Can you reserve a site at Appalachian Trail Conservancy - Damascus Trail Center?

No. Appalachian Trail Conservancy - Damascus Trail Center is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.

Appalachian Trail Conservancy - Damascus Trail Center

Visitor Center ·

Managed by the National Park Service

1,923 ft
Elevation

The National Park Service and the Appalachian National Scenic Trail do not currently have a visitor center. The Appalachian Trail Conservancy, a national non-profit organization, operates its own visitor center in Damascus, VA.

Getting there

The DTC is located in the heart of downtown Damascus in Southwest Virginia.

36.63540, -81.79005 · 36°38'7.5"N 81°47'24.2"W

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Typical weather

Typically 85°F in Jul, down to 45°F in Jan.

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
High °F	45	48	57	68	75	82	85	84	79	69	57	48
Low °F	24	27	33	41	50	59	62	61	55	43	33	27
Precip in	3.8	3.9	4.5	4.4	4.4	4.3	4.7	3.8	3.3	2.8	3.3	4.2

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 9.9 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.

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Common questions about Appalachian Trail Conservancy - Damascus Trail Center

Can you reserve a site at Appalachian Trail Conservancy - Damascus Trail Center?: No. Appalachian Trail Conservancy - Damascus Trail Center is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.

Camping near Appalachian Trail Conservancy - Damascus Trail Center

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South Holston Lake 15.5 mi · Facility
TN 91 Scenic Drive 15.9 mi · Facility
Little Oak Campground 16.3 mi · Campground

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Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.

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