Montebello

Appalachian Horse Adventures in Montebello guides Blue Ridge trail rides and river crossings for ages six and up.

Camp Blue Ridge provides 22 two-bedroom cabins plus motel rooms, meeting spaces, and pet-friendly grounds for families and groups in the Blue Ridge Mountains. Camp Blue Ridge offers a total of 22 cabins of varying styles.

Crabtree Falls features five major cascades dropping 1,200 feet—the highest vertical-drop waterfall east of the Mississippi—with paved lower overlook and a 3-mile trail to upper vistas. Crabtree Falls cascades 1,200 vertical feet across five major drops, with an accessible first overlook near the parking area and a 3-mile trail to additional viewpoints for hikers seeking panoramic Blue Ridge vistas.

Midway Concrete Ramp (In James River WMA off Rt.

Montebello Country Store & Cafe is a fifth-generation general store near Crabtree Falls with groceries, camping supplies, and a cafe serving chili and country fare.

In addition to trout, there is a nature trail and pollinator plots located on the property. State trout hatchery near Crabtree Falls offering educational tours, pollinator plots, and a nature trail adjacent to mountain hiking hubs.

Half-mile nature walk beside Montebello's former fish hatchery stream with fern-lined banks, benches, and steady bird activity.

Lake, trout pond, and unique country store all on site; close to historical sites and hiking; relax, unplug, and unwind.

Escape to the Mountain House INN, a beautifully remodeled two-story home nestled on the sunny side of the mountain in Montebello. With 18 acres of serene landscapes, enjoy breathtaking views from the front porch, gather around the cozy fire pit, and immerse yourself in nature's tranquility. This is the perfect getaway for those looking to relax and recharge.

Protected wilderness spanning The Priest and Three Ridges with rugged Appalachian Trail miles, dramatic elevation changes, and backcountry solitude.

Nine Ridges Retreat is a six-guest mountain home on 20 acres with artisan furnishings, sweeping Three Ridges views, and close access to Crabtree Falls and the Parkway.

Rock-n-Creek Cabin is a spacious log lodge atop Whetstone Ridge with multiple porches, stone fire pit, three bedrooms plus loft, and scenic river branches on-site. Rock-n-Creek Cabin offers the comforts of country living with all modern amenities.

Inside, the open kitchen and multiple sleep spaces comfortably host up to ten guests for winery weekends or fishing-focused family reunions. Escape to this spacious retreat with a hot tub and everything else you need to get away.

Spy Rock's soaring granite dome remains open via a 6.5-mile round-trip hike from Meadows Lane (SR 826) after the fish hatchery lot closure. Alternative 6.5-mile round-trip route to Spy Rock via Meadows Lane featuring sustained climbs, rocky scrambles, and sweeping summit panoramas.

Spy Run Hideaway is a secluded three-bedroom, two-bath cabin on 17 acres that sleeps eight, providing a quiet base for Blue Ridge exploration. Spy Run Hideaway spreads out over 17 wooded acres, giving the three-bedroom, two-bath cabin room for hammocks, wildlife watching, and unplugged evenings after Blue Ridge adventures.

Spyrock Lodge is a secluded two-bedroom cabin on 11 acres bordering the Appalachian Trail with Wi-Fi, heat/AC, and optional micro cabin. Fully furnished secluded cabin on 11 acres of land next to George Washington National Forest/Appalachian Trail.

The Chimneys is an 1800s hand-hewn log cabin for unplugged stays, ideal for guests seeking a rustic, off-grid Nelson County experience. Stays at The Chimneys feel like traveling back to the 1800s: a hand-hewn log cabin, no distractions, and pure Nelson County forest for an off-grid reset.

Three Sisters Pre-Civil War Log Cabin is an 1840 two-story log home with queen loft skylight, twin beds, private sauna, and hot tub on a secluded Blue Ridge property.

White Rock Falls is a 2.5-mile moderate hike along the Blue Ridge Parkway that showcases an impressive gorge, a wading-friendly waterfall, and northeast-facing mountain views on the climb out. 2.5-mile moderate waterfall hike with natural wading pools, gorge views, and options to extend via the Slacks Overlook loop on the Parkway.