25 Things to do near Rural Retreat Lake
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Dark Horse Hollow
Wytheville, Virginia
9.8 miles NEA secluded sandy beach and easy loop trail in Jefferson National Forest make this a quiet picnic stop — the swimming area is reportedly closed, so wade and sunbathe only.
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Goshen Pass Area
Max Meadows, Virginia
23.9 miles ESwim near Max Meadows, Virginia
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Foster Falls
Max Meadows, Virginia
23.9 miles ESwim near Max Meadows, Virginia
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Emory and Henry
Meadowview, Virginia
30.4 miles WTechnical disc golf in the beautiful southern Appalachian Mountains with good variety — the college welcomes respectful visitors but prohibits alcohol on the private grounds.
Disc Golf 
Emory and Henry College
Meadowview, Virginia
30.4 miles WA technical disc golf course in the beautiful Southern Appalachian mountains at Emory and Henry College — some poison ivy in spots, alcohol prohibited, and welcoming to all players.
Disc Golf 
Falls Of Dismal
Pearisburg, Virginia
31.0 miles NEA waterfall area in the National Forest near Pearisburg with deep swimming under the upper falls and flat sunbathing rocks — secluded and private thanks to forest growth, though locals have left broken glass, so skip the bare feet.
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Ashe County Park Disc Golf Course
Jefferson, North Carolina
31.3 miles SA cool Appalachian disc golf experience in Ashe County Park — dual tees, hilly terrain, scenic views, and a pond to keep every round interesting.
Disc Golf 
The High Country DGC
Jefferson, North Carolina
32.4 miles SAn Appalachian mountain disc golf experience in Ashe County Park — dual tees, hilly terrain, pond, nice views, and a fun mix of open and wooded holes.
Disc Golf 
Narrows Town Park
Narrows, Virginia
34.0 miles NESwim near Narrows, Virginia
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Backbone Rock
Shady Valley, Tennessee
34.6 miles SWSwim near Shady Valley, Tennessee
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Elk Shoals
West Jefferson, North Carolina
35.3 miles SSwim near West Jefferson, North Carolina
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Randolph Park Disc Golf Course
Dublin, Virginia
36.3 miles NEEleven holes in the woods and seven in the open across this par-59 course — maps and scorecards available at the pool office and online.
Disc Golf 
Sugar Hollow Disc Golf Course
Bristol, Virginia
37.1 miles WA gold-level disc golf course in Bristol with four true par 4s, a pine forest section, creek holes, and a well-maintained park feel right off I-81 exit 7.
Disc Golf 
Ralph Stout Park Disc Golf
Mountain City, Tennessee
39.2 miles SWA beginner-friendly layout with great signage, DGA baskets at varied heights, a practice basket, and two water holes set around a Mountain City park.
Disc Golf 
Virginia Highlands Community College
Abingdon, Virginia
41.0 miles WRolling hills with a mix of long obstacle-free holes and shorter natural challenges, open from dawn to dusk on a free community college course.
Disc Golf 
Cedar Creek Falls
Honaker, Virginia
42.6 miles WAlso known as 'Big Falls' — a sun-warmed swimming hole with a 50-foot-wide pool roughly 10 feet deep at the base of the falls, with a safe jump spot on the eastern end.
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Camp Creek Area
Cabins, West Virginia
43.3 miles NSwim near Cabins, West Virginia
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Brush Creek Falls
Athens, West Virginia
43.5 miles NA short waterfall hike in Brush Creek Nature Preserve with a gorgeous mossy backdrop perfect for long-exposure photography — wading possible but no real swimming. The spot draws parties, so expect some litter.
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Westwood Park
Mount Airy, North Carolina
43.6 miles SEA very short but wooded disc golf course near Mount Airy with elevation, doglegs, and accuracy demands over power — play it backwards for 18 holes of free disc golf.
Disc Golf 
Wahoo's Adventures at New River Outpost
Todd, North Carolina
43.8 miles SWA pitch-and-putt free disc golf course near Todd at New River Outpost with two tee pads per hole, a maximum hole length of 190 feet, and some elevation.
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