Best Tent Camping near Big Stone Gap, VA

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Best Tent Sites Near Big Stone Gap, VA (17)

    Camper-submitted photo from Kingdom Come State Park Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Kingdom Come State Park Campground
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    Camper-submitted photo from Natural Tunnel State Park Primitive Camping — Natural Tunnel State Park
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    Camper-submitted photo from Natural Tunnel State Park Primitive Camping — Natural Tunnel State Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Natural Tunnel State Park Primitive Camping — Natural Tunnel State Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Natural Tunnel State Park Primitive Camping — Natural Tunnel State Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Natural Tunnel State Park Primitive Camping — Natural Tunnel State Park

    2. Natural Tunnel State Park Primitive Camping — Natural Tunnel State Park

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    Duffield, Virginia

    Primitive Camping

    Natural Tunnel's primitive camping site is in a partially wooded area about half a mile from the main campgrounds and bathhouses. Parking is available at the site, but RV’s and camping units are not allowed. Reservations for Primitive Camping can be made by calling the park office at 276-940-2674.

    Amenities:

    Five 15 ft. x 15 ft. tent pads. Common area with fire ring. Covered eating area with four picnic tables. Utility building with electricity and lights suitable for storage or food prep (no cooking inside the shed).

    Parking for up to five vehicles. (Limited overflow parking available at the campground entrance). No RV or camping trailer parking is available. Potable water spigot at the entrance to the primitive camping area. Two portable toilets. (No showers on site.)

    • Electric Hookups
    • Reservable
    • Tents
    • Picnic Table
    • Toilets

    $15 / night

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    3. Cliffhanger Ranch Adventure Outpost

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    Coeburn, Virginia

    Strategic Location for peaceful camping with lots of nearby options. Camping is very primitive and rustic as new amenities come online in planned future. The best time of booking is the weekend at present.

    We have:

    Wooded/Grassy hills with plenty of tree cover and open space to spread out . A uniquely positioned community fire pit is available with an impressive view. It is very rustic and primitive, but well kept, quiet, secluded, with developing surroundings.

    There is direct access to Jefferson National Forest and miles of hiking, biking and horseback trails. Equestrians encouraged, but is Bring your own horse and Tie Line.

    Nearby sites include Bark Camp Lake, Guest River Gorge, Bear Rock, Little Stony Falls, Chief Benge Trail, Devils Bath Tub, and High Knob. We are also located along several driving and scenic routes to include: Backroads of the Cumberland's, Appalachian Backroads, Virginia Wildlife and Birding Trail, and Thomas Jefferson Scenic Byway (Rt. 72). In addition, within a short drive there is an ATV trailhead in the local town. The Clinch River is not far at all as well.

    There is a small quaint downtown less than 5 miles with grocery, gas, supplies, and a few places to eat.

    Mission:

    The original idea for CR Adventure Outpost came many years ago. We grew up visiting "Grandma & Grandpa" in Wise County and developed a deep love for the area, the outdoors, and all it had to offer. There came a point, , when we realized that the amount of outdoor activities and authentic cultural experiences could indeed support visitors. It could also support many business opportunities once everyone became aware of what was all around them. At that point, a process began of research and planning on ideas some thought were pointless. People deeply want to get back to nature and withdrawal from a fast paced materialistic society, at least long enough to realize what is really important in life. There is a huge need and vast opportunity to take advantage of the many beautiful landscapes in Southwest Virginia.

    • Fires
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • Tents
    • Group
    • Equestrian

    $20 - $35 / night

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    4. Misfit Farmz Campground

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    Pennington Gap, Virginia

    The campground is located in Jonesville Virginia on a large creek in the woods. We have unlimited camping spots and can accommodate large groups. Picnic tables available. All fires must be inside the campground an inside a fire pit. Fresh spring water is provide but necessary to treat if used for drinking. Firewood can be provided for a small fee. No cutting of live trees are allowed but you can pick up dead limbs. We live on sight so should you need anything just ask. Enjoy your stay!!!

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
    • Tents
    • Group

    $15 - $50 / night

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    Camper-submitted photo from Phillip's Creek Group Picnic Area
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    5. Phillip's Creek Group Picnic Area

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    Pound, Virginia

    Overview

    Phillips's Creek Group Picnic area is a secluded site surrounded by forest. It is a great facility for family reunions, organization activities and other group events.

    Recreation

    Open lawn areas are adjacent to the picnic area can be used for activities such as horseshoes, sports and games (bring your own game and sports equipment). Hiking trails are available within easy driving distance and include Pine Mountain and Red Fox Trails. The Phillip's Creek Trail is near the picnic area.

    Facilities

    Parking is adjacent to the picnic shelters and restroom facilities. The restrooms are pit toilets. The toilets are adjacent to shelter #1 but are a short walk (850 feet) from shelter #2. A large charcoal grill is available at both shelters. Picnic tables are located inside the shelters. There is no electricity or drinking water available.

    Natural Features

    The picnic area is surrounded by forest. The North Fork of Pound Reservoir is nearby and is a popular boating and fishing destination.

    Nearby Attractions

    The Pine Mountain and Red Fox Trails are within easy driving distance.

    • Tents
    • Group

    $25 / night

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      8. Bellebrook Acres

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      Bristol, Tennessee

      Come tent camp on the farm! We have several pole barn sites you can set up under or you can hike the pasture & hillside to the top of our property for some amazing views and sleep under the stars! We do have a fire pit and outhouse available at the lower campsites.

      • Fires
      • Reservable
      • Tents
      • Picnic Table
      • Firewood Available
      • Toilets

      $50 - $70 / night

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      9. Copperhead Ridge Glamping & RV Park

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      Bristol, Tennessee

      Come enjoy to serenity of Copperhead Ridge Glamping and RV Park.

      Tucked away on a clean, graveled lot, we have plenty of space to accommodate you from large Motorcoaches to smaller bumper pull campers.

      Drive up and Hook up! We have full hookups, ensuring you a more comfortable stay while enjoying festivities at the Bristol Motor Speedway and Dragway.

      We also offer extended stay options for travel workers or those living the full time RV life.

      Pet friendly !

      Reasonable rates !

      Safe and convenient location !

      Amazing guests and staff await your visit!

      • Pets
      • Fires
      • Electric Hookups
      • Phone Service
      • Reservable
      • Tents

      $40 - $75 / night

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      10. Flatwoods Group Picnic Area

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      Coeburn, Virginia

      Overview

      Flatwoods Group Picnic area is a secluded site surrounded by forest. It is a great facility for family reunions, organization activities and other group events.

      Recreation

      Open lawn areas are adjacent to the picnic area which can be used for activities such as horseshoes, sports and games (bring your own game and sports equipment). Hiking trails are available within easy driving distance (Guest River Gorge, Chief Benges Scout, and Little Stony Falls Trails).

      Facilities

      A paved parking lot is close to the picnic shelter and restroom facilities. The picnic shelter has sinks with running water and a large built-in charcoal grill. The shelter also has electrical outlets where crockpots and other small appliances can be used. The picnic shelter is designed to be used for food preparation and as a serving area. Dining areas (picnic tables) are adjacent to the shelter but are outside and exposed to the weather. Men's and women's flush toilets are nearby.

      Natural Features

      The nearby Guest River Gorge is full of scenic beauty, native flora and fauna, as well as historic features. The Guest River Gorge can easily be explored by hiking or biking a 5.8-mile trail built upon an old railroad grade. The trail follows the Guest River as it meanders through 8 branches and creeks and terminates at the Guest River's confluence with the Clinch River. The first 0.3-miles is handicap accessible. This scenic trail passes through riparian forest, 300-million year old cliff lines and sandstone outcrops, and remnants of the railway that once ran through this region to haul locally-mined coal and saltpeter. An abundance of wildlife is easily viewable along this trail. Migratory birds such as flycatchers, several species of warblers and tanagers can be found during the summer. The Guest River Gorge is an easy way to explore the rugged beauty of this mountainous area. Little Stony Creek flows through a 400-ft deep and 1,700-ft wide gorge. Large rock outcrops, ledges, and boulders add to the scenery along the creek. Hardwood and hemlock forest cover much of this area. Mountain laurel and rhododendron thickets lace the edges of these trails in many areas, as well. A popular destination on the district is Little Stony Falls, a 24-foot waterfall, along with two smaller waterfalls. The falls can be seen from walking the Little Stony National Recreation Trail. The trail is a 2.8-mile trail which goes from an upper trailhead (near the falls) and a lower trailhead at Hanging Rock Picnic Area. In some areas of the trail, hikers will need to climb around/over boulders and large rocks to remain on the trail. Sightseers, hikers and birdwatchers will all equally enjoy a visit to this area. Be sure to check with the local Ranger Station for trail conditions. Storm events and hazards may result in trails being closed.

      Nearby Attractions

      The Guest River Gorge and Little Stony Falls are within easy driving distance.

      • Tents
      • Group

      $65 - $80 / night

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    Recent Tent Reviews in Big Stone Gap

    298 Reviews of 17 Big Stone Gap Campgrounds


    • Bob M.
      Camper-submitted photo from Breaks Interstate Park Campground
      Nov. 19, 2024

      Breaks Interstate Park Campground

      Nice

      Very scenic place!! We spent 6 nights here, hiked & biked a lot. Off season, so some of the amenities were closed (pool looks awesome). The campground itself isn't really all that great, prepare for some levelling. We lucked out in the B loop, as a small trail (Grassy Overlook trail) took us to see the northern lights one evening. I highly suggest stopping here for a few nights, an under rated area.

    • Chad M.
      Camper-submitted photo from Observation Knob Park
      Nov. 12, 2024

      Observation Knob Park

      Beautiful Views & Friendly

      Older but absolutely beautiful park located right on the lake. The park is very well maintained and the staff are super friendly. The views of the mountains meeting the lake are absolutely stunning. Highly recommend!

    • RThe Dyrt PRO User
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      Oct. 23, 2024

      Hidden Valley WMA

      Peaceful and Pretty

      This spot is very nice, close to the water’s edge (although no camping allowed lakeside). There’s quite a few rings, bear bins, and a porta-loo. We had the place to ourselves which was really great. Camping is free, technically. (you need to purchase an Access pass from Virginia Wildlife for 4 dollars online, and add a camping authorisation to your account). The road was clear of Hurricane damage and very easy to get to. Would stay again!

    • Timothy  F.
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      Oct. 3, 2024

      Bristol-Kingsport KOA

      This is a very nice campground

      We arrive very late, after all day travels from Florida. My phone had three bars, Verizon 5G ultra wide signal.

    • Eleanor the Airstream R.The Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from Observation Knob Park
      Sep. 9, 2024

      Observation Knob Park

      Waterfront camping

      Large County campground with electric and water with two pump out stations. spacious, hilly sites with some tree coverage along lake with boat ramp and capacity to tie your boat up at your site.

      Recommend a surge protector on your camper as there are no breakers on the electric hook up at the site (clustered elsewhere).

      Stayed here for a National water dog competition and the beach area was perfect for our group.

    • Betsy W.The Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from Hidden Valley WMA
      Sep. 2, 2024

      Hidden Valley WMA

      Great peaceful place

      Dispersed camping free permit with Va wildlife, fishing, or use permit up to 14 days. Porta Jon available at campground and boat dock. Plenty of dead wood for fires. Trash cans available. Rocks for fire pits and no tables.

    • J
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      Sep. 1, 2024

      Copperhead Ridge Glamping & RV Park

      Cancelled my reservation less than a month out.

      Paid in full in 2023 for 2024. Checked in May 2024, all good on reservations, stated looking forward to seeing me in September. August 31, 2024, received an email stating they could not accommodate me for the agreed upon reservation. Tried to call, went straight to voicemail, mailbox full.

    • Perry N.
      Camper-submitted photo from Camp Stonefly
      Aug. 11, 2024

      Camp Stonefly

      Beautiful hidden camping/Fishing spot.

      Me and my wife were looking to get away from theater apartment for a couple of days during a remodel. Well we didn't Wana travel to mountains to camp. And by Luck,we found one right basicly in the city close to everything,with great spots and Really great fishing for Trout,as This stream has been on many different Fishing platforms and Program. Is my new favorite spot overtaking the Blue Ridge parkway even.

    • SThe Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from Natural Tunnel State Park Primitive Camping — Natural Tunnel State Park
      Aug. 4, 2024

      Natural Tunnel State Park Primitive Camping — Natural Tunnel State Park

      Primitive at its finest

      Booked a 3 night stay over the weekend and had the primitive camping area to ourselves. 5 spots with tent pads, picnic tables, fire pit, hanging poles, and bear box. Then there is a very large, communal fire pit, and an open but covered shelter with picnic tables and an outlet to charge your tech things. Water spigot at top, a little walk, uphill, for water. The camp store people said they are unable to use spigot nearby common shelter because it’s no good. 🤷🏻‍♀️ Glad we brought our large bladder so we weren’t constantly going up and down the hill for water. Camp store with some basics at entrance, and person on golf cart drives around checking on things. Trash dumpster, up the hill just past water spigot. Couldn’t have asked for a more peaceful place, especially for the price, $15/night. Took advantage of some of the hiking trails, which were well maintained and marked. Also, went and checked out the natural tunnel via chairlift. The other two campgrounds looked nice, with big, fancy bathhouses. And the cabins, wow, fancy! Hooray for Virginia State Parks!!

    • SThe Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from Warriors' Path State Park Main Campground — Warriors' Path State Park
      Jul. 27, 2024

      Warriors' Path State Park Main Campground — Warriors' Path State Park

      Nice state park with lots of activities and options

      This is an enjoyable State Park with a lot to offer. The rangers and staff may be the nicest we’ve encountered. They have a full docket of activities, ranger-led hikes, games, crafts and wildlife lectures offered throughout the day. In addition to camping they have a full marina with canoe, kayak and paddle board rentals. It houses an acclaimed mountain bike trail area. Nearby you can golf and ride horses. Cell coverage varies from LTE to 5G all over the park.

       The main camping section was laid out long ago, with older style short sites and water/electric only. Many of the sites are narrow and some have challenging access. Be sure to read site descriptions and check the suggested trailer size- they seriously mean the max size!! Each site has a fire ring, and small grate grill and a picnic table. The sites up on the ridge are probably sized only for tents and Class B units; many are sloped. The newly updated section, Moody Bluff, has FHU and a number of pull-through sites. It only has trees around the edge of one side giving it an open field feeling. 

      The main campground has its own boat ramp for access to the reservoir. The camp store has a small offering of RV accessories and ice for$2.00. The main campground shower units are individual and separate from the bathrooms. There are ADA shower stalls, bathrooms, and ramps. While the bath house is older and could use fresh paint it was meticulously clean all week. 

      We spent a long weekend with several other RV couples. Nearby Bays Mountain Park and Planetarium provides engaging planetarium shows, a herpetarium, wildlife sections with bobcats, foxes, gray wolves, and raptors, as well as hiking trails. Restaurants, grocery stores and big box retail stores are 10 minutes away in Kingsport. 

      Our site(62) was narrow and a little short for our 23’ trailer. We had to park the truck sideways at the entrance. Our stairs opened right on the concrete pad for the table and we had very little room for our chairs. Our group host had enough room on their site(58) that they could erect two shelters for our meals. The forest was right up to our sides and we had lovely birdsong to awaken us every morning. I would definitely return, especially if the larger sites were available.

    • A
      Camper-submitted photo from Cherokee Lake Campground
      Jul. 19, 2024

      Cherokee Lake Campground

      Great deal for the money!

      Overall was impressed with the grounds! Well kept, and huge park. Only reason for 4 stars, is no sewer hookup on site. Several Dump stations on grounds, though they are free for guests. Very friendly Park Rangers at the check-in station. 30 amp hookups. Water hookup. Several Lake front spots. Shower and bathroom buildings on site. Several pavilions. Dumpsters, Lots of walking trails. As well as a boat ramp. For $25 a night, with my 28ft pull behind, I was very pleased with my stay! Will come back again!

    • J
      Camper-submitted photo from Davy Crockett Birthplace State Park Campground
      Jul. 14, 2024

      Davy Crockett Birthplace State Park Campground

      Great campground.

      Very well kept campground. Staff were very nice. One of the cleanest parks I have visited. Lots of historical places to visit in the area. Slightly tough to get to, thats why only 4 stars. Don’t let that keep you from visiting.

    • janie B.
      Camper-submitted photo from Around Pond RV Park
      Jul. 10, 2024

      Around Pond RV Park

      July 4th 2024

      Did a couple of days at Around the Pond Campground in Greenville Tennessee.( mtns.) It was a awesome trip with our friends Ronni Herold& Dean. And our new friends we met Nancy Riegelsperger& her husband Herb.Campground was clean and the staff was very friendly.

    • kThe Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from Thunder Mountain Campground
      Jun. 10, 2024

      Thunder Mountain Campground

      Outdated

      Their website is from 2018. They have new owners and have let transit stay there campers look terrible. The place is really went downhill. It used to be really nice. Beware if you have a new camper. Looks like that newest campers like a 2010.

    • Jake C.The Dyrt ADMIN User
      Camper-submitted photo from Bellebrook Acres
      Apr. 9, 2024

      Bellebrook Acres

      New to the Dyrt!

      Jake from the Dyrt here! We're excited to have this campground on the Dyrt and ready for you to book, check them out and make sure to leave a review!

    • Copperhead Ridge Glamping & RV Park
      Camper-submitted photo from Copperhead Ridge Glamping & RV Park
      Feb. 26, 2024

      Copperhead Ridge Glamping & RV Park

      An amazing place to visit and make memories

      We stayed for the Bristol Rhythm & Roots festival in the glampers and loved the romantic atmosphere at night. The trees are lit up with a warm glowing light.  The pond fountain whispers you to sleep. The manager and staff were awesome and accommodating. They truly want you to make a lifetime of memories on your visit.

    • Andy J.
      Camper-submitted photo from Out on The Creek Campground
      Nov. 28, 2023

      Out on The Creek Campground

      Creekside camping mountain views

      Great place to camp along side the creek or rv lots with mountain views. Walking distance to Clinch River. Kayak, Hiking, Biking, spacious lots

    • Perry N.
      Camper-submitted photo from Camp Stonefly
      Nov. 11, 2023

      Camp Stonefly

      SHANGRI-LA

      Visiting my family in 2021,me and my wife decide instead of a hotel to go camping. Now growing up in this area in the 80 and 90's u could just freely disspearsed camp, but we were surprised to see that they made an actual camp ground around their by some private land owners , who are the nicest couple you could ever meet. The beautiful grounds, peacefulness, of it all is so nice and inspired those childhood memories of Trout fishing with my father who had passed 5 yrs ago. The $25 dollar charge is very well worth it. With bathrooms and nice people. I will be back , before my brain cancer takes me, just recently diagnosed an looking forward to doing something, but living on SSDI is hard



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