Attraction
BREAKS INTERSTATE PARK 276-865-4413
Fax: 540-865-4028 www.breakspark.com
P. O. Box 100, Breaks, VA 24607-0100
7 miles east of Elkhorn City, Ky: 8 miles north of Haysi, VA. Park is on VA-KY state line.
GENERAL DESCRIPTION: Includes 1600 foot gorge, created by Big Sandy River, known as Grand Canyon of the South. 5 scenic overlooks, visitor center and historical displays.
PARKING: 20 wheelchair accessible parking spaces. At overlooks, amphitheater, restaurant, motel, shelter and pool.
TYPE OF PATHS: Some may have steep grades requiring assistance for persons in wheelchairs.
ENTRANCE TO VISITOR CENTER: Doors easily open. Handles clearly marked in contrasting color.
PUBLIC REST ROOMS: Located at Shelter #6. No turns to enter. Stalls have doors opening in, and are checked regularly for obstructions.
PUBLIC TELEPHONE: Located in campground.
SPECIAL SERVICES:
For guests with visual disabilities, there are signs in large print, with contrasting background, printed on a non-glossy surface. There is increased wattage lighting in dining and meeting areas.
PICNIC AREAS: 8 shelters. Picnic areas have 8-9 tables for guests in wheelchairs.
GIFT SHOP: Clerks assist customers with special needs.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Credit cards: V, MC, AE and DS. 7AM-11PM. $1 per car. Pool. Pedalboats. Horseback riding.
LODGING
PARKING: 10 wheelchair accessible spaces.
ENTRANCE: On left after entering park. 12 exterior steps, each 6 in. high. Handrails on left and right. Ramps provided. Glass entry doors, 36 in. wide, easily open in with clearly marked push handle 35 in above floor.
FACILITIES: Signs printed in contrasting colors with recessed lettering, lowered drinking fountains, non-smoking rooms, and luggage handling available.
PUBLIC REST ROOMS: In lobby. Doors 36 in. wide, open in. No turns to enter. Accessible stalls have 36 in. wide doors opening in, and handrails. 19 in. toilet seat height. Sink height is 34 in. Pipes wrapped. Stall checked regularly for obstructions.
PUBLIC TELEPHONE: Wheelchair accessible phone. Amplified phone. In lobby.
ACCOMMODATIONS: Rooms 132, 134, 143, 153 and 165 are wheelchair accessible. 2 double beds on frames with no obstructions underneath in each. Unneeded furniture can be removed. 60 in. circular clear space in room and in bath. Bathroom door is 36 in. wide, with sill. Grab bar in tub. Sink is 34 in. high. Handrail with toilet. Toilet seat height 19 in. Large display alarm clocks. Closed captioned TV or decoder. Lever handles on doors. Lowered thermostats. Extended drapery rod pulls. Rooms 153 and 165 have open shower stalls with seat and hand held shower head.
RESTAURANT: All tables accessible for persons in wheelchairs. Table height 34 in. Aisle width is 30 in. Menus printed on non-glossy surface.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Check-in 4PM, check-out 11AM. Cable TV. 10 and under free.
CAMPGROUND
Rte 702 in park, turn rt on 734.
BATH HOUSE/REST ROOMS: Located at A and C campground. Doors 36 in. wide, open in. Turns to enter. Accessible stalls have 36 in. wide doors opening in. 19 in. toilet seat height. Accessible stall checked regularly for obstructions.
DESCRIPTION OF CAMP SITE: Camping spaces have electrical, water and sewer hook-up. Personnel are available to assist with hook-up. Pull thru sites are available.
PUBLIC TELEPHONE: At B campground.
PICNIC AREAS: At each campsite.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Admission fee. Hours: 7AM-11PM. Pool.
