Lodging & Dining Nearby

Lodging, Dining and Things to Do Near Camp Carysbrook

Lodging

Blacksburg/Christiansburg Hotels

The Inn at Virginia Tech

(540) 231-8000

We are excited to announce a brand new partnership designed to help lessen the travel stress on parents as you move your campers in and out of camp this summer. We have negotiated a special room rate for Camp Carysbrook parents at one of the area’s best hotels, The Inn at Virginia Tech and Skelton Conference Center in Blacksburg. The Camp Carysbrook rate is $129 per night(for up to two adults), plus taxes.

To book a room at the Camp Carysbrook rate: Go to www.innatvirginiatech.com.
Select the nights you would like to stay at the top right corner of the screen and click “Reserve”.
On the next page click “Enter your access or promotional code” and choose “Promo/Corporate Code”
Type “CAMP” into the field and click “Update”

You may also book by calling the hotel directly at (540) 231-8000 or toll free at 1(877) 200-3360. There will be times that the special rate is not available due to business levels.

Hyatt Place – Blacksburg

540-552-7500

Located across the street from Virginia Tech and next door to dozens of shopping and dining options—the Hyatt Place has it all. With our Gallery Kitchen Breakfast, and superfast wi-fi you’ll feel right at home once you set foot in our beautiful hotel.

Microtel Inn & Suites – Christiansburg

(540) 381-0500

Plan your next vacation and book a room at our Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Christiansburg/Blacksburg hotel, near Virginia Tech. Our location is just a short drive from great restaurants and attractions that are fun for the whole family.

Hilton Garden Inn Blacksburg University

1-540-552-5005

Newly renovated, this Blacksburg, Virginia hotel features complimentary WiFi, 24-hour Business Center, complimentary fitness center and a full-service restaurant and bar on property providing everything you need to make your stay successful. Located near Virginia Tech with easy access to downtown.

Floyd Area Hotels

Fiddlesticks Farmhouse

540-585-1145

Fiddlesticks Farmhouse is a peaceful getaway where Southern country meets English country. You’ll enjoy lovely furnishings and an exquisite walnut-paneled library. Your party will be the only guests at Fiddlesticks Farmhouse – it’s like your own country inn!

Coffee, light breakfast, microwave and fridge, front porch, two gazebos (one a sunroom with deck, mountain views and a grill) and trails on 75 scenic acres. We were on Floyd’s House and Garden Tour in 2018!

Please note: Stairs required.

Roanoke Area Hotels

The Hotel Roanoke

(540) 985-5900

The Hotel Roanoke & Conference Center, Curio Collection by Hilton. Built in 1882, this Tudor-style hotel is on the National Register of Historic Places and has been beautifully restored. From the antique-filled lobby to the surrounding decor, you’ll find a unique blend of historic charm and modern comforts here.

Mountain Lake Hotel

(540) 626-7121

Set in the middle of a 2,600 nature preserve and surrounded by Appalachian Mountains, rustic and historic Mountain Lake Lodge is the ultimate retreat. Breathe in crisp, fresh air, dine on gourmet fare and build family memories with fun indoor and outdoor activities. We offer a variety of accommodations, from rustic cabins and cozy cottages to lodging in our historic Main Stone Lodge. Expansive meeting and event venues set the stage for romantic weddings and relaxing business events. Arrive to an unhurried pace and enjoy adventure and comfort in the heart of Virginia’s Blue Ridge Mountains.

Other Hotels

Peaks of Otter Lodge

(540) 586-1081

Peaks of Otter Lodge offers historic legacy among Blue Ridge Parkway hotels. Located at milepost 86 on the Parkway, the lodge is set into a beautiful bend of the iconic national scenic byway, with rooms providing views of tranquil Abbott Lake.

Martha Washington Inn & Spa

(276) 628-3161

We offer 63 rooms and suites each of which feature their own unique character and personality.

We place some extra amenities in each room in addition to in-room coffee and tea maker, and of course bottled water. Before retiring, enjoy a complimentary glass of port at the front desk!

Be advised that 40% of our guest rooms require stairs. So that we may better serve you, promptly advise us of any special requirements.

Natural Bridge Historic Hotel

1-800-533-1410

The Natural Bridge Historic Hotel offers a variety of amenities, and many recreational activities ensures your family will have the most opportunity to connect and make lasting memories together. At Natural Bridge Hotel the historic stories, nature’s beauty, great food and outdoor recreation come together with top notch friendly service, to deliver an extraordinary experience for both young and old.

Primland

866-960-7746

It was the vision of Primland’s founder, Didier Primat, to create a place of immense beauty that offered his guests a return to simple human pleasures in an environment of refined authenticity and sensuality. He developed Primland in an eco-conscious and thoughtful manner, as the ultimate retreat for world-class golf, refined dining and outdoor activities.

Primland offers seemingly endless accommodation options, activities, and ways to relax. Your days here can be filled doing the thing you love most or trying something completely new.

Dining

Restaurants

[wp-svg-icons icon=”food” wrap=”i”] Mockingbird Cafe

(540) 382-3432

At the Mockingbird, our focus is on breakfast & lunch as well as traditionalfresh pastries, cookies, cakes & cupcakes! And we make exceptional gluten-free and vegan versions of many items.

[wp-svg-icons icon=”food” wrap=”i”] Dogtown Roadhouse

(540) 745-6836

A full service restaurant specializing in a wide selection of unique wood-fired pizzas. A popular destination throughout the summer and fall featuring live entertainment from local area bands.

[wp-svg-icons icon=”food” wrap=”i”] Cabo Fish Taco

(540) 552-0950

Cabo Fish Taco is the combination of concepts from three completely different people, who share the same idea of what makes a restaurant great. Unlike most Baja styled restaurants, Cabo combines coastal Mexican cuisine with a unique healthy California feel. The food and atmosphere of Cabo is an impeccable infusion of very different styles.

4 Locations: Blacksburg, Roanoke, Charlotte, Ballantyne

[wp-svg-icons icon=”food” wrap=”i”] Mellow Mushroom

(540) 605-7074

Mellow Mushroom Pizza Bakers was founded in 1974 in Atlanta, Georgia. The franchise, operated under Home-Grown Industries of Georgia, Inc., is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. For over 40 years, Mellow Mushroom Pizza Bakers has been serving up fresh, stone-baked pizzas to order in an eclectic, art-filled, and family-friendly environment. Each Mellow is locally owned and operated and provides a unique feel focused around great customer service and high-quality food.

[wp-svg-icons icon=”food” wrap=”i”] The Farmhouse

(540) 251-7600

A favorite Southwest Virginia landmark, The Farmhouse Restaurant has served the New River Valley community since 1963. The authentic farm house, originally part of the Ridinger Estate, was built in the 1800’s.

The Farmhouse has always been “The Place” to go for a date night, enjoy a special occasion, or celebrate a Hokie football win.

In the early 1970’s, the old train caboose was added to provide a unique dining area. During the past decade, a rustic lounge, additional dinner seating, and a spacious 250-seat Banquet Facility have added
to the charm of The Farmhouse.

[wp-svg-icons icon=”food” wrap=”i”] 622 North Restaurant and Wine Bar

(540) 951-1022

622 North is housed in a large, recently renovated Victorian building in Blacksburg’s historic Downtown District. We offer an eclectic assortment of meals for lunch and dinner with influences from many regions of the world. We also offer several daily specials which can be enjoyed a la carte or as three course meal. All of our meals are made from the freshest ingredients.

[wp-svg-icons icon=”food” wrap=”i”] The Black Hen Restaurant

(540) 951-3000

The Black Hen Restaurant, located on Jackson Street in downtown Blacksburg, is a favorite for an upscale dinner. The service is as impeccable as the food, which is locally sourced where possible and featured in an ever-changing selection of unique dishes.

[wp-svg-icons icon=”food” wrap=”i”] Macado’s

Blacksburg
(540) 953-2700

Christiansburg
(540) 381-8872

The first Macado’s restaurant was opened in 1978 by Richard Macher in downtown Roanoke, Virginia. It soon became popular for its eclectic ambiance of cartoon, antique, and local nostalgic decor, as well as its wide array of hearty yet modestly-priced sandwiches, subs, and entrees.

[wp-svg-icons icon=”food” wrap=”i”] The Palisades Restaurant

Eggleston
540-626-2828

A century ago, Eggleston was the hub of Giles County and drew visitors from all over the United States. They arrived by train (which still runs through the village) to enjoy its beauty and hot springs. Gunpowder Springs was the original name for Eggleston due to the sulpher smell from the hot springs. Occupying what was formerly Pyne’s General Store, the Palisades Restaurant recaptures the former charm and spirit of Eggleston.

Other Attractions

Sights

Virginia Tech

540-231-6000

Virginia Tech is a beautiful campus and home to many iconic locations and attractions current and former residents are familiar with. For those who may have never seen or even heard of some of these sights, we offer an introduction to what you’ll find when you visit Virginia Tech’s main campus in Blacksburg, Virginia.

Smithfield Plantation

540-231-3947

Today, Smithfield is an historic house museum, but first it was a home. It must have been a noisy one in 1774 when William and Susanna Smith Preston’s 12 children were young, especially in winter, when they were inside much of the time. In their schoolroom on the house’s main level, they recited lessons. Other times they ran through the house on its hard wooden floors, shouting, laughing, crying and singing. Smithfield Plantation is also the burial site of the founders of Camp Carysbrook, Katherine and Caperton Preston.

Floyd Country Store

540-745-4563

The Floyd Country Store is renowned as a place to experience authentic Appalachian music, and is home to a group of musicians, flatfoot dancers, and cloggers who are carrying on the tradition of their families who’d pass the time playing music and dancing together. Everywhere they could these folks would gather with their friends and families from their front porch to the neighbor’s kitchen. In the 1980’s Folks in Floyd took to coming out to the General Store and began the Friday Night Jamboree tradition that continues today. Try the pie!

Hiking in the New River Valley

Virginia’s New River Valley is an outdoorsy place. The combinations of mountains, rivers and bountiful public lands puts hiking on the front burner of outdoor activities that also include paddling, camping, bicycling, and mountain biking. The New River Valley area is generally defined as the communities of Western Virginia in proximity of the New River from Pulaski in the southwest, north through Blacksburg, then west to the Virginia state line at Glen Lyn. Geographically speaking, the New River Valley and its tributaries cut through the high and mighty Appalachians, creating waterfalls, overlooks and geologically fascinating locales.

Lodging & Dining Nearby

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Memories and Reflections of Camp Carysbrook

“Camp impacted me by helping with my confidence, gaining new friends and creating memories for the campers that will last a lifetime is something I will never forget.”

First-time international staff member

“I believe that I gained professionally in the aspects of communication and collaboration with others, particularly those who I hadn’t met! Personally I know that i’ve grown more confident in myself, which will hopefully impact positively further in my life.”

First-time international staff member

“I got a lot better with my leadership skills and was able to learn a lot about myself, how I work best and grow in my professional skills.”

Returning staff member (US, former camper)

“Each year she goes to camp she comes back with an affinity for nature. She’s more independent and courteous. We love all that camp has to offer!”

Parent of 4-week returner

“She continues to come back from camp with increased accountability and independence. It’s wonderful to watch her develop her self esteem and confidence in herself. She wrote us 1 letter this summer because she “was busy having so much fun!”

Parent of 3-week returner

“With every summer, she grows to love Carysbrook more and more. We love that she gets to experience being herself with girls of all ages, learning new things, and connecting with nature in a safe and positive environment.”

“I love seeing what she learns each year from camp. She is learning skills that will be useful throughout life. She loves riding so much. She also loves being able to go camping under the stars as well. I can see a change in her attitude since coming back from camp. She seems to helping me more. You all are amazing. I appreciate you calling me to let me know about things that have happened during camp. I think you do a fantastic job.”

Parent of 3-week returner

“She had the BEST time at Camp Carysbrook this year and cannot wait to return next year! Her cabin counselors were amazing. She also tried new activities and made friends which is exactly what we were hoping for :-)”

Parent of 2-week first-timer

“I really appreciate the director’s communication with me and support for my daughter when she was feeling homesick! I’m impressed with how prompt and thorough her emails were despite being, I’m sure, quite busy with the campers.”

Parent of 2-week returner

“She made good friends and loved her counselors. I was so touched to see her counselor get bit emotional when saying goodbye to her and her cabin mates. I wish that I had given her a big hug as I’m so appreciative of their care and love for all these girls. Very, very grateful for them.”

Parent of 2-week returner:

“My daughter loves the fact that she can earn ribbons and awards for doing activities. First thing my daughter mentioned is that she was shy at first but quickly overcame her shyness and could be herself. She wants to go back for 4 weeks because of the friends she made there.”

Parent of 2-week returner

“She loved the variety of activities! Both of us loved the unplugged experience. I believe she really enjoyed the night time experiences where they got to do a variety of fun, special activities. She loved her counselor! I worried that being a new camper at the age of 11 would be tough but she felt very included and made friends in and out of her cabin. She had a wonderful time! She had so much fun and it was truly a very positive experience for her. She was so “camp sick” once she left!”

Parent of 1st year 2-weeker

“Everything was professional and organized. I really appreciated the communication and pictures, especially as a new parent.”

Parent of 1st year 2-weeker

“She feels like she is a part of the Camp Carysbrook family. Carysbrook has helped foster her independent spirit.”

Parent of Returning Camper

“She was crying when I picked her up at the end of her two weeks and said immediately she wants to come back next year!”

Parent of 1st year 2-weeker

“She absolutely LOVED her first camp experience at Carysbrook. Thank you SO much for helping to make this a magical and memorable place and experience for these wonderful young women.”

Parent of 1st year 2-weeker

“She had a wonderful time! She has done a great job with increased independence and has wanted to take on additional tasks and be helpful more often since returning home from camp. She did not have a single complaint or criticism! She does a great job filling us in when she does, so this is a great thing!”

Parent of first-time 1-week camper

“They loved watching their counselor make a fire. Both girls were able to tell me what needed to be done to do it. They loved sleeping in the barn and also the caving!”

Parent of 1-Week Campers

“Both of them loved everything about it – even the showers and toilets. They loved learning where everyone was from and all the activities to choose from.”

Parent of New 1-Week Campers

“I am really impressed with the time that the Carysbrook staff puts into the CIT program – to develop the CITs for a job as a future counselor as well as beneficial general life skills”.

2025 CIT Parent