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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.

A modern interior with a teal wall, wooden furniture, a yellow sofa, and artwork.

1. The Speckled Trout Outpost

3.1 mi from Backbone Rock Recreation Area

Ben

£130

includes taxes & fees

3 Oct - 4 Oct

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

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

A view through a window with a metal grid, overlooking a river with a waterfall and lush greenery.

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

2. Damascus Old Mill Inn

3.2 mi from Backbone Rock Recreation Area

Timothy

£124

includes taxes & fees

30 Sept - 1 Oct

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

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

A dining area with a large table, chairs, and a chandelier. There is a piano and a lamp in the background.

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

3. Wheelers Inn

3.2 mi from Backbone Rock Recreation Area

Michael

£89

includes taxes & fees

30 Sept - 1 Oct

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

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.

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

4. Millsap-baker Estate

3.3 mi from Backbone Rock Recreation Area

Millard

£84

includes taxes & fees

29 Sept - 30 Sept

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

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 cozy living room with a sectional sofa, a wooden coffee table, and a fireplace.

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

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

10.7 mi from Backbone Rock Recreation Area

Michelle

£68

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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

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

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

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

6. Hampton Inn by Hilton Abingdon

11.4 mi from Backbone Rock Recreation Area

Christine S.

£97

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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 modern living room with blue sofas, a fireplace, and a large window offering a view of the outside.

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

7. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Abingdon

10.8 mi from Backbone Rock Recreation Area

Marie

£104

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

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

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

A sign for Quality Inn & Suites with a stone and brick exterior, surrounded by landscaped garden beds and mulch.

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

8. Quality Inn & Suites Abingdon

10.7 mi from Backbone Rock Recreation Area

Walter

£63

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

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

A modern breakfast bar with a coffee machine, cereal and fruit options, and a yogurt, eggs, and milk dispenser.

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

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

9. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Abingdon by IHG

11.4 mi from Backbone Rock Recreation Area

Robbie

£103

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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 hotel room with two beds, a desk, a television, and a window with curtains.

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

10. Alpine Motel

10.9 mi from Backbone Rock Recreation Area

Talha

£67

includes taxes & fees

29 Sept - 30 Sept

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

A hotel room with a desk, a television, a sofa, a lamp, and a window with curtains.

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

12.3 mi from Backbone Rock Recreation Area

David

£60

includes taxes & fees

29 Sept - 30 Sept

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

A modern kitchen with dark cabinetry, a wooden countertop, and a red pendant light.

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

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

12. Red Roof Inn Abingdon

10.7 mi from Backbone Rock Recreation Area

Jesse

£55

includes taxes & fees

1 Oct - 2 Oct

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 hotel room with a TV on a wooden cabinet, a red leather sofa, a wooden coffee table, and a striped carpet.

13. Super 8 by Wyndham Abingdon VA

11.7 mi from Backbone Rock Recreation Area

Justin

£50

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

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

A spacious living area with a large window, a sofa set, a coffee table, and a television.

14. Americourt Hotel

10.8 mi from Backbone Rock Recreation Area

Frankie

£87

includes taxes & fees

29 Sept - 30 Sept

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

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

15. Rodeway Inn

12.3 mi from Backbone Rock Recreation Area

Tina

£80

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

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

A bathroom with a sink, mirror, towel rack, and a light fixture.

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

9.5 mi from Backbone Rock Recreation Area

Tammy

£47

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

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Compare popular hotels close to Backbone Rock Recreation Area

Property	Property class	Guest rating
The Speckled Trout Outpost	9.8 Exceptional 17 reviews	View
Damascus Old Mill Inn	9.4 Exceptional 162 reviews	View
Wheelers Inn	9.4 Exceptional 16 reviews	View
Millsap-baker Estate	8.8 Excellent 207 reviews	View
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Abingdon, VA	9.0 Wonderful 1,146 reviews	View

Top Backbone Rock Recreation Area Hotel Reviews

Spark by Hilton Abingdon I-81 near Fairgrounds

10/10 Excellent

"Very nice"

Bristol Arcadia Inn

10/10 Excellent

"Everything was nice. Rooms were clean. Staff was friendly."

Courtyard by Marriott Bristol

10/10 Excellent

"Friendly staff and clean room."

Comfort Suites Abingdon I-81

10/10 Excellent

"Best Comfort Suites Hotel I have stayed in, ever. Bed was fantastic, everything else worked very well."

Quality Inn & Suites Abingdon

8/10 Good

"Decent for the money."

Motel 6 Bristol, VA

10/10 Excellent

"Great 3 night stay for NASCAR Bristol weekend"

Peaceful little Cabin located along the banks of a serene Trout Stream

10/10 Excellent

"Everything was perfect for a stay in the mountains. Will definitely be returning"

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."

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 theatre scene.

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Triplett Mill

You can enjoy retail therapy 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 69 hotels and other accommodations within a few miles for a convenient home base.

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

Damascus Old Mill Inn is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this inn offers free breakfast and a restaurant. It's located 3.2 mi (5.1 km) from Backbone Rock Recreation Area. Another good choice is Wheelers Inn, located 3.2 mi (5.1 km) away.

How many hotels will I find near Backbone Rock Recreation Area?

Expedia has 69 hotels and other accommodation options 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! You'll find that most hotel bookings are fully refundable provided that you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of your scheduled arrival. If you have a non-refundable reservation, it may still be possible to cancel it and be given a refund within 24 hours of booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to review the best deals available near Backbone Rock Recreation Area.

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 Damascus Visitor Center and Branch Library.

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Our top choices for Backbone Rock Recreation Area hotels

1. The Speckled Trout Outpost

2. Damascus Old Mill Inn

3. Wheelers Inn

4. Millsap-baker Estate

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

6. Hampton Inn by Hilton Abingdon

7. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Abingdon

8. Quality Inn & Suites Abingdon

9. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Abingdon by IHG

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

Spark by Hilton Abingdon I-81 near Fairgrounds

Bristol Arcadia Inn

Courtyard by Marriott Bristol

Comfort Suites Abingdon I-81

Quality Inn & Suites Abingdon

Motel 6 Bristol, VA

Peaceful little Cabin located along the banks of a serene Trout Stream

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

Damascus Old Mill Inn

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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