Steel Bridge Campground
USDA Forest Service campground in George Washington & Jefferson National Forest, near Blacksburg, Virginia.
How it compares
- With 3 sites it is the #41 largest of 43 Virginia campgrounds that publish a site count (small and usually quieter).
- There are 16 other campgrounds in our data within 25 miles.
- 100% of sites with a shade rating are listed as shaded or partly shaded.
- Pets allowed on 3 of 3 sites; campfires allowed on 3 (subject to seasonal fire bans).
- Straight-line distance: Blacksburg ~27 mi, Roanoke ~28 mi, Lynchburg ~61 mi.
Site mix
Amenities & rules
Fire pitsLantern postsPicnic tablesPets allowed
Trails within 5 miles
| Trail | Closest point | Mapped miles within 5 mi | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cove | 2.6 mi | 1.6 | USFS |
| Hanging Rock | 2.8 mi | 0.5 | USFS |
| Potts Arm | 3.3 mi | 2.6 | USFS |
Mountain biking nearby
9.2 miles of bike-legal trail lie within 5 miles. Difficulty mix: Unrated: 9.2 mi
| Trail | Closest point | Miles within 5 mi | Difficulty (as tagged) | Kids | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Upper Sweet Springs Turnpike | 1.5 mi | 2.2 | Unrated | OSM | |
| Lower Sweet Springs Turnpike | 1.6 mi | 1.4 | Unrated | OSM | |
| Three Sisters | 1.6 mi | 1.0 | Unrated | OSM | |
| Graveyard Trail | 1.8 mi | 0.4 | Unrated | OSM | |
| Cove | 2.6 mi | 1.6 | Unrated | USFS | |
| Potts Arm | 3.3 mi | 2.6 | Unrated | USFS |
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
Auto TouringBikingBoatingCampingClimbingFire Lookouts/cabins OvernightFishingHikingHorse CampingHorseback RidingHuntingInterpretive ProgramsOff Highway VehiclePicnickingRecreational VehiclesSwimmingVisitor CenterWater ActivitiesWildlife Viewing
Nearest campgrounds
| Campground | Miles | State | Fee/night | Sites | Hookups | Max RV | Pets | Booking | Trails ≤5 mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moncove Lake State Park Campground Moncove Lake State Park |
7.0 | WV | See booking site | — | — | — | — | Reserve | 0 |
| The Pines Campground National Forest Service Eastern Divide Ranger District: 540-552-4641 |
8.2 | VA | Free | 10 | — | — | — | ? | 9 (13.0 mi) |
| Craig Creek Recreation Area George Washington & Jefferson National Forest |
13.8 | VA | — | — | — | — | yes | Reserve | 10 (26.0 mi) |
| Primitive Campsite OpenStreetMap listing |
15.1 | VA | Free | — | — | — | — | ? | 2 (16.7 mi) |
| Mile 4.7 Campsite OpenStreetMap listing |
16.4 | WV | Free | — | — | — | — | ? | 0 |
| Pig Farm Campsite OpenStreetMap listing |
18.0 | VA | — | — | — | — | — | ? | 5 (27.6 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.