Where the New River curves through southwestern Virginia, New River Yacht Club provides waterfront tent sites for campers seeking direct water access. This private campground sits 7 miles from camping spots around Fries and accommodates multiple arrival methods including boat-in access for paddlers navigating the river system.
The facility includes basic amenities like restrooms, showers, and trash service, with campfires permitted and firewood available on-site. Pets can accompany campers, and reservations help secure spots during busy periods. For those preferring different accommodations, New River Campground and Canoe operates 7 miles southwest with additional services.
Description
Primitive camping 10 feet from the New River. Access to indoor shower and indoor bathroom.
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Location
Private CampgroundNew River Yacht Club is located in Virginia
Directions
3407 Riverside Drive Independence VA
Coordinates
36.646794691613124 N
81.06685896316571 W
Connectivity
- T-Mobile5GExcellent Coverage
- VerizonLTESome Coverage
- AT&TNo Coverage
Connectivity
- T-Mobile5GExcellent Coverage
- VerizonLTESome Coverage
- AT&TNo Coverage
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
- Boat-InSites accessible by watercraft.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
Features
For Campers
- Trash
- Firewood Available
- Reservable
- Showers
- Toilets
- Pets
- Fires
Drive Time
- 1 hr 10 min from Winston-Salem, NC
- 1 hr 18 min from Blacksburg, VA
- 1 hr 56 min from Johnson City, TN



