About this campground
Cascades Day Use Area is one of the most popular outdoor recreation spots in southwest Virginia. It features shady picnic spots, a native trout stream, and a 4-mile scenic loop trail. The main attraction is the scenic 66 foot Cascade Falls, a dramatic waterfall located two miles from the parking area.
Getting there
From Blacksburg, VA: Follow US 460 west for 13 miles to Pembroke. Turn right onto SR 623. Go 4 miles to the Cascades parking lot.
Activities
- HIKING
- PICNICKING
Nearby federal campgrounds
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- Eastern Divide Ranger DistrictGeorge Washington & Jefferson National Forest13 mi
- Hanging Rock Raptor ObservatoryGeorge Washington & Jefferson National Forest13 mi
- White Cedar Horse CampGeorge Washington & Jefferson National Forest18 mi
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Cascades Day Use Area doesn't take campsite reservations — but plenty of nearby Kentucky campgrounds do, and we'll alert you the moment a sold-out site opens up.
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