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Rocky Knob Campground – Rocky Knob Overlook loop from Rocky Knob Recreation Area

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Floyd County

Rocky Knob Campground – Rocky Knob Overlook loop from Rocky Knob Recreation Area

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Rocky Knob Campground – Rocky Knob Overlook loop from Rocky Knob Recreation Area

02:44

9.16km

280m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: May 8, 2026

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Blue Ridge Parkway

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Camping Site

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398 m

Rocky Knob Campground

Highlight • Rest Area

The gorgeous campground offers direct access to the Rocky Knob Recreation Area. Some sites take reservations and others are first-come first-serve, and the campsite roads are completely paved. Lots of families end up staying here so keep your eyes peeled for kids and pets.

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2.42 km

Grassy Knoll Overlook

Highlight • Viewpoint

Grassy Knoll is one of many overlooks on this portion of the Blue Ridge Parkway. It is more or less a wide open grassy field with some trees in the back and some rocks throughout the meadow. Hikers like to use this as a break spot since the views are so open and the terrain is not too rough to take a seat on.

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4.59 km

View of Rock Castle Gorge

Highlight • Viewpoint

Located on the Rock Castle Gorge Trail and just off the side of the Blue Ridge Parkway, the Rock Castle Gorge viewpoint boasts views of the entire Rocky Knob Recreation Area and surrounding mountains. This is a super popular spot for tourists, so if you are hiking the trail, you aren't going to get as much privacy here as you will on the rest of the trail.

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5.93 km

Rocky Knob Overlook

Highlight • Viewpoint

Overlook located on Rocky Knob, adjacent to the Blue Ridge Parkway in the Rocky Knob Recreation area. Overlooks the Rock Castle Gorge.

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6.33 km

View of Buffalo Mountain from Saddle Overlook

Highlight • Viewpoint

The Saddle Overlook is located at Milepost 168 of the Blue Ridge Parkway and offers views from both sides of the road. One side of the road offers a view of The Saddle, and the other view is of Buffalo Mountain.

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9.16 km

End point

Camping Site

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.08 km

1.00 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

8.08 km

978 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,050 m)

Lowest point (940 m)

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Today

Sunday 5 July

30°C

20°C

92 %

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Rocky Knob Campground – Rocky Knob Overlook loop from Rocky Knob Recreation Area

02:44h

9.16km

280m

Rocky Knob Campground – Rocky Knob Overlook loop from Rocky Knob Recreation Area

Rocky Knob Campground

Grassy Knoll Overlook

View of Rock Castle Gorge

Rocky Knob Overlook

View of Buffalo Mountain from Saddle Overlook

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