Carrie’s guidebook
Marinas
Several Boat Rental locations in the area!
Looking for a boat rental? This place offers several types of boats. It also has a small shop for needs and snacks. Get your fishing license here too!
(Approximately 7 Miles from Cabin)
30 locals recommend
Lakeshore Marina
2285 US-321Looking for a boat rental? This place offers several types of boats. It also has a small shop for needs and snacks. Get your fishing license here too!
(Approximately 7 Miles from Cabin)
Fish Springs Marina
191 Fish Springs RdFood scene
Visit the historic Johnson County Big Dry Run Schoolhouse that has been converted to a beautiful winery with a tasting room. Also be sure to ask them about visiting their partner Villa Nove Vineyards
54 locals recommend
Watauga Lake Winery
6952 Big Dry Run RdVisit the historic Johnson County Big Dry Run Schoolhouse that has been converted to a beautiful winery with a tasting room. Also be sure to ask them about visiting their partner Villa Nove Vineyards
Shirley's Home Cooking
3266 US-321If you’re looking for a close place to grab some food, this is it! It is just a small place but sweet employees. Up front is a convenient store and in the back is the restaurant.
24 locals recommend
Butler Trading Post
16308 Hwy 67 WIf you’re looking for a close place to grab some food, this is it! It is just a small place but sweet employees. Up front is a convenient store and in the back is the restaurant.
Coming soon to Hampton (Right off of the Lake) -- Should be available after May 2022 according to site
46 locals recommend
Southern Craft BBQ
601 Spring StComing soon to Hampton (Right off of the Lake) -- Should be available after May 2022 according to site
Our favorite Activities!
Are you into riding dirt bikes, atvs, or side by sides? This place offers 8600 Acres of land to ride, or even hike! Don't forget to visit the Kettlefoot Fire tower at a whopping 60 ft with an elevation of 3,889 feet. Amazing views!
21 locals recommend
Doe Mountain Recreation Area
1203 Harbin Hill RdAre you into riding dirt bikes, atvs, or side by sides? This place offers 8600 Acres of land to ride, or even hike! Don't forget to visit the Kettlefoot Fire tower at a whopping 60 ft with an elevation of 3,889 feet. Amazing views!
Outdoor Fun
Best known as a biking trail, but in reality, the VCT is a multi-use trail with opportunities to bike, walk, run, fish, horseback ride, people watch, cross country ski and geocache. Outfitters are available for bike rentals, shuttles, fishing and more.
87 locals recommend
Virginia Creeper National Recreation Trail
Virginia Creeper National Recreation TrailBest known as a biking trail, but in reality, the VCT is a multi-use trail with opportunities to bike, walk, run, fish, horseback ride, people watch, cross country ski and geocache. Outfitters are available for bike rentals, shuttles, fishing and more.
2.5 mile moderate round trip hike to the falls or continue onto several locations via the appalachian trail.
50 locals recommend
Laurel Falls Trailhead
U.S. 3212.5 mile moderate round trip hike to the falls or continue onto several locations via the appalachian trail.
Ski, Snowboard or even tube the beautiful Beech Mountain
367 locals recommend
Beech Mountain Ski Resort
1007 S Beech Mountain PkwySki, Snowboard or even tube the beautiful Beech Mountain
State Line
3690 State Line RdAppalachians Outdoor Adventures
276 Watauga Village DrBristol Motor Speedway
151 Speedway BlvdSightseeing
Elizabethton Covered Bridge
717 East Elk AvenueCity/town information
Mountain City
Butler
Elizabethton
Bristol