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Graves Mountain Farm Campground

Graves Mountain Farm Campground, near Syria, Virginia, offers a unique camping experience surrounded by beautiful mountain views and a charming farm atmosphere. With a mix of tent sites, RV accommodations, and cabins, it caters to various camping styles, making it a decent spot for families and friends looking to unwind.

The campground features a friendly lodge nearby, where you can grab a bite to eat or warm up if the weather turns chilly. Visitors have enjoyed the peaceful environment, with one camper noting, “Great site to camp. Dog friendly. Bathrooms available.” However, keep in mind that the facilities may not be up to everyone's standards, so it’s wise to come prepared.

For those eager to explore, the area is close to Shenandoah National Park, providing access to stunning hiking trails and outdoor adventures. Campers have also appreciated the local activities, like fishing and farm tours, which add a fun twist to the camping experience. Just remember, this isn’t a traditional campground with lots of trees; it’s more of an open field setup, so plan accordingly if you’re looking for a more secluded spot.

Description

Campground by Shenandoah National Park

1800 Acre Farm to Play On

Campground is 7 acres on the Farm

2 Mountain Streams

2 Fishing Ponds - no license needed

18 Miles of Trails

A mountain Higher than Old rag and another with a tougher, rockier ascent/

Seasonal Pool - fee payable $10 pp per day in 2023

Free-form Camping - no assigned places

You get to make your own world

Pet Friendly - on leads please

No hook-ups, sorry

Fees

Adult to 15 yrs - $12 per person per night

14 yrs to 6 yrs - $6 per person per night

5 yrs and under - FREE

Horses - $10 per horse per night

30 Activities and Events

  1. Hiking
  2. Farm Animals show and tell - Sat and Sun, egg collections, pet pigs, goats, calves, sheep
  3. Terrific Road Biking - easy to killer ascents
  4. Terrific Mountain Biking including a laid out "killer" trail surrounding the campground
  5. Hiking - easy stroll to really tough
  6. Horse-back Riding Tues- Sun
  7. Horse riding lessons - Tues - Sun
  8. Pony Rides - Tues - Sun
  9. Nature hike - Sat at 11AM
  10. Guided hikes
  11. Trout Fly Fishing - two streams and two ponds
  12. Fly fishing lessons and guide
  13. Fri open mike night at Main Lodge campfire
  14. Sat Bluegrass on the Mountain Porch - Smokin' Trout Trio
  15. Seasonal Pool - huge
  16. Swimming Hole on the Rose River, opposite the Campground
  17. Massages
  18. Yoga - mainly weekends, no every one, though
  19. Wellness weekends with Jenn of In True Nature
  20. Farm to Table Dining at the Farm Restaurant
  21. Bluegrass Jams - six time a year
  22. Bluegrass Music Festival with Kids and grownups activities
  23. Harvest Festival - first three weekends in Oct, pick your own as long as crop is on trees
  24. Peach Festival - third Saturday in July
  25. Fishing Heritage weekend - for young folks to learn to fish - 1st Saturday in April
  26. Halloween - the haunted packing shed, Trunk or Treat
  27. Santa - first three Saturdays in Dec.
  28. Christmas Fair - second Sat in Dec - at the Market, Deli & Tackle
  29. July 4th - music and fire-works - for our whole county and right over the campground
  30. Horse Trail Riding Get- togethers
  31. Vineyard Visits to our Partner - just over the hollow.
  32. Market- Deli-Tackle on site
  33. Our own fresh ciders, hard cider, preserves, apple butter and apple sauce.
  34. Games room.
  35. Volleyball court.

And the Campground, itself

  • 7 acres of meadows on the 1800 acre Farm - expanding to 55 acres on busy weeks.
  • Please stay within signed areas as the size of the campground changes according to festival events 
  • Free-form make your own place
  • No picnic tables
  • No fire ring - make your own from river rocks at field edges
  • Please return the rocks so that we can mow without breaking the blades
  • Wood - collect from forest or buy down at the Market-Deli & Tackle
  • Water spigots up front - excellent moubtain well water, tested.
  • Small electrical supply up front - for devices only
  • Porta-toilets and pit toilets
  • Wet toilets, sinks and showers are usually available down at the bathhouse in the DORM area behind the packing shed opposite the Market
  • Fiber Optic WiFi- that allows for Cell service calling and receiving - even without cell service - up front. Get password at bulletin board, Market or Main Lodge
  • Cell phones - connect to your network via our WiFi both to call out and receive calls. We are remote so no cell towers available
  • Open 24 hours - at night please be quiet when arriving at setting up
  • Dog Friendly - on leash, please
  • Old Rag Hike- 6.5 miles to the back entrance (Weakley Hollow/Berry Hollow Fire Rd and Old Rag Shelter |10.5 miles to Nethers/Front Entrance.
  • White Oak Canyon Hike - 6.5 miles up our back hollow road

Location

Graves Mountain Farm Campground is located in Virginia

Detail location of campground

Directions

Coming into Syria VA on Rt 670, the Old blue Ridge Tpk, or on Rt 643, the etlan Rd, you will see the Graves Mountain Market Deli & Tackle on the Right, continue on Rt 670 for 150 yards and you will see the campground's large sign on the right, Drive in, Honor box signage and details will be in front of you.

Coordinates

38.49061830939462 N
78.32912320940791 W

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Access

  • Drive-In
    Park next to your site

Stay Connected

  • WiFi
    Good
  • Verizon
    Unknown
  • AT&T
    Poor
  • T-Mobile
    Good

Site Types

  • Tent Sites
  • RV Sites
  • Standard (Tent/RV)
  • Cabins
  • Equestrian

Features

For Campers

  • Market
  • ADA Access
  • Trash
  • Firewood Available
  • Reservable
  • WiFi
  • Showers
  • Drinking Water
  • Toilets
  • Alcohol
  • Pets
  • Fires

For Vehicles

  • Sanitary Dump
  • Big Rig Friendly

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Reviewed Mar. 11, 2024

Disappointing camping area

The listing made this place sound really exciting and convenient. When we arrived the store/clubhouse/bunkhouse? Was very cute and friendly, once we visited the camping area we were quickly disappointed. It was essentially a 500’x500’ field with little to no trees, hills, anything except buildings. We went on a windy weekend and do more tent camping, and quickly realized this kind of exposure is not what we wanted. I think the current campsite layout would be appropriate for those with trailers/campers with indoor space stopping though. I wouldn’t consider this much of a campsite, more of a field to park and sleep. We were very exited for our trip out here, and ended up going to Elizabeth furnace an hour away and got a much more private/established campsite, that was also free.

SiteNA
Month of VisitMarch
  • Review photo of Graves Mountain Farm Campground by Jack B., March 11, 2024
  • Review photo of Graves Mountain Farm Campground by Jack B., March 11, 2024
  • Review photo of Graves Mountain Farm Campground by Jack B., March 11, 2024
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Reviewed Oct. 4, 2022

Quiet and peaceful

Great site to camp. Dog friendly. Bathrooms available. Lodge close by if food, warmth, or better restroom desired.

Sitefield between 2 trees
Month of VisitOctober
  • Review photo of Graves Mountain Farm Campground by Lucinda B., October 4, 2022
  • Review photo of Graves Mountain Farm Campground by Lucinda B., October 4, 2022
  • Review photo of Graves Mountain Farm Campground by Lucinda B., October 4, 2022
Reviewed Dec. 6, 2021

Beautiful location but poor facilities

We stayed here in August 2021. There was only one other camper there so we had plenty of privacy. We enjoyed the peace and quiet and the lovely mountain views. We also enjoyed access to potable water to fill our tank. I was quite grateful we had brought our own port-a-potty because the one provided at the farm was filthy. We didn’t try to go in the bathhouse after seeing how nasty the port-a-potty was. I would only suggest staying here if you’re just passing through and only need a place to pull over.

Month of VisitAugust
  • Review photo of Graves Mountain Farm Campground by Susan A., December 6, 2021
Reviewed Oct. 24, 2021

Misleading campsing website

Looked forward to camping at Graves Mountain and enjoy the festivities. The campsite is very very small. They say dispersed, but it is a small field as you can not access the others fields. Horse trailers, rvs, tents, and overland trailers all park right next that to each other. We set up away from everyone to properly distance ourselves due to their covid protocols. They told us to move next to others but there was no space. We got our money back and moved to another site. I would avoid this campsite. If you want to visit it for the apple or Fall festival just camp somewhere else and drive to it. No amenities. No cell service.

Siteopen field
Month of VisitOctober
Reviewed Oct. 1, 2021

Fine place, but not really primitive and some major drawbacks

BOTTOM LINE: 3.5 Stars. We had a fine time camping here, but probably would not stay again unless some friends were going and wanted to stay. Not bad, but not great and not my personal preference for camping. Any recommendation to stay would be dependent on what you're looking for--it might be for you, but just wasn't for us. 

Acknowledging that reviews are totally subjective, here is a brief summary of some of the pros and cons (in our humble opinion):[

PROS/CONS

Pros:

  • Beautiful mountain views
  • charming brook and farm (i.e. things to do for young kids), and okay hiking trails
  • friendly campers and staff
  • ease of check-in process
  • low cost
  • Can (technically) hike intro Shenandoah National Park

Cons:

  • campground bathrooms and port-a-jons in poor condition
  • street lights in primitive camping area
  • yellow jacket nests in primitive camping area (with no warning signs)
  • the gnats and flies were bad (way worse than I've ever experienced; probably due to the horse and cow poop)
  • decent amount of horse/cow manure in the primitive camping area
  • camping area is mixed with RVs, equestrian trailers, & tent campers
  • camping area was restricted to a smaller area, forcing camps a little too close together (so much room that wasn't allowed for pitching camp and spreading out)
  • few trees in camping area (more of an open field)
  • 35-40 min drive to either entrance of Shenandoah National Park (then you still have to drive to the trail you want to hike)

Again, we recognize a lot is subjective; but it just wasn't for us. We'd camp here again if others wanted to, but wouldn't choose to come back.

I'm happy to elaborate on any particular bullets.

HELPFUL TIPS:

  • Sites are first come, first served -- there are a few "primo" spots, but get there before noon to nab them
  • There is local firewood available at the General Store/Post Office in Syria, VA (~0.2 mi from campground); about $7/bundle (you'll probably need 3-4 bundles for a night)
  • Use trees to block out some of the light from street lights (only a handful of spots can do this bc few trees); or try to get a spot as far away as you can get
  • For kids, there is a duck pond, chicken coop, shallow brook, disable farm tractor, and some other stuff to play with/on/in across the street near the lodge.
  • Free range horses (they're penned-in) come back at dusk and head out at dawn -- fun to watch from the campground, especially for kiddos
  • Bring your own water, if possible
SitePrimitive Campgrounds
Month of VisitSeptember
  • Review photo of Graves Mountain Farm Campground by Matt , October 1, 2021

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the elevation of Graves Mountain Farm Campground?

    Graves Mountain Farm Campground is located at 725 feet.

  • Are fires allowed at Graves Mountain Farm Campground?

    Yes, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, fires are allowed at Graves Mountain Farm Campground, although make sure to check current fire restrictions in the area.

  • Does Graves Mountain Farm Campground have wifi?

    Yes, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, Graves Mountain Farm Campground does have wifi.

  • Is there cell phone reception at Graves Mountain Farm Campground?

    According to campers on TheDyrt.com, Verizon signal is unknown, AT&T is poor, and T-Mobile is good.