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Ruckersville

Virginia, United States · North America

About Ruckersville

Ruckersville is worth a stop: 15 minutes from Twin Lakes, 28km from Shenandoah National Park.

Ruckersville is a town located in Virginia, United States. With a population of 1,141, it is an important destination in North America.

On a road trip, Ruckersville sits in United States, where you drive on the right. It's in the America/New York time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Ruckersville to your route.

About Ruckersville

Ruckersville is a census-designated place (CDP) in Greene County, Virginia, United States, located in a rural area north of Charlottesville. The population as of the 2020 estimate was 1,321, a 17.7% increase from the 2010 census with 1,141. The community lies amidst hills, mountain views, trees, and farmland. It is

Read more located at the intersection of two major highways, north–south U.S. Route 29 and east–west U.S. Route 33. It was founded in 1732, by the same family that established Ruckersville, Georgia.

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Where is Ruckersville located?

Ruckersville is located in Virginia, United States, North America. The coordinates are 38.2332 latitude, -78.3692 longitude.

What is the population of Ruckersville?

Ruckersville has a population of approximately 1,141 people, making it a town in United States.

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Quick Information

Population
1,141
Continent
North America
Country
United States
Region
Virginia
Timezone
America/New_York
Coordinates
38.2332, -78.3692

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911
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Worth the detour from Ruckersville

5 notable places within an hour's drive.

national park

Shenandoah National Park

Blue Ridge Mountain beauty along the scenic Skyline Drive with cascading waterfalls and lush forests.

28 km · about 30 min drive

famous road

Skyline Drive

A 169-kilometer ridgetop road through Shenandoah National Park offering 75 scenic overlooks across the Blue Ridge Mountains.

28 km · about 30 min drive

scenic viewpoint

Thorofare Mountain Overlook (Skyline Drive)

One of 75 overlooks along Shenandoah's Skyline Drive, offering views of the Blue Ridge Mountains rolling in misty waves to the horizon.

36 km · about 40 min drive

scenic viewpoint

Stony Man Overlook (Skyline Drive)

The highest viewpoint accessible by car on Skyline Drive, with a short trail to a 4,011-foot summit overlooking the Shenandoah Valley.

40 km · about 45 min drive

natural wonder

Luray Caverns

The largest and most popular caverns in the eastern US, featuring the Great Stalacpipe Organ and cathedral-sized chambers of formations.

48 km · about 55 min drive

Driving roads near Ruckersville

  • 28 kmSkyline DriveA 169-kilometer ridgetop road through Shenandoah National Park offering 75 scenic overlooks across the Blue Ridge Mountains.
  • 36 kmThorofare Mountain Overlook (Skyline Drive)One of 75 overlooks along Shenandoah's Skyline Drive, offering views of the Blue Ridge Mountains rolling in misty waves to the horizon.
  • 40 kmStony Man Overlook (Skyline Drive)The highest viewpoint accessible by car on Skyline Drive, with a short trail to a 4,011-foot summit overlooking the Shenandoah Valley.

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Ruckersville.

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🇺🇸 United States

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Madison

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Orange

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Pantops

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23 km awayPop. 3,027

Charlottesville

🇺🇸 United States

25 km awayPop. 46,597

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