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

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

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

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

17.2 km from Backbone Rock Recreation Area

Chrisann

CA $124

CA $139 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

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 modern hotel with a prominent sign, a well-maintained gravel area, and a clear sky.

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

2. Hampton Inn by Hilton Abingdon

18.3 km from Backbone Rock Recreation Area

Andrew

CA $162

CA $182 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 22 - Nov 23

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

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

3. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Abingdon

17.3 km from Backbone Rock Recreation Area

Susanna

CA $172

CA $193 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

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

4. The Speckled Trout Outpost

5 km from Backbone Rock Recreation Area

Ben

CA $208

CA $233 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 11 - Nov 12

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

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

5. Quality Inn & Suites Abingdon

17.3 km from Backbone Rock Recreation Area

Cassie

CA $105

CA $118 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

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

A buffet with various food items in metal containers, including omelets and other dishes.

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

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

6. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Abingdon by IHG

18.4 km from Backbone Rock Recreation Area

Robbie

CA $165

CA $186 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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 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.

7. Damascus Old Mill Inn

5.1 km from Backbone Rock Recreation Area

anthony

CA $170

CA $192 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 5 - Nov 6

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 room with wooden paneled walls, a vintage stove, and a chandelier.

8. Millsap-baker Estate

5.3 km from Backbone Rock Recreation Area

"The mattress on the bed was excellent, though the pillows could be better. The interior spaces were full of a huge array of fine antiques. The exterior spaces are under construction or in need of maintenance. Breakfast was a true Southern experience and a good fit if you are planning to bike the Virginia Creeper. The bathrooms are shared among the guests with the exception of the Honeymoon Suite, which is huge. The estate is minutes from the trail and the outfitters who support bikers and...

Richard

CA $139

CA $156 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

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

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

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.

9. Alpine Motel

17.5 km from Backbone Rock Recreation Area

Roy

CA $111

CA $124 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

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

10. Econo Lodge Glade Springs I-81

19.7 km from Backbone Rock Recreation Area

Isabella

CA $93

CA $105 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

A reception area with a dark reception desk, a sign indicating free Wi-Fi, and a Red Roof Inn sign above the desk.

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

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

11. Red Roof Inn Abingdon

17.3 km from Backbone Rock Recreation Area

jason

CA $86

CA $97 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

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

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

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

12. Super 8 by Wyndham Abingdon VA

18.8 km from Backbone Rock Recreation Area

Richard

CA $83

CA $94 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

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

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

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

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

13. Americourt Hotel

17.4 km from Backbone Rock Recreation Area

Ryan

CA $122

CA $139 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 25 - Nov 26

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.

14. Rodeway Inn

19.8 km from Backbone Rock Recreation Area

Tina

CA $95

CA $149 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 23 - Nov 24

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

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

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.

15. Mountain Empire Motel

15.3 km from Backbone Rock Recreation Area

Tammy

CA $76

CA $86 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 5 - Nov 6

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Compare popular hotels close to Backbone Rock Recreation Area

Property	Star rating	Guest rating
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Abingdon, VA	9.0 Wonderful 1,148 reviews	View
Hampton Inn by Hilton Abingdon	9.6 Exceptional 400 reviews	View
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Abingdon	9.6 Exceptional 710 reviews	View
The Speckled Trout Outpost	9.8 Exceptional 21 reviews	View
Quality Inn & Suites Abingdon	8.4 Very good 1,009 reviews	View

Hotels recommended for families near Backbone Rock Recreation Area

The Speckled Trout Outpost

Damascus

CA $208

CA $233 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 11 - Nov 12

Damascus Old Mill Inn

Damascus

CA $170

CA $192 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 5 - Nov 6

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

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

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

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

Wheelers Inn

Damascus

CA $152

CA $170 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 24 - Nov 25

A living room with a brown leather sofa, a plaid armchair, a small table with a vase and a bowl, and a television mounted on the wall.

A compact kitchen with wooden cabinets, a white stove, a refrigerator, and a window with patterned curtains.

A building with white siding, a stone foundation, and a wooden staircase leading to a covered porch.

A living room with a brown leather sofa, a wooden coffee table, a plaid armchair, and a ceiling fan.

Cozy little cottage right in the friendly town of Damascus.

Damascus

CA $129

CA $272 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

A wooden-floored hallway with a staircase, white walls, and various welcome signs.

A white two-story house with a porch, a bicycle, and a 'Hello Pumpkin' sign.

A covered outdoor patio with string lights, a grill, and outdoor seating.

A bedroom with a large bed, a fireplace, a window with blinds, and a door leading to a bathroom.

Cozy spacious farmhouse home built in 1900. 4 bedrooms 3 bathrooms in Damascus

Damascus

CA $223

CA $511 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Abingdon, VA

Abingdon

CA $124

CA $139 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

A living room with a black leather sofa, a small table with a lamp, and a kitchen area in the background.

A room with a wooden dresser, a framed artwork of a cowboy hat, a steering wheel, and a guitar.

Cozy , comfortable, and warm with unique features and plenty of amenities!

Mountain City

CA $139

CA $287 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 14 - Nov 15

A cozy room with wooden walls, a grey sofa, patterned armchairs, and a black ottoman.

A wooden cabin interior with a kitchen area, including a refrigerator, dining table with chairs, and a window with blinds.

A wooden cabin kitchen with a dining table, chairs, a stove, and shelves with dishes.

A wooden room with a bed, a mirror, and a window with blinds.

Downtown Mountain City

Mountain City

CA $95

CA $224 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

Top Backbone Rock Recreation Area Hotel Reviews

Motel 6 Bristol, VA

10/10 Excellent

"The room was clean. We were in a handicap accessible room so the shower was slightly odd for us but the water pressure was fantastic. The parking lot was very well lit and the location was centralized. Some minor things were when you first walked in the doors it smelled like marijuana. There were also posts on the wall warning travelers about human trafficking so it made me a little uncomfortable and if I was traveling alone I would have had a difficult time staying."

Damascus Old Mill Inn

10/10 Excellent

"Excellent stay. Beautiful location. Staff very helpful. Room was clean/quiet. Great breakfast. Quaint, historic building. Would certainly stay there again."

Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Bristol

10/10 Excellent

"The room was clean and spacious. Shower was amazing."

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

8/10 Good

"O"

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Abingdon, VA

10/10 Excellent

"Excellent"

Courtyard by Marriott Bristol

10/10 Excellent

"Everything was great except dinner. We had to wait over an hour for our dinner."

Spark by Hilton Abingdon I-81 near Fairgrounds

8/10 Good

"The Wi-Fi was out and we received no kind of discount"

Quality Inn & Suites Abingdon

10/10 Excellent

"Room was clean, bed was comfortable and breakfast was fresh and hot!"

Wheelers Inn

10/10 Excellent

"Lovely place and very convenient for the brewery and diner. Both highly recommended."

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 69 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. Another good option is Wheelers Inn, located 3.2 mi (5.1 km) away.

How many hotels are there near Backbone Rock Recreation Area?

Expedia has 69 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.

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 Visitor Center and Branch Library and Damascus Town Hall.

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Our top choices for Backbone Rock Recreation Area hotels

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

2. Hampton Inn by Hilton Abingdon

3. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Abingdon

4. The Speckled Trout Outpost

5. Quality Inn & Suites Abingdon

6. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Abingdon by IHG

7. Damascus Old Mill Inn

8. Millsap-baker Estate

9. Alpine Motel

10. Econo Lodge Glade Springs I-81

11. Red Roof Inn Abingdon

12. Super 8 by Wyndham Abingdon VA

13. Americourt Hotel

14. Rodeway Inn

15. Mountain Empire Motel

Compare popular hotels close to Backbone Rock Recreation Area

Hotels recommended for families near Backbone Rock Recreation Area

The Speckled Trout Outpost

Damascus Old Mill Inn

Wheelers Inn

Cozy little cottage right in the friendly town of Damascus.

Cozy spacious farmhouse home built in 1900. 4 bedrooms 3 bathrooms in Damascus

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Abingdon, VA

Cozy , comfortable, and warm with unique features and plenty of amenities!

Downtown Mountain City

Top Backbone Rock Recreation Area Hotel Reviews

Motel 6 Bristol, VA

Damascus Old Mill Inn

Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Bristol

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

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Abingdon, VA

Courtyard by Marriott Bristol

Spark by Hilton Abingdon I-81 near Fairgrounds

Quality Inn & Suites Abingdon

Wheelers 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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