Geography of Grayson Highlands State Park
Geography of Grayson Highlands State Park: location, coordinates, elevation, terrain and the places around it.
Geography of Grayson Highlands State Park
Asheville is 92 mi to the south-west, Buncombe County is 92 mi to the south-west, Chimney Rock State Park is 93 mi to the south-west and New River Gorge National Park is 94 mi to the north.
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Coordinates: 36°37′37.2″N 81°29′56.4″W (36.627, -81.499)
Quick facts about Grayson Highlands State Park
| Type | State park |
|---|---|
| State | Virginia |
| Country | United States |
| Continent | North America |
| Coordinates | 36°37′37.2″N 81°29′56.4″W (36.627, -81.499) |
| Established | 1965 |
| Known for | wild ponies on balds |
| Local time | 4:13 AM (UTC-04:00) |
| Best months | June, July, August and September |
| Climate | Subarctic |
Summary
Grayson Highlands State Park is a state park in Virginia. Grayson Highlands State Park is known for wild ponies on balds.
Right now it is 60°F (16°C) in Grayson Highlands State Park with clear. It feels like 59°F. Today runs from 60°F to 71°F. Chance of precipitation is 25%. Sightseeing conditions score 8.9/10 - excellent - go now.
The best time to visit Grayson Highlands State Park is June, July, August and September. The climate is subarctic. January, February and December tend to be the least comfortable months. July is the warmest month with average highs near 73°F, while January is the coldest with lows near 15°F.
The closest major airport is Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL), about 264 mi away. Nearby highlights include Chimney Rock State Park, New River Gorge National Park, Great Smoky Mountains National Park and Cumberland Falls State Resort Park.
In plain terms. Today is slightly warmer than average for September. The forecast high of 71°F is 5°F above the 66°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 4 PM to 7 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. stargazing is the strongest bet in Grayson Highlands State Park today at 9.2/10. No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
Climate in Grayson Highlands State Park month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31° | 15° | 4,6 in | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| February | 40° | 23° | 3,8 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| March | 50° | 31° | 3,5 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| April | 58° | 40° | 3,0 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| May | 61° | 46° | 5,6 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| June | 70° | 55° | 3,9 in | ★★★★☆ |
| July | 73° | 59° | 5,7 in | ★★★★☆ |
| August | 70° | 56° | 3,6 in | ★★★★☆ |
| September | 66° | 51° | 3,9 in | ★★★★☆ |
| October | 57° | 40° | 1,8 in | ★★★★☆ |
| November | 47° | 31° | 2,1 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| December | 39° | 23° | 3,8 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
Climate type: Subarctic. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Grayson Highlands State Park?
Grayson Highlands State Park is a state park in Virginia. Its coordinates are 36.627, -81.499. It lies in North America.
What is the weather like in Grayson Highlands State Park right now?
It is currently 60°F (16°C) with clear. Humidity is 82% and wind is 8 mph.
When is the best time to visit Grayson Highlands State Park?
June, July, August and September offer the most comfortable conditions in Grayson Highlands State Park, which has a subarctic climate. January, February and December are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Grayson Highlands State Park in?
Grayson Highlands State Park observes America/New_York (UTC-04:00). The local time is 4:13 AM.
What is the nearest airport to Grayson Highlands State Park?
The closest airports are Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL), 264 mi away, Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD), 273 mi away and Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA), 288 mi away.
What are the top things to do in Grayson Highlands State Park?
Popular options include Chimney Rock State Park, New River Gorge National Park, Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Cumberland Falls State Resort Park, Shenandoah National Park and Congaree National Park.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (state-parks) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Map tiles | OpenStreetMap contributors, CARTO and Esri. |
| Elevation | Open-Meteo digital elevation model where the dataset has no value. |
| Method | Scores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown. |
Last updated September 21, 2026 at 4:13 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
