The best waterfall campgrounds near Floyd, Virginia

Looking to immerse yourself in nature near Floyd, Virginia? Hipcamp has over 390 camping options with stunning waterfalls in the area. Whether you're a nature enthusiast or just looking for a peaceful retreat, you'll find the perfect spot. Check out top campsites like The Oasis at Harmon Creek Farms (288 reviews), Savage Acres on Craig Creek (269 reviews), and Wilderness Adventure (235 reviews). With prices starting as low as $12 per night and averaging at $44 per night, you'll find a range of options to fit your budget. Enjoy popular amenities like campfires, potable water, and pet-friendly accommodations. Plus, indulge in activities such as horseback riding, biking, and wind sports during your stay.

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Top-rated campgrounds

Looking to immerse yourself in nature near Floyd, Virginia? Hipcamp has over 390 camping options with stunning waterfalls in the area. Whether you're a nature enthusiast or just looking for a peaceful retreat, you'll find the perfect spot. Check out top campsites like The Oasis at Harmon Creek Farms (288 reviews), Savage Acres on Craig Creek (269 reviews), and Wilderness Adventure (235 reviews). With prices starting as low as $12 per night and averaging at $44 per night, you'll find a range of options to fit your budget. Enjoy popular amenities like campfires, potable water, and pet-friendly accommodations. Plus, indulge in activities such as horseback riding, biking, and wind sports during your stay.

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1. Hippie Hollow

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(120)

1.4mi from Floyd · 30 sites · Tents, RVs · Floyd, VA

Adjacent to Dodd Creek for fishing and swimming 2 miles from downtown Floyd. fire wood can be gathered or purchased Bring your dogs, blast your music, and enjoy the pleasant mountain weather. Electricity and fresh mountain spring water hookups available New restroom is in operation

2. Savage Acres on Craig Creek

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35mi from Floyd · 7 sites · Tents, RVs · Catawba, VA

In a remote valley just north of Roanoke VA, along the banks of Craig's Creek, the property includes mature hardwood forest, pasture, and an 1830s log cabin where we live. We love to share this special place with visitors, and have some basic amenities for campers. The campsites are at the edge of a large pasture and just a few steps from the creek and our big swimmin' hole. Totally secluded in a remote valley - barely a house in sight (but our cabin is a short walk through the woods if you need something), no cell service for most providers, but within a short drive of Roanoke and Blacksburg, and countless outdoor recreation opportunities.

3. Wilderness Adventure

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(526)

47mi from Floyd · 92 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging · New Castle, VA

Our campsites offer beautiful scenery, exciting activities and HOT showers! There are local on-property trails to explore and all the campsite and lodging amenities that make for the perfect family getaway! All of our listings lie on 500 gorgeous acres run by Wilderness Adventure at Eagle Landing. Bordered by 500 yards of Craigs Creek along the front of our property and mountains in the rear, Wilderness Adventure offers our guests extensive trails to hike and bike, ponds for fishing and swimming, canoeing and tubing. We offer Giant Swing, Team Building, Low Ropes, High Ropes, Caving, Rock Climbing, Mountain Bike lessons and guided trips! Wilderness Adventure is more than just a campground or lodge. Along with our wide range of camping and lodging options, we also offer free and paid adventure activities like tubing, canoeing, hiking, biking, disc golf, and more! Activities for Guests: Hiking, mountain biking, and trail running on our onsite trails, disc golf, canoeing, tubing, swimming or fishing in our pond, creek sitting, fire pits, sand volleyball, horseshoes, corn hole, and endless open space to wander and relax. Basecamp Adventure Activities: Tubing/Shuttle: $20/trip/person Canoe Rentals/Shuttle: $40/trip/boat Sit on top Kayak Rentals/Shuttle: $30/trip/boat Area Activities: Hiking, Mountain Biking, Gravel Biking, Bikepacking, 4-wheeling Virginia's Triple Crown - Dragon's Tooth, McAfee Knob, and Tinker Cliffs Roaring Run and Hoop Hole North Mountain/Dragons Back Carvin's Cove Mill Mountain Douthat State Park Craig’s Creek Our camp store is open during select hours. You can purchase firewood, ice, sunscreen, beverages, merchandise, and other items you may enjoy during your stay. Other Cool Stuff Nearby: The Swinging Bridge Restaurant - Paint Bank VA Lemon & Vale Cakery, New Castle, VA Bibos Pizzeria - New Castle, VA The Mill Mountain Star - Roanoke VA Parkway Brewing Company - Salem, VA And so much more!

4. 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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5. 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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6. Jessup Mill

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27mi from Floyd · 6 sites · Tents, RVs · Westfield, NC

Hi there. Here is a little rundown of everything we do at the mill…. So, as far as camping, there are two main options on either side of the river; the mill yard or primitive camping across the river. In the mill yard, we do festival style camping, meaning that there are no individual campsites per se, but rather a large grassy lawn near the mill and bathhouse with shared fire pits, picnic tables, charcoal grill, and sinks for water/dishes. We also have two platforms up in the woods that are good for a little more privacy and are completely shaded, but do require a small climb up the hill. The bathhouse has three restrooms and hot showers in each. Across the river, there are several more primitive sites that are generally very private and offer great sounds coming from the river and waterfall, but no facilities. Most sites are car accessible, and a 5 minute walk back over to the mill (or a 1 minute drive). Lastly, our newest camping spot on the primitive side is a river front beach right by the dam with space for a several medium sized tents and a private fire pit. The beach is hike-in only (2-3 minutes along a mostly flat trail). Our normal rate is $10 per person per night. Firewood is available for $10 per wheelbarrow load. We accept cash, credit card, Venmo, Paypal, and crypto. We are also fairly flexible on check in/check out times, but just let us know if you’ll be arriving at odd hours. Dogs are generally welcome as long as they are kept on leash. Here is a little rundown of tubing at the mill (May-October, weather permitting). We have two tubing options available. We have a short Fun Run that takes roughly 45 minutes, and cost $10 per person for as many rides as you’d like. The river bends sharply like a horseshoe in this section, so it makes everything accessible by foot traffic. It’s a 3 minute walk up the trail to the dam, put in and float 30-45 minutes (depending on water level), then a 5-10 minute walk back to the mill carrying your tube. There is also the longer Forks Run, which last 3-4 hours (~2.5 river miles), and costs $15. For this, we shuttle you up the river in a vehicle, and you float back to the top of the dam, then 3 minutes walking back to the mill. Most weekends, tubing starts at 11 am and the last Forks Shuttle is around 3 pm, with the Fun Run staying open till around 5. Also, with enough heads up, we can sometimes arrange for trips during the week. Our tubes are required for each person floating for insurance and liability reasons, but you are welcome to bring your own cooler tubes to carry drinks and snacks. Technically, alcohol is not permitted on the river, but what is in your cooler is your business. Either way, please bring ALL trash out with you! Water shoes are recommended, and we have life jackets on request. Most of our tubes come with bottoms and back rests, but a few are open to the water. Most weekends, reservations are not required, but it does help tremendously if we know when you want to come and how many in your group. Lastly, check out a Facebook page for our occasional live music events and festivals!

7. Kohler Farms-A Shire Horse...

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44mi from Floyd · 1 site · Tent, RV · Walnut Cove, NC

NOTE: We are OPEN starting April 1st through October 31st. We are closed for the winter season. Welcome! This primitive Tent/RV site offers: 2-Private Acres + FREE Firewood + 8-foot Industrial Picnic Table + Little Tikes Picnic Table + Commercial-Grade Port-A-Potty + Large Garbage Bin + 5-Gallon Bucket + Adirondack/Sitting Chairs + Pet Friendly! Solo travelers, families, and romantic getaway travelers: This is a very private and safe place to camp! Because we only have 1 site, you will be alone in the space the entire time. My family lives on the premises so we are here in case of an emergency. My daughter and I own this 35 acre secluded piece of heaven just minutes from Winston-Salem, Hanging Rock State Park, and other attractions. We are pet friendly (if your pet does not play well with our dogs or horses, please leave them on a leash or at home). Our Shire horses are endangered and very BIG! We hope you have time to say hello to the horses during your visit. NOTE: we do NOT provide electric at the campsite; you are allowed to use a generator. NOTE: please remember to bring garbage bags for all of your trash. All trash must be bagged and deposited into the provided garbage bin.

8. The River's Edge

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7.2mi from Floyd · 4 sites · Tents, RVs · Riner, VA

These campsites are on the bank of The Little River in gorgeous Floyd County Virginia. Bring your kayak or canoe or rent from the local boating company, On The Water which is just 3 miles down the road. They offer shuttle service from their various take out points too. The night sky is brilliant by the river because there is no ambient light to reduce visibility. The quaint Town of Floyd is just 7 miles away. The new Floyd Fest site is 20 miles away. Come enjoy the river and the beauty of nature and still be close enough to enjoy the great music and food Floyd County has to offer.

9. RIVER VIEW RANCH

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31mi from Floyd · 10 sites · Tents, RVs · NC

THIS LAND IN 1723 WAS SURVEYED BY WILLIAM BYRD SENT BY THE KING OF ENGLAND TO SET BOUNDARIES FROM VIRGINIA TO NORTH CAROLINA. HIS JOURNAL SPEAKS ABOUT THE INDIANS THAT LIVED ON THE MAYO RIVER AND HOW THE ELK ROAMED THE AREA. THERE WAS SALMON IN THE RIVER AS BIG AS SHARKS. TODAY THIS RIVER IS CLASSIFIED AS ONE OF CLEANEST RIVERS IN AMERICA. THERE ARE NEW DISCOVERED SPECIES AND ENDANGERED SPECIES THAT LIVE ONLY HERE IN THE WORLD. LOTS OF HISTORY AND RICH IN NATURE. PROFESIONAL RIVER FISHERS CLAIM THE ECHO SYSTEM HERE IS THE BEST IN AMERICA. THIS PLACE IS A HIDDEN TREASURE. Possible sale for serious buyers Learn more about this land: RIVER WITH FISHING , TUBING ,KYAKING, . HUNTING WITH SEVERAL STANDS, COOKING, FIREPIT, TARGET RANGE,CABINS,SHOWER HOUSE. HISTORICAL PLACE WITH PRIVACY

10. 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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Potable water

Toilets

11. Hanging Rock State Park

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(19)

86 sites · Danbury, North Carolina

See waterfalls, heavily wooded trails, and towering peaks in this state park.

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Potable water

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Jessup Mill

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27mi from Floyd · 6 sites · Tents, RVs · Westfield, NC

Hi there. Here is a little rundown of everything we do at the mill…. So, as far as camping, there are two main options on either side of the river; the mill yard or primitive camping across the river. In the mill yard, we do festival style camping, meaning that there are no individual campsites per se, but rather a large grassy lawn near the mill and bathhouse with shared fire pits, picnic tables, charcoal grill, and sinks for water/dishes. We also have two platforms up in the woods that are good for a little more privacy and are completely shaded, but do require a small climb up the hill. The bathhouse has three restrooms and hot showers in each. Across the river, there are several more primitive sites that are generally very private and offer great sounds coming from the river and waterfall, but no facilities. Most sites are car accessible, and a 5 minute walk back over to the mill (or a 1 minute drive). Lastly, our newest camping spot on the primitive side is a river front beach right by the dam with space for a several medium sized tents and a private fire pit. The beach is hike-in only (2-3 minutes along a mostly flat trail). Our normal rate is $10 per person per night. Firewood is available for $10 per wheelbarrow load. We accept cash, credit card, Venmo, Paypal, and crypto. We are also fairly flexible on check in/check out times, but just let us know if you’ll be arriving at odd hours. Dogs are generally welcome as long as they are kept on leash. Here is a little rundown of tubing at the mill (May-October, weather permitting). We have two tubing options available. We have a short Fun Run that takes roughly 45 minutes, and cost $10 per person for as many rides as you’d like. The river bends sharply like a horseshoe in this section, so it makes everything accessible by foot traffic. It’s a 3 minute walk up the trail to the dam, put in and float 30-45 minutes (depending on water level), then a 5-10 minute walk back to the mill carrying your tube. There is also the longer Forks Run, which last 3-4 hours (~2.5 river miles), and costs $15. For this, we shuttle you up the river in a vehicle, and you float back to the top of the dam, then 3 minutes walking back to the mill. Most weekends, tubing starts at 11 am and the last Forks Shuttle is around 3 pm, with the Fun Run staying open till around 5. Also, with enough heads up, we can sometimes arrange for trips during the week. Our tubes are required for each person floating for insurance and liability reasons, but you are welcome to bring your own cooler tubes to carry drinks and snacks. Technically, alcohol is not permitted on the river, but what is in your cooler is your business. Either way, please bring ALL trash out with you! Water shoes are recommended, and we have life jackets on request. Most of our tubes come with bottoms and back rests, but a few are open to the water. Most weekends, reservations are not required, but it does help tremendously if we know when you want to come and how many in your group. Lastly, check out a Facebook page for our occasional live music events and festivals!

Kohler Farms-A Shire Horse...

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(305)

44mi from Floyd · 1 site · Tent, RV · Walnut Cove, NC

NOTE: We are OPEN starting April 1st through October 31st. We are closed for the winter season. Welcome! This primitive Tent/RV site offers: 2-Private Acres + FREE Firewood + 8-foot Industrial Picnic Table + Little Tikes Picnic Table + Commercial-Grade Port-A-Potty + Large Garbage Bin + 5-Gallon Bucket + Adirondack/Sitting Chairs + Pet Friendly! Solo travelers, families, and romantic getaway travelers: This is a very private and safe place to camp! Because we only have 1 site, you will be alone in the space the entire time. My family lives on the premises so we are here in case of an emergency. My daughter and I own this 35 acre secluded piece of heaven just minutes from Winston-Salem, Hanging Rock State Park, and other attractions. We are pet friendly (if your pet does not play well with our dogs or horses, please leave them on a leash or at home). Our Shire horses are endangered and very BIG! We hope you have time to say hello to the horses during your visit. NOTE: we do NOT provide electric at the campsite; you are allowed to use a generator. NOTE: please remember to bring garbage bags for all of your trash. All trash must be bagged and deposited into the provided garbage bin.

The River's Edge

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(37)

7.2mi from Floyd · 4 sites · Tents, RVs · Riner, VA

These campsites are on the bank of The Little River in gorgeous Floyd County Virginia. Bring your kayak or canoe or rent from the local boating company, On The Water which is just 3 miles down the road. They offer shuttle service from their various take out points too. The night sky is brilliant by the river because there is no ambient light to reduce visibility. The quaint Town of Floyd is just 7 miles away. The new Floyd Fest site is 20 miles away. Come enjoy the river and the beauty of nature and still be close enough to enjoy the great music and food Floyd County has to offer.

RIVER VIEW RANCH

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31mi from Floyd · 10 sites · Tents, RVs · NC

THIS LAND IN 1723 WAS SURVEYED BY WILLIAM BYRD SENT BY THE KING OF ENGLAND TO SET BOUNDARIES FROM VIRGINIA TO NORTH CAROLINA. HIS JOURNAL SPEAKS ABOUT THE INDIANS THAT LIVED ON THE MAYO RIVER AND HOW THE ELK ROAMED THE AREA. THERE WAS SALMON IN THE RIVER AS BIG AS SHARKS. TODAY THIS RIVER IS CLASSIFIED AS ONE OF CLEANEST RIVERS IN AMERICA. THERE ARE NEW DISCOVERED SPECIES AND ENDANGERED SPECIES THAT LIVE ONLY HERE IN THE WORLD. LOTS OF HISTORY AND RICH IN NATURE. PROFESIONAL RIVER FISHERS CLAIM THE ECHO SYSTEM HERE IS THE BEST IN AMERICA. THIS PLACE IS A HIDDEN TREASURE. Possible sale for serious buyers Learn more about this land: RIVER WITH FISHING , TUBING ,KYAKING, . HUNTING WITH SEVERAL STANDS, COOKING, FIREPIT, TARGET RANGE,CABINS,SHOWER HOUSE. HISTORICAL PLACE WITH PRIVACY

Public campgrounds near Floyd

The Milky Way from Rocky Knob Campground

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Rocky Knob Campground

5.8mi from Floyd · 110 sites · Tents, RVs · in Blue Ridge Parkway

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Fairy Stone State Park Campground

14mi from Floyd · 35 sites · Tents, RVs · in Fairy Stone State Park

Boley Fields Group Campground

26mi from Floyd · 1 site · Tent, RV · in Jefferson National Forest

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Caldwell Fields Group Campground

29mi from Floyd · 2 sites · Tents, RVs · in Jefferson National Forest

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Jordan Lake Campground

35mi from Floyd · 86 sites · Tents, RVs · in Hanging Rock State Park

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White Rocks Campground

37mi from Floyd · 35 sites · Tents, RVs · in Jefferson National Forest

Walnut Flats Campground

37mi from Floyd · 8 sites · Tents, RVs · in Jefferson National Forest

Sunrise Cabin

38mi from Floyd · 1 site · in Jefferson National Forest

Raven Cliff Picnic Shelter and Campground

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Raven Cliff Picnic Shelter and Campground

42mi from Floyd · 20 sites · Tents, RVs · in Jefferson National Forest

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Steel Bridge Campground

48mi from Floyd · 3 sites · Tents, RVs · in Jefferson National Forest

Stony Fork Cabin

48mi from Floyd · 1 site · in Jefferson National Forest

Stony Fork Campground

49mi from Floyd · 50 sites · Tents, RVs · in Jefferson National Forest

Stories from the community

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John

1 week ago

Tent

Weekend Trip to The River's Edge

Beautiful spot to stay! Very clean and quiet. Host is nice and quick to respond.

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Michael

2 weeks ago

16 ft car

Weekend Trip to Savage Acres on Craig Creek

Great little place. Plenty of space between campsites for privacy.

Christopher

3 weeks ago

16 ft car

Weekend Trip to Hippie Hollow

Great location, nice people. Would love to go back for events.

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Matt

November 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Hippie Hollow

Campground was nice. Bathroom was clean. We had a spot with 50 amp hookup to charge or car.

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Mitzi

November 2025

16 ft car

With pets

Weekend Trip to Hippie Hollow

Awesome spot! Will definitely go back again! Great location, lots of amenities and everyone was friendly.

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David

October 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Hippie Hollow

Awesome spot, campsite right on the creek. Friendly host, and good dry firewood available. We will be back!

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Robin

October 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Kohler Farms-A Shire Horse...

Huge, beautiful, flat, shaded area with a creek for summer cooling. The host are extremely helpful and kind. I will stay again if I'm in the area.

The creek is so close! We heard it all night.

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Lauren

October 2025

3 nights at Savage Acres on Craig Creek

Awesome camp sites and very friendly and helpful host!

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Cindy

October 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to The River's Edge

Amazing location! Beautiful, peaceful and private. Perfect sound of the water flowing over the rocks easily helped us fall asleep. We stayed at site #3 by the River. I would recommend backing down the lane. There’s no turnaround area for full size trucks. Ours is Chevrolet 2500 HD. There’s a slight hill to walk down to camp, no problem for us (maybe 15-20 ft),. Tacoma or 4Runner wouldn’t have a problem in 4WD going down the hill to level site. Our host was very accommodating. We will definitely come back!

Colleen

October 2025

Tent

With pets

Weekend Trip to The River's Edge

Renee’s spot was a perfect place to spend a beautiful fall weekend! Pretty secluded at the end of a gravel road with few cars. Lots of wildlife to see, and a good spot to put in for kayaking, floating, etc. Thank you!

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Owen

October 2025

Tent

With pets

Weekend Trip to Kohler Farms-A Shire Horse...

Great site! Beautiful, big, and private. The picnic table was huge and the fire pit was big and really nice. The best part was the TONS of complementary firewood. One of their dogs hung out with us and our dogs for a few hours before it got dark. There are also 2 barn kittens that hung out with us all night lol. Dayla and Denae were very sweet and generous hosts. We can't wait to go back!

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Laura

October 2025

Tent

With kids

Weekend Trip to Kohler Farms-A Shire Horse...

This is a beautiful, peaceful piece of land with a great camping setup. We had a great time, and the hosts were helpful and communicative. We’ll be back!

Getting water from the creek for washing hands and dishes

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Ben

October 2025

22 ft campervan

With kids

1 night at Savage Acres on Craig Creek

Ned was a great host. The camp site was private and spacious. We added on some excellent fresh produce and maple syrup from his farm. The site is only a few minutes away from great hikes.

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Tim

October 2025

13 ft travel trailer

Weekend Trip to Hippie Hollow

This is a special place. The small campground is nestled along a creek just outside of Floyd. There are fire pits and picnic tables at each site. However, there is a large communal firepit, an outdoor kitchen, and stage in the center of the campground that invites people to come together. It was chilly the night we arrived and one of the guys built an awesome bonfire in the communal firepit. Instead of everyone being at their own campsites, the bonfire brought people together while we listened to music on the stage. The campground is also dog friendly, with well-trained dogs roaming off leash in little packs running about. There was a nice social atmosphere. Everyone at the campground was chill. There's also a small shower house with flush toilet and hot water. Jeremy's spot is real nice.

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Paulina

October 2025

16 ft car

Weekend Trip to Jessup Mill

I enjoyed camping in this sport. Easy one of my favorite ones; great atmosphere, well take care off and a lot to offer. Great time to disconnect as well.

D

October 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Jessup Mill

Awesome place... beautiful, private, and everything we wanted. Will definitely be back!!

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Heidi

October 2025

Tent

With pets

3 nights at Savage Acres on Craig Creek

So enjoyable! 10/10! Accommodating host for needs upon arrival and was there if needed after. The Maple Knoll area was enchanting - we were lucky to have such a gorgeous view of the 3rd day past Harvest Moon and the colors of the trees were doing their amazing change from - day 1 to day 4 it was pretty noticeable. Even some novice campers were with us and they had a pleasant time. We made buttermilk pancakes one morning and Savage Acres maple syrup now holds my top favorite, so glad I added that extra! We will definitely return in the warm months to enjoy the private swim hole with the gorgeous rock formation. So happy to have found such a pleasant camping spot in Savage Acres as our first booking on HipCamp.

Caity

October 2025

Tent

2 nights at Savage Acres on Craig Creek

We had a beautiful 2 night stay! Our dogs loved the river, we appreciated the privacy, and we can't wait to return when it's warmer to use the river even more. 🙂

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James

October 2025

15 ft travel trailer

With pets

3 nights at Hippie Hollow

It was a nice, quiet site right beside a babbling brook. It beats camping in the middle of dozens of huge and noisy homes on wheels. Only about three minutes from Floyd, which was handy. Several dogs had free run of the campsite, but they all seemed friendly. Only one person can be in the bathroom at a time, which was slightly inconvenient, but it appears to be early days and there are some improvements apparently in the works.

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Joel

October 2025

Tent

4 nights at Hippie Hollow

View of creek from door of tent with the sound of water fall to lull me to sleep! Jeremy the host is awesome and can cook a mean split pea soup! Community fires at night are the best!