Title: Visit Carvins Cove Natural Reserve: Best of Carvins Cove Natural Reserve Tourism | Expedia Travel Guide - Expedia.com [Hotels in Carvins Cove Natural Reserve](https://expedia.com/Carvins-Cove-Natural-Reserve-Hotels.d6348070.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Vacation Rentals in Carvins Cove Natural Reserve](https://expedia.com/Carvins-Cove-Natural-Reserve-Vacation-Rentals.d6348070.Travel-Guide-VacationRentals)[Flights to Carvins Cove Natural Reserve](https://expedia.com/Cheap-Flights-To-Carvins-Cove-Natural-Reserve.d6348070.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Car Rentals in Carvins Cove Natural Reserve](https://expedia.com/Car-Rentals-In-Carvins-Cove-Natural-Reserve.d6348070.Car-Rental-Guide)[Carvins Cove Natural Reserve Vacation Packages](https://expedia.com/Carvins-Cove-Natural-Reserve.d6348070.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Carvins Cove Natural Reserve, VA ## Travel Guide ![Highly recommend camping overnight to experience sunrise over McAfee's Knob along the Appalachian Trail.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/10009/c58ce929-2a03-4534-a443-4d3048549fcd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Highly recommend camping overnight to experience sunrise over McAfee's Knob along the Appalachian Trail.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/10009/c58ce929-2a03-4534-a443-4d3048549fcd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Backpacking the Triple Crown Loop in VA.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/10009/04336b69-034b-4965-99b0-7baac6957b49.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![#LifeAtExpedia](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/10009/a635265f-d721-4c36-928f-d6cdeb63a10d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![This photo was taken at sunrise looking out on top of McAfee Knob in VA. One of my favorite hikes I did while in Virginia. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/10009/2f484777-d024-4a31-b61b-5ae2dd68e482.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Carvins Cove Natural Reserve Things to do Carvins Cove Natural Reserve is a protected spot where you can observe native wildlife in their natural habitat. Learn about the preservation efforts while spending time in nature. Wondering where Carvins Cove Natural Reserve is located? It's in [Roanoke](https://www.expedia.com/en/roanoke.dx3020), and entry fees apply. If you've got time up your sleeve, have a look at Botetourt Sports Complex, Carvins Cove and Splash Valley at Green Ridge Recreation Center as well. They're not too far from the nature reserve. ![](https://forever.travel-assets.com/flex/flexmanager/images/2026/02/06/expedia-sale-2026-desktop-us-ca.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1400&h=600&q=mediumHigh) ## The Annual Vacation Sale Members save up to 40% on hotels and homes. 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