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2019-10-28 13 34 31 Norway Maples changing color in autumn along Virginia State Route 263 (Orkney Grade) in Basye, Shenandoah County, Virginia
2019-10-28 13 34 31 Norway Maples changing color in autumn along Virginia State Route 263 (Orkney Grade) in Basye, Shenandoah County, Virginia · Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
Orkney Springs Hotel
Orkney Springs Hotel · GreyHoodieLady, CC BY-SA 3.0
Bryce Resort in 2020
Bryce Resort in 2020 · Politanvm, CC BY-SA 4.0
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Basye, Virginia

Basye is a community of 1,481 people in Shenandoah County, Virginia.

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Population1,481 +55.4% since 2019
CountyShenandoah County
Elevation1,250 ft 381 m
Land area8.7 sq mi
ZIP codes22810, 22824, 22842
Nearest airportGrant County Airport (PGC) 24 mi

Why visit Basye

Townapedia lists 1 museum or landmark, 2 parks and trails, 4 places to eat, 1 place to stay and 6 attractions in and around town.

Highlights include Bryce Mountain, Furnace Knob, Orkney Springs Hotel and Bryce Resort.

July is the warmest month, with average highs of 84°F; January lows average 19°F, and about 21 inches of snow fall in a normal year.

About Basye

Basye is a census-designated place (CDP) in Shenandoah County, Virginia, United States. The population was 1,374 at the 2020 census. As of the 2000 census, the CDP was known as Basye-Bryce Mountain.

From the Wikipedia article Basye, Virginia (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Things to do6

Bryce Mountain

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Furnace Knob

Scenic view · 1.9 mi

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High Head Knob

Scenic view · 2.1 mi

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Little Mountain

Scenic view · 2.7 mi

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Powder Springs Mountain

Scenic view · 2.5 mi

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Sugar Knob

Scenic view · 2.7 mi

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Museums and landmarks1

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Orkney Springs Hotel

Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.7 mi

Hotel in Orkney Springs, United States of America

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Parks, trails and playgrounds2

Bryce Resort

Sports field and stadium · 0.4 mi

Ski area in Virginia, United States

1982 Fairway Drive, Basye

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Bryce Resort

Golf course · 0.6 mi

1982 Fairway Drive, Basye

08:00-20:00

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Restaurants and cafes4

The Burn Barrel

Diner · American · 1.0 mi

1618 Orkney Grade, Basye

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The Copper Kettle

Diner · American · 0.6 mi

1982 Fairway Drive, Basye

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Carter’s Hütte

Bar and pub · 0.6 mi

Sa-Su 11:00-17:00

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Express Grill

Fast food · 0.6 mi

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History

Basye was named after a local family that lived in the area and whose cemetery still remains off one of the holes of the golf course. Originally considered part of the Orkney Springs community, Basye was named by Martha Basye, married to William Brice, who opened the original resort.

From the History section of Basye, Virginia on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Where to stay1

Churches and places of worship5

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Shopping1

Schools, colleges and libraries1

Map of Basye

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Climate by month

20°40°60°80°January: 2.4 in of rainFebruary: 1.8 in of rainMarch: 2.9 in of rainApril: 3.1 in of rainMay: 4.0 in of rainJune: 4.3 in of rainJuly: 4.1 in of rainAugust: 3.4 in of rainSeptember: 3.7 in of rainOctober: 2.5 in of rainNovember: 2.3 in of rainDecember: 2.7 in of rainJanuary: 41°FFebruary: 44°FMarch: 51°FApril: 64°FMay: 72°FJune: 79°FJuly: 84°FAugust: 82°FSeptember: 76°FOctober: 65°FNovember: 55°FDecember: 45°FJanuary: 19°FFebruary: 20°FMarch: 26°FApril: 37°FMay: 46°FJune: 54°FJuly: 58°FAugust: 57°FSeptember: 50°FOctober: 39°FNovember: 30°FDecember: 22°FJFMAMJJASOND
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Monthly table
MonthHighLowRainSnow
Jan41°F19°F2.4 in4.8 in
Feb44°F20°F1.8 in7.7 in
Mar51°F26°F2.9 in3.3 in
Apr64°F37°F3.1 in0.0 in
May72°F46°F4.0 in0.0 in
Jun79°F54°F4.3 in0.0 in
Jul84°F58°F4.1 in0.0 in
Aug82°F57°F3.4 in0.0 in
Sep76°F50°F3.7 in0.0 in
Oct65°F39°F2.5 in0.0 in
Nov55°F30°F2.3 in0.1 in
Dec45°F22°F2.7 in5.1 in

U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Lost Rvr (10 mi away), rain and snow from Edinburg, NOAA NCEI.

People and cost of living

$74,393median household income
$297,300median home value
$1,033median monthly rent
47.7median age
40.6%of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher
87.3%of homes are owner-occupied
23.9 minaverage commute
Age of residents
Under 1819%18 to 349%35 to 6437%65 and over35%

American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.

Disaster history

Shenandoah County has had 15 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.

  • 2026-01-23: Severe Winter Storm (Winter Storm)
  • 2020-04-02: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
  • 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
  • 2018-09-11: Hurricane Florence (Hurricane)
  • 2016-03-07: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm (Snowstorm)
  • 2012-11-26: Hurricane Sandy (Hurricane)

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Getting there and nearby towns

Grant County Airport (PGC) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 24 miles away.

Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.

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