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Middle Creek Campground, near Buchanan, Virginia, is a cozy spot that offers a mix of relaxation and outdoor fun. With 42 sites, many of which are tucked away by a peaceful brook, it’s a great place to unwind and enjoy nature.

The campground features amenities like electric hookups and clean bathrooms, making it comfortable for both tent campers and RV travelers. Visitors have praised the friendly staff, who go out of their way to help, like delivering firewood right to your site. One camper noted, “The staff were super nice and very attentive,” which really adds to the welcoming vibe here.

If you’re looking to explore, you’re in luck! The campground is just a short drive from the scenic Blue Ridge Parkway, where you can find stunning views and hiking trails. Plus, there’s a swimming pond with inflatable slides and a pool for those hot summer days. Families especially enjoy the creekside sites, where kids can splash around and play.

While some campers mentioned that the sites can feel a bit close together, the overall atmosphere is friendly and laid-back. Whether you’re here for a weekend getaway or a longer stay, Middle Creek Campground has plenty to offer for a memorable outdoor experience.

Location

Middle Creek Campground is located in Virginia

Detail location of campground

Address

1164 Middle Creek Road
Buchanan, VA 24066

Coordinates

37.51935648 N
79.607026 W

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Access

  • Drive-In
    Park next to your site
  • Walk-In
    Park in a lot, walk to your site.
  • Hike-In
    Backcountry sites.

Site Types

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

Features

For Campers

  • Market
  • ADA Access
  • Trash
  • Picnic Table
  • Firewood Available
  • Phone Service
  • Reservable
  • WiFi
  • Showers
  • Drinking Water
  • Electric Hookups
  • Toilets
  • Alcohol
  • Pets
  • Fires

For Vehicles

  • Sanitary Dump
  • Sewer Hookups
  • Water Hookups
  • Pull-Through Sites
  • 50 Amp Hookups
  • Big Rig Friendly

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Reviewed Oct. 3, 2025

Beautiful and secluded

Mostly seasonal campers, but an idyllic environment. I am parked alongside a babbling brook. Poor cell reception, no tv. A forced off the grid experience.

Site41
Month of VisitOctober
  • Review photo of Middle Creek Campground by Shawn , October 3, 2025
  • Review photo of Middle Creek Campground by Shawn , October 3, 2025
  • Review photo of Middle Creek Campground by Shawn , October 3, 2025
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Reviewed May. 13, 2023

A great stay

We camped at middle creek for two nights in mid may in our travel trailer. It was early season, mid- may, so there were few other campers around. We took a site up their gravel road away from the main campground area. We had a fabulous site tucked beside a little brook, very peaceful and quiet. But even if there had been more campers around, the sites are a bit more generous than your average private campground (we do not like the common ‘ parking lot’ type arrangements) I’d recommend those along the brook because you can face away from the road for a bit more privacy.

The staff were super nice and very attentive…when we needed some firewood and none had been bundled, they said the ‘guys’ would bring us some after they returned from a chore, and sure enough, at 9 pm they delivered directly to our campsite (not to mention it was a very generous amount for ten dollars compared to our experience at state and national campgrounds).

Overall a great place. We will definitely return again. We were driving the blue ridge parkway and it’s about 20 minutes away but on very pretty roads with hiking spots nearby (and even closer if you are on rt 81).

Site73
Month of VisitMay
  • Review photo of Middle Creek Campground by Lisa , May 13, 2023
Reviewed Oct. 13, 2021

It's alright

Employees were friendly. Bathrooms were kept up. Camping spots were maintained but a little too close together. But no firewood.

Site65
Month of VisitOctober
  • Review photo of Middle Creek Campground by Roland R., October 13, 2021
  • Review photo of Middle Creek Campground by Roland R., October 13, 2021
Reviewed Aug. 26, 2021

Dead fish...

I didn't really enjoy this campsite, they have a pool, that was packed with kids and people, they also have a man-made lake, but we saw all sorts of dead fish in it. It was gross, some of the other campers said it was normal for the campground to have dead fish and dead snakes in the lake. Anyway, wasn't my cup of tea.

SiteI dont recall the # it was a tent site surrounded by run down RVs
Month of VisitJuly
Reviewed Mar. 9, 2021

Annual Family Trip

We camp here annually with my wife’s side of the family (it’s half way between us and them). We love it. We like getting the sites which are right next to the creek because the kids will play in the water all day.

In the shoulder season the campground isn’t staffed often, but what do you expect when it’s not busy?

There are plenty of things to do near by, especially hiking.

  • Review photo of Middle Creek Campground by Robbie M., March 9, 2021
  • Review photo of Middle Creek Campground by Robbie M., March 9, 2021
  • Review photo of Middle Creek Campground by Robbie M., March 9, 2021
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Reviewed Oct. 13, 2020

Great location but...

Stayed here for a long weekend. We had our 20 foot camper trailer and our friends stayed in - cabin. Pro’s:Our campsite was nice, fairly private and backed up to a creek. Relatively level site. Location of campground was excellent with convenient access to breweries, great hike, blue ridge parkway, etc. large campground with lots of camp sites.

Con’s: we called and called to to inquire about some of our reservation needs, could rarely reach anyone. Rarely staffed in the shoulder season of the fall. Asked about fire would and was told told that they don’t have it ( they didn’t say they were out or didn’t have any at that time, just they don’t sell firewood) Later in the evening a new set of campers checked in after hours and had fire wood waiting for them. Our friends checked in after hours and we’re not provided a door code for their cabin and someone had to crawl through an unlocked window. No after hours number. When staff informed the next day, no attempt to apologize. The cabin seemed to be infested with stink bugs. Bathrooms were poorly maintained. Definitely functioning and clean but needs sim TLC and upgrades. Trash bins through out site tipped over every morning and didn’t seem to be collected. The electric hookup circuit breaker was very loose.

Overall, I would choose somewhere else to stay next time.

Reviewed Aug. 11, 2019

quaint and cute campground near BRPWY

Such a cute campground! We spent the weekend celebrating a birthday. Wanted to find a campground that had it all close to the campground and we lucked out! This place is small but everyone was so friendly and welcoming. The tents sites were all very close together but we made it work. They had a fishing pond, lake to swim in with fun inflatable slides and trampoline and a pool. We made use of all them during our stay. The lake was super fun and such a cool idea to have the slides and trampolines. The pool was a decent size and warm. They had karaoke going on one night which was fun with watch all the local campers dining they’re hearts out. We were able to drive the parkway and get some amazing views definitely worth going out and driving it at least once. The campground also accommodated hikers coming off the Appalachian trail giving them a place to stay and shower. The owners also had a cute little store for all the things you might have forgotten ( that would be me 😂) and made homemade biscuits which were amazing, but you have to be up early to snag one but so worth it. All in all we had a great time !

  • Review photo of Middle Creek Campground by Amanda + Will  , August 11, 2019
  • Review photo of Middle Creek Campground by Amanda + Will  , August 11, 2019
  • Review photo of Middle Creek Campground by Amanda + Will  , August 11, 2019
Reviewed Apr. 24, 2019

Family oriented

This place is freaking awesome. If you want cell service stY home that's not camping. You are Safe here and you Will enjoy your stay

Reviewed Apr. 3, 2019

Ranger Review: Nature's Coffee Kettle at Middle Creek Campground

Campground Review

As a Ranger on The Dyrt, I sometimes receive compensation for reviewing campgrounds like this one. Middle Creek Campground is the perfect place to use as a base camp for all of the outdoor activities in the area. Getting here was a lot easier than expected. The campground is only 6 miles off the I-81 Arcadia exit. We were quickly in the Jefferson National Forest where the road winds through the forest along Jennings Creek. It was absolutely gorgeous. Around every turn we saw fishermen wading into the water or sitting on the banks.

Check-in is at the fully stocked camp store where you'll likely be greeted by the two resident dogs. They mostly lazed around all weekend and watched people coming and going. The RV sites are directly across from the camp store, but the tent sites were tucked back into the woods. The upper tent campground was closed for renovations during our stay, so we chose from the 8 or 9 sites located in the lower tent campground. All of the sites were roomy and featured a small fire pit, picnic table, water, and electricity. Several of them even had a pull-through site and would work well for a small pop-up. Bonus: most of the lower tent sites have direct access to the creek! There were only four other tent sites occupied the whole weekend. It was very quiet and peaceful.

We chose site #76 because the creek wound around the back of the campsite and had a gentle slope leading down to the creek. We knew our dogs would love splashing around in it! Once we got everything set up I realized that the site was bigger than I'd originally thought. There was more than enough room to set up our Kingdom 4 tent, 10' canopy, and camp kitchen to glamp in style. We brought a 15' lead for the 2yo beagle so he could go down to the creek on his own or hang out with us. Even at the end of his lead he was nowhere close to the road. Check out the video below for a 360' view!

The bathhouse was at the back of the camp store. Like the rest of the campground, the facilities aren't fancy, but they are functional and clean. Both men's and women's featured two showers where the water was nice and hot! There are even washers and dryers around the corner.

Firewood is available for purchase onsite. We paid $7 for a bundle at the camp store, and it was delivered to our site just a few minutes later. The bundle was huge! We had more than enough wood for two cooking fires.

Because our visit was so early in the year, we weren't able to access most of the amenities. There is a good-sized pool and pavilion on a hill behind the camp store. Right beside that is the swimming pond with two large slides in the middle, plus a small beach. There is another lake at the front of the campground designated for fishing. There are no trails in this campground, so if you want to hike, you'll need to drive about a mile out to where the Appalachian Trail meets Jennings Creek. Or, drive to one of many trail heads within the National Forest. There are also plenty of pull-off spots along the road if you want to wade into the creek.

During our stay, we observed the staff cleaning, fixing, and getting ready for camping season. The bathrooms got a fresh coat of paint. The roads through the campground were recently groomed with new crushed gravel. All of the picnic tables and sidewalks were being power washed. The game room was also being renovated! Downside: we didn't have water at our site the first day. About half-way through the second day one of the workers came around to let us know they were turning it on and to let it run for a bit since it had been off all winter. That made it much easier to wash dishes in a bucket at camp. There isn't a wash station in the campground for doing dishes, so we had to improvise the first night. The biggest turn-off for us at the campground was the RV section right across from the camp store. It seemed like the sites were really packed in there, one on top of the other. I've never been RV-ing before, so I'm not sure if this setup is typical, but I wanted to point it out.

All of the staff that we came into contact with were super friendly and helpful. We were immediately made to feel welcome. It felt like spending the weekend with friends and neighbors instead of strangers.

Product Review

As a Ranger for The Dyrt, I get products to test from time to time - today I am testing Nature's Coffee Kettle with Colombian Arabica Coffee. I am completely unable to start my day without coffee even when I'm sleeping in the woods. Nature's Coffee Kettle is a packable system that provides you with delicious, pour-over coffee in the backwoods. The "kettle" is a specially designed pouch with two sections. The top section holds the pre-filled coffee filter in place while you slowly pour hot water over the grounds. It features a zip-top so you can close it up while you're waiting for the magic to happen.The bottom section is the reservoir that holds all of that coffee goodness. Coffee refills are also available separately. The entire system packs flat for storage in a camp tote or in your backpack.

The directions on the back of the bag are super clear and even contain pictures. The key to making the perfect brew with Nature's Coffee Kettle is time. Don't rush it. This is not instant coffee. It is the real deal and will be worth every minute. Slowly pour 1 cup of hot water over the filter, zip up the top and let it sit for a minute or two so the grounds can soak up all of that water. This is the most important step. Then, unzip the top, and keep slowly adding the rest of the water. How much water? I used my coffee mugs to measure out the right amount of water into the kettle before boiling. After you've poured all the water into the bag zip it up again and let it sit. Then, just twist off the cap and pour!

The pouch is reusable, so don't toss it out. Dispose of the filter and rinse out the pouch. It will be ready to go the next time you need some caffeine. Nature's Coffee Kettle comes in a variety of coffee flavors as well as orange pekoe black tea, apple cider, and hot chocolate.

SiteTent site #76
Month of VisitMarch
  • Review photo of Middle Creek Campground by Andrea N., April 3, 2019
  • Review photo of Middle Creek Campground by Andrea N., April 3, 2019
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are visitors saying about Middle Creek Campground in Buchanan, Virginia?

Middle Creek Campground in Buchanan offers a peaceful retreat with mixed experiences. Many campers appreciate the creek-side sites where children can play in the water all day. The campground features a swimming pool and man-made lake, though the lake has had water quality issues. Visitors describe it as an excellent base camp for exploring outdoor activities in the surrounding area. While some find the tent sites rather close together, the camping spots are generally well-maintained. The atmosphere is friendly, with many seasonal campers creating a community feel. Cell reception is limited, creating a genuine off-grid experience for those seeking to disconnect.

How much does it cost to stay at Middle Creek Campground?

Middle Creek Campground offers various accommodation options at different price points. While specific rates aren't detailed, they offer tent sites, RV spots with hookups, and cabin rentals. The cabins provide an alternative for those who prefer not to tent camp. For the most current pricing information, it's recommended to contact the campground directly before planning your trip, as rates may vary by season and accommodation type. The campground offers good value considering its amenities and convenient location to nearby attractions.

What attractions and photos showcase Middle Creek Campground in Virginia?

Middle Creek Campground features several attractive elements worth showcasing. The peaceful creek that runs through the property is a highlight, with several campsites positioned alongside the babbling water. Amenities include a swimming pool and a man-made lake. The campground serves as an excellent base for exploring nearby attractions including breweries, hiking trails, and the Blue Ridge Parkway. For families, the creek provides endless entertainment for children. The setting offers a serene environment with sites tucked away beside the brook, especially in the less crowded areas away from the main camping section. The natural surroundings create a tranquil backdrop for a genuine outdoor experience.

How do I find Middle Creek Campground in Buchanan, VA?

Middle Creek Campground is located in Buchanan, Virginia, and is reportedly easier to find than many visitors expect. The campground is conveniently situated with good access to the Blue Ridge Parkway and local attractions. For RVs and trailers, there is a gravel road leading to some of the more secluded sites away from the main camping area. The location provides convenient access to breweries and hiking trails in the region. For specific directions, contact the campground directly or check their official website for the most accurate navigation information.