If you are traveling the Blue Ridge Parkway this summer, then you are bound to see many wonderful views. There are tons of beautiful overlooks and things to stop at and see. Rocky Knob is definitely one of those places. When I was a child, I remember my family having reunions there. Rocky Knob offers many scenic places such as wooded areas to have picnics and see wildlife, as well as gorgeous views that allow you to see for miles and miles.

Things To Do At Rocky Knob

There are lots of things for a nature loving family to do at Rocky Knob. As with many places in the National Parks system, you can hike. You can picnic. You can just take in the landscape. You can also look for wildlife. Though I have never seen a bear there, I do know of people who have. In our experience, if you leave them alone, they will leave you alone. But always be cautious if you do run across one.

Rocky Knob features many picnic tables. They also have grills that you can use. None of this costs, so I like to buy souvenirs and/or donate money because keeping all of this beauty does not come with free upkeep.

At the Information Center, you can also buy collector pins, stickers and other cool souvenirs. I like to get my National Parks Service Passport Book stamped and, though Rocky Knob is not listed in the book as a place to get your book stamped, you can get a stamp there! The ranger at Rocky Knob also let me know that there are many other places that you can get your National Parks Service Passport Book stamped – including Mabry Mill which I missed earlier that same day – so make sure to ask.

There are tons of hiking trails in and around Rocky Knob. They range from about 1 mile {Rocky Knob Picnic Area Trail} to well over 10 miles {Rock Castle Gorge Trail} and can accommodate virtually any experience level {easy to strenuous}. There are also a few hiking trails with lengths between the previous two mentioned so you should be able to find one that suits your needs.

Did you know that you can rent a cabin at Rocky Knob? I didn’t. It actually is the only place where you can rent a cabin on the entire Blue Ridge Parkway. At Milepost 169, Rocky Knob is nearish to the halfway point. So, if you are thinking about driving the parkway anytime soon, this might be a great place to stop for a night or two. Of course, you can also camp in a tent or with an RV, too.

Rocky Knob also offers great views of Rock Castle Gorge from the nearby overlook. Check out the rest of our pictures from Rocky Knob and the Rock Castle Gorge Overlook on Flickr.

Have You Been To Rocky Knob?

If so, what are your favorite things to do there? Do you plan to go in the future? Tell us about it in the comments below.