Grindstone Campground
About this site
Overview Grindstone Campground is tucked in the Fairwood Valley among pastures and wooded hillsides. The surrounding Mount Rogers National Recreation Area provides endless opportunities for fun and relaxation in the nature setting. The Campground will be closed until further notice due to facility repair needs. Opossum Loop will be open for tent campers. There will be no available water. No Dump Station available. Recreation The area offers excellent hiking, mountain biking, horseback riding and hunting. Recommended hiking trails include the Mount Rogers Trail at 7.5 miles and the Whispering Waters Nature Trail at 0.6 miles. Several streams pass by just beyond the campground, with trout fishing available in abundance. The campground boasts a water play area in the creek, an amphitheater, a playground and volleyball courts to entertain families. Facilities The area offers excellent hiking, mountain biking, horseback riding and hunting. Recommended hiking trails include the Mount Rogers Trail at 7.5 miles and the Whispering Waters Nature Trail at 0.6 miles. Several streams pass by just beyond the campground, with trout fishing available in abundance. The campground boasts a water play area in the creek, an amphitheater, a playground and volleyball courts to entertain families. Natural Features At 3,800 feet, Grindstone is surrounded by mixed hardwoods, hemlock and rhododendrons. The Mount Rogers National Recreation Area spans 200,000 acres of National Forest, with four wildlife-rich wilderness areas. contact_info This location is unstaffed. To speak with our main office for general information, please call: (276) 783-5196. Nearby Attractions The Mount Rogers Scenic Byway, which traverses more than 50 miles with views of forestland and open rural countryside, is accessible nearby. Additional Info: Opossum Loop offers 20 first-come, first-served tent camping units with parking spur, lantern post, fire grill, and picnic table. No water or electric hookups available. Port-a-Johns provided. Bathhouses and trailer waste disposal station closed. Overnight parking area available for $5 per night.
Amenities & access
Amenities
- Toilets
- Pet Friendly
- Fire Rings
Hookups
- Electric
- Water
Maximum vehicle length
110 feet
Contact
Location
36.684573, -81.541195
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