1420 Natural Tunnel Parkway
Duffield
Virginia, 24244
(276) 940-2674
www.dcr.virginia.gov/state_parks/nat.shtml
Natural Tunnel State Park Camping is a campground or RV park located in Duffield.
The state acquired the tunnel and 100 surrounding acres in 1967 from the Natural Tunnel Chasm and Caverns Corp. to establish Natural Tunnel State Park. Another 850l acres were later acquired, and the park opened in 1971. A modern meeting facility, the Cove Ridge Center, lies within the park. It came about thanks to a unique collaboration between the Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation and the Cove Ridge Foundation. Natural Tunnel, called the Eighth Wonder of the World by William Jennings Bryan, has been attracting sightseers to the mountains of southwestern Virginia for more than 100 years. Today it is the focal point of Natural Tunnel State Park, a park which offers visitors not only spectacular sights but also swimming, camping, picnicking, hiking, a visitor center, an amphitheater and interpretive programs. Natural Tunnel State Park is in Scott County, about 13 miles north of Gate City and 20 miles north of Kingsport, Tenn.To get there, from I-81, take U.S. 23 North to Gate City (about 20 miles). The turn-off to the park is at mile marker 17.4 on Rt. 23. Take Natural Tunnel Parkway about one mile east to park entrance. Northern Virginia, eight hours; Richmond, six hours; Tidewater/Norfolk/Virginia Beach, eight to nine hours; Roanoke, three and a half hours Camping and group camping. For information on availability of overnight accommodations, particular park amenities or to make a reservation, you can reserve online or call 1-800-933-PARK. Click here for park fees.
Local dining options close to Natural Tunnel State Park Camping include Little Mexico Mexican Restaurant, Huddle House, Subway, Dairy Queen located at 516 West 5th Street approximately 9.8 km away, and McDonald’s.
Nearby accommodations include Southwest Virginia Museum Cottage, Americas Best Inn, Estillville Bed And Breakfast, Microtel, and The Inn at Wise Courthouse located at 110 Main Street.