The best star host campgrounds near Elliston, Virginia

Looking for a camping adventure near Elliston, Virginia? Hipcamp has over 1200 options to choose from! Whether you're into biking, paddling, or hiking, there's something for everyone. With campsite options like Rivers Edge Trail Camp (267 reviews), Savage Acres on Craig Creek (269 reviews), and ON TOP . CAMP - NW NC Ashe Co (240 reviews), you're sure to find the perfect spot. Plus, amenities like toilets, pet-friendly spaces, and potable water are popular features. The average price per night is $30, but you can find options as low as $5. Get ready for an unforgettable camping experience in the United States!

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Top-rated campgrounds

Looking for a camping adventure near Elliston, Virginia? Hipcamp has over 1200 options to choose from! Whether you're into biking, paddling, or hiking, there's something for everyone. With campsite options like Rivers Edge Trail Camp (267 reviews), Savage Acres on Craig Creek (269 reviews), and ON TOP . CAMP - NW NC Ashe Co (240 reviews), you're sure to find the perfect spot. Plus, amenities like toilets, pet-friendly spaces, and potable water are popular features. The average price per night is $30, but you can find options as low as $5. Get ready for an unforgettable camping experience in the United States!

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1. Private A-frame on the Hill

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39mi from Elliston · 1 site · Tent, RV · Buchanan, VA

Nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia, our A-frame “Triangle House” sits on 2 private, wooded acres—perfect for a peaceful getaway under the stars. While the house itself isn’t available for overnight stays, Hipcampers are welcome to pitch a tent anywhere on the property’s grassy clearings or car camp in the driveway. Wake up to mountain air, sip your coffee on the spacious porch with mountain views, and wind down at night around the outdoor fire pit—ideal for roasting marshmallows, sharing stories, and stargazing. Good to know: The driveway is steep and gravel, so please plan accordingly—longer camper vans may have difficulty getting up the hill. If you’re looking for a quiet mountain escape with plenty of fresh air, open sky, and cozy camp vibes, this spot is for you!

2. Beaverdam Falls

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31mi from Elliston · 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!

3. Mother Earth, hot tub, pet friendly

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47mi from Elliston · 1 site · Lodging · Fancy Gap, VA

Mother Earth is 3 miles from I-77, exit #8, 3 miles from the Blue Ridge Parkway, and sits in the Blue Ridge Mountains. The yurt is 15 mins from Mt Airy NC which is a destination for outdoors activities, wineries, breweries, and has a gorgeous downtown area. Fancy Gap is famous for the BRPW, hiking, mountain biking, and all types of outdoor activities. Mother Earth has a walk in shower, soaking tub, bluetooth music, wifi, and a hot tub. a full kitchen and washer and dryer. I provide all your paper products, coffees, creamer, sugar, shower products and more. it’s in a wooded area with nice views and wildlife in abundance. This yurt is comfortable all year long with a minisplit for heat and air conditioning, and a propane fireplace. This yurt has easy access and parking right in front. The deck is gated for toddlers and pets. Check out the secluded porch swing underneath. Our pet fee is an additional $25 left on the counter. Stargazing is at its best here, and lots of back roads to walk and explore. Check out Beamers Knob for a gorgeous long range view, about a mile from the yurt. It’s breathtaking! This yurt also has a generator to keep things going, in case of a power failure due to inclement weather.

4. Wild River Farm

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34mi from Elliston · 2 sites · RVs, Lodging · Buchanan, VA

Wake up refreshed in this cozy, well equipped camper on Wild River Farm. Tucked away on stunning, secluded acreage close to the scenic James River, the 2 bed/ 1 bath camper sleeps 4 comfortably and is packed with all the electric amenities you need including AC, microwave, 2 propane burners, refrigerator and even WIFI. Sip your coffee in the hammock as the sun rises then gear up for a day of exploration! Say good morning to our friendly goats, ducks, and chickens then enjoy a chef inspired farm breakfast. Whether you're paddling down the James River, foraging in the forest, or sipping local wines on the beautiful Blue Ridge Parkway, our farm is your ideal home base. As the sun sets unwind with smores by the firepit under a blanket of stars. Prefer to bring your own ride? No Problem! Set up your RV with 50 amp electric. A well water fill-up is available too! Customize your experience with: A Chef Inspired, locally sourced Breakfast or Lunch Fresh eggs, seasonal vegetables and fruits from the farm Locals Only Welcome Basket Gourmet Mushroom Grow Class Kayak and Tube Trips down the James River Book your stay today for a getaway filled with fun, relaxation, and unforgettable memories! 1. No parties or events allowed 2. No unregistered guests allowed 3. No smoking allowed inside camper 4. Pets must remain on leash 5. Please respect the noise curfew from 10 pm - 7 am 6. Please respect check-in and check-out times. 7. Please follow all check out procedures listed in your welcome guide 8. Please practice fire safety and extinguish all fires responsibly 9. Absolutely no firearms

5. Crooked Mountain

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22mi from Elliston · 13 sites · Tents · Floyd, VA

We are a family/Veteran-owned small farm, campground, store, and event venue offering primitive creek-side and field tent camping that's perfect for motorcyclists, car campers, van campers, bicyclists, and tourists traveling on an adventure. We are located along the historic Crooked Road Music Trail and right off the Blue Ridge Parkway at mile marker 159.3. The quirky, little town of Floyd is only 4 miles away, with easy access to music, shopping, grocery stores, local and international themed restaurants - all with a true feeling of Appalachian hospitality. There are 6 creek-side campsites, 5 field sites, and 2 sites right on the stocked pond, all with access to our hiking trail. Our store is stocked with essential camping needs, local products, artisan items, coffee, firewood, ice, souvenirs and more. During the summer we offer a "YouPick" flower experience in our crop field (come purchase a container and pick your own bouquet of flowers). Peak season for flowers is from August to September. We would love for you to camp with us and leave us your feedback as we are constantly working to improve your experience. Come ride, camp, and explore Floyd, VA!

Stories from the community

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Hannah

1 week ago

With pets

1 night at Mother Earth, hot tub, pet friendly

This yurt is great! It was super clean, the decorations were beautiful, and everything was really easy to use (fireplace, hot tub). We are looking forward to coming back!

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Mandi

3 weeks ago

1 night at Mother Earth, hot tub, pet friendly

We love staying at Mother Earth! The charm and peacefulness transports you to a place of relaxation and rejuvenation

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Jenna

October 2025

32 ft Class C

2 nights at Wild River Farm

Ashlee's farm was quaint and beautiful. We woke up to beautiful rolling hills with cattle in the far background . We had three little boys who loved exploring her grounds. There is a beautiful trail and animals to see. At night the stars are so perfect it looks fake. It's quiet and peaceful . Ashlee brought us fresh eggs scones and some wood for a camp fire which was such a special touch our stay. Would come back here in a heart beat.

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Kristin

October 2025

Tent

With kids

Weekend Trip to Crooked Mountain

My boys and I had a great time tent camping at Crooked Mountain. The owners are fantastic, the facilities were clean, the campsite was quiet, the stars were incredible. My boys said they forgot the world and life back home even existed while we were there- 5 star camping experience.

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Vivian

October 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Crooked Mountain

What a gem of a campground! If rustic charm is what you are looking for, this is the campground for you. Portapotties were clean, the showers were quaint with plentiful hot water and good water pressure. Thoughtful touches like little solar lamps on the picnic tables, a space for changing and motion sense lights to guide you to the showers made such a difference. We were tickled by the little wash stations next to the portapotties where you can wash your hands! Things like that show you that the owners really think and care about their visitors experience. On that topic, the owners are lovely. They helped us out with a generator when our power supply ran short! Please go and spend some time at this campground! You will not regret it!

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Greg

October 2025

Tent

1 night at Crooked Mountain

This was my second time staying at Crooked Mountain, and my wife's first time. We both thoroughly enjoyed our stay there. It was so peaceful and quiet and the babbling creek at night was definitely nice for sleeping! Of all the campsites we used on our mountain vacation, this was my wife's favorite, and she is new to camping. The nearby town of Floyd is wonderful as well and if you ever want to visit Floyd, VA, you MUST consider camping at Crooked Mountain! Hosts were fabulous as well. Thanks for such a great place to stay! We will definitely be visiting again on our next trip to the mountains.

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James

October 2025

Tent

3 nights at Crooked Mountain

The little creek is awesome! Great moto riding in the area as well. Can’t wait to go back.

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Lee

October 2025

Tent

With pets

Weekend Trip to Crooked Mountain

We loved our experience at Crooked Mountain, from the beautiful scenery to the friendliness and helpfulness of the hosts. The campsite was comfortable, my sons had a great time fishing, and it's close to downtown, which has nice shops and a variety of food options.

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Audrey

October 2025

With kids

Weekend Trip to Beaverdam Falls

This was an introduction to camping for our six year old, and he loved it! The yurt and campsite came with everything we needed to enjoy the outdoors while having creature comforts, and the communal trailer was nice to have to check-in with family. We didn’t need anything, but the camp store was also stocked with bare essentials in the event you leave something behind. The site was very private, and Beau, Leah, and the other guests were friendly. We hope to make it back to Beaverfalls again!

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kayla

October 2025

Tent

With pets

Weekend Trip to Crooked Mountain

I loved it!! Everyone was very friendly but a nice get away for a girls weekend!

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Katie

October 2025

Tent

3 nights at Crooked Mountain

We had a great time at Crooked Mountain. It's a lovely old farm tucked between mountains and pastures. The campsite was easy to set up on, sites were far enough apart to have privacy, fellow campers were quiet and respectful, and there are hot showers! A bonus when camping in chilly Fall weather. I would highly recommend Crooked Mountain campground to anyone wanting to tent camp near the cute town of Floyd. Town is less than 10 minutes away.

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Rachel

October 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Crooked Mountain

Had a lovely time at Crooked Mountain! The creek site was perfectly private with a great little hiking trail. The sounds of the birds and the creek were so pleasant. The bathhouse and showers were great, and I loved how close it is to downtown Floyd. Will definitely be staying here next time we’re in the area!

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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!

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John

October 2025

Tent

2 nights at Crooked Mountain

I had a great experience & highly recommend the campground. Wonderful hosts!

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savannah

October 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Crooked Mountain

We really enjoyed tent camping in the field. The field had such a clear view of the sky it was breathtaking and the stars were absolutely beautiful. The site itself was clean and well kept and very close to the bathroom which I enjoyed. Site 7 is also the closest to the woods and there was only one neighbor that was close by but they gave us no trouble. Easy to get to since the directions take you right there and we really appreciated that they had a place selling firewood at the entrance. We very much enjoyed our stay and would stay again if we ever go back up near Floyd.

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Maria

October 2025

Tent

With kids

Weekend Trip to Crooked Mountain

For our first time ever camping we chose to stay at crooked mountain & they made everything super comfortable. They had a portapotty, showers, & fire wood close by. And the kids loved it(:

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Tori

October 2025

Tent

With pets

Weekend Trip to Crooked Mountain

My son and I were in desperate need of some time away from our screens, a quick Google search and I found myself intrigued by a beautiful little spot about an hour from our home. Let me tell you Crooked mountain did not dissapoint, we were only able to work one night into our schedual but the atmosphere here is wonderful. The restrooms were clean, our site was small but neatly kept and had a hammock waiting to enjoy the stars. I do wish our neighbors had left the Bluetooth speaker at home but all in all it was a fantastic little trip, we will certainly be back next spring.

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Erin

October 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Crooked Mountain

Beautiful campsite with natural white noise (the creek). The store is very handy in case you forget essentials like we did, and the owners are very nice and helpful. Would love to visit again soon!

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Melissa

October 2025

With pets

3 nights at Beaverdam Falls

It was a perfect spot. You literally are sleeping on top of a waterfall. You can hear it at night with and without the windows open. perfect spot for a campfire and grilling food which has a grate. They even have a community space that has an oven and things too if you prefer to cook that way, I hung twinkle lights all over the place to give it a cute feel and also the community space they offer free coffee and they also have snacks and other items to purchase. The cave was neat to explore on the property! You can even sit at the bottom of the waterfall and have a picnic or just hang out, you can even swim in it too! At the cabin they even made a trail directly to it for those that stay in this cabin. The space was perfect at the cabin for my dog. I had him on a 20 foot lead and worked out perfect.

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Katie

October 2025

Tent

With pets

2 nights at Crooked Mountain

This was a great little camping spot. Site #2 was a great size and even though camp sites are kinda close together, this one felt very private. The land was fun to explore and the sound of the creek was perfect falling asleep to. Camp host very accommodating and friendly. Would love to stay again.