Recreation area

Whitetop Station Visitor Center

George Washington & Jefferson National Forest · Kentucky — managed by USDA Forest Service

Open recreation area — no reservation needed

About this campground

Whitetop Station is a great starting point for an exciting bike ride down the Virginia Creeper Trail.  Whitetop Station is a visitor center that shares the story of the local train history and mountain community through displays of historic photos and memorabilia. The current building, constructed in 2000, replaces the original train station that sat atop the highest point on the Abingdon Branch of the Norfolk and Western Rail Lines until it was abandoned in 1977.

Getting there

From US Hwy 58: Travel east from Abingdon into Grayson County. Turn right on VA Route 726 and head south toward the North Carolina border. You will see the parking area off of 726.

Activities

  • AUTO TOURING
  • BIKING
  • HIKING
  • PICNICKING
  • VISITOR CENTER

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Details from Recreation.gov's official RIDB catalog. Conditions change — confirm with the managing office before you go. Not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.