Openings · last 7 days
7
Booking reality
Campsite Sniper detected 7 site openings here in the last 7 days
01 · Detected Opening History · the openings record · file CS-234256
When Blue Springs Gap Cabin reopens
Blue Springs Gap Cabin's openings record: every site-date Campsite Sniper detected turning available, logged and time-stamped. Refreshed hourly.
Openings · last 30 days
7
Openings · last 90 days
7
Only 7 openings in the last 90 days: not enough recent activity for a reliable pattern. A free Campsite Sniper alert watches around the clock instead, and pings you the moment one opens.
02 · Availability Outlook · Sep 18 – Dec 1, 2026 · of 1 monitored site
Of the 74 tracked site-nights (Sep 18 – Dec 1, 2026): 21 open for online reservation · 51 reserved · 1 closed · 1 unavailable (cause unspecified).
Where the open windows are
71.6% of tracked site-nights are not currently open for online reservation. 21 of 74 remain open; here is where they are.
Load status
Sep 18 – Dec 1, 2026Not open online71.6%
Open site-nights21 / 74
Reserved (of online inventory)51 / 72
Weekday openings14
Weekend openings7
Of the open cabin-nights on mapped sites, 14 fall on weekdays and 7 on weekends (Fri–Sun).
Open dates by month
Sep 2026 – Dec 2026December shows no online availability. 0 of 1 tracked site-nights are open there — 1 unavailable.
Holiday windows
Sites open per night · of 1 cabin| Window | Night | Sites open | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labor Day | SAT Sep 5 | 0 | None open |
| SUN Sep 6 | 0 | None open | |
| MON Sep 7 | 0 | None open | |
| Thanksgiving | THU Nov 26 | 1 | Open |
| FRI Nov 27 | 0 | None open | |
| SAT Nov 28 | 0 | None open | |
| Christmas | THU Dec 24 | 0 | None open |
| FRI Dec 25 | 0 | None open | |
| New Year | THU Dec 31 | 0 | None open |
Labor Day: no online availability on any tracked night. Thanksgiving: no cabin is currently available for the complete three-night stay. Friday and Saturday have no online availability; individual Thursday night remains open. Christmas: no online availability on any tracked night. New Year: no online availability on Thursday.
Availability
Most open cabin-nights · tracked window| Cabin | Open cabin-nights |
|---|---|
| 1 | 21 |
This cabin currently has 21 cabin-nights available.
Next windows
As of Sep 18, 2026 snapshotNext open dateTue · Sep 22
Next open weekendFri · Oct 2
December0 of 1 · unavailable
The next bookable night is Sep 22; the first open weekend starts Oct 2. Campsite Sniper can watch later dates for you.
Stays and site detail
21 open cabin-nights across 1 cabin at Blue Springs Gap Cabin, from the same hourly snapshot as everything above.
Multi-night stays. 4 2-night, 3 3-night openings where a single site is free for every night, per Campsite Sniper's current snapshot — soonest Sep 22 at site 1.
All 1 cabin with current availability
| Cabin | Max RV | Hookups | Open cabin-nights | Longest run | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Not recorded | Yes | 21 | 6 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3, Oct 4, Oct 5, Oct 6, Oct 18, Oct 19, Oct 25 +9 more |
About Blue Springs Gap Cabin
Overview
Blue Springs Gap Cabin is located high on a mountaintop near Camp, Virginia, giving visitors the feeling of being on top of the world. The space has three comfortable bedrooms, a kitchen and a living room. Electricity and flush toilet add modern comfort to this rustic mountain setting.
Accessible hiking and biking trails pass near the cabin and Hale Lake is just 2 miles away, providing combined opportunities for bird watching, hiking, biking, fishing and picnicking.
Recreation
The Mount Rogers National Recreation Area features four Congressionally designated wilderness areas; the Virginia Creeper Trail; the Mount Rogers Scenic Byway; the 5,000 acre Crest Zone, featuring elevations over 4,000 feet, large rock formations and a herd of wild, free-ranging ponies; and last but not least, the highest elevated road in the state of Virginia leading to the summit of Whitetop Mountain.
A trout stream is located nearby and Hale Lake is about 2 miles away. Hale Lake is popular among anglers who come to these quiet mountainside waters in search of a good day of fishing. State hunting and fishing regulations and licensing requirements apply.
The Hale Lake Trail, 0.58-mile loop trail is an easy hike around that lake, occasionally veering away from the shoreline and into the surrounding hardwood forests. Birders will probably find this site most productive during migration.
In spring, it should be easy to spot several species of warblers and flycatchers. In fall, the lake is likely to invite migrating waterfowl and shorebirds. Wood duck breed in the area and can occasionally be seen on the lake. White-tailed deer and wild turkey roam through the surrounding woodlands, and might be found approaching the lake to quench a thirst.
Facilities
The cabin and grounds can accomadate a maximum of eight people. The single-story cabin comes with three bedrooms, a kitchen, bathroom and living room. One bedroom has a queen bed, the other has a full sized bunk bed, and the third has a twin bunk bed.
The large stone fireplace is inoperable and there is no other heat source, and no air conditioning either. Electricity is available during the season. Flush toilet is available until October 31. A portable toilet is used from November 1 until the cabin is closed.
Outside there is a porch with a porch swing, a grill and picnic table. No linens, blankets or pillows are provided, so campers are recommended to bring their own to ensure a comfortable stay. There is a kitchen with a refrigerator stove, and microwave available for your use. There are limited pots, pans, dishes, glassware, and silverware available for your use.
There is no water available at the cabin. Visitors must bring plenty of water for drinking, washing and cooking. Garbage bags, a flashlight and a first aid kit are also recommended. Firewood or charcoal is recommended for the outdoor firepit and grill.
This cabin is not professionally cleaned between each renter. Renters are asked to bring basic cleaning and paper products (broom, mop, dustpan provided) and leave the cabin in good order for the next renter.
Natural Features
Blue Springs Gap is situated in a grassy clearing atop a mountain peak in southwest Virginia. From the cabin's front porch campers have views of the impressive Appalachian peaks and valleys. Beyond the clearing is a dense stand of mixed hardwoods and pines.
The cabin is located in the Mount Rogers National Recreation Area, a 200,000-acre stretch of land that includes two lakes, 50 miles of streams and multiple historic sites. During the fall months, visitors are treated to an incredible showing of autumn colors, as the foliage display in the area is known as some of the best in the region.
Nearby Attractions
The nearest access to drinking water is 4 miles east at Comers Rock Campground. The nearest phone is 12 miles in Speedwell, Virginia.
1 monitored cabin1 with hookups1 shadedMax party 8
Getting there
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
3158 Blue Spring Road, Rural Retreat, VA 24368800-628-7202
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FAQ
How do I get a reservation at Blue Springs Gap Cabin?
Reservations for Blue Springs Gap Cabin are made through Recreation.gov. 71.6% of tracked site-nights are not currently open for online reservation; 21 of 74 remain open. Campsite Sniper has also detected 7 site openings here in the last 90 days, so further dates may appear. Pick a site on the map to see its calendar, or set a free Campsite Sniper alert. You complete the reservation yourself on Recreation.gov.
Does Campsite Sniper book this campground for me?
No. Campsite Sniper sends alerts and direct Recreation.gov links. It never books, pays for, holds, hoards, or resells reservations.
How current is this availability data?
Campsite Sniper re-checks public Recreation.gov availability for this facility every hour and republishes whenever anything changes. This facility's data last changed at Sep 18, 2026 16:19 UTC; an older timestamp means nothing has changed since that time, not that checking stopped. Always confirm final availability on Recreation.gov when you book.
How often do new openings appear at Blue Springs Gap Cabin?
Campsite Sniper detected 7 site-date openings at Blue Springs Gap Cabin in the last 7 days, 7 over 30 days and 7 over the last 90.
Can I get a multi-night stay at Blue Springs Gap Cabin?
3 three-night openings are showing, counting only runs where the SAME site is free for all three nights. The soonest starts Sep 22 at site 1. Confirm and book on Recreation.gov.
Which month has the most availability at Blue Springs Gap Cabin?
October 2026, with 10 open site-nights in the current snapshot of 31.
When is the next open date at Blue Springs Gap Cabin?
As of the Sep 18, 2026 snapshot: the next open date is Tue, Sep 22 and the next open weekend starts Fri, Oct 2. Detected openings can add earlier dates at any time; a free Campsite Sniper alert catches those the moment they appear.
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