The 1923 Virginia Lakes Resort has snug cabins (accommodating two to nine people, usually with at least a three-day minimum stay) with kitchens, a cafe and a general store selling tackle, bait and groceries. Ask about maps and tips about specific trails and fishing spots. It's at the end of Virginia Lakes Rd fronting Little Virginia Lake.
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