Southern Gap Outdoor Offers Something For Everyone

NOTE: If you are traveling to our location from the west, we wanted to alert you to the opening of the new road on the gap: coming from the west, travel on Rt. 460 East out of Pikeville, Ky., to the intersection with Rt. 80 east. Turn right and follow Rt. 80 east to KY Rt. 3174 (watch for a left turn after the DoubleKwik, after you go under the new bridge being constructed). Follow that road as it turns into Rt. 460 east crossing into Virginia. As you get closer to Southern Gap, you will see a flashing sign alerting you to a detour and telling you all vehicles must turn right. Turn right at that intersection and you will be on Rt. 744. Follow it for 1.5 miles to the entrance of Southern Gap Outdoor Adventure, turn right and you're here!

High adventure or relax and unwind -- it's waiting for you at Southern Gap Outdoor Adventure! Nestled in the mountains of Southwestern Virginia and located at the trailhead for the Spearhead Trails Coal Canyon ATV/OHV/Mountain Bike Trail, we are a campground with cabins, full hook-up pull-through RV sites and tent sites. 

Overnight and day visitors have plenty of opportunities to enjoy easy access to ATV/OHV and mountain bike riding experiences on the Coal Canyon trail.  The trail now connects with Spearhead Trails Ridgeview Trail, providing riders with connected access to more than 200 miles -- 7,900 acres -- of ATV/mountain bike fun! The trails lead in to ATV-friendly towns, Grundy and Haysi.  Elk viewing and guided elk tours are available seasonally. 
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Our standard cabins sleep 7-10 people. Our campground offers 19 full hook-up RV sites and primitive tent camping.  A bathhouse  further complements the campground, offering showers, a vending area, laundry and restrooms for the comfort of our guests.

A 7,500-square-foot visitor center offers video and wildlife displays; an observation deck featuring panoramic views of Southwest Virginia’s beautiful mountain region; a gift shop featuring camping supplies, SGOA logo items; and local arts and crafts. A Legacy Bank ATM machine is located in the gift shop/camp store for the convenience of our guests. The Visitor Center is available to rent for special events, weddings, receptions, reunions and more.

​Call the office at 276-244-1111 for additional information.

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​UPCOMING EVENTS:
​Check in with the Buchanan County Chamber of Commerce for info on the New Year's Eve Gala here at the Visitor Center!  See the events page for details!

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