Hollins lures RVers with epic Appalachian Trail hikes from McAfee Knob to Tinker Cliffs. Park your rig at Catawba Mountain Shelter on the AT, our directory's sole spot here. Pets welcome, group sites ready, campfires glow: launch into Blue Ridge adventures from this trailhead base.
Hollins hugs Roanoke County's edge along Route 220, ten minutes from Roanoke's Mill Mountain Star and Taubman Museum. Thru-hikers tackle McAfee Knob's jaw-dropping Catawba Valley overlook, the AT's top photo spot. Carvins Cove Natural Reserve draws paddlers to its 21-mile shoreline, anglers to bass-rich waters, bikers to rocky singletrack.
Catawba Mountain Shelter on the AT fits group campers and pet lovers perfectly. Dogs romp free across pet-friendly grounds, parties cluster at spacious group sites. Build campfires for s'mores after summiting nearby peaks, then drive five miles to Roanoke for craft brews at Starr Hill or meals at Local Roots.
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Hollins stands out as a launchpad for Appalachian Trail epics like McAfee Knob and Blue Ridge Parkway drives. Hikers chase sunrises over Catawba Valley from this Roanoke County gem. Paddlers hit Carvins Cove's 21-mile shore, while Roanoke's star-lit zoo and markets sit minutes south via Route 220.
Catawba Mountain Shelter on the AT ranks as the RV park near Hollins in our directory. This group-site haven hugs the trail near Catawba Mountain, ideal for hikers. Pets roam free, campfires light up nights ten minutes from Roanoke via Route 220.
Yes, Catawba Mountain Shelter on the AT welcomes pets at its group sites near Hollins. Dogs explore freely while you hike McAfee Knob or build campfires. This pet-allowed spot serves as base for Blue Ridge romps, just minutes from Carvins Cove trails.