Lake Camping Near Blacksburg, Virginia, US: 12 Best Lake Campsites 2026

Welcome to Hipcamp, your go-to website for camping options near Blacksburg, Virginia with a lake. With over 329 available options that match your preferences, you're sure to find the perfect spot for your outdoor adventure. Looking for top-rated campsites? Check out Babbling Brook Campground (210 reviews), Kohler Farms-A Shire Horse... (166 reviews), and Arcadia Sanctury (106 reviews). Prices start as low as $10 per night, with an average price of $35 per night. Popular amenities include potable water, cooking equipment, and showers. And don't forget to indulge in popular activities like climbing, wildlife watching, and paddling. So pack your gear and get ready to experience the beauty of camping near Blacksburg, Virginia with a lake!

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Top-rated campgrounds

Welcome to Hipcamp, your go-to website for camping options near Blacksburg, Virginia with a lake. With over 329 available options that match your preferences, you're sure to find the perfect spot for your outdoor adventure. Looking for top-rated campsites? Check out Babbling Brook Campground (210 reviews), Kohler Farms-A Shire Horse... (166 reviews), and Arcadia Sanctury (106 reviews). Prices start as low as $10 per night, with an average price of $35 per night. Popular amenities include potable water, cooking equipment, and showers. And don't forget to indulge in popular activities like climbing, wildlife watching, and paddling. So pack your gear and get ready to experience the beauty of camping near Blacksburg, Virginia with a lake!

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Top-rated campgrounds

1. Beaverdam Falls

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32mi from Blacksburg · 4 sites · Lodging · Covington, VA

Nestled on a private 65-acre farm in the Alleghany Highlands of Virginia, Beaverdam Falls is located on VA SR-311 (Kanawha Trail) in the Sweet Springs Valley. Nestled in the old community of Earlehurst, between Covington & Roanoke, Beaverdam Falls are an historic series of waterfalls on private property. The Falls are at the headwaters of Dunlap Creek and are the terminus for the Sweet Springs. Available for guest stays & recreation, are the Upper Falls portion. Surrounded by the verdant George Washington National Forest, the Upper Falls, displays a constant waterfall of around 40-feet in height, & decorates the final mile stretch of the Sweet Springs, both on our property. Additional beautiful cascades pepper our tract of Beaverdam Falls as well. This private tract of unparalleled Virginia countryside will simply astonish your expectations. As the source of the Falls, Sweet Springs Creek, serves as a long, unique home for trout, calcified travertine rock, chalybeate water, and ancient beaver dams (as well as active ones!). Beaverdam Falls is a rare place for the lack of stone and the centuries of beavers who have left their trace in & on our creek—and swamp, the Stick Marsh, which has an active beaver dam. Be careful! They do bite!

2. W.T. Farm?

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28mi from Blacksburg · 6 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging · Union, WV

What makes W.T. Farm special is the diversity of textures of the landscape. We have great mountain top views, as well as, a deep holler with cliffs, rock outcroppings, and waterfalls. The fields are full of fruit and nut trees and there are 5 ponds. Each of these supports its own flora and fauna. I acquired stewardship of this land 35 years ago and have developed perennial orchards wherever possible. I started with pears and have branched out into pawpaws, apples, persimmons, currants, black walnuts etc. and I boast that I planted the first commercial hickory oil orchard in the world. I am an eccentric horticulturalist and graft cultivar varieties onto existing trees like oaks, hickories, black walnuts, and even the maligned invasive honeysuckle, autumn olive and multiflora rose. Just last year I bought an adjoining farm that opened up 50 acres of more orchard planting. It is on top of the mountain and offers an expansive view of the valley and ridge system that defines our region. Funny thing is that because the land between the old farm and the new farm is divided by cliffs in the holler the only way to get from one to the other is a 12 minute drive or vigorous hiking. On this new land is a historic log cabin I am renovating that is said to be one of the original settler's cabin on the mountain. Because of the amount of tree fruit I grow and the varied landscape, there is a rich diversity of birds and animals to be seen. One of my favorite walks is along the cliffs to the top waterfall where there is a sweet wading pool. I have also built a number of ponds and four of them are quite swimmable. One has a dock and is where we spend much summer time refreshing and frolicking. The farm is also a small (very small) licensed farm winery and we make and sell traditional hard cider from our apples and pears. Our cider can be purchased along with our nut oils and flours and other farm produce you may not be familiar with. We live to eat. Coming here is a gastronomical adventure! I run the Acornucopia project from here and from it we are developing a foragers network that would very much suit the lifestyle of hipcampers. We pay foragers for wild nuts they gather. Also often there is an opportunity to work on the farm harvesting and processing food. Let me know if that is something you would like to do. Treely Yours, Bill

3. Bluestone Camp & Retreat

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34mi from Blacksburg · 5 sites · Tents, RVs · Hinton, WV

Bluestone Camp & Retreat is a Presbyterian Summer Camp Program with organized summer youth and family camp activities over 4 weeks in June and July, and a three-season Retreat Destination for a variety of church, non-profit, and family groups April through November. We are a ministry of the Presbytery of West Virginia (PCUSA) serving member congregations as well as many other church and non-profit organizations. Bluestone has been in operation since 1953. Our Mission is to provide experiences that are character building in nature through Summer Camping Programs and other programmatic events for children, youth, and adults; and to provide opportunities for recreation, rest, and renewal through the use of our facilities as a Center of Christian Hospitality. We have five camp sites that overlook the Bluestone Lake Reservoir.  Each is a clearly defined 60' x 20' space along one side of a level grass field, and each is equipped with a 50/30/20 amp electric pedestal, water spigot, sewer drop, picnic table, and an above ground steel campfire pit. There is also a shower house available for Hipcampers to use.   We have two price points: 1. Our Regular Price per night is $35 based on double occupancy. Each additional person (ages 12 and older, max = 6 people per site) is $10. 2. Our price increases to $50 per night for the months of June and July which is our high season. Each additional person (ages 12 and older, max = 6 people per site) is $10. Youth and Children ages 11 and younger are free, so keep that in mind when you select the number of guests in your party!

4. Jefferson National Forest

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488 sites · Bluefield, Virginia

Literally thousands of miles of hiking trails can take you anywhere you want to go.

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Toilets

5. Claytor Lake State Park

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16 sites · Snowville, Virginia

Explore the miles of hiking trails along this serene lake.

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6. Moncove Lake State Park

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49 sites · Union, West Virginia

Discover Moncove Lake State Park's serene beauty and outdoor fun.

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7. Blue Ridge Parkway

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250 sites · Independence, Virginia

Buckle up for 469 miles of driving perfection along the crest of the Blue Ridge Mountains.

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8. Bluestone Wildlife Management Area

275 sites · Peterstown, West Virginia

Discover the natural splendor of Bluestone Wildlife Management Area.

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9. Philpott Lake

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215 sites · Bassett, Virginia

Discover Philpott Lake's serene beauty and outdoor adventures.

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10. Fairy Stone State Park

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35 sites · Bassett, Virginia

Fairytale legends and storybook scenery enchant visitors at this Virginia park.

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11. Bluestone State Park

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81 sites · Hinton, West Virginia

Discover Bluestone State Park's lush landscapes and outdoor adventures.

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12. Smith Mountain Lake State Park

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24 sites · North Shore, Virginia

A relaxing lake with an ice cream boats making deliveries? Count us in! RV hookups and cabins, too!

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Public campgrounds near Blacksburg

Boley Fields Group Campground

5.7mi from Blacksburg · 1 site · Tent, RV · in Jefferson National Forest

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Caldwell Fields Group Campground

9.2mi from Blacksburg · 2 sites · Tents, RVs · in Jefferson National Forest

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White Rocks Campground

14mi from Blacksburg · 35 sites · Tents, RVs · in Jefferson National Forest

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Claytor Lake State Campground

16mi from Blacksburg · 16 sites · Tents, RVs · in Claytor Lake State Park

Walnut Flats Campground

25mi from Blacksburg · 8 sites · Tents, RVs · in Jefferson National Forest

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Moncove Lake Campground

27mi from Blacksburg · 49 sites · Tents, RVs · in Moncove Lake State Park

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Steel Bridge Campground

28mi from Blacksburg · 3 sites · Tents, RVs · in Jefferson National Forest

The Milky Way from Rocky Knob Campground

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Rocky Knob Campground

28mi from Blacksburg · 110 sites · Tents, RVs · in Blue Ridge Parkway

Cedar Branch Campground

29mi from Blacksburg · 45 sites · Tents, RVs · in Bluestone Wildlife Management Area

Shanklin's Ferry Campground

30mi from Blacksburg · 80 sites · Tents, RVs · in Bluestone Wildlife Management Area

Keatley Campground

30mi from Blacksburg · 15 sites · Tents, RVs · in Bluestone Wildlife Management Area

Indian Mills Campground

30mi from Blacksburg · 15 sites · Tents, RVs · in Bluestone Wildlife Management Area

Stories from the community

Jennifer

3 weeks ago

30 ft travel trailer

Weekend Trip to Bluestone Camp & Retreat

Mark is a great host and communicator. He gave us clear directions on what roads are best for pulling a trailer. Our rv site was awesome as we were the only people staying here at the time. The sky was clear for amazing star gazing and this location is about an hour from New River Gorge National Park. T-Mobile home internet was “weak”, about 25 Mbps - but enough to stream a tv show. Verizon cell was about 2 bars and T-Mobile cell was 1 bar. One thing to consider when staying here is the road in is very steep - about 14-16% grade, so if you have more trailer than truck, you may burn up your transmission/brakes. We would definitely stay here again!

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Randy and Rebecca

November 2025

30 ft travel trailer

With pets

3 nights at Bluestone Camp & Retreat

Very peaceful and quiet. Very nice facility and very nice people. Perfect if you just want peace quiet.

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Zsolt

October 2025

32 ft travel trailer

5 nights at Bluestone Camp & Retreat

Great quiet place, Mark was very helpful, site are level and clean

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Kelsey

October 2025

29 ft travel trailer

Weekend Trip to Bluestone Camp & Retreat

Beautiful land and very quiet. Definately remote but worth it! Mark was very helpful and kind.

Louis

October 2025

20 ft travel trailer

Weekend Trip to Bluestone Camp & Retreat

This was a great campsite and Mark was a perfect host! We’d absolutely stay again.

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Chris

October 2025

Weekend Trip to Beaverdam Falls

The entire property looks well run, the waterfall is pretty & you can hear it from the text, It was very moist out, as expected this time of year. We paid extra for bedding & it was totally worth it to arrive with the bed made. The bedding was perfect, very comfortable. The only negative at all is the text does have mold & just needs a routine power wash, not a big deal. Would definitely recommend! The leaves have started to change at that elevation and it was gorgeous!

This is the 3 walled kitchen shed with electric, cold running water and a sink, outdoor shower, fridge, table and chairs, hot plate

Kyra

September 2025

4 nights at W.T. Farm?

I'm so glad we stayed here. This was such an incredible place it really feels like a hidden treasure. Incredible views EVERYWHERE. We came here specifically for the stars and milky way, which were amazing, but the fall colors really stole the show. This was the most wildflowers I've ever seen! Goldenrod in every direction. We were also completely alone here and there's plenty to explore. This is our new favorite place!

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Terri

September 2025

Tent

With pets

6 nights at W.T. Farm?

WT Farm is an absolutely beautiful place! After spending a week there, I cannot believe there isn't a mile long waiting list to visit. The abundance and variety of crops Bill grows is simply astonishing and I was able to spend a time with him picking pawpaws and seeing where he makes his cider. And I was lucky enough to bring away some of his farmer's market goods that he had on hand. The campsite was above and beyond what I was expecting and I will definitely return since I didn't want to leave. If farm to table, complete serenity, or stunning night skies are your thing, this might be the place for you.

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Aaron

September 2025

Weekend Trip to Beaverdam Falls

Loved this place. Everything was perfect and camp sites were supplied with a number of necessities you don’t have to bother brining yourself. Great visit and will be back many times.

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Monny

September 2025

Weekend Trip to Beaverdam Falls

Beautiful and relaxing place to stay. We really enjoyed our time here—the waterfall is amazing, with stunning mountain views, wildflowers, butterflies, a cave, and so many hummingbirds this season. We’ll definitely come back again! 🌿✨

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Barbara

September 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Bluestone Camp & Retreat

This location is a must see! Could not have chosen a more perfect place for my first tent camping experience in over 15 years. It was a beautiful spot and the pictures don’t begin to compare to the real thing. The grounds are perfectly maintained and the bathhouse was spotless clean. It’s got a charm and nostalgic feel that would be hard to find elsewhere. Mark was a great host and a pleasure to chat with. I’m not an experienced camper but can say with confidence that this place has set the bar high and will be hard to top.

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Christopher

August 2025

13 ft travel trailer

With pets

Weekend Trip to Bluestone Camp & Retreat

Nice location. Helpful host. Would do again. Dog friendly.

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Carla

August 2025

With pets

1 night at Beaverdam Falls

What a magical place!!! Zero complaints. The whole property is gorgeous and beautifully maintained. I wish we’d have stayed longer than one night, but we’re already planning to come back. There’s so much to do and see. The host was super kind and accommodating. The communal space with coffee and muffins in the am was a delight. Their sites have everything you need. I usually camp primitive but ngl I enjoyed the perks of the permanent tents and structures w/ comfy beds on site. Can’t recommend this place enough. Posted a couple pics and have had many friends contact me for the link. The waterfall is truly awe inspiring and the cave is just cool as can be. 10 outta 10. Grateful to experience this little slice of heaven!

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Dustin

August 2025

With pets

Weekend Trip to Beaverdam Falls

This was a perfect getaway! The host was wonderful and the views were absolutely spectacular.

Cara

August 2025

With pets

3 nights at Beaverdam Falls

We loved Beaverdam Falls! Our site at Sweet Springs was really magical. The whole land is really amazing. I found the bed comfy and it was nice to have a real bathroom with a shower at the common space. We did have a little bucket toilet in the tent which was really helpful. And a port-a-pot a short walk away. We loved all of the things provided for cooking although our site didn't have a charcoal grill as advertised. Some things I didn't expect were that we had a walk of about 100 yards from our car to our tent (we were told this ahead of time but it wasn't in the listing). The common bathroom space was about 15 minutes walking from our tent and I was originally told that it was 5 minutes. 15 minutes was the quickest that I could get there. Also, bring boots! The grass was wet every morning and soaked through my shoes. All in all, I would definitely recommend and hope to come back. The river, waterfall, and mountain view cannot be beat.

Abram

July 2025

Weekend Trip to Beaverdam Falls

Amazing location and amenities. The falls are beautiful and everything about this location is intimate and peaceful.

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Beth

July 2025

With pets

1 night at Beaverdam Falls

Amazing little spot! Incredible swimming hole with waterfall, beautiful Mountain View and really appreciated the thoughtful amenities left at our site.

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Dixie

July 2025

With kids

Weekend Trip to Beaverdam Falls

An oasis. Truly a magical place. The care that has been taken to keep the property serene and enjoyable is worth the visit.

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Amberli

July 2025

With pets

3 nights at Beaverdam Falls

Absolutely perfect camping experience! Everything was so convenient and so beautiful! I cannot hype this place up enough, it was paradise. We brought two young kids (1 and 4) and a dog and it was such a peaceful and relaxing time, if I could afford to go back monthly I would. 10/10 ideal family camping experience.

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Aurea

June 2025

Group trip

Weekend Trip to Beaverdam Falls

We stayed at Beaverdam falls sweet spring and we love it!.. the fall is really pretty, and at night it’s quiet and there’s so many fireflies .. it’s magical Johnny(not sure it this is his correct name spelling) was very helpful and very polite. Leah was also just a phone call away and get whatever we need. If you want to get away from the hustle and bustle.. this is the place to wind down…