11 campgrounds with availability next weekend
Several RV parks near Saltville accommodate various rig sizes with full hookup options. Laurel Creek RV Park in Damascus provides water, sewer, and electric hookups including 50-amp service for larger rigs. Fort Chiswell RV Park in Max Meadows operates year-round with big-rig friendly sites featuring water, sewer, and electric connections. River Country Campground offers 61 sites with full hookups including both 30-amp and 50-amp service, while Lakeview RV Resort provides similar amenities with options for larger motorhomes. Sites at many parks have gravel pads with varying degrees of levelness. "Getting parked was a bit of a challenge to get things as level as possible and work around power stand and be able to get awning out."
Navigation into mountain campgrounds requires careful planning due to narrow, winding roads. One reviewer noted, "The roads to this amazing State Park are two lane and twisting. We have a 38' 5er and a CrewCab Dually tow vehicle." Most parks offer sanitary dump stations, though availability of other amenities varies significantly. Cell service fluctuates throughout the region, with stronger signals typically available at lower elevations and near towns. Pull-through sites, when available, often book quickly during peak seasons. Many campgrounds welcome pets but enforce leash requirements. During winter months, several parks maintain limited operations with reduced staff and facilities. Propane service is available at select locations, though not universally offered at all campgrounds.
"Great location also because it is close to restaurants and the center of the small town. It does have water and power and a picnic table. Being right on a little river is great too."
"This was a good spot right on the Laurel Creek and the Creeper Trail. Walk to town for restaurants and bike/outdoor shops and a convenience store. Grocery store is a little further away."
from $55 / night
"Full hook ups. Cable TV was a luxury for us! Great WiFi the entire time; even for a couple of zoom calls!"
"Sites are close to level. Nothing severe at all. All sited are full hookups. A single washer and dryer available onsite. Great wifi and cable hookups. 2 blocks from New River Rails to Trails."
"This campground has been transformed into a beautiful place to get away from it all! River front sites, pull thru sites and tent sites. New playground for the kids!"
from $45 - $70 / night
"Campground sites are a bit close together but it is well maintained and has friendly staff. Wifi works well. Nice dog park."
"It is one of the best campgrounds around. Priced right, clean, fantastic scenery, ideally located. Make a reservation you won't regret it"
"Private and quiet. Creek is like a river, cool getaway during the day. Great attractions close by. West Jefferson, home of Ashe Cheese, and much more, less than 30 minutes away."
"Quiet spot, great views. Host was very accommodating and had inner tubes for floating in the stream."
from $60 - $65 / night
"Absolutely beautiful mountain retreat. This single RV campsite has full hookups, including 30&50 amp electric, sewer , water and wireless WiFi. Easy paved road access with gravel driveway."
from $60 - $300 / night
"Located in closed factory in the industrial area. Good sized grass sites. Near brewery and town."
"On the Blue Ridge Parkway, nestled in the trees and mountains of North Carolina, this campground has been well maintained."
"Low key and quiet. Very, very enjoyable.
Road Noise: Sites 1 and 2 are close to the parkway. The rest of the sites are set far enough back that, maybe motorcycles can be heard."
Campground full next weekend
Get a text when availablefrom $30 - $45 / night
"Place had plenty of sites pull through which I didnt need but they were so accommodating. I had a perfect view of mountains and cow pasture Relaxation and sleep close to bathhouse and office."
"Fort Chiswell RV park in Virginia is a very clean park beautiful trees paved driveways and a bathroom that is very clean and at the end of the bathrooms actually have tables at Pavilion They have Wi-Fi"
from $35 - $38 / night
from $85 - $115 / night
GuideNeed an overnight stay on 81/77 this is the place. Booked is call them complete the reservation via Campspot app which they use so I had to download it. Place had plenty of sites pull through which I didnt need but they were so accommodating. I had a perfect view of mountains and cow pasture Relaxation and sleep close to bathhouse and office. They also have propane fill for your camper
TravelerEasy to get to, cheap, good bathrooms.
ScoutLet me first start by saying that this campground is absolutely beautiful. I have lived in this area my entire life and the Doe is one of my favorites. I am a avid camper and have camped all over this area. I decided to give this place a try, I own a small pop-up camper and knew it was going to get cold 10/20/2026-10/22/2026, so me and my sister rented the RV at Doe River. #1 check in is not until 3pm, I always order a load of wood from a local guy who delivers to camp sites, I do all my cooking in a Dutch oven over the fire or burgers and dogs in the fire, what is a camping trip without a nice warm fire. The owner came over to my campsite and asked if I had ordered this wood and I replied yes, she then asked what I was going to do with it all, I replied I am going to burn it. So, I told Carl (the wood guy) where to stack it, the owner then said that I need to leave it in my truck bc if I didn't use it all I would have to put it back on my truck and take it home with me, I said really? It's just a unspoken rule that if you don't use all your wood that you pay it forward and leave it for the next camper?? She said absolutely not, So we moved the wood from his truck and into mine. She then asked again why I needed so much wood and that most ppl just buy small bundles from her. And just like that I understood! Carl the wood man and his wife also made a comment about how rude she was about the wood. It does not end there, Not only does she have camaras on some of the out blds which I get, but I don't get why they are pointing directly at camp sites, We felt like we were in a fish bowl the entire time. Every single time we went to the bathroom she showed up abt 5 mins later, There is a camara right above the bathroom door, One on the pavilion, and one on each side of the bathhouse, at the entrances and who know where else. So much for privacy in the great outdoors. I didn't even feel comfortable hiking, we felt like we were being watched constantly. She was constantly there, walking her dog which was not friendly and so big she could hardly control him on the leash which was really scary, she also was driving through several times throughout the day. Then came the kicker, about 1 o'clock in the morning we were freezing, I had turned the heat on in the camper before going to bed and heard it come on, Well the propane ran out between 11pm and 1am, I called her at least 10 times we had every blanket and was still freezing, We decided we would go to the bath house bc it had a mini split hanging on the wall, Out of luck there, it was set on air conditioning with no way to change it, so we found a blow dryer trying to get warm, still the entire time trying to call the owners, We finally ended up in our car until the husband arrived. He acted so annoyed at us and said all u have to do is fip the switch on the propane tanks outside! We had never stayed in a travel trailer before and according to them all we had to do was show up and start glamping!! So, I was supposed to know to go outside at 1 am and switch over propane tanks?? No, It should have been FULL when I got there!!! With attitude he said,"Its Basic Camping" No sir it's not, what I do is basic camping, I was told on the phone that I was glamping, She, the owner also said we should have called 911 when we could not get hold of them so that Carter County police officers could come and wake them up!!! Not sure if that is putting our tax dollars to good use?? Like I said it is truly a beautiful place and has great potential, we left that second night at 11pm because again the heat was not working, we have not asked for any refund we just took the loss. it would be to much of a hassle. We just know better next time. With owners like that they can keep it. Windy Wells/Debra Price
Traveler3 stars only because it says water hookups but they are far and few between communal. No spigot at individual sites. Need long hose(s)to reach the connection. Good T-Mobile 5G but too wooded for StarLink. Quiet, shady, somewhat level sites were available. $20/night.
ScoutMy husband and I arrived at Doe River Landing for 3 nights and enjoyed everything the resort offered. While there we read the 2 reviews posted by Kylie T, and by Andrew W, who gave the resort a 1 star rating. Not knowing the facts that caused the rating by them, and occurred prior to us, we approach the owner and asked.
The owner showed us videos from their security cameras. These adults has stated in Kylie T review and confirm by Andrew W review that they were a group of 20 adults and "every single one of us is over 21 and family". So why are these adults playing "hide and seek" under the pavilion as they stated? Andrew W stated, "It was not blocked off", yet they had to crawl on the ground and around bushes to get under the pavilion. When the owner yelled at them approximately 10 adults that were under the pavilion crawled out which was captured on the security cameras. Andrew W stated in his review the owner called them hooligans, which is rowdy, destructive persons and from the security cameras, that description is correct. There was no mention of damages in their reviews such as the Adirondack chair they broke or possible damage to the water pipes and electric wires under the pavilion, which the owner was currently checking.
Once we read these two reviews by Kylie T and Andrew W and saw the owners security videos, we felt future customers deserved to know another opinion based on our findings.
These entitled adults justified their review of a 1 star by stating they paid money to use the campground.
I would ask these adults "why do you think it is OK to treat someone else's property in this destructive way?"
ScoutWe brought our whole family out and rented almost every cabin on the property, plus the event center, for the weekend— we gave this place a lot of business. And honestly, the stay itself was great— nice place, no complaints about the cabins. The owner is the problem. He came flying in in his blue F-150 doing 20–30 mph where the posted speed limit is 5, and started screaming at us over something that could've been handled with a simple conversation. His exact words:"Where are your parents? This is a family establishment. I will not have hooligans running around here." Every single one of us is over 21 and family. All we were doing was playing hide and seek— which isn't against any of the property's rules— and there were no other guests to disturb, since we had the entire area rented. He still threatened to call the police, even though it wasn't even quiet hours. Before anyone could get a word in, he peeled out so fast the gravel sprayed up at us and our cars. Then on his way out he drove the wrong way down the property's one-way road, so apparently the rules only apply to guests. It's sad, because the property itself is great, and we were never anything but nice to the owners the whole weekend. To be treated in such an unprofessional manner— screamed at, threatened, and never given so much as an apology afterward— put a real dent in the weekend. We won't be back
ScoutOur group of about 20 rented nearly every cabin at Doe River Landing for my friend's wedding weekend, with the reception held on site. The cabins were nice and well-equipped, and the only other guests were in a cabin half a mile away through the woods. Unfortunately, the hosts ruined the stay. One night, some of us were playing hide and seek in an area that wasn't blocked off or against any rule. The host's husband came speeding in at roughly 30 mph(the posted limit is 5), jumped out of his truck screaming that he"will not have child hooligans running around the campground," told us to"go back to the motel we crawled out of," and demanded to see our parents— despite all of us being adults in our twenties. He then peeled out so aggressively he sprayed gravel at us and our cars. It wasn't even quiet hours, and we weren't disturbing anyone. Afterward, the host called us again, passive-aggressive, and questioned our ages— even though you have to be 21 just to rent a cabin there. The property is lovely, but the hosts' behavior put a real damper on what should have been a joyful wedding celebration. It's a shame they treat people paying good money this way. We won't be back.
ScoutFrom check in to our stay, large big rig drive through lot. Quiet and clean park. Even had pizza and delicious wings delivered right to our coach. Next time through we hope to stay again.
GuideClean nice little campground for the weekend.
Camping near Saltville, Virginia concentrates along several key outdoor corridors including the New River, the Virginia Creeper Trail, and Blue Ridge Parkway. Sites range in elevation from approximately 2,000 to 3,500 feet, with significant temperature variations between valley and mountain locations. Most campgrounds remain open April through October with limited winter availability due to mountain road conditions and freezing temperatures.
Virginia Creeper Trail access: Stay at Creeper Trail Campground where "the Virginia Creeper trail head is right around the corner from the entrance to the campground." Some guests combine biking with camping: "We had a wonderfully relaxing time at this campground. The amenities were new, the owners were friendly, the grounds smelled like pine trees."
New River adventures: Near Fries New RiverTrail RV Park, visitors can walk to the 57-mile trail system. According to campers, "The New River Trail is one block from campground. You can ride bikes from your campsite to the trail. The trail is almost 57 miles in length and we rode 15 miles out and 15 back to campsite." Another visitor noted, "Being at the end of the water line for the park, our pressure wasn't great so we used our fresh water tank and water pump for showers."
Local music scene: Some campgrounds connect to regional music traditions. "Fries is a very small town. I believe that the last census taken showed it had about 400 year round residents! But, the town is on the 'Crooked River Music Trail' and music is an important part of the their heritage. Thursday evenings, the community center hosts a jam session - check it out!!"
Private creek settings: Peak Creek RV Campground provides stream access for hot days. One reviewer appreciated the "creek is like a river, cool getaway during the day," while others found it a "beautiful escape" with "awesome property and views."
Small, personal campgrounds: In contrast to large commercial operations, some visitors prefer smaller parks. As one camper at Butler TN RV full hookup campsite noted, "Absolutely beautiful mountain retreat. This single RV campsite has full hookups, including 30&50 amp electric, sewer, water and wireless WiFi. Easy paved road access with gravel driveway."
Natural surroundings: Campers appreciate peaceful environments away from highway noise. "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." Wildlife viewing opportunities range from small mammals to birds: "Birds chirping, blue jays, cardinals, tiny bright yellow birds & a squirrel."
Cell service limitations: Signal strength varies significantly at mountain campgrounds. One camper at Peak Creek noted, "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."
Seasonal operations: Most rv sites near Saltville, Virginia operate seasonally. Doughton Park Campground has limited dates: "We were told by a ranger we talked with earlier in the day that this campground might be closed for the season but the gates were open, so we checked it out and saw a sign saying that it would close for the season on November 4 so we were good!"
Bathroom facilities: Bathrooms vary substantially between parks. Some offer luxury: "The bathrooms were the best I have ever seen, EVER at a campground. Rain shower heads, incredible. Clean!!!" Others provide more basic facilities: "No showers. Decent spots, lots of hiking to do. The rangers however are a bit rude and hard to deal with. The camp host however were great."
Off-grid preparedness: Families should prepare for limited amenities. "Although a little bit confusing, with concentric loops, there are many sites to choose from. Some loops and sites are more wooded and further from roads and amenities while others are more central and along a field." Bring games, activities, and supplies for entertainment.
Wildlife awareness: Bears frequent some campgrounds near Saltville. "The hosts were friendly and helpful in choosing a site. The bathrooms are small but clean and there are easily accessible water sources about. There has been a young bear hanging about in the campground so they, very reasonably, ask that you keep all scent sources in your car."
Trail-friendly locations: For families with bicycles, seek spots with direct trail access. "This was a good spot right on the Laurel Creek and the Creeper Trail. Walk to town for restaurants and bike/outdoor shops and a convenience store. Grocery store is a little further away."
Navigational planning: RVers staying at River Country Campground & RV Park should note that "this campground has been transformed into a beautiful place to get away from it all! River front sites, pull thru sites and tent sites." However, road conditions may challenge larger rigs without proper planning.
Fuel considerations: Diesel can be harder to find in mountain areas. "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."
Site selection for larger rigs: Check campground specifications carefully before arrival. "Each site has two pads– I'm assuming one is if you have a trailer or 5th wheel and one to park your car. However, even though there are two, they are not long, so bringing a large 5th wheel might be problematic, and a large Class A would definitely be challenged."
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