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BREAKS INTERSTATE PARK                         276-865-4413
Fax:  540-865-4028                                   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.

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.

 

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