USDA Forest Service · Virginia
Sunrise Cabin
USDA Forest Service · Virginia, United States · in Mount Rogers National Recreation Area
- Sites
- 1
- Hookups
- 1 electric, 1 with water
- Season
- April 2 to November 29
- Cost
- $100.00 nightly
- Drinking water
- Yes
- Restrooms
- Yes
- Elevation
- 2,710 ft
- Dark sky
- Bortle class 2
- Cell coverage
- T-Mobile none · AT&T none · Verizon none (carriers' 4G LTE filings to the FCC, 2025-12; not measured here)
- Access road
- BARKER (NFSR 49790) · native material · high clearance vehicles
- Lake
- George Washington & Jefferson National Forest
- Nearest town
- Ivanhoe
- Address
- 576 Cha Cha Ridge Road , Ivanhoe, VA, 24350
- Phone
- 800-628-7202
- Activities
- Biking, Camping, Hiking, Horseback Riding, Hunting, Wildlife Viewing
1 numbered sites are mapped one by one - open the site map to pick yours.
About
Overview
Visitors at Sunrise Cabin enjoy outstanding views from the front porch. Sunrise cabin provides visitors with unique opportunity to enjoy the natural features of the George Washington & Jefferson National Forests while still having many of the conveniences of home.
We apologize for any inconvenience, the fireplace cannot be used at this time. There is not an alternative heat source for the cabin. The cabin was constructed in 1980 and offers many modern amenities such as electricity, kitchen appliances and showers. The property was acquired in an effort to help preserve the land around the beloved Virginia Highlands Horse Trail in southwest Virginia.
Recreation
Recreation opportunities abound, with easy access to hiking, fishing, biking and canoeing. The cabin is right across from the Virginia Highlands Horse Trail, a 68-mile trail through mountains and valleys of the Appalachians.
The New River Trail State Park has been designated an official National Recreation Trail by the U. S. Department of the Interior. It is located less than 5 miles from the cabin and parallels 39 miles of the New River, which is one of the world's oldest rivers and among a handful of rivers flowing north.
In addition to hiking, biking and horseback riding, the park offers opportunities for anglers to fish for just about every major freshwater game fish in the state. While there are no designated swimming locations, tubing, canoeing and kayaking are all popular ways for visitors to get in and enjoy the river.
Facilities
The modern, two-story house can accommodate up to eight people. It has four furnished bedrooms including one full bed and six twin beds, two bathrooms with bathtubs, a living room, dining room, and a fully equipped kitchen. There is a front porch and back patio and a picnic table. Limited dishes, pots and pans are included.
Electricity and hot water are provided, but the unit does not have a washer or dryer, air conditioning, a phone or television. Campers are expected to bring their own bed linens, pillows, towels, flashlight, food, dish detergent, a first aid kit and trash bags. For outside enjoyment, visitors can bring lawn furniture, firewood for the outside firepit area and charcoal for the grill.
This cabin is not professionally cleaned between each renter. Renters are asked to bring basic cleaning and paper products (broom, mop, dust pan provided) and leave the cabin in good order for the next renter.
Natural Features
The cabin features a large grassy lawn that meets a dense stand of pine and hardwoods. At an elevation of 2,500 feet, the front deck provides scenic mountain views of the Blue Ridge Highlands Region.
The cabin is located in the Mount Rogers National Recreation Area, a 200,000-acre stretch of land with two lakes, 50 miles of streams and multiple historic sites.
Nearby Attractions
New River Trail State Park, Virginia Highlands Horse Trail
Weather, month by month
| Month | Typical high | Typical low | Coldest night | Hottest day | Years with a night below 32°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38° | 24° | 1° | 60° | 11 of 11 |
| February | 45° | 30° | 7° | 68° | 10 of 11 |
| March | 57° | 35° | 11° | 71° | 9 of 11 |
| April | 65° | 43° | 25° | 81° | 6 of 11 |
| May | 72° | 54° | 36° | 85° | 0 of 11 |
| June | 79° | 60° | 49° | 88° | 0 of 11 |
| July | 82° | 64° | 52° | 89° | 0 of 11 |
| August | 81° | 65° | 53° | 90° | 0 of 11 |
| September | 75° | 60° | 46° | 88° | 0 of 11 |
| October | 63° | 43° | 31° | 79° | 1 of 10 |
| November | 52° | 34° | 17° | 68° | 7 of 10 |
| December | 43° | 28° | 4° | 62° | 10 of 10 |
Mid-month figures from 2016–2026 of daily weather at this spot (ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo, CC BY 4.0), in °F. Typical is the median; coldest and hottest are the extremes seen.
Nearby campgrounds
- Collins Cove Horse Campground · USDA Forest Service · 3 mi · 11 sites
- New River Campground · USDA Forest Service · 4 mi
- Hussy Mountain Horse Camp · USDA Forest Service · 8 mi · 4 sites
- New River Trail State Park · Virginia State Parks · 10 mi · 31 sites
- Blue Springs Gap Cabin · USDA Forest Service · 15 mi · 1 sites
All public campgrounds in Virginia · Every state and province · Facts read from the operator 2026-02-25. Confirm fees, rules and current status with the operator before you go.