Oronoco Campground

Nice sites in a pretty open area. This area is designated as a national forest campground, but didn’t have a fee or closure dates like others. Creek runs through. Pit toilet bathrooms were open when we visited in early march. Not a huge area, maybe 10 sites or so. 2 other people camping midweek in March so I’d imagine it would fill up in warmer months. No cell service for AT&T or T-mobile. Great location, 5 minutes from the BRP. Easy access for small vehicles, backed my sedan into the site.

I camped here on a Friday night, January 14th. I was the only one in the campsite. There was a nice little stream and several fire rings with plenty of places to park. There were some outhouses, but they were locked, presumably for the winter season. No problem if you bring your own TP and walk a hundred feet into the woods.

My biggest complaint is that I could see/hear cars on the road that is only about 200 yards from the campsite. I was alone and with no cell service(T-mobile), so there was a bit more fear as anyone could pull off and cause some trouble. I never have this concern when backpacking as it becomes a lot more work for someone to go that far out.

The forest road from the campsite goes up to the Blue ridge Parkway, but you'll prob want to have a car with some clearance, and 4WD if it's wet or snowy/icy.

I will def be coming back here with some friends and family in the summer months.

Me and my boyfriend went up for the weekend and it was great! Not a lot of spots, but they were spaced nicely for privacy. It was completely free too. Great primitive camping spot!