26 Things to do near Rural Retreat, VA
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Rural Retreat Lake
Rural Retreat, Virginia
2.1 miles SA very open, short beginner-friendly practice disc golf course with a few hills — a low-key free spot to get comfortable with the game near Rural Retreat, Virginia.
Disc Golf 
Dark Horse Hollow
Wytheville, Virginia
7.8 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.
Swim 
Foster Falls
Max Meadows, Virginia
23.1 miles ESwim near Max Meadows, Virginia
Swim 
Goshen Pass Area
Max Meadows, Virginia
23.1 miles ESwim near Max Meadows, Virginia
Swim 
Falls Of Dismal
Pearisburg, Virginia
29.0 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.
Swim 
Emory and Henry
Meadowview, Virginia
31.6 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
31.6 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 
Narrows Town Park
Narrows, Virginia
31.9 miles NESwim near Narrows, Virginia
Swim 
Ashe County Park Disc Golf Course
Jefferson, North Carolina
33.4 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
34.5 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 
Randolph Park Disc Golf Course
Dublin, Virginia
34.8 miles EEleven 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 
Backbone Rock
Shady Valley, Tennessee
36.3 miles SWSwim near Shady Valley, Tennessee
Swim 
Elk Shoals
West Jefferson, North Carolina
37.5 miles SSwim near West Jefferson, North Carolina
Swim 
Sugar Hollow Disc Golf Course
Bristol, Virginia
38.4 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
41.2 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 
Camp Creek Area
Cabins, West Virginia
41.2 miles NSwim near Cabins, West Virginia
Swim 
Brush Creek Falls
Athens, West Virginia
41.3 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.
Swim 
Virginia Highlands Community College
Abingdon, Virginia
42.4 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 
Mash Fork Falls
Camp Creek, West Virginia
42.6 miles NA 7-foot sandstone waterfall in Camp Creek State Park, best in spring, with a viewing platform, surrounding trails for hiking and mountain biking, and tent camping at $15/night.
Camp, Hike, Mountain Bike 
Campbell Falls
Camp Creek, West Virginia
42.9 miles NA 15-foot-tall, 40-foot-wide waterfall in Camp Creek State Park, most powerful after rain and most beautiful in spring — large flat rocks make a perfect perch to watch the cascade.
Camp, Hike, Mountain Bike, Swim
