fees, RV limits, trails & mountain biking

Lower Twin Campground

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers campground in John W. Flannagan Dam and Reservoir, near Haysi, Virginia.

Not publishednightly fee (check Recreation.gov)
24overnight sites
Reservablebooking
Not statedseason (agency text)
Allowedmax RV/trailer length
1named USFS/NPS trails within 5 mi (1.7 mi)
1.7 mibike trails within 5 mi

How it compares

  • With 24 sites it is the #24 largest of 43 Virginia campgrounds that publish a site count.
  • There are 8 other campgrounds in our data within 25 miles.
  • Electric sites go up to 50 amp service (24 electric sites).
  • Pets allowed on 24 of 24 sites; campfires allowed on 24 (subject to seasonal fire bans).
  • Straight-line distance: Abingdon ~43 mi, Charleston ~87 mi, Blacksburg ~108 mi.

Site mix

RV-only24
Electric24
Accessible1

Amenities & rules

GrillsLantern postsPicnic tablesPets allowedTentsRVs/trailers1 accessible site

Trails within 5 miles

TrailClosest pointMapped miles within 5 miSource
Counts Cabin2.0 mi1.7USFS

Mountain biking nearby

1.7 miles of bike-legal trail lie within 5 miles. Difficulty mix: Unrated: 1.7 mi

TrailClosest pointMiles within 5 miDifficulty (as tagged)KidsSource
Counts Cabin2.0 mi1.7UnratedUSFS

Ratings come only from OpenStreetMap mtb:scale / IMBA tags. Untagged trails show as "Unrated", and we never guess. Check conditions and maps on Trailforks or MTB Project.

Activities listed

BikingBoatingCampingFishingHikingOther Recreation Concession SitePicnickingPlayground Park Specialized Sport SiteWater SportsWildlife Viewing

Nearest campgrounds

CampgroundMilesStateFee/nightSitesHookupsMax RVPetsBookingTrails ≤5 mi
Pound River Campground
John W. Flannagan Dam and Reservoir
4.5VA—26 E 50A W 40 ftyes Reserve2 (2.9 mi)
Breaks Interstate Park Campground
Breaks Interstate Park
5.6VA—— — —yes Reserve0
Mullins Pond Campsite ↗
OpenStreetMap listing
5.7KY—— — —— ?n/a
Cranesnest Campground
John W. Flannagan Dam and Reservoir
6.2VA—31 E 50A 28 ftyes Reserve0
Jack Sutter Campsite ↗
OpenStreetMap listing
16.0KY—— — —— ?n/a
Indian Grave Campsite
OpenStreetMap listing
18.5VA—— — —— ?6 (15.6 mi)

Hookups: E = electric (max amps), W = water, S = sewer. "—" means the agency doesn't publish it. Trail counts are named USFS/NPS trails within 5 miles. 🟢 = kid-friendly (green-rated) bike trail nearby.

From the managing agency

Overview The John W. Flannagan Dam & Reservoir Area boasts an expansive lake nestled in the rolling green Cumberland Mountains of southwest Virginia, offering visitors an oasis of recreation in the summer months. The nearby dam, built primarily for flood control for the Cranesnest and Pound Rivers, creates a breathtaking lake that is maintained at nearly 1,400 feet above sea level. This facility is an ideal spot for picnicking, water activities and hiking. Recreation Flannagan's reputation as a fisherman's paradise is well-known. Visitors can enjoy secluded coves of deep, clean water that are well-stocked with bass, walleye and trout. Boating, canoeing, whitewater rafting, and biking top … read the full description on Recreation.gov