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

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

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

17.2 km from Backbone Rock Recreation Area

Chrisann

Rp1.598.272

Rp1.794.858 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

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

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

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.

2. Hampton Inn by Hilton Abingdon

18.3 km from Backbone Rock Recreation Area

Andrew

Rp2.090.048

Rp2.347.124 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Nov - 23 Nov

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

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

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.

3. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Abingdon

17.3 km from Backbone Rock Recreation Area

Susanna

Rp2.215.704

Rp2.488.235 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

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

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

4. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Abingdon by IHG

18.4 km from Backbone Rock Recreation Area

Robbie

Rp2.133.440

Rp2.395.781 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

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

5. The Speckled Trout Outpost

5 km from Backbone Rock Recreation Area

Ben

Rp2.681.987

Rp3.011.766 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Nov - 12 Nov

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

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.

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

6. Quality Inn & Suites Abingdon

17.3 km from Backbone Rock Recreation Area

Cassie

Rp1.352.384

Rp1.518.726 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

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

7. Damascus Old Mill Inn

5.1 km from Backbone Rock Recreation Area

anthony

Rp2.190.862

Rp2.480.642 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Nov - 6 Nov

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.

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

Rp1.789.920

Rp2.010.134 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

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

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.

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

Rp1.428.320

Rp1.604.058 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

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

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.

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

10. Econo Lodge Glade Springs I-81

19.7 km from Backbone Rock Recreation Area

Isabella

Rp1.202.139

Rp1.350.003 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

A large hotel with a white facade and red accents, featuring a covered outdoor area and multiple balconies.

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.

11. Red Roof Inn Abingdon

17.3 km from Backbone Rock Recreation Area

jason

Rp1.116.268

Rp1.253.568 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

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

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.

12. Super 8 by Wyndham Abingdon VA

18.8 km from Backbone Rock Recreation Area

Richard

Rp1.075.760

Rp1.208.078 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

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

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

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

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

13. Americourt Hotel

17.4 km from Backbone Rock Recreation Area

Ryan

Rp1.653.886

Rp1.885.430 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

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

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

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.

14. Rodeway Inn

19.8 km from Backbone Rock Recreation Area

Tina

Rp1.229.259

Rp1.922.858 total

includes taxes & fees

24 Nov - 25 Nov

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

15. Mountain Empire Motel

15.3 km from Backbone Rock Recreation Area

Tammy

Rp1.084.800

Rp1.236.673 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

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Compare popular hotels close to Backbone Rock Recreation Area

Property	Property class	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
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Abingdon by IHG	9.2 Wonderful 301 reviews	View
The Speckled Trout Outpost	9.8 Exceptional 21 reviews	View

Top Backbone Rock Recreation Area Hotel Reviews

General Francis Marion Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Exceptionally charming hotel, clean, & well kept. Remodeled to incorporate modern infrastructure yet they kept much of the historic hotel character intact."

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."

Delta Hotels by Marriott Bristol

10/10 Excellent

"The breakfast is worth the money."

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."

Fairfield Inn & Suites Bristol

10/10 Excellent

"Nice hotel close to the highway. Clean and nice with very nice Marriot bedding"

Spark by Hilton Abingdon I-81 near Fairgrounds

8/10 Good

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

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 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. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Abingdon by IHG

5. The Speckled Trout Outpost

6. Quality Inn & Suites Abingdon

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

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Top Backbone Rock Recreation Area Hotel Reviews

General Francis Marion Hotel

Motel 6 Bristol, VA

Damascus Old Mill Inn

Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Bristol

Delta Hotels by Marriott Bristol

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Abingdon, VA

Courtyard by Marriott Bristol

Fairfield Inn & Suites Bristol

Spark by Hilton Abingdon I-81 near Fairgrounds

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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