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Backbone Rock has a tunnel that was drilled in 1901 to allow the railroad to pass through, and is known as "the shortest tunnel in the world." Now, motorists can drive through the tunnel on TN-133. Practice Leave No Trace.īackbone Rock Recreation Area is just 4 miles from Damascus, located along Beaverdam Creek in Cherokee National Forest. Dispersed Camping available at established sites, first-come, first-served.Horse owners must have a current negative Coggins test certificate.

Campground sites are first-come, first-served, open April to November. Fox Creek Horse Campground is 20 miles east of Damascus and provides unparalleled access to the most scenic trail riding in the region, and quite possibly the best horseback riding trails in the eastern U.S.Grindstone offers some of the best birding in the area and nearby access to Mount Rogers, the highest peak in the state of Virginia.

Grindstone Recreation Area, 18 miles east of Damascus, is open April to November with campground sites on a first-come, first served basis.

Nearby, find the Virginia Creeper Trail, Appalachian Trail, Iron Mountain Trail, and more. Make a reservation at. The Beartree Lake Trail makes a one-mile loop around the lake. Beartree features a 14-acre lake with two fishing piers and boating access for self-propelled and electric trolling-motor boats. Group sites can accommodate up to 24 guests.

Beartree Lake Recreation Area, located 9 miles east of Damascus on US-58, is open May to October for tent and RV campers.

Mount Rogers National Recreation Area, managed by the United States Forest Service (USFS), offers several campground options.