Keys locked in your car in Washington County?
At the Creeper Trail lot in Abingdon or Damascus, a South Holston boat ramp, or outside the Barter Theatre after a show — we'll connect you with a locksmith who comes to you.
Car lockouts at trailheads, ramps and downtown
Many car lockouts in Washington County, VA happen where people have just been having fun: at the lot where they started a ride on the Virginia Creeper Trail, at a boat launch on South Holston Lake, or on a street in Abingdon after dinner and a show. A locksmith with proper vehicle-entry tools can open the door without scratching paint or damaging the seals.
The other common spot is the interstate. I-81 crosses the county past Abingdon, Meadowview and Glade Spring, and travelers who pull off for fuel or food lock keys in just as often as locals do.
Trail parking in Abingdon and Damascus
Cyclists tuck keys into jersey pockets, hand them to a shuttle driver, or lock them in with the bike rack gear. If you're stuck at a trail lot, tell us which town and which lot. If a riding partner has the spare in another car, that may be quicker — but if not, the locksmith can come to you. Hikers leaving a car in Damascus for a section of the Appalachian Trail should think twice about carrying the only key for days in a pack.
At a South Holston boat ramp
Launching a boat involves a lot of juggling — trailer straps, life jackets, a cooler — and keys end up in the truck with the doors locked. Tell us whether you're at Washington County Park, Avens or Whitaker Hollow, and whether the boat is already on the water. If someone has to stay with the trailer, keep your phone with that person so the locksmith can reach them.
Downtown Abingdon evenings
After a performance at the Barter Theatre or dinner on Main Street, it's easy to find the fob sitting on the seat. Give the street and nearest cross street, or the name of the lot, so the locksmith can find the car in the dark.
If anyone is trapped inside
If a child, a pet or a person who can't get out is locked in a vehicle, call 911 first. On a hot day at a sunny ramp or trail lot, a closed car heats up fast, and help from emergency responders will arrive sooner than any locksmith.
Common car lockout questions in Washington County
Can a locksmith come to a Creeper Trail parking lot?+
I locked the keys in my truck at the boat ramp. What should I do?+
Will opening my car damage it?+
My child is locked in the car. Should I wait for a locksmith?+
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