Campsites
There are electric and water campsites as well as standard campsites without hookups. The park accommodates horse lovers with stable area campsites--some with covered stalls and some with open stalls.
Hiking Trails
Hikers will find a variety of trails in the park that take a person through the forests and mountains and provide a chance to look at the beautiful scenery.
Fishing
Big Wilson Creek has 3.5 miles of waters suitable for trout fishing within the park's boundaries. Trout fishing is also possible with 2.1 miles of of fishable water at Cabin Creek and 1.1 miles at Mill Creek.
Cross-Country Skiing
Cross-country skiing is available in the park during the winter months. Rhododendron Trail, Seed Orchard Trail and the 3.7-mile-long Old Upchurch Road are all designated for this activity.
Other Trails
Mountain biking and horseback riding take place in Grayson Highlands State Park, with trails set aside for these pursuits.
Canoeing
A 6-mile guided canoe trip that takes about six hours to complete on the New River takes place for visitors from Memorial Day to Labor Day.
Article Written By John Lindell
John Lindell has written articles for "The Greyhound Review" and various other online publications. A Connecticut native, his work specializes in sports, fishing and nature. Lindell worked in greyhound racing for 25 years.
