VA

5. Wheelers Inn

6. Hampton Inn by Hilton Abingdon

7. Millsap-baker Estate

8. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Abingdon by IHG

9. Quality Inn & Suites Abingdon

10. Alpine Motel

11. Econo Lodge Glade Springs I-81

12. Red Roof Inn Abingdon

13. Super 8 by Wyndham Abingdon VA

14. Americourt Hotel

15. Rodeway Inn

16. Mountain Empire Motel

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Top Backbone Rock Recreation Area Hotel Reviews

Quality Inn & Suites Abingdon

Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Bristol

The Bristol Hotel

Quality Inn & Suites Bristol North

Rustic Updated Cabin in the Heart of the Appalachian High Country

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Abingdon, VA

Cool Off this Summer in your own 3 acre Mountain Forest!

Damascus Old Mill Inn

MTN CABIN LAKEFRONT,CANOE/3 KAYAKS,POOL TABLE,DOCK,FIRE PIT, FIREPLACE,JACUZZI

Other attractions near Backbone Rock Recreation Area

Damascus Visitor Center and Branch Library

Damascus Town Park

Appalachian Heritage Distillery

Backbone Rock Waterfall

Triplett Mill

Fodderstack Mountain

Harp Mountain

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