fees, RV limits, trails & mountain biking

Stony Fork Campground

USDA Forest Service campground in George Washington & Jefferson National Forest, near Wytheville, Virginia.

Not publishednightly fee (check Recreation.gov)
49overnight sites
Reservablebooking
Not statedseason (agency text)
100 ftmax RV/trailer length
5named USFS/NPS trails within 5 mi (8.3 mi)
8.3 mibike trails within 5 mi

How it compares

  • With 49 sites it is the #16 largest of 43 Virginia campgrounds that publish a site count.
  • There are 13 other campgrounds in our data within 25 miles.
  • 2% of Virginia campgrounds that publish a length limit accept a rig this long (100 ft), so this is one of the better big-rig options.
  • Electric sites go up to 30 amp service (34 electric sites).
  • 100% of sites with a shade rating are listed as shaded or partly shaded.
  • Pets allowed on 49 of 49 sites; campfires allowed on 3 (subject to seasonal fire bans).
  • Straight-line distance: Blacksburg ~45 mi, Abingdon ~49 mi, Roanoke ~71 mi.

Site mix

Electric34
Water hookup11
Accessible3

Amenities & rules

The agency hasn't published an amenity list for this campground.Pets allowedTentsRVs/trailers3 accessible sites

Trails within 5 miles

TrailClosest pointMapped miles within 5 miSource
Stony Fork0.1 mi0.9USFS
Seven Sisters0.4 mi4.6USFS
Sand2.1 mi0.1USFS
Walker Mountain3.6 mi2.5USFS
Gullion Fork Pond4.0 mi0.2USFS

Mountain biking nearby

8.3 miles of bike-legal trail lie within 5 miles. Difficulty mix: Unrated: 8.3 mi

TrailClosest pointMiles within 5 miDifficulty (as tagged)KidsSource
Stony Fork0.1 mi0.9UnratedUSFS
Seven Sisters0.4 mi4.6UnratedUSFS
Sand2.1 mi0.1UnratedUSFS
Walker Mountain3.6 mi2.5UnratedUSFS
Gullion Fork Pond4.0 mi0.2UnratedUSFS

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 CenterWildlife Viewing

Nearest campgrounds

CampgroundMilesStateFee/nightSitesHookupsMax RVPetsBookingTrails ≤5 mi
Stony Fork Cabin
George Washington & Jefferson National Forest
0.0VA$65— E W —— Reserve5 (8.3 mi)
Dear Trail Park Campground
Private campground
1.7VA—— — —— ?6 (11.7 mi)
Laurel creek campsite
OpenStreetMap listing
6.6VA—— — —— ?15 (48.0 mi)
Raven Cliff Recreation Area
George Washington & Jefferson National Forest
13.6VA$5— — —— Reserve8 (24.5 mi)
Collins Cove Horse Campground
George Washington & Jefferson National Forest
14.4VA—11 — —yes Reserve9 (26.9 mi)
Hussy Mountain Horse Camp
George Washington & Jefferson National Forest
16.6VA—4 — —— First-come14 (33.8 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 Stony Fork, tucked in a dense forest setting, is located at the foot of Big Walker Mountain beside the Big Walker Mountain Scenic Byway. The East Fork of Stony Fork Creek winds through the campground, providing a serene setting for trout fishing and water play for visitors at the welcoming campground. The 1 mile Stony Fork Nature Trail takes campers through groves of pine and hardwoods, and the campground loop road makes for a scenic walk, too. Recreation The Big Walker Mountain Scenic Byway is an incredible drive for viewing blooms of rhododendron, azalea and mountain laurel in spring, and fiery red and gold foliage in fall. Scenic overlooks highlight views of Mount Rogers and man… read the full description on Recreation.gov