Lakes & Marinas

• South Holston Lake
  Located on Route 75 South
  276-475-2850
  A 24 mile long lake that is formed by the third largest earthen dam in the world and offers excellent fishing, boating, skin diving, and water skiing opportunities, as well as camping and picnicking.  map

Recreation Areas

• Harry L. Coomes Recreation Center
  300 Stanley Street • Abingdon, VA 24212
  276-623-5279
  A full facility recreational complex which is complete with indoor and outdoor pools, an indoor fitness and jogging track, a cardiovascular exercise room, and a gymnasium. Outdoor facilities include an amphitheatre area, picnic areas, tennis courts, and a sand volleyball court.  map

• Mount Rogers National Recreation Area
  335 Cummings Street • Abingdon, VA 24212
  800-435-3440
  The perfect place for the outdoor enthusiast, this area offers an array of activities including hiking to the summit of Virginia's highest peak, exploring the Virginia Creeper Trail, the New River Trail, and the Appalachian Trail, camping, horse back riding, biking, fishing, swimming, and hunting. more...  map

Golf

• Glenrochie Country Club
  370 Winterham Drive • Abingdon, VA 24211
  276-628-3572 or 276-628-3059
  This private 18-hole golf course provides both flat and rolling terrain with 31 to 40 sand bunkers. A full-time PGA Certified Professional is on staff and a full driving range and practice and putting areas are available. Tennis courts, a swimming pool, social and dining amenities, and a number of membership options are available for members.  more...  map

Hiking & Climbing

• Virginia Creeper National Recreation Trail
  Located Between Abingdon and Damascus
  276-676-2282
  One of the most beautiful trails on the continent, this 34 mile scenic railroad bed began as a Native American footpath and was converted into a recreational facility for hikers, bikers, joggers, nature walkers, cross country skiers, and equestrian riders.  map