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Pet-friendly camping near Bastian ranges from developed campgrounds with full hookups to free dispersed sites, giving dog owners flexible options across the area. Stony Fork Campground welcomes pets at all 50 shaded sites, offering paved roads and campsites suitable for RVs and tents with electric hookups at select locations. The campground features clean bathrooms with flush toilets and shower facilities, making extended stays with pets comfortable. Pet owners appreciate the babbling Stony Fork Creek that flows through the middle of the campground, providing opportunities for dogs to cool off during summer months. Deer Trail Park & Campground also accommodates pets with full hookup sites that back up to a stream where pets can wade. Both campgrounds maintain quiet environments where wildlife can be observed. Sites at Stony Fork are private and dispersed through wooded areas, creating separation between camping neighbors. The beautiful forest setting allows for relaxed dog walking along the campground's 3/4-mile paved loop.
Hiking trails accessible directly from the campgrounds provide excellent exercise opportunities for dogs. The Seven Sisters Trail passes by Stony Fork, while a shorter one-mile nature trail offers a pleasant walk through the woods with a pet. Wytheville KOA, located 4 miles from I-77, provides additional pet-friendly options with tent sites, RV sites, and cabins that accept dogs. Campers report the creek at Stony Fork is super clear and clean, making it safe for pet hydration during hikes. Fort Chiswell RV Park and Hungry Mother State Park round out the pet-friendly camping options near Bastian. Free dispersed camping with pets is available at Walnut Flats, which offers toilets, picnic tables, and drinking water without requiring reservations or camping fees. Pet owners should note that while most campgrounds in the area are pet-friendly, wildlife is abundant, requiring proper leash control.
"They are pet friendly for campers/RV's!! We stayed in site 44 and LOVED it!! Close enough to the bathrooms that we just used those and showered in there as well!"
"We had our grand-dog with us and she had a blast playing ball. Sites are electric ONLY. No water or sewer available. Even though reservation folks said otherwise."
from $20 - $30 / night
Check Availability"Dog park needs to be updated but the fact they had a dog park was amazing. There was live music, karaoke, candy scavenger hunts for kids, even a bowling ally! I recommend this 100%"
"Game and rec rooms, dog park, store well stocked playgrounds, sand boxes. No messing around. Staff very friendly."
from $50 - $170 / night
Check Availability"Only down fall is if you have a big fifth wheel turning into the off road area trailer may hit box of your truck. Caution may damage your vehicles."
"We stayed here to visit friends close by and we also drove to WV to raft New River, about 90 minutes away."
from $39 - $65 / night
Check Availability"While driving out to the monument in his honor I found this site and loved what I saw!"
"There is plenty of room to walk your pet and some of the sites provide shaded areas. You are just about .25 miles from the freeway, but you do not hear it. Staff is very friendly."
from $35 - $38 / night
Check Availability"The amenities cannot be missed - beach with bath house and snack bar, interpretive center with children’s activities, on-site restaurant with wonderful lake view, $8 kayak rentals, well-kept paddle boats"
"We camped here over the weekend with our dogs. The campground was fantastic. All campsites are on platforms, which makes it very nice to set up your stuff."
from $27 / night
Check Availability"nice little free campground with about 5 sites with grill fire rings level gravel drive with tent pad and lantern pole, restrooms but I didn't use them well water pump for drinking water but didn't use"
"Occasional.peiole driving through but a great experience!"
"This was a convienent campground right off the highway, easy to get to, small but has a few full hookup sites."
"Both CGs have a large creek running adjacent to the CG. Trout fishing was very popular though I didn’t catch any. They do restock this time of year."
"1st: The water pump doesn't work at location. Bring your own water. 2nd: Bring all you need before you camp out. There is one gas station to find resources 2.2 miles from campsite."
"Good hikes nearby, nothing too difficult and all are beautiful. The Appalachian Trail is close to the site, find some thru hikers and make some trail magic!"
"A great out of the way location. A bit of a drive in but worth the travel. Extremely clean and well maintained facility. Peaceful and level spots."
GuideThis place is amazing!! Dog park needs to be updated but the fact they had a dog park was amazing. There was live music, karaoke, candy scavenger hunts for kids, even a bowling ally! I recommend this 100%
TravelerBy far the best KOA I have stayed at. This place is huge and some thing for everyone. Game and rec rooms, dog park, store well stocked playgrounds, sand boxes. No messing around. Staff very friendly.
TravelerNice, clean campground with friendly staff. Outdoor pool, mini golf, bowling alley and more to keep everyone busy. We stayed on Labor Day weekend so it was crowded and of course it was a bit noisy but would definitely recommend anyone to stay here and we would definitely go back. They also have two dog parks in the campground which is nice for your furry family! 😊
ScoutWe stayed here for vacation last year. There’s a nice dog park, and the facilities are clean. My only negative was that they had us camp up on the top of the hill and it was difficult to navigate back down, with some very sharp turns for our fifth wheel. They seemed to have some nice amenities, and the staff was very friendly.
TravelerI typically steer clear of KOA's because most of the sites are super close together. This KOA is different! There is a row towards the front that are pretty close together, but I think they use those for one-nighters. We were in a tent and loved our spot. The staff was UNBELIEVABLY awesome and nice. They have a pool, a pond, a playground, a dog park, and a great camp store. The bathrooms and laundry room are exceptionally clean. If you order ice or firewood, they bring it to your site. They also have food you can order and they will bring it to your site. I am sure there are many things I am forgetting, but this is a must stay and we will be back.
ScoutBeautiful lake surrounded by gorgeous mountains, hiking, fishing and boating, amazing staff, very clean shower houses and laundry facility! Very family oriented and pet friendly!
GuideI stayed at Lake Ridge RV Resort for quite a while. Great place to spend the evenings after work. Pond and surrounding area are very well maintained. Staff are friendly and shower houses were kept clean even in off season. Pet friendly; just got to scoop the poop!
LegendI was traveling in this area and was really excited to have found that there is a town called Austinville where Stephen F Austin, a founder of Texas, originated. While driving out to the monument in his honor I found this site and loved what I saw!
Highway access to this area is easy for all types of traveler. there are several stores in the area with just about anything you could need or want only moments away from camp and if you are there in late summer when I was, the sun rises are amazing!!!!
So what is the catch?? Well they don't accept tents!!! NOOOOOO!! I didn't find a single thing about that online when I checked their site following finding out this knowledge, however I did like this site enough to still give them a positive review because they were so nice, their facility was ample and their proximity itself.
In fact, they were so nice they gave me a tour of the campground even though I couldn't stay and gave me some great info about places around me which led me to another campground that served me perfect, a tent campground nearby.
This site has a very nice restroom with multiple sinks, a large laundry room perfect for a camper who is on the road for a while like myself. I noticed there was a very nice pool which is heated, allowing it to be open much longer than many campgrounds in the area. There is a large pet area and also playground and several hiking areas in the direct area which all looked nice.
Nearby are numerous state parks as a part of the New River Trail including the Shot Tower Historical Site which is a very short distance away. In addition, people often come here to watch the birds and deer, which are very relaxing.
Should I return with an RV I also inquired about the rates which are reasonable at $35 for standard hook ups and they do have weekly rates also. I did notice what appeared to be a few long term campers but their areas still looked kept and maintained.
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LegendYou’ve struck gold here at Bull Falls Campground if you’re looking to get away from it all, discover solitude in the heart of West Virginia’s lush, verdant nature garden of Eden. Bull Falls Campground in the Bluestone Wildlife Management Area is along the western banks of the New River, far flung from all of the other nearby campgrounds you’ll find sprinkled up and down and around this river basin.Â
This is a fantastic spot for you to bring all your water toys from snorkeling and innertubes to fishing, kayaking and anything else that you want to submerge in this slow moving, tranquil snake-like river. At this campground, there’s about 20 sites or so – very small and not crowded and is open to tent campers as well as campers, trailers and even RV’s.  Campfires and pets are both allowed and there’s plenty of picnic tables.
Nearby there’s about 4-5 really great hiking trails. Insider’s tip? Right off campsite#14, there’s a great opening that will take you down one of the longer hiking trails, which after about 1 mile or so you’ll come to a small little inlet, perfect for inflating an innertube and floating in isolation with your Bluetooth speaker playing some nice jazz with plenty of coozie-hugging beers from your floating cooler. Also, there’s some really great bird watching in these parts, so bring your binoculars.
Happy Camping!
Camping near Bastian, Virginia is located in a rugged section of the Appalachian Mountains at approximately 2,500 feet elevation, where temperatures can drop significantly after sunset even in summer months. The area sits between Jefferson National Forest and New River Valley, with multiple campgrounds accessible within a 30-mile radius. Many sites require advance planning as the more developed locations fill quickly during peak season from May through October.
Waterfall hiking: 1-mile trek from Mash Fork Campground leads to scenic falls. "The waterfalls are a short walk from the campground. Firewood is available and they deliver it to your site. The bundles are quite generous in size," notes Kevin E.
Creek exploration: Wade through clear streams at Gatewood Park where waterfront sites provide direct access. "Small campground way out in the woods right on a reservoir with great fishing kayaking boat rental swimming!! Minimal to no cell phone and Wi-Fi," reports Burkley W.
Night sky viewing: Dark skies make Bastian ideal for stargazing. Sites at free forest campgrounds provide unobstructed views. "Plenty of firewood on the ground. Occasional people driving through but a great experience!" notes Dennis R. at Walnut Flats about the peaceful environment.
Private, wooded sites: Fort Chiswell RV Park offers separation between neighbors. "You are surrounded by farm land on two sides and it was relaxing watching the cows and sheep graze on the hillsides. There's a large pond stocked with koi fish," shares Nancy C.
Clean facilities: Washrooms maintained regularly at Deer Trail Park & Campground receive consistent praise. "If you like to hike, there are also hiking trails. Deer Trail can accommodate driveable units up to 40', Fifth Wheels, Travel Trailers and Tents," explains Connie S.
Wildlife viewing opportunities: Many campgrounds feature wildlife observation areas. "We stayed 3 nights at Fort Chiswell. Although first impressions weren't that great, it grew on me. This is a lovely park right off the main highway. You don't hear any noise because a large hill blocks everything off," adds Nancy C.
Limited cell service: Most campgrounds have minimal connectivity. "Great park. Nice level spots with great hookups. Very quiet. Close to highway and easy dump station/water station across the street," explains Tara B. about Stony Fork Campground.
Weather preparation: Mountain elevation means temperature swings of 20-30°F between day and night. "We tent camped here in the Royal Oak section. Campsites in this section are tent only and very nice and have platforms. Rv sites are crowded. Clean bath houses, and plenty to do," reports Denise about Hungry Mother State Park.
Reservation requirements: Summer weekends book 3-6 months in advance. "Fast curbside check-in took us straight to our site. We only stayed overnight left in the morning but it was nice and quiet easy on and off of 81," notes Mary P. about Wytheville KOA.
Water activities for kids: Wytheville KOA offers a pool with waterslide. "It seems like a great place for kids with a pool with a waterslide. The camp store is well provisioned and each site that I saw has a patio and a fire bowl," shares Edward C.
Budget-friendly option: Free camping at Walnut Flats provides basic amenities. "This is a wonderful spot. It has five established camp sites with fire rings and picnic tables. The bathroom is a pit style but it was still clean and didn't smell," reports Alice S.
Indoor recreation options: Game rooms available at several locations for rainy days. "Very clean campground with cool playground, pool, pond, and arcade for kids," explains Richard S. about Deer Trail Park.
Electric hookup sites: Several dog friendly campgrounds near Bastian offer full RV connections. "We stayed in site 10 across from the bathhouse. The site was very level, as were most sites. Many have full hookups and several are right along the creek," explains Kevin E. about Mash Fork Campground.
Easy interstate access: Some pet-friendly campsites are strategically located for overnight travelers. "Located not too far from I-81, easy to get to. This CG does a lot of overnight business, there is a parade of campers arriving from mid afternoon to after dark," Michael H. shares about Fort Chiswell RV Park.
Site selection advice: Reserve waterfront spots early for best experience. "We had site 11 which was electric only (30A). We knew this ahead of time so our fresh water tank was full. Luckily, we got sat dish tv reception in this wooded environment," notes Bran P. about camping with their RV.
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