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Best Tent Sites Near Bastian, VA (37)

    Camper-submitted photo from Millrace Campground — New River Trail State Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Millrace Campground — New River Trail State Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Millrace Campground — New River Trail State Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Millrace Campground — New River Trail State Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Millrace Campground — New River Trail State Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Millrace Campground — New River Trail State Park

    1.

    Millrace Campground — New River Trail State Park

    5 Reviews
    63 Photos
    24 Saves
    Austinville, Virginia

    This campground overlooks the New River. There is no vehicular access to the campground. There is a short hike to the sites from the parking lot. There are 21 primitive tent camping sites. Note: This campground is 24 miles from Cliffview Campground.

    All sites are timbered and marked. Each has a fire ring, lantern post, picnic table, access to the New River Trail and non-flush toilet. Drinking water is available. One site, MR012, is universally accessible and is reserved last if not required for a disabled camper. There is no life-guarded swimming. The New River's current is unpredictable and potentially dangerous; underwater hazards are possible.

    Reservations are required. Same-day reservations are permitted. Campers must leave their confirmation letter on their dashboard for overnight parking. Campers will need access to a fax machine or need to pick up the letter at the Foster Falls office if there is insufficient time to receive the letter by mail.

    Directions: From I-77, take Exit 24. Go east on State Route 69 to SR 52. Go north to SR 608. Go east and follow signs.

    Number of sites of each type: Primitive Tent, 21

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
    • Tents
    • Trash

    $20 - $25 / night

    Camper-submitted photo from Walnut Flats Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Walnut Flats Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Walnut Flats Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Walnut Flats Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Walnut Flats Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Walnut Flats Campground

    2.

    Walnut Flats Campground

    2 Reviews
    6 Photos
    20 Saves
    Staffordsville, Virginia

    This small, primitive campground is well suited for tent camping but also accommodates small recreation vehicles. It has shaded sites clustered around a grassy opening surrounded by forest. Flat Top Mountain Trail System, the Appalachian Trail, Dismal Creek (a stocked trout stream), and the Falls of Dismal are close by.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Tents
    • Trash
    • Picnic Table
    • Drinking Water
    Camper-submitted photo from Chestnut Knob Shelter, Appalachian Trail
    Camper-submitted photo from Chestnut Knob Shelter, Appalachian Trail
    Camper-submitted photo from Chestnut Knob Shelter, Appalachian Trail
    Camper-submitted photo from Chestnut Knob Shelter, Appalachian Trail
    Camper-submitted photo from Chestnut Knob Shelter, Appalachian Trail
  1. 4.

    Goforth Mountain Homestead

    1 Review
    22 Photos
    5 Saves
    Bluefield, Virginia

    The Goforth Mountain Homestead is nestled in the Appalachian Mountain range of wild and wonderful West Virginia! The property is 76 acres: approximately 80% forested; 10% pasture and meadow; 5% pond and surrounding land; and 5% residential homesteads. This camping site provides the opportunity to fully experience primitive camping; including the ability to catch, clean, and cook your own fish over a campfire of your making. If you enjoy free range hiking, journey to the top of the property where there is a nice view of East River Mountain (especially in autumn) and stay a while to enjoy birds and other wildlife. You are most likely to see the healthy deer and turkey population!

    Nearby in the local community, visit Lotito City Park where you can hike, bike, play volleyball, take your kids to Yakkity-Yak playground, and board the seasonal ridge runner train around the park. Also, recognized by Charleston Gazette as one of the best kept secrets in WV, visit Lynn's drive-in restaurant! And if you enjoy flea markets then you are in luck! Less than 5 minutes away is the up-and-coming Route 52 Flea Market which is growing rapidly and great addition to the local community.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • Tents
    • Firewood Available

    $25 / night

    Camper-submitted photo from Cavitts Creek Park

    5.

    Cavitts Creek Park

    3 Reviews
    1 Photo
    21 Saves
    North Tazewell, Virginia
    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access

    $11 - $79 / night

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      6.

      White Cedar Horse Camp

      1 Review
      Staffordsville, Virginia

      Built in 2006, this campground is located on top of Flat Top Mountain. It is perfect for camping with horses; there is plenty of shade and every site has a metal pipe corral. White Cedar’s main attraction is its proximity to a 20 mile system of intersecting trails of varied lengths and levels. You can ride directly from your campsite to the Flat Top Trailhead.

      • Tents
      • Trash
      • Picnic Table
      • Toilets
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        7.

        Camp Success

        2 Reviews
        5 Saves
        Narrows, Virginia
        • Phone Service
        • Tents
        • Cabins
        • Tent Cabin
        • Glamping
        • Trash
        Camper-submitted photo from Old Mill Campground — Bluestone Lake State Park
        Camper-submitted photo from Old Mill Campground — Bluestone Lake State Park
        Camper-submitted photo from Old Mill Campground — Bluestone Lake State Park
        Camper-submitted photo from Old Mill Campground — Bluestone Lake State Park
        Camper-submitted photo from Old Mill Campground — Bluestone Lake State Park
        Camper-submitted photo from Old Mill Campground — Bluestone Lake State Park

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        Old Mill Campground — Bluestone Lake State Park

        5 Reviews
        8 Photos
        2 Saves
        Nimitz, West Virginia

        Old Mill Campground offers 44 rustic campsites. This campground is not suggested for larger RVs and campers. The campground has a central bathhouse available for all guests.

        • Reservable
        • Tents
        • Toilets
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          9.

          Whitt Riverbend Park

          1 Review
          13 Saves
          Ripplemead, Virginia

          Whitt-Riverbend Park features 28 acres on the New River. The park is open to the general public for fishing, taking leisurely walks on the paved walking trail or river bottom trail, picnicking, canoeing and camping. The park features nearly a mile of river frontage. The park is located at the junction of Walkers Creek and the New River.

          • Pets
          • Fires
          • Phone Service
          • Reservable
          • ADA Access
          • Tents

          $5 / night

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            Glen Lyn Town Park & Campground

            1 Review
            2 Saves
            Glen Lyn, Virginia

            This recreation area is part of Bluestone Lake

            • Pets
            • Fires
            • Electric Hookups
            • Tents
            • Trash
            • Picnic Table
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          Recent Tent Reviews In Bastian

          598 Reviews of 37 Bastian Campgrounds


          • Camper-submitted photo from Willville Motorcycle Camp
            September 8, 2024

            Willville Motorcycle Camp

            Great stop!!

            Best campground I’ve stayed at on a bike. Very welcoming, quiet and peaceful. Few small town stores about a mile away including gas. Nice bath houses with shower. We had a fire every night and good conversation. Great stop, 10/10 I will make a point to be back!

          • Camper-submitted photo from Glen Lyn Town Park & Campground
            September 5, 2024

            Glen Lyn Town Park & Campground

            Campground

            Cute place off the freeway with water access and a playground, 6 mile hiking trail to waterfall and not far from town. There is a train station nearby and the trains are loud. They come by every now and then night and day, they do live music some nights and church gatherings where a man basically yells all night long. Lots of freeway noise so the nightly fee is kinda stupid considering you won't get any sleep if you stay here. The river is super planted so I wouldn't swim here either sadly.. and the showers have NO water presser yet you gotta pay for a bathroom key otherwise there's porta-potties by the dumpster.

          • Camper-submitted photo from Glade Creek Campground — New River Gorge National Park and Preserve
            September 4, 2024

            Glade Creek Campground — New River Gorge National Park and Preserve

            Great spot!

            Great quiet spot. All primitive, does have a bathhouse with toilets only. Pretty good drive to any stores, so pack in what you need. It is about a 7 mile ride down a gravel road. I did the trip on a motorcycle so the road isn’t bad. I got there at 6pm on a tuesday and got the last spot! Get there early to make sure you get a spot. Very well maintained.

          • Camper-submitted photo from Army Camp - New River National Scenic River
            September 4, 2024

            Army Camp - New River National Scenic River

            2-3 dispersed sites before this campground

            The Campground is small...Maybe 15 sites. It was full when we arrived. Luckily, there are 2 or 3 dispersed sites along the road into the Campground. They are on the river, too. Perfect for an overnighter.

          • Camper-submitted photo from New River Junction Campground
            September 3, 2024

            New River Junction Campground

            Ear Blaring Trains, Gross Bath house, Rocky River.

            THE TRAINS: HOLY HELL. The trains alone are reason enough not to camp here. Especially with a tent. Five trains between midnight and 5am. Every one of them blew the horn well past the crossing. This is not an exaggeration; it sounded like the trains were going to come through the tent. We might as well have been on the tracks themselves. We had to cover our 3yo daughters ears to keep her from getting scared awake during every train passing. The tent camping is closest to the tracks which makes zero sense to me as the RV's would be less subject to the noise and would block a lot of it from reaching the tents. The train schedule probably varies, but I assure you, it's not worth the roll of the dice. I would find somewhere else to camp, especially if you like the peace and quiet(which is a huge part of camping). I know this isn't really in their control, but it kind of is. They do mention that the trains do come through and that the guests don't usually mention it after the second night(probably because they leave after the first night LOL JK). They definitely sugar coat it. However, they need to have that in BOLD RED LETTERS"THE TRAINS ARE LOUD AS F**K". I would've just canceled the trip immediately and camped elsewhere. They need one of those huge sound blocking walls you see along the interstate. The Bathrooms: Bathrooms need work. The toilet seats are gross, the walls have mold on them, the shower curtains are piss yellow. All of which would cost around$80 to fix. Those are the"Campers Only" bathrooms. The"Tubing Showers" are basically a wooden shack with a pull string valve. Looks like something out of a horror film. Not sure why they even have them because the river will get you cleaner than those ever will. The River: The river is beautiful. Great views of the mountain sides. The views and fishing were the only saving grace. I was able to catch a small-mouth bass pretty quickly and missed a few others. The water ranges in depth, but nothing deeper than waste deep really. It's rocky and slippery so it's dangerous and not very family friendly. Especially for young children and older people. Honestly, my wife hated the river because it was so hard to move around. So while it looked nice and fished well, that was about it. Tubing: I didn't do the tubing, but I had family with me that did and they said it was NOT worth the money. The water level was said to be good for it, but they said they dragged their butts the majority of the way. I also think that their base level tubes they rent out are not enough to keep you high enough out of the water. They look like inner tubes from some sort of truck and they are not beefy enough for this application, you'll just droop through the middle. If you do tube, bring your own river tube or rent the premium versions with the bottom sewn in. The People: The people were very nice to us during our short stay. This was a non-issue. However, I think they should worry less about the grass and more about the amenities getting updated(build a new bathhouse building). For Young Kids: Nothing really available for younger kids to play on. No playgrounds or anything other than a few ride around toys and a basketball hoop. They have plenty of room for an awesome playground for much younger kids, but I don't think that's their focus. Conclusion: Would I ever stay at New River Junction again? Absolutely not. For me, camping is about getting away from the noise and my house is quieter than this place and I live on a busy street. The trains are awful for tent camping and I'm sure the thin-walled travel trailers too. Had it not been for the trains, the place would have been okay, but even the good parts weren't that great. I didn't set this trip up, a family member did. I'll never let her live this one down lol. Don't let the positive reviews mislead you. The majority of the reviews are from people there just for tubing. In all my years of tent camping, this was the worst trip I've ever had.

          • Camper-submitted photo from Little Tumbling Creek
            September 2, 2024

            Little Tumbling Creek

            Beautiful and peaceful

            Laurel bed lake at top is beautiful. Waterfalls on way up and good fishing along the way in tumbling creek. Flat field area for camping on way. Several spots by creek for van or tent camping.

          • Camper-submitted photo from Scales Trailhead Basecamp
            August 28, 2024

            Scales Trailhead Basecamp

            Isolated & wonderful!

            We've been going to Scales for several years now, & it's one of the few places we keep revisiting! Yes, the road in is rocky (& not short...probly 45 mins from the road to the campground), but anything with Subaru Outback ground clearance will be fine.

            The campground itself is great! It's right on the AT, so there are lots of through hikers that you'll see stop in for a night. That also means that there's lots of great hiking options! Our favorite parts are the beautiful views, wild ponies, & it's (usually) relatively quiet!

            Additionally, there are a lot of fire pits& there are pit toilets.

          • Camper-submitted photo from Fort Chiswell RV Park
            August 11, 2024

            Fort Chiswell RV Park

            New Price

            Dyrt says $40-$42. Price now is $56. Decent place. Easy on off off IH77. Prefer this to most KOA’s for value. Nice, tree filled sites, clean and well lighted shower rooms, rural setting, but near a city. Definitely would recommend.

          • Camper-submitted photo from Gentrys Landing
            July 29, 2024

            Gentrys Landing

            Nice but noisy

            The site is nice, tent stakes went in easily, and the shower is close by, clean and has hot water. The people running this are also very nice. The issue though is the highway the camp is next to, and the railroad across the river. The train do use it every other hour and do use their brakes and horns.

          • Camper-submitted photo from Cavitts Creek Park
            July 22, 2024

            Cavitts Creek Park

            Not suitable for motorcycle tent camping, wouldn't stay again

            Most campground reviews are from the RV crowd.  This is from the tent camper perspective, particularly motorcycle tent camping.  The roads/lanes in the park are paved, but otherwise where you would ride are lousy for motorcycles.  The "gravel" parking lot from the road to the office and in the RV/electric loop is more like rocks, and you stand a good chance of dropping your bike.  Park your bike on the asphalt drive and walk up to the office.  In addition, the tent parking spots are sloped upwards with some very slick crushed rock and are challenging for a motorcycle.  The office closes at 5 (4 on Sunday and probably Saturday) and there is no campground map posted to see where the tent camping area is. They have copies of the campground map in the office and I suggested they put one on the outside of the office door so people arriving after they close have a map to view.   The tent camping (primitive) is off a paved lane a lot further down the hill past the office.  The sign for the lane says primitive.  Straight up at the top of the hill for that lane is site 6 which is somewhat acceptable for motorcycle parking although you are not going to get good enough of a cell signal there to use any internet apps. You might get one bar to make calls or text.   At the top of that hill, take a left and go up a steep hill to the shower house and where sites 1 &2 are at.  At sites 1&2 and outside the shower house you can get a good enough signal (2 bars) to use internet apps.  The campground does have an open wifi, but it doesn't reach to the tent camping sites.  They should add some directional antennas to extend to that area.  Sites 1&2 are best for motorcycles if you can reserve one of them.  2 has a wide enough turn around that you could easily park a group of motorcycles there.  When you check in you are assigned a 4 digit code to unlock the shower house doors.  If you arrive after hours you'll have to ask another camper if they'll share their code with you like we had to.  Don't bother trying to call the campground number after hours to check in or ask for a code because you'll just their voicemail.  Bring a hammer or find a rock to hammer your tent stakes in because the ground where you would want to pitch a tent is mostly rock.  Being primitive there is no electric at the tent sites.  There is an outlet by the sink in the shower house if you need to charge your phone.  There aren't any external outlets at the shower house.  There is a spigot outside the shower house, but I did not open it to make sure it worked.  We got our water using the shower house sink.  The rate as of July 2024 is $10.50 PER TENT per night.  There is no discount for only using one site with several tents.  We (four bikes with 4 tents) stayed there four nights.  We would have left after the first night, but had paid for all four nights and also didn't want to have to pack everything up to look for a different campground.

          • Camper-submitted photo from Meador Campground — Bluestone Lake State Park
            July 22, 2024

            Meador Campground — Bluestone Lake State Park

            Quiet, Underrated, and Dated

            This campground rests by Bluestone Lake, which is where the Bluestone River runs runs into the New River. Meador CG is up the Bluestone portion of the lake and the backwaters do have a swampy appearance. The area is gorgeous with tons to do at both Bluestone State Park, Pipestem State Park (short 20 min drive, and the broader New River area.

            The campground is very quiet and well spaced. Our site was one of only a handful with water and electric but there is a dump station on the way out of the campground area.

            The bathrooms and other facilities are a little dated but the campground is very clean. There is an outdoor pool within walking distance of campground but the playgrounds need upgraded. Lots of space to run around for the kids. It rained one day we were there and we took a quick drive to Pipestem and swam in the heated, indoor pool that is included in camping fee.

          • Camper-submitted photo from Old Mill Campground — Bluestone Lake State Park
            July 16, 2024

            Old Mill Campground — Bluestone Lake State Park

            Bathhouse needs repair

            The bathhouse is open air over half of it. Had no soap or toilet paper and the toilets were all plugged up. The sites could also use a little bit of gravel in the parking spaces so that the pavement doesn’t get covered with mud. The site was decent but had trash on it.

          • Camper-submitted photo from Creeper Trail Campground
            July 7, 2024

            Creeper Trail Campground

            Great getaway spot

            My husband and I stayed from the 4th of July to the 7th. The site was nice and level with a beautiful view. It’s a quiet, sleepy campground just perfect for relaxing by a fire. Be aware that only a few sites have septic. Pay attention to the site description. There is no cell phone reception anywhere around until you get to Damascus about 30 minutes away. The office/cafe does has WiFi. It is not park-wide though so plan ahead by downloading your maps and music, etc. The campground is owned and run by a couple who take great care to make sure your stay is pleasant. They have a cafe and small store in the office building. We had breakfast one morning - bacon, egg and cheese biscuit and a bacon, egg and cheese sandwich - made on homemade bread and biscuits. So good! I also got a latte and it was amazing. We stopped in for pizza night and got a homemade pesto pizza. Don’t miss that one! Our camper has a bathroom but the camp bathrooms were incredible. Super clean and well-maintained. If you need diesel, nearly every gas station is gas-only. There is a nice gas station and cafe close by in Whitetop Station that carries diesel and has really good food. We stopped there on our way out and the biscuits and gravy were wonderful. The Virginia Creeper trail head is right around the corner from the entrance to the campground.

          • Camper-submitted photo from Army Camp — New River Gorge National Park and Preserve
            July 6, 2024

            Army Camp — New River Gorge National Park and Preserve

            Spots fill quickly

            Stayed here for a few nights with 3 other people. We had 1 big tent, 2 vehicles and a few dogs and had plenty of room. The road getting back to the site is a little sketch but worth the trip in. Just remember you have to make that trip all the way back out if you forget anything at the store (like we did) so be prepared to have plenty of food and wood. Water access is not problem if you have a good filtration system. The view of the river is absolutely beautiful!!

          • Camper-submitted photo from Fries New RiverTrail RV Park
            June 30, 2024

            Fries New RiverTrail RV Park

            Great stop for trail and the New River access

            Almost all have shade large % of day. Full hook-ups. No campfires. Extremely clean. Only 20 sites. Walk to trail/river . Great little steakhouse Thursday to weekend. Supplies slim in Fries area. Cvs/Dollar General. Tom, owner is the best.

          • Camper-submitted photo from Utts Campground
            June 29, 2024

            Utts Campground

            Peaceful and safe

            Utt’s Campground is the hidden gem of VA! Not a fast paced family resort. But a calm quiet place to sit back, relax, feel the mountain breeze. We love it here. We stayed here from May to November. The monthly rates are super reasonable.

          • Camper-submitted photo from Walnut Flats
            June 1, 2024

            Walnut Flats

            Free

            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 it, quiet, few people in and out I stayed just shy of 2 weeks and 1 other came in a few days after me and stayed the whole time I was there and both of us worked on our rv without any disturbances. trail right through the campground and the Apalation trail just across the road

          • Camper-submitted photo from Rural Retreat Lake Campground
            May 31, 2024

            Rural Retreat Lake Campground

            Lake is in the name

            there is a lake , I'm guessing it's a public lake due to the fact its outside the campground, I paid for a elec./water site and said if it's in the sun it's a bonus, the picnic table and site and the one above me have sun, however my solar panels do not, now if you want water and elec. you either need a 50' hose or extention cord because they are on opposite ends of the pull through , which I forgot to pay for one that might have been closer to level than a bowling ball. still haven't found the dumpster or a garbage can for that matter , pool is not included , again I'm guessing public.it was entertaining watching a poor fella with 2 young boys walk around for 30 minutes looking for their site, I'm in #41 and if you're so lucky to get thus spot , don't follow the signs telling you where the #'ed sites are because we're next to #53 and not in the 40's at all , we are however right next to the shower room ... I'll update my review after I explore thar situation tonight. it got 2 stars because so far it is peacefull with no other campers around, they probably learned their lesson their first stay too. $75.×× for 2 nights eventhough it says $30 a night. taxes must be killer here in Virginia. if it didn't rain everyday I been here and my batteries weren't hurting so badly I'd of just boondocked it another week in this gorgeous national forest for free. PS. don't bother with firewood on site #41 there's no ring. Update after shower, well I think I got Athletes foot just by looking inside, cold unfinished concrete floor, no mirror no hooks no shelf a very small bench and a trash can and on the floor what I could only describe as a rubber webbed mat you would usually see inside a garage. the water temp was OK for me but i enjoy a cold shower every now and again , there's only 2 settings ...yup on and off couple spiders got to watch me get dysentery but they were friendly. now back at camp enjoying the sweet smell of bathroom. yay. the showers and toilets are individual rooms with a rusty slide latch lock. dirty but I can only speak for the two I went into (the first shower door didn't shut) but I'd assume they're all pretty much the same. Definitely not worth $76

          • Camper-submitted photo from Scales Trailhead Basecamp
            May 31, 2024

            Scales Trailhead Basecamp

            Serious off road capability needed

            The road in is...."rocky". High clearance 4wd needed. Not ADV friendly, unless you're very adventurous. Access by horseback would be my #1 pick.

          • Camper-submitted photo from Doughton Park Campground — Blue Ridge Parkway
            May 30, 2024

            Doughton Park Campground — Blue Ridge Parkway

            Quiet Mountain Campground

            On the Blue Ridge Parkway, nestled in the trees and mountains of North Carolina, this campground has been well maintained. Sites are ample but the asphalt pads were designed for shorter travel trailers, but include an extra pad for the tow vehicle. Many of the sites have upgraded concrete pads for the picnic table and built-in fire pits. There are no showers in the trailer (RV) loop, but does include a couple comfort station with flush toilets. Campground hosts were helpful and friendly. Sites are split between first come first serve and reservations. Payment at kiosk by credit card only.

          • Camper-submitted photo from Twin Falls Resort State Park Campground
            May 27, 2024

            Twin Falls Resort State Park Campground

            Great customer service

            We had 2 of the larger campsites (#2 and #3) for Memorial Day Weekend. We had a great time all weekend with hiking,picnics,campfires and ghost hunting. However,on Sunday night a strong storm came through that brought down trees with it's fierce wind and torrential rain. The power went out in the campground. The Park superintendent offered a free room in the lodge to anyone who wanted to stay where there was electricity. We were camping in a tent which ended up with lots of water in it. Kudos to Superintendent Ken for making a bad situation better. We will recommend this beautiful park to everyone.



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