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Tent Camping near Fries, VA

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    Tent campsites around Fries, Virginia cluster primarily along the New River and within the New River Trail State Park system, offering multiple primitive tent camping options with waterfront access. Millrace Campground provides walk-in tent sites along the river with picnic tables and fire rings, while Double Shoals and Cliffview campgrounds offer more remote tent camping experiences within the same state park. The nearby New River Yacht Club also maintains waterfront tent sites that allow campers to enjoy direct river access.

    Tent camping in this region requires preparation, as many sites have minimal amenities. The walk-in sites at Millrace Campground require carrying all gear from the parking area to your campsite, though the paths are generally well-maintained. Pit toilets are available at most established tent campgrounds, with drinking water accessible at Millrace and Cliffview, but unavailable at more primitive locations like Double Shoals. Fire restrictions vary seasonally, and while most sites include fire rings, campers should check current regulations before arrival. Basin Cove along the Blue Ridge Parkway offers more backcountry-style tent camping with a one-mile hike to reach the camping area.

    The tent camping experience throughout the New River corridor provides excellent access to water activities, hiking trails, and cycling paths. The New River Trail State Park linear trail system offers 57 miles of paths for day hiking directly from many tent campsites, with 39 miles adjacent to the river itself. Riverside tent sites often provide the natural soundtrack of flowing water. "The river sounds amazing at night," noted one tent camper at Millrace Campground. Paddlers particularly appreciate the boat-in tent camping options at Baker Island and Double Shoals, where primitive sites allow for multi-day river adventures with direct shoreline access and notable separation from motorized vehicles and RV camping areas.

    Best Tent Campgrounds near Fries (43)

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      1. Double Shoals Campground — New River Trail State Park

      5.0(1)3mi from FriesTents

      "You can only access Doubles Shoals Campground from the New River Trail of from the New River in a Kayak.  It is a great place to camp if you are traveling the trail or river.   "

      from $15 / night

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      2. New River Yacht Club

      5.0(1)7mi from Fries2 sitesTents

      "I'd like to welcome New River Yacht Club to the Dyrt, they offer waterfront tent sites so you can enjoy a weekend at the water.  Make sure to check out their rentals to make the most of your stay! "

      from $50 / night

      3. Collins Cove Horse Campground — George Washington & Jefferson National Forest

      5.0(1)9mi from Fries11 sitesTents

      "Tho, no immediate fresh water pumps, walking distance water access for horses and dogs. As well as bathing down from the campgrounds. Creak water. Very spacious and scenic."

      from $5 / night

      4. Royal Oak Campground — Hungry Mother State Park

      4.7(42)33mi from Fries11 sitesTents, Glamping

      "Most cabins also have covered porches, exterior picnic tables, and exterior fire rings. The Creekside Campground loop has water and electric hookups, picnic tables, and fire rings."

      "It has 11 car camping platforms for tent only camping . There is no electric or water at each site. There is a bath house for the 11 sites."

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      from $27 / night

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      5. Cliffview Campground — New River Trail State Park

      Be the first to review4mi from Fries12 sitesTents

      from $21 / night

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      6. Possible Property

      5.0(1)19mi from Fries1 siteTents

      from $30 - $45 / night

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      7. New River Alleghany Access Primitive Paddle-in — New River State Park

      4.7(3)22mi from Fries1 siteTents

      "My family went to tent camp and enjoyed our stay. We discovered others with campers that had wonderful campsites. The bathroom facilities are new and very clean. We enjoyed hiking."

      "Sites with full hookups: 3, 7, [8, 12, 13, 14, 15 near bath house] 18, 19, 20 Bath house was nice and clean. Canoe up camp sites right along the River."

      from $17 / night

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      8. Beechnut Family Campground

      5.0(3)23mi from FriesTents, Glamping

      "The tent camping area is across a road from a stream, in a forest of tall trees, a very picturesque location. Each tent site had water, a picnic table, and a 30-amp electric outlet."

      from $32 - $48 / night

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      9. Basin Cove — Blue Ridge Parkway

      4.7(3)25mi from FriesTents

      "You have to make a reservation with the park office for your site and drop by the ranger station to pick up your permit."

      "Easy hike in, but far enough that you won’t find High-maintenance campers or crowds. Maybe some horseback people. Campground has tent pads, picnic tables, fire pits, pit toilets, water pump."

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      10. Dusty Trails Outfitters

      5.0(2)24mi from FriesTents

      "We met Dustin as he was packing up near his boat launch area. If you drive down Garvey Bridge road (past the bridge), you will easily see the shuttle bus labeled Dusty Trails Outfitters."

      "Gorgeous location along the river."

      from $20 / night

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    Tent Camping Reviews near Fries, VA

    901 Reviews of 43 Fries Campgrounds

    • MThe Dyrt Pro User
      Oct. 28, 2026

      Fort Chiswell RV Park

      Overnight Stay

      Need 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

    • SThe Dyrt Pro User
      Oct. 18, 2026

      Wytheville KOA

      From 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.

    • Debbie M.
      Oct. 17, 2026

      Ararat River Campground

      No Resort Here

      This is not a resort type campground.  It is a place for people to bring old campers to live full time and long term.  The electric and water utilities are original from the 50's and there are constant problems with both.  There is a lot of unrecognized potential because the owners do not reinvest any money into anything for the campground.

    • Juliana J.The Dyrt Pro User
      Oct. 14, 2026

      Washington & Jefferson National Forest Dispersed Sites

      Epic Spot Near Iron Mountain and Rush Trails

      I wandered a bit and took a left up a gravel road near where the sites indicated were located and just drove for a few miles. Found an awesome spot with a fire pit and lush surroundings. The road was unpaved (but as are all to the best spots) and there were definitely some large rocks and potholes to navigate. Would suggest higher raised vehicle. Saw nobody else and felt like I had my own slice of paradise.

    • Jordan Y.The Dyrt Pro User
      Oct. 10, 2026

      Pioneer Village

      Nice place

      Owner is friendly, people staying here consist of workers and retired people for the most part so the people are very quiet, beautiful river running through the end of the campground and a nice little hiking trail and a wide open area for kids to run and play. Only “bad” part is the road noise you are about 200 yards off that highway and can here it all day and night! But if your like me and don’t mind you will love it here!

    • CThe Dyrt Pro User
      Sep. 27, 2026

      Raccoon Branch Campground

      Great Off-Grid Camping

      This is a small campground but the sites are very spacious. Our site (6) backed up to the creek and trail. There is no power or water on this side of the campground, but there is a water spigot by the bathrooms. There is also a water hose for filling tanks by the dump station and trash dumpster. *Word of caution, bring your own water because it was yellow/brown while we were there. The bathrooms were clean, but on our last day there one of the toilets and the sink was clogged in the ladies room. There are two bathroom buildings at this site.

    • RThe Dyrt Pro User
      Sep. 25, 2026

      Stony Fork Campground

      Hidden Gem

      What a great find! Private sites, nice walking areas, and great hosts. Top it off with clean bathrooms with great showers and this was a win for us. It may not be suitable for bigger rigs but for our 22’ van, it was perfect.

    Guide to Fries

    Tent camping near Fries, Virginia offers a blend of scenic beauty and outdoor adventure, making it a perfect getaway for nature enthusiasts.

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    Unique features of local campgrounds

    • Houndshell Camp Ground offers a peaceful atmosphere with no distractions, perfect for those seeking solitude in nature.
    • The New River Yacht Club provides waterfront tent sites, allowing campers to enjoy stunning views and easy access to water activities.
    • At Possible Property, visitors can immerse themselves in nature while learning outdoor skills, making it a unique camping experience.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Which is the most popular tent campsite near Fries, VA?

    According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular tent campground near Fries, VA is Double Shoals Campground — New River Trail State Park with a 5-star rating from 1 review.

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