Dogwood Rally at Breaks Interstate Park

Hello Dogwood – this is our 3^rd and final call for attendees for our July Rally at the Breaks Interstate Park, Breaks VA.  July 7-10, 2025.  Earlier posts have listed what activities can be done in and around this beautiful area.

 

Below is our itinerary for the week, along with the Rally Registration Form.

 

7/7     5:00pm - social at host’s coach area.  Bring chairs and drinks - meet and greet and discuss what is available for the week.  Snacks will be provided by hosts.

 

7/8     8:30am - Continental breakfast at host’s coach and provided by hosts - brink your own coffee or beverage.

 

                  Free Day

 

7/8     7:00pm - After dinner social, host coach area - bring your own chairs and drinks.

 

7/9     8:30am - Pancake, eggs & bacon breakfast provided by host in host’s coach area.

 

                  Free Day

 

7/9     6:00pm - Dinner at local restaurant.  After dinner social to visit the stars - host’s coach area.

 

7/10   Free Day

 

7/10   7:00pm - Evening social in host’s coach area - hosts will provide dessert and cordials.

 

7/11   Check Out and Departure

 

Click here for the PDF version of the Rally Registration Form

Registration for the Breaks Interstate Park Rally

July 7-11, 2025

 

Cut off is based on campsite availability - they may already be booked if you have not made your reservation!

 

Rally fee is $25 per rig.

 

Name of attendees         ____________________________________

 

____________________________________

 

 2 Ways to Pay:

 

CASHAP: $dwbrooks101

 

Or

 

By check payable to Lynn Nelson and mail to:

 

Lynn Nelson

1424 Rylands Rd

Virginia Beach,  VA  23455

 

Either way please note name and site number reserved.

 

 

Thank You!

Lynn & Dan

 

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(Posted on 4/9/25)

Update on Breaks Interstate Park Rally

 – July 7 – 11  

Based on the information we’ve gathered thus far:

The park is located on the Virginia/Kentucky border. The park encompasses 4,500 acres of greenwood lands and mountain scenery, including the "Grand Canyon of the South". History: The name "Breaks" is derived from the break in Pine Mountain created by the Russell Fork of the Big Sandy River as it carved a 1,000-foot gorge on its way to the Ohio River. The Russell Fork River has carved the largest canyon east of the Mississippi. Its craggy untouched beauty reaches more than five miles long and 1,600 feet deep.

Park features: Olympic pool, a lake with paddleboats and fishing, hiking trails, picnic areas, camping areas, a visitor center, a gift shop, playground equipment, ziplining, cabins, a restaurant and amphitheater. Numerous events scheduled.

 

Activities include but not limited to:

 

Spend the day on the tranquil waters of the Laurel Lake in canoes, kayaks, or paddle boats. 

Many biking and hiking trails

3 different large areas of fishing

For those less active, there is a 3-hour scenic drive up the gorge for breathtaking views of the area.

And so many other area offering of different fun activities -- you will not be bored!!

 

As for group activities – we can certainly plan on a potluck – cigar/bourbon night – fun gaming or other ideas --

 

As of right now – Campground C only has 2 spaces left to accommodate our size rigs.  However, the other areas have multiple choices that will handle up to a 45 ft Class A.

 

We will give further instructions as to how to avoid the mountain passes and curvy roads however – this is a very popular vacation destination for all so  the roads are safe for our size vehicles.  Remember  YOU MUST GO ONTO THEIR SITE -  BREAKSPARK.COM TO MAKE INDIVIDUAL RESERVATIONS.  Even tho‘ this is a rally for us – they do not accept such – so we are considering this a “gathering” of like-minded friends to enjoy the area.

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(Original Post 1/23/2025)

Hello Dogwood! Breaks Interstate Park is located on the Virginia/Kentucky boarder and called the Grand Canyon of the South because of the gorge it is located in. Access coming north or south is off I-81. For detailed instructions, check your GPS or see their website:  BreaksPark.com. Please visit the website and read the Things To Know section. If you have a problem driving in the mountains, this might not be for you. From the website: The Breaks Interstate Park is located in a remote area. While the Breaks is surrounded by rugged beauty, this can make getting here a challenge. All roads leading to the Breaks are mountainous, narrow, and curvy. Please plan accordingly. If this is your first trip to the Breaks, we recommend you plan on arriving before dark.

 

Your Rally hosts are Dan Brooks and Lynn Nelson

 

Rally Fee will be $25 per person.  Payment to be made at rally.

 

The Rally dates are July 8-12, 2025.

 

There are several local points of interest. Here are a few of them:

Drive through the gorge

Zip lines

Elk Tours

Boating

Hiking

And there is a Restaurant on site

 

We recommend you visit their website for more options.

 

Additional plans will be shared at a later date, but we will have a potluck on one day.  Please plan to bring your favorite dish to share. Oh, and don't expect to run to a store – we recommend you stock up before coming. We won't have a shelter for our meetings; we will be under a canopy located near the hosts rigs.  Please plan on bringing your own plates, flatware, drinks, chairs, and maybe a table.

 

We recommend make your reservations NOW. They can be made on their website.  Your hosts are in Loop C, sites 73 and 74. The campground is currently closed for the winter so we cannot reserve for the group. Once it is open, we will contact them for additional things we might be able to set up and provide you more information.