Twin 25-foot falls on a steep 2-mile hike in a high-elevation state park; no swimming allowed.
Virginia State Parks parking fee, approx. $7 weekday / $10 weekend (dcr.virginia.gov/state-parks/parking-fees)
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DCR recommends visiting in summertime due to the park's high elevation and possible swift temperature changes.
Cabin Creek Falls features twin cascades dropping 25 feet in total, accessed by a strenuous 2-mile hike through Grayson Highlands State Park. The park sits at one of Virginia’s highest elevations, making summertime the ideal visit window to avoid sudden temperature drops and snow.
The terrain is steep and rocky, demanding good footing and aerobic fitness. Leashed dogs are welcome, but swimming is prohibited throughout the park. The rocky creek environment offers natural beauty, wildflowers in season, and a good chance to encounter wildlife.
Best suited to fit hikers who enjoy a physical challenge and don’t plan to cool off in the water.
Summer is recommended due to the park's elevation and the possibility of rapid temperature swings; spring or fall may bring unpredictable weather.
1.5–2 hours
You want to swim; no swimming is permitted at this park.
Virginia State Parks parking fee, approx. $7 weekday / $10 weekend (dcr.virginia.gov/state-parks/parking-fees)
Via a 2.1-mile round-trip trail rated strenuous by the managing agency.
Yes, per the managing agency's own page — but check current leash rules before you go.
No — the managing agency's page states swimming/wading is not permitted here, often for safety reasons (current, rockfall, or cold water).
We track 13 waterfalls in Blue Ridge Highlands VA.
dcr.virginia.gov
Virginia DCR state park page and DCR blog '4 Favorite Falls of Virginia State Parks', checked 2026-09-03; DCR describes 25-ft twin falls on Cabin Creek Trail (rated difficult); park-wide policy states no swimming at this park; pets allowed leashed (max 6 ft) per DCR pet policy; no closure found.
Checked September 2026.