Camping areas near Ferrum, Virginia sit at elevations between 1,300 and 3,000 feet in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Winter temperatures drop below freezing from November through March, with summer daytime temperatures averaging 80-85°F. Several campgrounds remain open year-round despite seasonal closures at many facilities, providing options for camping during colder months.
What to do
Hiking trails to waterfalls: Camp Alta Mons near Shawsville offers trails to the 45-foot Stiles Falls. "The hike to the falls moderate to strenuous with three creek crossings and some boulder scampers...give yourself an hour each direction from the parking lot," notes one visitor. This trail requires crossing streams multiple times.
Mountain biking: Explore Park in Roanoke County provides dedicated mountain biking trails accessible from camping areas. "It has mountain bike trails, a cool vintage village, access to the Roanoke River, an aerial obstacle course, and more cool stuff," explains one reviewer who stayed in the park's cabins.
Disc golf: Chantilly Farm RV/Tent Campground & Event Venue offers a 9-hole disc golf course among its recreational amenities. "They have full hookup RV sites along with dry ones and multiple tent camping options! They also have free wifi along with a brand new 9 hole disc golf course," reports a camper.
Stargazing: The higher elevation campgrounds provide clearer night skies away from urban light pollution. At Greystone RV Park, campers appreciate "unobstructed views" for evening stargazing. "All sites have wifi and open sky for starlink," notes one reviewer who stayed at this campground.
What campers like
Winter camping options: Unlike many Blue Ridge area campgrounds, several RV parks near Ferrum remain operational through winter. One camper specifically notes that Don's Cab-Inns Campground is "one of the few campgrounds open during the winter with facilities."
Reliable utilities: Most RV parks in the region maintain consistent electrical service. At Chantilly Farm, a camper noted that "Bath house and laundry were clean. The owner stopped by we had a lovely conversation, he works hard to ensure that everyone has a pleasant stay."
Swimming spots: Natural swimming areas provide relief during summer months. "We just enjoyed walking to the river and jumping in to cool off!" reported a visitor at Don's Cab-Inns. Several campgrounds offer access to streams or small lakes for swimming.
Motorcycle-specific camping: Willville Motorcycle Camp in Meadows of Dan caters exclusively to motorcycle travelers. "Great motorcycle campground. Clean facilities, friendly host. Good spread of water spigots and electrical outlets if you need to charge your equipment," notes one rider. The campground prohibits vehicles other than motorcycles.
What you should know
Seasonal restrictions: Campground facilities and activities vary significantly by season. "Winter camping options remain limited, with several facilities closing between late October and March," according to local reports.
Road conditions: Access to mountain campgrounds requires careful navigation. "Getting there was quite a journey over narrow curvy roads but once there it was a nice area," mentioned a camper at Chantilly Farm who traveled in an RV.
Booking windows: Popular sites fill quickly during peak seasons. Reservations for weekend camping should be made 2-3 months in advance at most campgrounds, particularly for holiday weekends.
