BREAKS INTERSTATE PARK 276-865-4413
www.breakspark.com
P. O. Box 100, Breaks, VA 24607
DIRECTIONS: 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.
The 4,500-acre park features an Olympic-size pool, a 12-acre lake with paddleboats and fishing, hiking trails, horseback riding, mountain biking, picnic areas, camping and cabin areas, a lodge, restaurant and amphitheater.
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.
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.
LODGING: In the Lakefront Cabins & Woodland Cottages, there is a two-bedroom cabin that is accessible and can comfortably sleep 6. It has a stone fireplace with gas logs, a washer, dryer and fully equipped kitchen. Each living area features a flat screen TV with DVD player, a pull out sofa and two recliners. The bedrooms are also furnished with flat screen TVs.
PICNIC AREAS: 8 shelters. Picnic areas have 8-9 tables for guests in wheelchairs.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Credit cards: V, MC, AE and DS. Hours: www.breakspark.com/park-information-hours/park-information-hours-2/
Fees: A $2 day-use fee per car for admittance; $10 per bus (15-passenger or more). Season gate passes may be purchased at the Park Visitor Center for $26.
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