Notable viewpoint · Grayson, Virginia
Buzzard Rock
Buzzard Rock is a viewpoint in Grayson, Virginia.
Buzzard Rock: crowds and conditions
Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.
Status options for this viewpoint: Open, good conditions · Very crowded · Approach road bad · Closed / not accessible.
Best time to visit Buzzard Rock
Season: October to February for cool, clear air; July to September for mist and greenery.
Busiest days: Weekends and long holidays.
Crowd: Moderate; weekends busier.
Typical week: Mon light · Tue light · Wed light · Thu light · Fri light · Sat busy · Sun busy.
How to reach Buzzard Rock — distance from nearby cities
Coordinates: 36.76318, -81.26177. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.
Places to visit near Buzzard Rock
- Little Dry Run Wilderness · sanctuary · Wythe · ~6 km · Must-see
- Horse Heaven · viewpoint · Wythe · ~13 km · Must-see
- Mount Rogers National Recreation Area · sanctuary · Grayson · ~15 km · Must-see
- Devils Den · sanctuary · Grayson · ~22 km · Must-see
- Raccoon Branch Wilderness · sanctuary · Smyth · ~22 km · Must-see
- Blue Ridge Parkway · sanctuary · Grayson · ~25 km · Must-see
- Little Wilson Creek Wilderness · sanctuary · Grayson · ~26 km · Must-see
- Big Survey Wildlife Management Area · sanctuary · Wythe · ~30 km · Must-see
- WUKZ · attraction · Smyth · ~30 km · Must-see
- Grayson Highlands State Park · sanctuary · Grayson · ~31 km · Must-see
- Pine Mountain · viewpoint · Grayson · ~32 km · Must-see
- Mount Rogers · viewpoint · Smyth · ~35 km · Must-see
- Hungry Mother State Park · sanctuary · Smyth · ~35 km · Must-see
- Lewis Fork Wilderness · sanctuary · Smyth · ~35 km · Must-see
- Walker Mountain · viewpoint · Wythe · ~36 km · Must-see
- Whitetop Mountain · viewpoint · Smyth · ~42 km · Must-see
- Garden Mountain Wilderness · sanctuary · Bland · ~42 km · Must-see
- New River State Park · sanctuary · Ashe · ~44 km · Must-see
Other hill stations & viewpoints near Buzzard Rock
- Horse Heaven · viewpoint · Wythe · ~13 km · Must-see
- Pine Mountain · viewpoint · Grayson · ~32 km · Must-see
- Mount Rogers · viewpoint · Smyth · ~35 km · Must-see
- Walker Mountain · viewpoint · Wythe · ~36 km · Must-see
- Whitetop Mountain · viewpoint · Smyth · ~42 km · Must-see
- Mount Jefferson State Natural Area · viewpoint · Ashe · ~55 km · Must-see
- Three Top Mountain · viewpoint · Ashe · ~59 km · Must-see
- Mulatto Mountain · viewpoint · Ashe · ~64 km · Must-see
- Redrock Mountain · viewpoint · Smyth · ~64 km · Must-see
- Clinch Mountain · viewpoint · Russell · ~71 km · Must-see
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Frequently asked
How is the weather and view today?
No visitor has reported the weather & road status for Buzzard Rock yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.
What is the best time to visit Buzzard Rock?
October to February for cool, clear air; July to September for mist and greenery. Moderate; weekends busier.
What are the places to visit near Buzzard Rock?
Nearby: Little Dry Run Wilderness (sanctuary, 6 km), Horse Heaven (viewpoint, 13 km), Mount Rogers National Recreation Area (sanctuary, 15 km), Devils Den (sanctuary, 22 km), Raccoon Branch Wilderness (sanctuary, 22 km), Blue Ridge Parkway (sanctuary, 25 km).
Is Buzzard Rock worth visiting?
Buzzard Rock is listed as a notable viewpoint in Virginia on Spotwander.