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Campbell County, Virginia
Campbell County, VA
Come for the History. Stay for the Beauty.
From its beginnings as a frontier settlement,
to its emergence as a tobacco producer,
and then a center for industrial manufacturing,
Campbell County has continually evolved
and grown with national and world changes.
Since its inception in 1789, Campbell County’s
primary purpose has centered on bettering
its citizens’ quality of life.
For additional information,
please contact us or visit us on the Web:
(434) 592-9595
P.O. Box 100
Rustburg, VA 24588
www.CampbellVirginia.com
Campbell County
Altavista
-Altillo
Vineyards
-Avoca
- Comfort Inn
- Days Inn
Altavista
Brookneal
- Hat Creek
Camps &
Conferences
- Hat Creek
Golf Course
- Red Hill
-San Soucy
Vineyards
Lynchburg Area
Rustburg
- DeVault Family Vineyards
-Historic
Courthouse
come
Beautifully Historic
- Hampton Inn
& Suites
-Liberty
University
-Old City
Cemetery
-Point of
Honor
-SpringHill
Suites
-Timberlake
Motel
Boat Ramp
Parks
stay
for the history
for the beauty
Historic Attractions
Avoca
The homesite of Revolutionary War Colonel Charles Lynch is
on the National List of Historic Places and is a Virginia Historic
Landmark. Open for tours Thursday through Sunday from midApril through the last Friday
in October, and for rentals year
round. The site includes an
1880 log cabin, gardens and
arboretum, and a brick kitchen
dating to the late 1700s.
(434) 369-1076
www.avocamuseum.org
Campbell County Historic Courthouse
When Campbell County was
founded in 1784, Jeremiah Rust
donated 50 acres of land and
established Rustburg as the
county seat. In 1848 the Historic
Courthouse was built. Today this
Historic Courthouse is listed in
the National Register of Historic
Places and the Virginia Historic
Landmark Register.
(434) 332-9525
www.myvirginiaheritage.com/cchs_museum.htm
Red Hill
Red Hill is home to the world’s largest collection of Patrick
Henry artifacts. Open to visitors 362 days a year, this
500 acre site also includes Henry’s grave, original law office,
reconstructed home, and outbuildings. Several major events
are held annually, including
an Independence Day
celebration, Christmas
Open House, a Naturalization
Ceremony, Governor Henry
Lectures, and living history
events. The facility is
family oriented.
(434) 376-2044
www.redhill.org
Vineyards
Altillo Vineyards
Sans Soucy Vineyards & Winery
Just four miles south of Altavista, this small family-run vineyard
and winery specializes in limited production of finely crafted wines
of the highest quality. The vineyard currently produces shiraz,
chardonnay, viognier, merlot, cabernet franc and cabernet sauvignon.
(434) 324-4160 • www.altillovineyards.com
Located in the heart of Virginia’s garden spot,
Sans Soucy Vineyards is the culmination
of a family’s love for wine being
rooted in the idyllic sloped
terroir of their Brookneal Estate.
Sans Soucy specializes in
growing Traminette, Viognier,
Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdo,
and Tempranillo varietals for
fine boutique wines.
(434) 376-9463
www.sanssoucyvineyards.com
DeVault Family Vineyards
DeVault Family Vineyards, Campbell County’s newest winery,
is located on 32 lush, rolling acres in the Concord community.
Available wines include Virginia Norton, Virginia Chardonel,
and Lover’s Blush. The family-friendly farm also includes
numerous small animals, wagon rides, a tennis court, and
an indoor pool that is available for events year round.
(434) 993-0561 • www.devaultvineyards.com
Recreation
Leesville Lake
Campbell County operates five county parks that provide a
multitude of entertainment possibilities. Opportunities range
from lively activities such as baseball, football, soccer, tennis,
basketball, softball, volleyball, hiking, canoeing, fishing, and
bird watching to more leisurely activities such as picnicking.
Check out our Web site for more detail.
(434) 332-9570 • www.campbellcountyva.gov/depts/rec
Built in the early 1960s, Leesville Lake begins at the
base of the Smith Mountain Dam and snakes 17 miles.
Covering 3,270 acres, it provides excellent fishing, boating,
and recreational opportunities.
www.leesvillelake.org
Nestled in beautiful Central Virginia’s cradling hills, Hat Creek
Camps & Conferences in Brookneal offers camps with wooded
trails, open fields for gaming and exploration, swimming
and boating. The Conference Center facility is available year
round for overnight retreats, business meetings or conferences.
(434) 376-1250 • www.hatcreekcamps.org
Hat Creek Golf Course
Hat Creek Golf Course is one of the most challenging 9 hole
golf courses available in Virginia. The course is VSGA rated,
par of 72, playing a total of 6,100 yards for 18 holes.
A driving range and practice green is available as well
as a fully stocked clubhouse with a snack bar.
(434) 376-2292
Each spacious room at the Comfort Inn includes a
refrigerator, microwave and coffeemaker to make your stay
more comfortable, while select rooms feature whirlpools.
Located only 20 minutes south of Lynchburg and 45
minutes north of Danville. Complimentary beverage from
Alibi’s (closed sunday). Additional fee for sofa bed and
pets. this is a smoke-free hotel.
1558 main street, Altavista, Virginia 24517
(434) 369-4000 • www.comfortinn.com
Comfort Inn & Suites
Opening Spring 2015 and convenient to Wards Road and
the Lynchburg Regional Airport, this 96 room hotel features
24 luxurious suites, fitness center, pool, meeting room,
Wi-Fi connectivity, deluxe continental breakfast and the
Manager’s reception Mondays through Thursdays.
Days Inn Altavista
Just a short drive from Liberty University, Lynchburg
College, and Randolph College, this hotel is the perfect
resting point if traveling The Blue Ridge Parkway from the
Shenandoah National Park to the Pisgah National Forest.
1557 Main Street, Altavista, Virginia 24517
(434) 369-4070 • www.daysinn.com
Hampton Inn & Suites
County Parks
Hat Creek Camps & Conferences
Lodging
Comfort Inn
Staunton River
One of Virginia’s scenic rivers, this waterway takes river
enthusiasts on a picturesque journey from English Park
(Altavista, VA) to Long Island Park (Long Island, VA), and
then on to Brookneal; each of
these locations provides easy
access boat ramps. The Long
Island Park’s walking and bird
watching trail is accessed easily
from the river’s edge and offers
an opportunity to view Campbell
County’s native flora and fauna.
Primitive camping amenities
are also available.
(434) 332-9570
www.campbellcountyva.gov/depts/rec
Opening Summer 2014, the Hampton Inn & Suites
boasts 112 suite and guest rooms, meeting room areas,
fitness center and indoor pool for your stay away from
home, accessible to U.S. 460 and Wards Road.
3600 Liberty Mountain Drive, Lynchburg, VA 24502
www.dalyseven.com
Timberlake Motel
Timberlake Motel is located on U.S. 460 west of the City
of Lynchburg. Comfortable rooms offer visitors amenities
such as cable television, miniature refrigerator, microwave,
coffee maker, and hair dryer. Hotel amenities include a
large pool, complimentary continental breakfast, business
center with high speed Internet, and laundry service.
19980 Lynchburg Highway, Lynchburg, VA 24502
(434) 525-2160 • www.timberlakemotel.net
SpringHill Suites
Conveniently located across from the Lynchburg Regional
Airport and on Wards Road near Liberty University. This
hotel features 106 suites, a complimentary business center,
a meeting room, an on-site fitness center, complimentary
wireless high-speed access throughout the hotel, guest
laundry, an outdoor pool, and a complimentary breakfast.
15171 Wards Road, Lynchburg, VA 24502
(434) 237-5848 • www.marriott.com