Grayson Highlands State Park
829 Grayson Highland Ln, Mouth of Wilson, VA 24363
4,502 acres · 12 miles of trails
Grayson Highlands State Park near Mouth of Wilson spans 4,502 acres close to Virginia's highest peak, where leashed dogs join the Appalachian and Rhododendron Trails amid wild ponies. Shade from ridges provides relief, water sources are along the way, and parking accesses trailheads. Restrooms and trash cans on-site; ponies may approach curiously.
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- Park
- Grayson Highlands State Park
- Type
- State park
- Location
- Mouth of Wilson, Virginia
- Coordinates
- 36.6244, -81.5036
- Size
- 4,502 acres
- Trail miles
- 12
- Leash required
- Yes
- Best for
- Hikers, Hot-weather visits
- Visitor rating
- 4.9 / 5 (3,210 reviews)
- Vibe Score™
- 8.0 / 10 — Exceptional
- Last verified
- May 2026 — Dog Parks Hub directory
Amenities
- Shade:Yes
- Water on-site:Yes
- Fenced:No
- Off-leash zone:No
- Small-dog area:No
- Benches:No
- Restrooms:Yes
- Parking:Yes
- Waste bags:No
- Indoor:No
- · ★ 4.9 from 3,210 reviewers
- · Water on-site
- · Real shade
- · 4,502 acres of room
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Dog policy
4,502-acre state park near Virginia's highest peak — famous for wild ponies. Leashed dogs on Appalachian Trail + Rhododendron Trail.
What this park has
- Shade
- Water fountains
- Parking
- Restrooms
- Trash cans
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