Sunrise Cabin
George Washington & Jefferson National Forest — lakeside, hiking
Location: Ivanhoe, VA, VA
Price: From $100 per night
Rating: 4.2 out of 5 (26 reviews)
Season: May through October
Visitors at Sunrise Cabin enjoy outstanding views from the front porch. Sunrise cabin provides visitors with unique opportunity to enjoy the natural features of the George Washington & Jefferson National Forests while still having many of the conveniences of home. We apologize for any inconvenience, the fireplace cannot be used at this time.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Showers, Electric Hookups, Firewood for Sale
Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/sunrise-cabin to be notified when sites open up.
Sunrise Cabin offers outstanding front porch views and modern conveniences like electricity and kitchen facilities within the George Washington & Jefferson National Forests. Campers consistently praise it as a peaceful retreat for disconnecting from daily life, with spacious accommodations suitable for groups at $100/night.
Wildlife alert: Eastern Copperhead snakes present in area; also White-tailed Deer, Red Fox, Broad-winged Hawk, and Eastern Box Turtle
Insider tips for Sunrise Cabin: Bring your own toaster (cabin has toaster oven only) Bring fans for summer heat management on upper floor Garbage dumpster is couple miles away; plan accordingly Book early as this is a federal campground with only 1 site
Skip Sunrise Cabin if: Expecting hookups (no hookups available). Visiting outside May-October (seasonal operations only). Needing heat source (fireplace currently non-functional with no alternative). Expecting provided linens (bring your own).
Best time to visit Sunrise Cabin: May-October — Official operating season per verified data. May-June, September-October — Campers report top floor gets very hot during summer months.
Nearby campgrounds: Collins Cove Horse Campground (Marion, VA), Raven Cliff Recreation Area (Marion, VA), Hussy Mountain Horse Camp (Speedwell, VA), Comer’S Rock Recreation Area (Marion, VA).
Cell Phone Coverage at Sunrise Cabin
Cell signal at Sunrise Cabin (Ivanhoe, VA): none overall signal based on FCC broadband data.
Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.
Visitors at Sunrise Cabin enjoy outstanding views from the front porch. Sunrise cabin provides visitors with unique opportunity to enjoy the natural features of the George Washington & Jefferson National Forests while still having many of the conveniences of home. We apologize for any inconvenience, the fireplace cannot be used at this time.
Verified facts
RIDB / Recreation.gov official databaseAmenities
RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verifiedStraight talk
CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reportsKnown issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.
Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBring your own toaster (cabin has toaster oven only)
Bring fans for summer heat management on upper floor
Garbage dumpster is couple miles away; plan accordingly
Book early as this is a federal campground with only 1 site
Official operating season per verified data
Campers report top floor gets very hot during summer months
Things to do nearby
RIDB /activities /recareas + intelConditions today
LiveCell signal
FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal.
Wildlife nearby
iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 kmLocation
Leaflet · OpenStreetMap tiles
Getting there →
From I-81, take exit 80 (Fort Chiswell) and go south on US 52 for about 1 mile. Turn right and drive south on VA 94 for about 12 miles to the intersection of the Virginia Highlands Horse Trail. Turn right onto a gravel road marked with orange diamonds (this is also the Virginia Highlands Horse Trail). This road is called Cha Cha Ridge Road. About 0.3 miles down Cha Cha Ridge Road, bear right onto the Virginia Highlands Horse Trail. A short distance later, turn left at the Sunrise Cabin sign.
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#community · posts, photos & Q&A · AI-moderated (Claude Vision)Pro tips
- Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — George Washington & Jefferson National Forest fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at George Washington & Jefferson National Forest before arrival — seasonal closures common.
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