Massanutten is a resort community located in the Shenandoah Valley in Virginia. Massanutten is most notable for its mountain and ski resort. In 1716, people from German, English, and Scotch-Irish decent settled in and around the Shenandoah Valley. Massanutten is home to many Civil War battles as well as one of the headquarters for Stonewall Jackson. In 1971, resorts around the mountain emerged and the area became a popular vacation destination. Massanutten not only offers visitors skiing recreation, but canoeing, tubing and fishing also are available in the lakes at the base of the mountain and in the Shenandoah Valley.
The Crimora cabin located in the Shenandoah Valley offers visitors a panoramic view of the valley. The cabin has four bedrooms, three baths and sleeps 10 people. Amenities include a lake, Internet access, gourmet kitchen, satellite or cable, DVD player and air-conditioning. Visitors can fish, canoe and kayak in the nearby lake. As of August 2010, rates are $400 to $550 per night and $2,800 per week.
Crimora Vacation Rental Cabin
540-249-4048
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The Massanutten Resort is a four-season resort located in the Shenandoah Valley that has been in business for more than 30 years. The resort offers visitors hotel and condo accommodations as well as swimming, horseback riding, scenic chair lift, fishing and water adventures.
Massanutten Resort
1822 Resort Drive
McGaheysville, VA 22840
540-289-9441
massresort.com
Accommodations
Hotel Accommodations
The hotel sleeps up to four people. Amenities include refrigerator, coffee maker, TV, wireless Internet connection, balcony and a sitting area. As of August 2010, rates are $150 per night per room. Visitors can call 540-289-4914 for more information or to make reservations
Condo Accommodations
The condo sleeps up to 12 people. Amenities include wireless Internet connection, TV, balcony and sitting area. Some condos have a full kitchen. Visitors can call 540-289-4952 for more information or to make reservations
Recreation
Massanutten River Adventures provides visitors with kayak, canoe, rafting and tubing excursions. Guests are picked up at the Massanutten Resort and taken to the lake. At the end of the day, guests are taken back to the Resort. As of August 2010, rates are $27 per person for a 7 mile canoe trip, $39 per person for a 7 mile kayak trip, $24 per person for a tubing trip and $32 per person for a raft trip.
Massanutten River Adventures
1850 Meadow Vista Lane
McGaheysville VA 22840
540-289-4066
massadventures.com
The resort has many lakes that are stocked ten times a year with rainbow trout. As of August 2010, rates are $16 for a non-resident five day pass, $3 for a one day fishing permit and $10 for a five day fishing permit. Visitors can rent fishing gear for $3 for two hours, $5 for four hours and $6 for six hours.
Massanutten Vacation Homes located at the base of the Massanutten Mountain in Elkton, Virginia has 20 vacation home rentals. Homes are available to accommodate different numbers of guests and price ranges. Recreation includes canoeing, kayaking and fishing.
Massanutten Vacation Homes
11566 Model Road
Elkton, VA 22827
800-644-1355
massanuttenvacation.com
Recreation
Shenandoah River Adventures offers canoe, kayak and tube rental. As of August 2010, rates are $50 per canoe, $35 per kayak and $15 per person per tube.
Shenandoah River Adventures
15 Long Avenue
Shenandoah, VA 22849
540-478-5032
shenandoahriveradventures.com
Fishing is available at Smith, Spring and Mossy Creeks. Trout, green drakes, bass and light hendricksons are the typical types of fish that are caught. Additionally, fishing lessons as well as group and private excursions are available.
Mossy Creek Fly Fishing
Brian or Colby Trow
1790-92 E Market Street
Harrisonburg, VA 22801
540-434-2444
mossycreekflyfishing.com
