Welcome to Grayson County, Southwest Virginia’s Natural Paradise

In Grayson County you’ll experience highland meadows, beautiful river valleys, modest farms, and miles of pasture. As the seasons change with abundant wildflowers in the spring, lush greenery in the summer, colorful foliage in the fall, and snow covered hills and valleys in the winter you’ll see why Grayson County is one of nature’s true natural paradises.

Long isolated by surrounding mountain ranges and the New River, the county is a haven for traditional art, music, and lifestyle. The west end of the county is forested, wild, national recreation area containing two of Virginia’s highest peaks – Mt. Rogers, elevation 5,729 feet and Whitetop Mountain elevation 5,520 feet. The New River a national Heritage River and the second oldest river in the world offer canoeing, kayaking, tubing, swimming, and fishing. Grayson County also has two spectacular state parks: Grayson Highlands State Park, and the New River Trail State Park where outdoor adventures abound, including hiking, mountain biking, camping, and horseback riding.

Rich in history and mountain heritage, Grayson County is the ideal spot for a quiet vacation, or a peaceful and safe place to retire or raise a family. Come visit us in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains, and experience our natural paradise, you’ll be glad you did!

Points Of Interest

• Blue Ridge Parkway
• New River State Park
• New River Trail State Park
• Grayson Highlands State Park
• Virginia Creeper Trail
• Jefferson National Forest
• Grayson County Information