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Reviews (57)
What Guests Are Saying
Blue Springs Gap Cabin is praised for its beautiful natural setting, making it an excellent base for outdoor activities like hiking and fishing. It's comfortable for up to eight guests at a very affordable rate of $45 per night, with improvements made by the management enhancing the experience. While there are minor drawbacks, such as the lack of running water and a late check-in time, guests appreciate the peaceful atmosphere and the opportunity to reconnect with nature.
What Guests Are Saying
Blue Springs Gap Cabin is praised for its beautiful natural setting, making it an excellent base for outdoor activities like hiking and fishing. It's comfortable for up to eight guests at a very affordable rate of $45 per night, with improvements made by the management enhancing the experience. While there are minor drawbacks, such as the lack of running water and a late check-in time, guests appreciate the peaceful atmosphere and the opportunity to reconnect with nature.
Review Summary
Robert P
VerifiedDecember 1, 2023 • Stayed at: 1, Loop: BLUE SPRINGS CABIN
Great stay & last guests in 2003.
The good:
We would stay again. This and 2 nearby cabins will be having price increases next year so reserve now.
Nice huge 3 bedroom cabin with huge porch to match. Bunk beds with dresser in 2 bedrooms & 1 queen with dresser in last all with curtains. Electricity. Has fans no ac.
Has fridge, sinks, stove/oven microwave, dishes, pots, pans, glasses & silverware. 6 place dining table.
Has shower/tub but must use solar shower since no water. Flushing toilet except November when porta potty is used.
Picnic table with fire pit.
We have Verizon & were able to get 4 bar 4G LTE but went down to 1 bar at times.
Saw no mice but saw evidence in utility room which needs to be cleaned. Huge metal box in here & the fridge great for mice proofing items.
Bring humming bird food as that seems to be a thing.
It's reported this used to be a hunting cabin with airstrip nearby. Supposedly it turned into a drug distribution center & was seized by the gov. Could not verify this but when you stay look for the hidden space. FUN!
The bad:
There is a locked gate but there is a wide opening on the left allowing access to people on dirt bikes & 4 wheelers to ride to the cabin. 2 of 3 days this happened. Also was a hunter set up right by the cabin violating distance regulations. If you have this happen while you stay make sure you complain to the rangers like we did so they block the entrance more. People should not be able to bypass the locked gate.
Fireplace closed until further notice.
Not too much of a view due to clouds and trees.
The queen mattress is SUPER firm. Bring a pad or air mattress.
No ax or maul if you bring wood for fire pit.
Porch swing is in utility room. Maybe the USFS will reinstall some day.
Some light bulbs out or missing.
Robert P
VerifiedDecember 1, 2023 • Stayed at: 1, Loop: BLUE SPRINGS CABIN
Great stay & last guests in 2003.
The good:
We would stay again. This and 2 nearby cabins will be having price increases next year so reserve now.
Nice huge 3 bedroom cabin with huge porch to match. Bunk beds with dresser in 2 bedrooms & 1 queen with dresser in last all with curtains. Electricity. Has fans no ac.
Has fridge, sinks, stove/oven microwave, dishes, pots, pans, glasses & silverware. 6 place dining table.
Has shower/tub but must use solar shower since no water. Flushing toilet except November when porta potty is used.
Picnic table with fire pit.
We have Verizon & were able to get 4 bar 4G LTE but went down to 1 bar at times.
Saw no mice but saw evidence in utility room which needs to be cleaned. Huge metal box in here & the fridge great for mice proofing items.
Bring humming bird food as that seems to be a thing.
It's reported this used to be a hunting cabin with airstrip nearby. Supposedly it turned into a drug distribution center & was seized by the gov. Could not verify this but when you stay look for the hidden space. FUN!
The bad:
There is a locked gate but there is a wide opening on the left allowing access to people on dirt bikes & 4 wheelers to ride to the cabin. 2 of 3 days this happened. Also was a hunter set up right by the cabin violating distance regulations. If you have this happen while you stay make sure you complain to the rangers like we did so they block the entrance more. People should not be able to bypass the locked gate.
Fireplace closed until further notice.
Not too much of a view due to clouds and trees.
The queen mattress is SUPER firm. Bring a pad or air mattress.
No ax or maul if you bring wood for fire pit.
Porch swing is in utility room. Maybe the USFS will reinstall some day.
Some light bulbs out or missing.
Gerald N
VerifiedAugust 2, 2023 • Stayed at: 1, Loop: BLUE SPRINGS CABIN
Very nice cabin and beautiful surroundings. We got in late and mostly just slept here but found everything we needed to make a very comfortable night. In the morning we made coffee and hummingbird food and enjoyed watching the hummingbirds for a bit before we left for our next adventure. I wish we had taken the time to spend another night at this cabin.
Gerald N
VerifiedAugust 2, 2023 • Stayed at: 1, Loop: BLUE SPRINGS CABIN
Very nice cabin and beautiful surroundings. We got in late and mostly just slept here but found everything we needed to make a very comfortable night. In the morning we made coffee and hummingbird food and enjoyed watching the hummingbirds for a bit before we left for our next adventure. I wish we had taken the time to spend another night at this cabin.
Charles P
VerifiedJanuary 17, 2023 • Stayed at: 1, Loop: BLUE SPRINGS CABIN
I like it. Does what it needs to do and is great for that purpose
Charles P
VerifiedJanuary 17, 2023 • Stayed at: 1, Loop: BLUE SPRINGS CABIN
I like it. Does what it needs to do and is great for that purpose
Philip M
VerifiedNovember 12, 2022 • Stayed at: 1, Loop: BLUE SPRINGS CABIN
This is a nice location. We did a day of mountain biking in the area. We got rained out, but the storms coming through the gap were better than anything on TV.
Philip M
VerifiedNovember 12, 2022 • Stayed at: 1, Loop: BLUE SPRINGS CABIN
This is a nice location. We did a day of mountain biking in the area. We got rained out, but the storms coming through the gap were better than anything on TV.
Alexander M
VerifiedOctober 23, 2022 • Stayed at: 1, Loop: BLUE SPRINGS CABIN
Great place, bring your water, peaceful, water available at Comers Rock Campground.
Alexander M
VerifiedOctober 23, 2022 • Stayed at: 1, Loop: BLUE SPRINGS CABIN
Great place, bring your water, peaceful, water available at Comers Rock Campground.
Location Blue Springs Gap Cabin
Address:
3158 Blue Spring Road
Rural Retreat, VA, 24368
United States
From Marion, VA: Take I-81 to exit 45 and proceed south on VA Route 16 for about 10 miles to VA 695 (Slemp Creek Road) at Sugar Grove, VA. Turn left onto VA 695 (Slemp Creek Road) and go 1 mile before turning left onto VA 614 (Cedar Springs Road) towards Cedar Springs. Drive 4 miles and turn right onto VA 612 (Camp Road) before Cedar Springs, VA. Continue for 5 miles and turn right onto VA 798 (a gravel road - Hale Lake Road). Continue about 3 miles to the top of the mountain and a "T" intersection. Turn right onto VA 672 (Blue Springs Road). After about 0.3 miles, take the first gravel road on the right. This road leads to the cabin gate. Access to Blue Springs Gap Cabin along VA 798 is not suitable for low clearance vehicles
The property is accessible via I-81, with the nearest exit being 45, approximately 10 miles from the cabin via VA Route 16.
Latitude & Longitude: 36.7581 / -81.2706
Elevation: 1150 feet
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Last updated: June 13, 2026