great scott county

Natural Tunnel State Park

Stunning views of the natural tunnel, trails, bird watching, campground, swimming pool, chair lift, visitor's center, meeting facilities, picnicking, ampitheater, and interpretive programs.

Directions
Natural Tunnel State Park is in Scott County, about 13 miles north of Gate City and 20 miles north of Kingsport, Tenn.. To get there, from I-81, take U.S. 23 North to Gate City (about 20 miles). The turn-off to the park is at mile marker 17.4 on Rt. 23. Take Natural Tunnel Parkway about one mile east to park entrance.

Drive Time: Northern Virginia, eight hours; Richmond, six hours; Tidewater/Norfolk/Virginia Beach, eight to nine hours; Roanoke, three and a half hours

Contact Person: Craig Seaver

Phone: (276) 940-2674

Website: http://explorescottcountyva.org/article.php?category=ecotourism&id=47