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.

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Ivanhoe, VA, VA★ 4.2 (26 reviews)From $100/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
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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.

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Verified facts

RIDB / Recreation.gov official database
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
SeasonMay through October
Stay limit14 days
HookupsNo hookups.
ToiletsFlush toilets
CampfiresAllowed
Max/site6 people

Amenities

RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verified
Essentials
Fire RingsElectric Hookups
Recreation
Picnic TablesFirewood for Sale
Family & Pets
Showers

Straight talk

CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reports

Known issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.

Known issuesFederal campground — book early. No hookups at most sites. Seasonal operations.
Skip it 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)

Insider tips & when to go

CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

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

Best: May-October

Official operating season per verified data

Best: May-June, September-October

Campers report top floor gets very hot during summer months

Things to do nearby

RIDB /activities /recareas + intel

Conditions today

Live
at campground coordinates

Cell signal

FCC BDC · quarterly dataset
T-Mobile
4G · 0%
Verizon
4G · 0%
AT&T
4G · 0%

FCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal.

Wildlife nearby

iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 km
Alert: Eastern Copperhead snakes present in area; also White-tailed Deer, Red Fox, Broad-winged Hawk, and Eastern Box Turtle

Location

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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.

Campground entrance

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Community

#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.

Frequently asked questions

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How much does Sunrise Cabin cost per night?+
Sunrise Cabin costs $100 per night. Hookup options: No hookups.
What season is Sunrise Cabin open?+
Sunrise Cabin is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does Sunrise Cabin have hookups?+
No hookups.
What is the maximum RV length at Sunrise Cabin?+
Sunrise Cabin is primarily a tent camping facility.
How do I make reservations at Sunrise Cabin?+
Sunrise Cabin is a federal campground — book 6 months ahead at Recreation.gov. Set a free CamperWatch cancellation alert to be notified the moment a site opens.
What is the cell service like at Sunrise Cabin?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Sunrise Cabin is rated none. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
What season is Sunrise Cabin open, and what are check-in times?+
Sunrise Cabin is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
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●Data sources on this page
Recreation.gov — Live site availability — updated every 30 min
recreation.gov · RIDB API
National Weather Service — Live hourly forecast + active alerts
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Google Air Quality API — Live AQI at exact campground coordinates
airquality.googleapis.com
iNaturalist — Research-grade wildlife within 8km
api.inaturalist.org
Google Pollen API — Today’s tree, grass & weed pollen forecast
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FCC Broadband Map — Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile 4G/5G coverage data
broadbandmap.fcc.gov · quarterly
Sunrise-Sunset.org — Sunrise, sunset & golden hour for today
api.sunrise-sunset.org
Google Street View — Campground entrance & access road imagery
maps.googleapis.com
RIDB — ADA sites, hookups, toilets, pets, campfire rules, bear boxes, max RV, activities, contact, directions
ridb.recreation.gov · /facilities /campsites /activities /links /recareas

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$100 /night★ 4.2 (26)
SeasonMay through October
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
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Nearby Campgrounds

Collins Cove Horse Campground

Marion, VA

From $5/night

Raven Cliff Recreation Area

Marion, VA

From $5/night

Hussy Mountain Horse Camp

Speedwell, VA

From $7/night

Comer’S Rock Recreation Area

Marion, VA

From $3/night

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