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One Park, Two Campgrounds! Choose from cabins, yurts and RV sites operated by Don’s Cab-Inns or primitive camping, raised platforms and group sites from Blue Ridge Campground at Explore Park.
Stay overnight in a hand-crafted cabin, spacious yurt or RV space, all within close proximity to a bathhouse. On season rates apply April through November, and off season is December through March.
We visited the Illuminights last night. It was a wonderful experience. Roanoke has done a great job turning the park into a winter wonderland! It's a great place to bring the kids. Several vendors were there selling coffee, hot chocolate, cookies, and many other things. The lights were beautiful! The park also offers many hiking trails that are really easy to walk. A couple of the trails go all the way down to the river. If you decide to attend the Illuminights, we will need to purchase tickets ahead of time through the Explore Park website. The tickets are $17.50 each. I hope you go, it's a fun time!
We came to experience Illuminights and we were not disappointed! You purchase tickets online with a slated time, they do not accept walk ups. This allows for the walking trail to freely flow and lessen congestion. Christmas music plays throughout the walk. Staff members are everywhere if you have any questions or issues. Several vendors were on site to offer various goodies. I have to say the “Naughty Santa” cookie was the best! The souvenir shop was open to offer local artists goods. I opted for a souvenir ornament.
We really enjoyed Illuminights 2023! Plenty of lights in an outdoor setting while walking through a wooded area. Santa was there for pictures and there was an opportunity to purchase hot cocoa and cookies. Everyone gets to roast marshmallows as well. Remember to bundle up!
Don’s Cab-inns was a true gem to find! Cleanest campground we have ever been too. Staff was friendly and very helpful, especially when I lost my phone at the brewery. 😬 Highly recommend this location. Site D5 was spacious and level. Can’t wait to visit again!
Illuminights was a wonderful experience. The light displays were brilliant and enjoyed by all with my group and the vendors chocolate and kettle corn were great. We will make this an annual event. Hope they put out more fire pits for next year.
