The best camping near Jefferson National Forest
Discover the most magical spots to pitch your tent or park your rig on your next Jefferson National Forest adventure.
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Stay by the New River
4 sites · Lodging, Tents1 acre · Hinton, WV
Come to the Southern Gateway of the New River Gorge National Park and Preserve. Serenity with the sound of the falls. I have a beautiful spot on the New River at the top of Brooks Falls that we call “Rock Bottom”. Electricity, coffee pot, a grill and a sink may be available - just ask!. You will have access to a private toilet as well.
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Rivers Edge Trail Camp
7 sites · RVs5 acres · Allisonia, VA
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Standing on the New River Trail looking up where the campsites are located will give you the feeling that you truly are sleeping on the edge at Rivers Edge campground.
Unique limestone formations can be found on the property.
Large birds and even an eagle or two seem to prefer this area for hunting.
Watch from a distance as farmers cut hay throughout the summer.
This private cliff top setting has 6 newly created camp sites on 5 Acres.
Enjoy less crowds and more nature! The long range views or the river and farmlands will take your breath away.
At the bottom of the drive you have access to the New River and the New River Trail so bring your bike, or kayak for more fun. Bike the trail, bird watch, or star gaze; the choices are endless. Don't be surprised to see bear, turkey, eagles, deer, or a coyote.
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This is a great spot for people looking for peace and quiet.
26 Minutes upriver of Claytor Lake State Park. There is a zoo in nearby Ft. Chiswell.
Each site has full hook ups. No tent sites at the present time.
Area grocery stores are located about 30 minutes away in Wytheville, Pulaski and Hillsville.
A portion of the profits will be donated to a non-profit!
Bookmark the direct link to our site here on HipCamp: https://www.hipcamp.com/en-US/discover/virginia/rivers-edge-trail-camp
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Mountaintop Retreat
8 sites · Lodging, RVs, Tents60 acres · Jumping Branch, WV
Voted #2 campground in West Virginia by Hipcamp guests!! - Huge thank you to you guys!
Book before 7-15-24 for a free bag of firewood.
Mushroom Trail and giant connect 4 game is now open and free to all guests. We are located just 15 minutes from New River Gorge State Park. Corn hole boards and bags provided.
Want to see 5 star panoramic views of the Appalachian Mountains? This ultra safe, ultra private property is located only 10 minutes off interstate 77. There is only one farm past ours so traffic is very minimal. Plenty of room to do what you and your pets want to do while exploring on our 60 acres. Come enjoy the view and recharge and relax in peace and quiet. The sun rises up behind the view and lets you see just a little further. It is magical. The sunrise and the stars out here on a clear night are two of the best things this mountain has to offer. It will not disappoint. We can accommodate up to a 35ft RV. The best part is no long walk for the best views! You can park at the campsites and camp on flat ground. Each campsite features a bench and a camp cooktop. Nothing is needed to use the cook tops other than a campfire. The area has many parks, rivers and trails for fly fishing, kayaking, biking, hiking, horseback riding, bird watching, and photography, etc. View stars as only those miles away from any light can experience. The crickets and whippoorwills will sing you to sleep. Google link, trail map, and campsite location map will be emailed the day of arrival.
Close to:
Winterplace Ski Resort
New River
New River Gorge State Park
Fayetteville Rafting & Tourism
Camp Creek State Park
Little Beaver State Park
Grandview State Park
Pipestem State Park
Twin Falls Resort
Babcock State Park
Kanawha State Park
Hawks Nest State Park
Pinnacle Rock State Park
Brush Creek Falls
Bluestone State Park
Sandstone Falls State Park
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Camp The New River, Blacksburg, VA
1 site · RV, Tent1 acre · Blacksburg, VA
One very large, private site, plenty of room for a large group. All yours, no sharing. Pet friendly! Private porta john, cleaned weekly. No electric or hook ups, Generators welcomed. Amazing tent/ small camper site. Level ground, private boat dock and boat landing! Swimming, fishing, kayaking, floating, canoeing, paddle boarding. Enjoy the beautiful sunrises, sunsets and wildlife.
Firewood available for $30. per tractor bucket load, of 1/2 for $20.
15 minutes from Virginia Tech and RU. Great place for a tailgate before a game.
Train comes by occasionally, but no whistle, private crossing.
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Paddlers Creekside Campground
15 sites · Tents6 acres · Draper, VA
Are you ready to start planning your next camping adventure? We invite you to enjoy the great outdoors here at Paddlers!
We offer primitive camping (tents) along Reed Creek in Wythe County, Virginia. Wake up to the peaceful sound of water flowing, fall asleep watching the stars. Although we are a primitive campground, we do offer amenities to make your stay comfortable, including portable toilets and trash collection. Unfortunately, we do not provide potable water or electricity at this time.
There's never a dull moment at Paddlers! Whether you enjoy fishing, floating, or just relaxing by the campfire, there's something for everyone here.
Paddlers property has approximately 1/2 mile of creek frontage. From there you are approximately another 1/2 mile from the New River. We have a great place to go tubing without ever leaving the Paddler's property. If you're up for even more of an adventure, bring your kayak with you! You can enter the water right at your campsite and paddle directly into the New River. To exit, there are public boat ramps on the New River close by. We also have some fun spots to go fishing or swimming!
Don't miss out on the Paddler's fun this summer! Book your site with us today!
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Starry Nights New River Gorge
6 sites · RVs, Tents88 acres · Hinton, WV
Welcome to Starry Night New River Gorge of the New River Gorge National Park and Preserve. Starry Nights NRG is 88 acres of mountain top land in the heart of Southeast WV with easy access to a lake, rivers, State Parks, and National Parks. Enjoy long range views to the East and West of the Appalachian and Allegheny Mountains. See the sun rise and fall beyond the distant blue ridge lines as you await vast night skies free of light pollution. Watch the smoke rise from the forests creating clouds after a foggy morning or rain. Discover cliffs, caves, springs and more as you adventure the land. Hike the terrain with the East and West side of the property providing different experiences. All wildlife is in abundance and bird watchers rejoice, the forests and pastures are alive. Enjoy the peace, still and quiet that comes with seclusion deep in the mountains.
There are currently three camping sites available. Each one comes with a picnic table, fire ring, trash can and an outhouse.
Cell phone and satellite service is excellent on the property. Benefits of being at the top.
••• Times include 15 minute descent from property to bottom of mountain •••
• 20 minutes to New River Gorge National Park and Preserve
• 30 minutes to NRGNP: Sandstone Falls
• 35 minutes to NRGNP Sandstone Visitor Center
• 15 minutes to historic downtown Hinton, stores, groceries and gas
• 15 minutes to 2000 acre Bluestone Lake State Park and Wildlife Management Area, Bertha location. 20 minutes to Bluestone Lake Marina. 25 minutes to Bluestone Lake Wildlife Management, Indian Mills
• 15 minutes to Greenbrier River
• 15 minutes to New River
• 20 minutes to Bluestone River
• 35 minutes to Pipestem Resort State Park
• 70 minutes to New River Gorge Bridge
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New River Yacht Club
2 sites · Tents10 acres · Independence, VA
Riverfront camping on the New River. Breathtaking views. Scenic and relatively secluded, yet easily accessible. 10 acres in total, 650 feet of river frontage. Excellent location for fishing, tubing, and kayaking. Located less than 5 miles from Independence, Virginia and 10 miles from Galax Virginia.
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Creeping Thyme Forest
7 sites · RVs, Tents75 acres · Abingdon, VA
Early settlers of this area were mainly Scotch-Irish and there are several dominant family names that still populate these areas. Tobacco was grown in the area for many years, but now is rarely seen. This whole valley between two mountain ranges was chosen in the 1970's to be dammed and made into a reservoir for a hydroelectric power plant; however, the residents at the time formed a strong resistance, went to Washington, and eventually blocked the development, preserving its natural beauty. This land is within the Jefferson National Forest. It was owned for many years by Roy Light, owner of a nearby lumber mill, but when he passed away, his children cleared the timber and moved away. Since then, the diverse deciduous forest has regrown quickly. A rustic cabin made from salvaged hand-hewn logs was built on the site in 2014 and an alpaca farm was established; however, the owners had to move away due to employment changes. Currently, we are working on developing a perennial food forest, as well as dairy goats, and chickens.
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Meadow Creek In Dry Valley
4 sites · RVs, Tents20 acres · Radford, VA
Formerly Meadow Creek Campground, this beautiful piece of land has two camping spots and a tent spot overlooking a meandering tributary of the Little River called Meadow Creek. The two camper sites have full water, sewer and electric hookup. Tent site is primitive, but guests can access water and electricity at the picnic shelter. A portable outhouse is nearby. Picnic table provided in each spot. Location is central to Radford, Floyd and Christiansburg. Cell service is spotty. It's a great place to unplug!
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Rewild Wilder at Willowwood
4 sites · Tents1 acre · Hinton, WV
Learn more about this land:A magical spot at the confluence of the Greenbrier River and Howards Creek. Access to 60 feet of the riverfront and several hundred feet of the creek.
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Stormbrew Farm
18 sites · Lodging, RVs, Tents18 acres · Abingdon, VA
Nestled in the breathtaking Appalachian Mountains of Southwest Virginia, , hens, ducks, bees, Great Pyrenees, and cats pastorally roam over 18 acres of rolling farmland and forest. Experience our favorite parts of Stormbrew Farm through a primitive camping experience. Learn more about this land:An agrarian dream- a literal field of possibility. With 18 acres to choose from you may find yourself sleeping along the lazy Fifteenmile Creek, atop a hill under Virginia stars, or even set up with pastoral views of hens and Great Pyrenees dogs.
The roadfront side of our property offers level terrain for pull-behind trailers, while vehicles (preferably 4WD) and tent campers can travel all the way back to the creek. Feeling froggy? Ford the stream and camp in the large field on the other side. Be sure to mind the animals and fields, as this is a working farm.
One mile down the road from the farm is the Virginia Creeper Trail, renowned for biking, but as a multi-use trail, you can also enjoy walking, running, horseback riding, fishing, cross country skiing, and geocaching.
South Holston Lake is only minutes away by vehicle, with two public access boating ramps 10 to 20 minutes away.
For a drink by the water, head to Abingdon Vineyards- only 10 minutes away.
Access to the Appalachian Trail is only 20 minutes away in Damascus.
We became caretakers of this lovely property in June of 2021, moving from our existing farm, 45 minutes away. When we got it, it was a blank slate of a hayfield, and we have spent the summer laying infrastructure so that we may grow our cut-flower, honey, and vegetable business.
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Redeemers Ridge Retreat
3 sites · Lodging, RVs47 acres · Sparta, NC
Elevate your Christian camping/glamping experience to new heights!
Returning to nature isn't just enjoyable; it's also beneficial. Yet, there are times when immersing oneself in nature serves as a means to disconnect from the ordinary and reconnect with God and others, proving to be the pinnacle of rejuvenation!
At Redeemers Ridge Retreat, we foster a Christian atmosphere conducive to spiritual, mental, social, and physical reconnection, rest, and renewal.
Our aim at Redeemers Ridge Retreat is to provide a personally enriching experience in intimate proportions. Offering a variety of options ranging from secluded and personal to communal and interpersonal, let us know how we can best assist you. (Refer to the individual Properties page for details and to make reservations.)
May 2024: Bookings are now open for 2 Semi-Private RV Sites equipped with all the amenities to accommodate your needs, regardless of your RV's size or model.
Coming Soon - the first "Star Gazer Dome" featuringa hard-sided (not vinyl) glamping Ecodome imported from Turkey.
Spring 2025: Bookings will open for additional glamping options in "The Barn," a restored 1950s barn loft, and additional Ekodomes.
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The best camping near Jefferson National Forest guide
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Explore two national forests in western Virginia that total 1.8 million acres. The Forest Service manages 1 million acres as wilderness areas, meaning they offer mile after mile of unspoiled, pristine lands.
Begin with extreme southwestern Virginia at Mount Rogers. It's the highest peak in a state filled with mountains on its western backbone. Mount Rogers is 5,279 feet above sea level. A 3.5-mile trail leads to the top.
Let loose with a yelp of speed at Russell Fork River Gorge. It's one of the deepest river gorges east of the Mississippi. Spend a day here after hiking up Mount Rogers.
See the spooky ghost town of Lignite in Botetourt County. This town thrived on iron ore until the 1920s. The last residents left in the 1950s. Chimneys are the most obvious remnants of this town. Drive to nearby Roaring Run Furnace for another historical site.
Getting to this forest is easy thanks to the Blue Ridge Parkway. There are plenty of campgrounds and cabins for accommodations.
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