Clinch Mountain Wildlife Management Area holds this free dispersed site along Little Tumbling Creek, managed by the Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources. The access road passes two private properties before opening into a large clearing with no tree cover, so shade is minimal. Verizon users will find no cell service at the site. Anglers and those traveling with pets have reason to make the trip, and campgrounds near Clinch Mountain Wildlife Management Area fill in options for the broader region. RVs are limited to 20 feet.
Description
You may disperse camp on Forest Service lands that do not have closures or restrictions. Dispersed camping is not allowed in developed recreation areas like campgrounds, picnic areas, or trailheads. Drive on existing roads and, when car-camping, keep your campsite within 150 feet of a road.
If you can, pick a site that has been used before to minimize your impact in the forest. If there is no existing campsite where you are going, then follow Leave No Trace guidelines:
Camp on bare soil, if possible, to avoid damaging plants. Do not camp within 200 feet of any water source. Avoid camping in the middle of a clearing or meadow; keep your campsite less visible so that other visitors can enjoy the views. Do not try to level or dig trenches in the ground at your campsite. Pick a tent site that is already level with good drainage.
RV Road Trip Guides
Map & DirectionsLittle Tumbling Creek is located in Virginia near Saltville
Coordinates
36.968933807303934 N
81.69044535784221 W
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- VerizonNo Coverage
- AT&TNo Coverage
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- VerizonNo Coverage
- AT&TNo Coverage
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
- Hike-InBackcountry sites.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Dispersed
Features
For Campers
- Trash
- Toilets
- Pets
- Fires
DISPERSED CAMPING
Enjoy dispersed camping on government land and leave no trace. Pack in and pack out. No (or limited) services at this camping area. Permit may be required.
Drive Time
- 1 hr 29 min from Kingsport, TN
- 1 hr 33 min from Johnson City, TN
- 1 hr 48 min from Beckley, WV
- 1 hr 57 min from Blacksburg, VA









