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Established RV sites near Bristol include Lakeview RV Resort with electric, water, sewer hookups and pull-through spaces that accommodate larger vehicles. Rocky Top Campground & RV Park offers 55 sites with full hookups including 50-amp service and operates year-round on level gravel pads. "Sites are a bit close together but not on top of each other," noted one traveler about the Baileyton KOA layout, which features pull-through sites with 30/50-amp options. Around Pond RV Park provides full hookup sites with 50-amp service on level pads and remains open throughout the year, catering primarily to RVs with limited tent camping areas.
Across the region, concrete pads are available at select parks while most feature gravel surfaces with varying degrees of levelness. Within 30 miles of Bristol, cell service ranges from strong LTE near town to spotty coverage in mountain locations. Dump stations are present at most parks, though Warriors' Path State Park only offers water/electric hookups in the main campground area. During fall foliage season, advance reservations are essential as parks fill quickly. A visitor mentioned that "getting parked was a bit of a challenge to get things as level as possible and work around power stand," highlighting the importance of checking site descriptions and suggested vehicle size limits before booking. Most parks accommodate pets with designated walking areas, though specific restrictions may apply.
"Campground sites are a bit close together but it is well maintained and has friendly staff. Wifi works well. Nice dog park."
"It is one of the best campgrounds around. Priced right, clean, fantastic scenery, ideally located. Make a reservation you won't regret it"
"Absolutely beautiful mountain retreat. This single RV campsite has full hookups, including 30&50 amp electric, sewer , water and wireless WiFi. Easy paved road access with gravel driveway."
from $60 - $300 / night
Check Availability"I would love to welcome Safe Haven RV to the Dyrt, among the highlights of this RV Park are the nearby forests & mountains, but also the full pavilion overlooking the water. "
from $50 - $100 / night
Check Availability"Great location also because it is close to restaurants and the center of the small town. It does have water and power and a picnic table. Being right on a little river is great too."
"This was a good spot right on the Laurel Creek and the Creeper Trail. Walk to town for restaurants and bike/outdoor shops and a convenience store. Grocery store is a little further away."
from $55 / night
Check Availability"Spot was level with full hookups. Laundry $ & Propane $. Pond to fish. WiFi. beautiful Mountain Views to enjoy"
from $85 - $115 / night
Check Availability"20 per night
There are 70 sites, some reservable sites and walk ins -and an RV loop {dump station} All sites non electric, generators permitted before quiet hours."
"Remote, quiet family friendly campground. It is a basic campground with both tent sites and hook-ups. We enjoy tent camping here on the large field where fireflies light up the night sky!"
from $30 - $45 / night
Check Availability"Many pull through sites. Grass between each site. Fire pits and picnic tables at each site. Very nice owner, very friendly. The bath house was clean and decorated very nice."
"Quaint park tucked away in the hills of VA in Big Stone Gap next to South Fork Powell River. Although our site is right on top of our neighbor, that is NOT the norm."
"Tucked away in the beautiful mountain side with gorgeous views! Staff is very friendly and courteous. While still relatively new with some construction, everything is clean and well maintained."
"The big trees surrounding the campground, mountain views, and birdsong put me right at ease."
from $66 - $69 / night
Check Availability"Pulled up to the staging area near the office and didn’t even have to get out of the truck. Guy came up on a golf cart and confirmed my name."
"Lots of spots available but they’re not particularly level and not private. Nice owner. Close to highway."
GuideFamily-friendly campground with plenty of fun activities for kids. Playground, fishing pond, disc golf, recreation and game area, and ice cream trailer. Our site was nicely shaded and fairly level. Fire pit and picnic table at each site. There appears to be a lot of long-term residents but all sites were very well kept and the campground was very clean. The best part was the friendly staff!
Guide5/21/23-6/22/23: We stayed a whole month ($500) to recuperate from our previous travels. Owner/manger, Brent Fowler, was a gracious and accommodating host. This is a new 110 acre campground which has only been open a few months (as of this writing). The grounds were well kept and new features are continually being added. There are full-hookups at each site (20/30/50A, water, sewer), high-speed WiFi, and 150 new trees have been planted around the perimeter. While there is presently no water at the dump station, there will be, but water can be used from nearby pull-through sites. Further, a bath-house with showers and laundry facilities are in the works. Mountain City is under 5 miles away and proved to be very convenient.
Wildlife in the campground and surrounding area was abound with a variety of birds wakening us each morning, and deer that came into camp regularly. Red winged black birds, swallows, and Cardinals are all abundant and quite vociferous. This new campground has the most important quality down pat: Friendly and supportive ownership! We plan to return next year and will likely stay much longer.
ScoutWe have been staying at Mtn River for about 3 years now and it’s become ‘home away from home’. You have your choice of river or mountainside sites. We prefer the river sites personally for the views & fishing.
The campground owners are fantastic people who’ve become friends. They live on site and take great pride in the property. The property is always impeccable. They are always working. Such a gorgeous place!! The pond is in the center of the property- yes you can fish(catch& release).
Areas setup with hammocks, corn hole, seating, etc. The new playground has been a big hit! Oh, and there’s also a dog park area.
The bathhouses are super clean and have air conditioning. The laundry room is brand new with great units and also A/C.
They incorporated additional activities this year over at the pavilion which our family has loved! Bingo, tie-dye t-shirts, food trucks, live music, and more! Our grandson loves to join us. Lots of kids and a great area for them to all play.
Tubing the river is always a fun treat! You can bring your own tubes or rent from the campground.
The camp store has expanded and features a mix of items- t-shirts, hats, hoodies, koozies, and more. As well as local jams, rubs, and other treats. They’re in the process of building a new office/camp store so we’re excited to see this complete.
We have a 40’ fifth wheel. No problems every getting in. They accommodate all size rigs. All sites have a concrete pad, fire pit and very nice large picnic table. Sites are spacious and do not feel cramped like we've experienced at other campgrounds.
Wi-Fi is generally pretty good. We’ve been able to work remote on some of our trips. We even had phone service our last trip(AT&T)!
Lots to do in the area! Hiking, Linville Winery(yum!), Linville Caverns, Grandfather Mtn and so many other great places. The office staff can certainly provide plenty of recommendations, too.
There are 2 grocery stores in town about 15min away. There’s also a local dollar store about 5min away.
We cannot say enough good things about MRFC. We’ve met some great campers there who we now call friends. We truly love this place and already have bookings for next year!
LegendGeneral: Smallish campground (< 70 sites in two loops) with a mixture of water/electric and tent sites with no hookups, and also four yurts.
Site Quality: Some were back-in and some were pull-through. Gravel pads. Not a lot of separation between the sites. Some were more level than others but not a problem to make it work for us.
Bathhouse: Heated! Clean. One shower in the bathroom plus additional shower rooms. Best place in the campground to catch a fleeting cell signal so it was not unusual to see people in the bathroom on their phones!
Activities/Amenites: Hiking! Close to the AT. Unfortunately, the best trail IMO was the Cabin Creek Trail (it was also awarded one of the best 25 trails in the US) but it is not accessible directly from the campground. There is also a small country store, but it was not open when we were there. There is a small museum at the Visitor Center and well worth a trip there. There is also a dump station.
There was an unseasonable cold snap when we were there in October (temps got down to mid-20s with wind chill in the teens) so even though we had planned on two nights there, once we hiked the Cabin Creek and Rhododendron trails, we decided to go to a lower elevation and warm up!
ScoutAs a retired Air Force couple with over five years of experience as full-time RVers, we have stayed at countless campgrounds across the country. We selected Lake Haven for an extended stay this past July while searching for a permanent home in the Lake Watauga area, drawn by its advertisement for year-round availability. The location is excellent, and our site was level with full hookups, a nice picnic table, and a fire pit. Maneuvering into the spot was also straightforward, despite some large boulders. Two concerns: no owners or host(s) onsite and the entrance/exits can be quite dangerous- each located on a curve. We really wanted to love this campground, but the positive aspects were completely overshadowed by the unprofessional behavior of the owners. The tone was set when we received a campground-wide text message asking“Please, for our sake, when away from your camper, set your AC temp to something reasonable(75 is what I use at my house when not home), to help us save on electricity”. While we understand the concern for costs, the request felt invasive. Then it got personal. In the first week of August, our daughter and her family were renting the on-site(3 bed/3 bath) Airbnb, and after she inquired about more toilet paper, one of the owners came to our RV site to confront us about it. We were shocked that a necessity for a rental guest was treated as a major issue, and the confrontational approach was completely uncalled for and made us feel extremely uncomfortable. To make matters worse, we later learned from other campers that the owners had been gossiping about our family and our stay. This was a major violation of our privacy and fostered a deeply unwelcoming atmosphere. While the physical campground has potential, we cannot recommend it. Feeling safe and respected is essential when you are camping, and due to the owners’ intrusive and unprofessional behavior, we decided to seek out another campground.
ScoutAs a retired Air Force couple with over five years of experience as full-time RVers, we have stayed at countless campgrounds across the country. We selected Lake Haven for an extended stay this past July while searching for a permanent home in the Lake Watauga area, drawn by its advertisement for year-round availability. The location is excellent, and our site was level with full hookups, a nice picnic table, and a fire pit. Maneuvering into the spot was also straightforward, despite some large boulders. Two concerns: no owners or host(s) onsite and the entrance/exits can be quite dangerous- each located on a curve. We really wanted to love this campground, but the positive aspects were completely overshadowed by the unprofessional behavior of the owners. The tone was set when we received a campground-wide text message asking“Please, for our sake, when away from your camper, set your AC temp to something reasonable(75 is what I use at my house when not home), to help us save on electricity”. While we understand the concern for costs, the request felt invasive. Then it got personal. In the first week of August, our daughter and her family were renting the on-site(3 bed/3 bath) Airbnb, and after she inquired about more toilet paper, one of the owners came to our RV site to confront us about it. We were shocked that a necessity for a rental guest was treated as a major issue, and the confrontational approach was completely uncalled for and made us feel extremely uncomfortable. To make matters worse, we later learned from other campers that the owners had been gossiping about our family and our stay. This was a major violation of our privacy and fostered a deeply unwelcoming atmosphere. While the physical campground has potential, we cannot recommend it. Feeling safe and respected is essential when you are camping, and due to the owners’ intrusive and unprofessional behavior, we decided to seek out another campground.
LegendI picked this campground because it was very close to Blue Ridge Parkway. My plan was to ride my motorcycle through this beautiful area of NC, but the rain didn't cooperate this trip. I camped in site 112. The staff was extremely friendly and helpful. This was a last minute reservation and they had limited availability. The site is not very level and very tight for my 32 foot RV. The site had full hookups (water, sewer, 30 amp electric) that worked great. I walked most of the campground and there are some great sites. Most are wooded and reasonably spaced. Quite a few long term campers, but the rigs and sites were all very well kept. At $64 per night it is a little pricey, for site 112, but probably not for the campground and area as a whole. No grill, just a tire rim for campfires and a picnic table.
Getting parked was a bit of a challenge to get things as level as possible and work around power stand and be able to get awning out to stay out of rain.
I would camp here again and recommend others give it a try. Lots to do in this part of the NC mountains.
LegendSites: 60 Pull thrus
RV-Tent-Cabins 15-30-50 amp service
Hot showers, pool, pets allowed, toilets, laundry, small grocery store This is only of couple of miles off I40 in the rolling hills of Tennessee, very quiet and well maintained. Sites ae a bit close together but not on top of each other. Gravel pads, fire rings, picnic table, trash. Beautiful green space and dog walk area. Enjoy the hiking.
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LegendThis was our first visit to a Virginia State Park and we were impressed. The campground was really nice as our site was very long, had a huge patio, was level, and water and electric were well-placed. Our site (#43) was on the end of a row with our patio facing a hillside next to a stream that made for a very pleasant rushing water sound. The weather was great for the first few days of our visit so we made the most of being outside and exploring the park. We went for a few hikes which offered great views of the surrounding mountains, gave Spirit plenty of time to swim in the lake, and I paddle boarded around the lake.
The park itself is over 3,334 acres and packed with recreational opportunities with the centerpiece being Hungry Mother Lake. There is a swim beach, boat launch, hiking trails, restaurant, boat rentals, fishing piers, convention center, nature center, and plenty of camping. The campgrounds are divided into three sections– Creekside, Burston and Royal Oak. All campsites in the Creekside section are reservable while only some in other sections are reservable. The Burston Campground has the largest sites and offers some full hook-up sites and water and electric sites (50 amp) with pull thrus and back-ins. Sites are level and can fit big rigs but the only problem we had were that some of the trees need to be trimmed back and scratched the upper sides of our coach. The Royal Oak section is for tents only (no hookups are provided) and has really cool wooden pads that give you the feeling of hanging over the hillside.
The restrooms and shower house were very new and really clean. Each shower is in an individual room which makes for nice privacy. There is a laundry with two washers and two dryers costing $1.50/load. Also located here is a dish washing station with two big deep sinks and hot and cold water. There is free wifi at your site that worked fairly well and we were able to get about six over the air antenna television stations (albeit none were from major networks).
RV campers in the Bristol, Tennessee area can choose from campgrounds nestled in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains at elevations ranging from 1,500 to 2,500 feet. The region experiences four distinct seasons with mild spring and fall temperatures ideal for camping, while summer temperatures average 75-85°F. Winter camping remains viable at lower elevations with many campgrounds open year-round.
Hiking trails: Several campgrounds provide direct access to trail systems. Linville Falls Campground on the Blue Ridge Parkway has "well marked trail's" that lead to "breath taking" waterfalls, according to visitor Michelle S. The trails aren't handicap accessible but offer multiple viewing points of the falls.
Fishing opportunities: Campers at Around Pond RV Park can fish in a stocked two-acre pond right on the property. One reviewer noted the "really nice fishing lake" that's "well maintained and manicured," making it convenient for RVers who want to fish without leaving the campground.
Virginia Creeper Trail access: Laurel Creek RV Park offers direct access to this popular rail trail. As Penny M. explains, "This campground is small and no bathrooms, but it is directly on the Creeper so that makes up for it! Great location also because it is close to restaurants and the center of the small town."
Creek exploration: Many RV parks in the region feature creekside sites. At Jessie Lea RV Park, Lauren J. appreciated that "our campsite was on the bank of the river with a fire pit and very level soft ground," while the park also has "a draw bridge to walk across the powell river to access the Big Stone Gap town's walking trail."
Mountain views: Grandview Ranch RV Park lives up to its name with "beautiful Mountain Views to enjoy" according to reviewers. The RV park has level spots with full hookups and is family-owned, creating a personal camping experience.
Privacy between sites: While some RV parks have tightly packed sites, Three Peaks RV Resort offers "ample space, full hookups, and good Wi-Fi" with every site being a pull-through. Eric B. called it a "Hidden Gem" that's "tucked away in the beautiful mountain side with gorgeous views."
Clean facilities: Campground cleanliness ranks high with RVers staying near Bristol. Phil W. said of Linville Falls Campground, "These are the cleanest bathrooms we've ever seen," and another camper described Jessie Lea's bath house as "clean and decorated very nice" and "freshly painted."
Convenient amenities: Many RV sites near Bristol, Tennessee provide unexpected conveniences. Peter K. appreciated that Around Pond RV Park had "a good size area with grills and picnic tables" and that check-in was remarkably simple: "Pulled up to the staging area near the office and didn't even have to get out of the truck."
Site leveling challenges: Some campgrounds require extra effort for level parking. At Around Pond RV Park, a reviewer mentioned that spots "are not particularly level," though another camper reported their "site was gravel and completely level," suggesting variation between sites.
Limited tent camping options: Most parks prioritize RV camping with few tent-specific areas. Safe Haven Farm RV Camping has only seven sites total, and focuses primarily on RV accommodations and their pavilion overlooking water.
Seasonal availability: While many campgrounds operate year-round, some have limited seasons. Linville Falls Campground on the Blue Ridge Parkway only operates from April 1 to October 28, making advance planning essential for peak season visits.
Varying bathroom facilities: Not all RV parks offer full bathroom amenities. As Penny M. noted about Laurel Creek RV Park, "Gave it 4 stars because no bathrooms/showers," while the park does provide water, power and picnic tables at each site.
Playground access: Butler TN RV Full Hookup Campsite provides a quiet mountain retreat setting that works well for families wanting privacy. Ed H. described it as an "absolutely beautiful mountain retreat" with "full hookups, including 30&50 amp electric, sewer, water and wireless WiFi."
Dog-friendly parks: Many campgrounds welcome pets but have specific areas. At Lakeview RV Resort, Doreen M. appreciated that the "campground is well maintained and has friendly staff" and specifically mentioned the "nice dog park" available for campers with pets.
Swimming options: Three Peaks RV Resort is developing a swimming pool that will enhance family camping experiences. According to a reviewer, "a nice swimming pool will also be ready soon, so that will be fantastic."
Local attractions: The Bristol area offers family activities within short driving distances. Jessie Lea RV Park provides access to local museums via the green belt trail, with Travis R. noting: "We visited the local museums and walked the green belt. The green belt is next to the camp ground within walking distance."
Electrical service considerations: For larger RVs needing higher amperage, check specific electrical options. Lakeview RV Resort offers both 30-amp and 50-amp service, while some parks like Grandview Ranch RV Park only provide 50-amp connections.
Seasonal RV community: Around Pond RV Park has "a lot of full time campers" according to Peter K., who noted "that doesn't bother us at all" and appreciated the affordable $39 nightly rate compared to nearby campgrounds requiring multi-night stays.
Water access: Riverside RV Park offers 71 sites with water and electric hookups in a convenient location, while many other RV sites near Bristol, Tennessee feature full hookups including sewer connections.
Wi-Fi performance: Internet connectivity varies by location. At Three Peaks RV Resort, campers report that the Wi-Fi works well throughout the property, while Lakeview RV Resort also received positive reviews for its Wi-Fi performance.
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