The park is approximately 120,000 acres and features Mt Rogers, which at 5,729' is the highest peak in Virginia. The park is contained within the larger George Washington and Jefferson National Forest.

Activities include camping, hiking, horseback riding, fishing, mountain bike riding, and sightseeing. For more information, contact Mount Rogers NRA Headquarters, 3714 Hwy 16, Marion, VA 24354 or call 540-783-5196.

All pictures on this page are from the Mount Rogers National Recreation Area, using various film and digital cameras. Pictures were taken in the southern end of the park, a less frequented area. Grayson Highlands State Park, which is adjacent to the recreation area, was also visited and photographed. Further info on the state park can be found by contacting Grayson Highlands State Park, 829 Grayson Highland Lane, Mouth of Wilson, VA 24363 or call 540-579-7092.

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~ 2 miles up the WhiteTop turnout from Rt 58. Whitetop is the 2nd highest mountain in the park and Virginia.
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~ 1 miles up the WhiteTop turnout from Rt 58.
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Along Rt 58W, 55 miles from Wythville. Valley shot with white house.
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Sugarlands Overlook in the Grayson Highlands State Park. Take Rt 58 to Grayson turnout, ~ 2 miles to Sugarland.
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Further information can be found at the Mt Rogers National Recreation Area Smyth County page or
Grayson Highlands State Park L.L Bean page.