52 Things to do near Massanutten
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Massanutten Disc Golf Course
Massanutten, Virginia
2.6 miles NWCLOSED. A redesigned disc golf course at Massanutten combining open ski slopes and tight woods — deer everywhere, rental discs at the General Store, open May through October.
Disc Golf
University Park
Harrisonburg, Virginia
8.6 miles NWA woodsy 18-hole campus course at James Madison University — with loaner discs at the UREC Gatehouse and scorecards at the first tee — open exclusively to JMU students, faculty, and staff.
Disc Golf
Fridley Gap
Keezletown, Virginia
8.8 miles NA small, chest-deep swimming hole at the halfway point of a beautiful George Washington National Forest loop — cold all year and only 0.5 miles from the trailhead.
Hike, Swim
Westover Park
Harrisonburg, Virginia
9.7 miles NWA tight hillside disc golf course in Harrisonburg winding through cedars behind the rec center with gorgeous mountain views at the finish.
Disc Golf
Bridgewater College
Mount Crawford, Virginia
11.5 miles WA mostly open, mowed disc golf course at Bridgewater College with a pond on hole 3, some elevation on hole 5, and dorm-adjacent hole 9 — please respect student privacy near the residence halls.
Disc Golf
Blue Ridge Community College
Mount Sidney, Virginia
12.9 miles SWA compact 4-hole campus practice disc golf course near Mount Sidney that uses elevation and trees to create a surprisingly engaging round.
Disc Golf 6.1 mi
Rip Rap Hollow
Crozet, Virginia
13.5 miles SA 50-foot, mountain-fed swimming hole on a difficult 10-mile Shenandoah Valley loop that also passes Chimney Rock and a scenic waterfall — cold, clear, and worth the effort.
Hike, Swim 15.7 mi
Sugar Hollow
Crozet, Virginia
16.0 miles SAn 11-mile loop starting and ending at Sugar Hollow Reservoir, passing Blue Hole and Rip Rap swimming holes — a hiker's way to combine challenge with a cool dip in Shenandoah.
Hike, Swim
Greene Co. Community Park
Ruckersville, Virginia
18.0 miles EA free 18-hole disc golf layout in Ruckersville using 13 baskets, with open and tight wooded holes and natural hazards on every hole for consistent challenge.
Disc Golf
Charlottesville Area
Williamsville, Virginia
18.6 miles SETwo swimming spots north of Charlottesville, Virginia — a fee applies, so check details before heading out.
Swim 0.3 mi
Big Rock Falls
Syria, Virginia
18.8 miles NEA moderately challenging 1.5-mile trail follows Mill Prong River to a beautiful cascading waterfall with a swimming hole that fills up nicely at higher water levels.
Hike, Swim
Natural Chimneys
Mount Solon, Virginia
19.1 miles WTowering vertical limestone formations draped in trees and vines, with shallow river swimming holes, 2.5 miles of hiking and biking trails, and a well-equipped 135-site campground.
Camp, Hike, Mountain Bike, Swim
Mint Springs Valley Park
Crozet, Virginia
20.0 miles STwo small lakes with sandy beaches, miles of forested hiking and mountain biking trails, a sand volleyball pit, and a playground — all in an eight-acre valley park near Crozet, Virginia.
Hike, Mountain Bike, Swim
Rapidan Rivers
Madison, Virginia
20.3 miles ESwimming holes beneath small waterfalls along the Rapidan River in Shenandoah, accessible on short hikes — protected waters known for trout and catfish fishing.
Swim
Rose River
Syria, Virginia
22.2 miles NEA moderately difficult 4-mile forested loop in Shenandoah National Park descending to the Rose River and a stunning 67-foot waterfall — wading is possible in some spots.
Hike, Swim
Stokesville Campground
Madison, Virginia
22.7 miles WSwim near Madison, Virginia
Swim
Old Rag Area
Crewe, Virginia
23.0 miles NESix swimming holes at the base of waterfalls and along rivers in Shenandoah National Park's Old Rag area, all reached by hikes of varying length from Skyline Drive or nearby routes.
Swim 2.8 mi
Cedar Run Falls
Oldrag, Virginia
23.0 miles NESix waterfalls, a natural waterslide, and a deep swimming hole reward experienced hikers who tackle this strenuous 8-mile, 2,794-ft-elevation Shenandoah trail.
Hike, Swim
North River Gap
Mount Solon, Virginia
23.2 miles WA free recreation area with an easy 2.4-mile river gorge hike through lush forest, a wading and swimming spot in the North River, and primitive campsites for $5 a night.
Camp, Hike, Swim
Whiteoak Canyon
Syria, Virginia
24.0 miles NEA Shenandoah hike featuring both a two-tiered lower waterfall and a classic single-drop upper falls — with cool wading spots along the trail for a well-earned break before the 1,040-foot climb back.
Hike, Swim
