Devil's Bathtub

A naturally smooth swimming hole which is enjoyed by nearby residents on hot summer days.

Get Hiking!

Scott County’s trails offer the hiker an endless range of options from multi-day backpacking trips down the Chief Benge Scout Trail to half hour jaunts from car to vistas on the Bear Rock Trail.

SWINGING BRIDGES OF SCOTT COUNTY

With its rolling hills and expansive valleys, a drive through Scott County brings forth visions of simpler times.  Adding to that vision are the numerous swinging bridges that span rivers and creeks throughout the county. 

Music

No visit to Scott County is complete without deep exploration of our musical background.

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🎟️ Tickets for the Scott County America250 concert go on sale Monday, May 4 at NOON.

Join us July 3, 2026 at Legion Field in Gate City for an unforgettable night of live music and fireworks.

If Dave Eggar & Bristol Lightning and Folk Soul Revival weren’t enough 🥵 we also added Carson Peters and Iron Mountain to the mix for one summer concert you do NOT want to miss!

🎶 Concert Lineup:
Carson Peters & Iron Mountain
Dave Eggar & Bristol Lightning
Folk Soul Revival (one-night reunion)

🎆 Fireworks finale above the field to close out the night.

💲 General Admission: $15/Kids 5 & under: $5
😎 VIP (reserved seating): $50 — on sale date coming soon

🪑 Bring your own chair for field seating or enjoy the home stadium stands.

‼️ Clear bag policy in effect
🚭 No smoking, vaping, tobacco products, or alcohol inside the stadium.

🔗 Tickets available at noon Monday. We will share the link on Monday!

We can’t wait to share this night with you!
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Looking for fun things to do next weekend? The Dungannon Fire Department will be hosting a Horse Show at the Scott County Horse Park on Saturday, May 9th at 6 pm. Come out and support them, and see some great competition, horses, and community spirit! ... See MoreSee Less

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🚨 SET YOUR ALARMS 🚨
🚨 TAG YOUR FRIENDS 🚨
🚨 CLEAR YOUR SCHEDULE 🚨

Monday, May 4th at 12 noon, the Scott County250 July 3rd concert tickets will be available for pre-sale 🙌

TICKETS ARE LIMITED! We will share all details next Monday ahead of the release 🙂

In case you haven’t heard 👂 we’ve got an incredible lineup for a once-in-a-lifetime event - celebrating America’s 250th birthday ⬇️

🎵 Dave Eggar and Bristol Lightning — bringing a genre-blending performance that pulls from classical, rock, pop, jazz, and bluegrass. Eggar is a four-time Grammy nominee, and has worked alongside artists like Coldplay, Taylor Swift, Evanescence, and Foreigner 🤩

🎵 Folk Soul Revival- bringing that classic , Southwest Virginia sound we all loved so much! FSR was named 2011 Band of the Year by Virginia Tourism, and they had a loyal ‘congregation’ of fans before the band announced the end of the journey together in 2021. To get to hear and see them one more time is bucket list material 😍

Oh, and we may have one more little surprise up our sleeves. Stay tuned 😉
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Around Scott County

UPCOMING EVENTS

Things to Do in Scott County

Little Stony Falls–Hanging Rock Trailhead

Highlights:  24 foot high waterfall, scenic views of deep gorges, lush cove hardwood forest. Length:  six miles round trip, three miles to the falls. Difficulty:  Moderate Directions to Trailhead:  Take Route 72 north out of Dungannon toward...

High Knob Recreation

Intro Your first thought about the High Knob Recreation Area may be, why aren’t more people here? The highest campground in Southwest Virginia is an excellent place to find cooler temperatures in the summer. But its small size (only 14 campsites are available) and...

Carter Family Fold

The Carter Family Fold and Museum offers families a retreat to bluegrass music. The "Fold," as it is affectionately called, is operated to honor the famous Carter Family --- A.P., Sara, and Maybelle --- pioneers in country music. Today, Saturday concerts highlight the...

Mann Farms

11005 Veteran's Memorial ParkwayFt. Blackmore, Virginia 24250 Open: May thru OctoberDaily: 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.276-995-1000A certified Virginia Century Farm Local produce farm selling strawberries, tomatoes, peppers, cucumbers, green beans, corn, and a variety of produce....

Bear Rock Trail

Bear Rock Trail — This short but stunning hike gives you sweeping views across Little Stony Creek Gorge.  Highlights: stunning views, hawks and other raptors Length: 0.5 miles (round trip) Difficulty: easy to moderate Trailhead: To reach the Bear Rock...

Chief Benge Scout Trail

Chief Benge Scout Trail (CBST) is a good overnight backpacking opportunity or hike a section. Things to see and enjoy vary from High Knob overlook, cold mountain lakes, following streams in deep gorges, and Little Stony plunge waterfall. How to get there There are...

Daniel Boone Birding Trail

This trail winds up the opposite side of Powell Mountain from the Kane Gap Trail and then joins the latter trail at Kane Gap.  The Daniel Boone Trail begins on an old gravel road, but then narrows down into a hiking trail that continues for several miles through...

Devil’s Fork Trail Loop

Highlights: rhododendron-lined creek, fossils, natural swimming hole, overnight possibilities Length: 7.2 miles round trip (optional 1.8 additional miles (or more) up one way) Difficulty: difficult Trailhead: From Ft. Blackmore, head north on Rte 619, turning left at...

Guest River Gorge

The Guest River Gorge Trail meanders along 300-million-year-old sandstone cliffs that plunge 400 feet to the pristine waters below. The deep gorge was created as the Guest River, now designated as a state scenic river, tunneled through Stone Mountain on its way toward...

Little Stony Falls

If you're looking for an easy trip, the Little Stony National Recreation Trail in Jefferson National Forest is the perfect alternative to the nearby Devils Fork Loop Trail. Devils Fork Loop is gorgeous, but it includes a strenuous and often wet climb. Little Stony, on...

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On Sunday, September 1st, the 21st Annual Papa Joe Smiddy Mountain Music Festival will honor the memory and legacy of Dr. Joseph “Papa Joe” Smiddy. The event is presented by the Cove Ridge Center Foundation. It will be held in the amphitheater at Natural Tunnel...

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Regional outfitters provide a variety of services

Regional outfitters provide a variety of services

Both the Clinch and Holston Rivers, located in Scott County provide local outfitter services for floating and other needs. On a regional level, however, there are several outfitters that cater not only to floating, but also fishing and hunting needs. This list...

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Scott County Tourism
190 Beech St., Suite 201
Gate City, VA. 24251
276-386-6521

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