Established Camping
Crabtree Falls Campground
About
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
- Hike-InBackcountry sites.
- Boat-InSites accessible by watercraft.
Stay Connected
- WiFiUnknown
- VerizonUnknown
- AT&TUnknown
- T-MobileUnknown
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Group
- Cabins
- Tent Cabin
Features
For Campers
- Market
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Firewood Available
- Reservable
- Showers
- Drinking Water
- Electric Hookups
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Sewer Hookups
- Water Hookups
Calming beauty
We love staying right on the creek, the view and sound of it is the best. The ones down by the creek don’t have an electric or water but they’re so worth it. The bathroom is at the top of the hill so that’s kind of a pain but the the only downfall for us. Everyone has always been kind and friendly, our dogs love it here too!
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Great place for the price
The good: We came for 2 nights during the week. Easy check-in, found our site (T3) and set up right on the water. Host was also keen to set us up as far apart (in our group of sites) from another family that came in the same day as to give us both maximum privacy and seclusion. Sites T1-T5 are a couple hundred yards down a fairly rocky path which was a booger to haul supplies up and down as you park and carry.
Firewood was on honor system and very reasonably priced.
The not great: Bathhouses left much to be desired and were, very truthfully, some of the worst I’ve seen. When you’re primitive camping with kids, a semi-clean bathhouse is important. Additionally, the entire property seemed like it was overdue for just a good cleaning up. Not trashy by any means, but a little attention to detail would go a long way.
Nonetheless, for what we paid ($35/night) it was well worth it and I would return again any time. Host was very hospitable and welcoming and I’m glad we tried this place out.
Peaceful
We stayed here for 2 nights during the week and it was very quiet and peaceful. The rate for our 22 foot RV with full hookups was unbeatable. AJ, the owner, was great from the day we called to make our reservation to the day we checked out. Our site was up on the ridge close to the road but we could still hear and see the river of the falls from our site. The sound of the water was so soothing. The RV site could be a challenge to get her in and out of if you have a bigger trailer but we did well with our crew can Tundra and 22 footer. We didn't like being right next to the road when we'd first got to the site but soon realized that the road was not well traveled so there was no noticeable road noise and our kids are old enough to understand not to go up to the road. While I didn't personally use the bathhouse one of my fellow travelers did and gave it a 5 star, I'd poop here again, rating. The actual park with the falls was a short trip up the road 1/2 mile and a beautiful hike. We had two dogs plus our kids with us to hike it which was a mistake. Dogs were hard to manage in this trail with two kids as the rocks are slippery and there wasn't a railing on all of the hike for the littles to hold on to, narrow trail. We can't wait to revisit in the summer with hopes to splash in the river.
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Location
Crabtree Falls Campground is located in Virginia
Directions
WARNING: Please use the directions we have provided below for safe and pleasant driving. If you choose to use another source for your directions, please be wary if they include Route 814; this winding, gravel mountain road is not for the faint of heart. DO NOT take 814 if you have a camper or RV. From Washington, DC Take 66 W to route 29 S. About 35 miles south of Charlottesville turn right on 56 W. Go 1 mile and turn right on 655 at the Roseland sign. Approximately 4 miles to the stop sign, turn left, cross over the bridge and turn right on 56 W / Crabtree Falls Highway, Go 11 miles then look for the entrance to Crabtree Falls Campground on your left. From the South From 29 N, 3miles north of Amherst turn left on 151 N. Follow 151 N for approximately 9 miles where Route 56 W merges with Route 151 N. Continue another 2-3 miles and turn left when 56 W turns off and becomes Crabtree Fall Highway, Go 11 miles then look for the entrance to Crabtree Falls Campground on your left. From West, Northwest and Southwest I-81 to exit 205 (Raphine and Steels Tavern). Go east on 606 to 11 N (left). About a city block turn right on to 56 E then continue 12 miles to Crabtree Falls Campground on your right. Hint: You'll pass Crabtree Falls Recreation Area about 2/3 a mile before our entrance. From the Blue Ride Parkway North & South Get off at mile post 27 (Montebello) turn left onto 56 E. It's about 7 miles to Crabtree Falls Campground on your right. Hint: You'll pass Crabtree Falls Recreation Area about 2/3 a mile before our entrance. From I-95, at Richmond, VA Take 64 W to exit 118A, Lynchburg and 29 S. Stay on 29 S for about 35 miles then turn right onto 56 W. Go 1 mile and turn right at the Roseland sign (right on 655), 4 miles to the stop sign then turn left. Cross over the bridge and take a right on Crabtree Falls Highway (56 W). We are 11 miles down the road on the left. From the Southwest 85 N at Greensboro, NC take 29 N, (3 miles north of Amherst, VA) turn left on 151 N. Follow 151 N for approximately 7 miles where Route 56 W merges with Route 151 N. Continue another 2-3 miles and turn left when 56 turns off and becomes Crabtree Falls Highway, Go 11 miles then look for the entrance to Crabtree Falls Campground on your left.
Address
11039 Crabtree Falls Hwy
Tyro, VA 22976
Coordinates
37.854558 N
79.068824 W