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    Camping near Lebanon, VA ranges from free dispersed sites to developed campgrounds with full hookups, giving tent campers and RV travelers alike solid options in southwestern Virginia. Hidden Valley Wildlife Management Area offers free dispersed camping with a required Virginia Wildlife Access permit for up to 14 days. Riverside Campground in Abingdon, about 20 miles southwest of Lebanon, provides tent and RV sites with hookups along the North Fork of the Holston River. Sugar Hollow Campground near Bristol and Rainbow Campground in Jefferson National Forest round out the established options within a 45-minute drive.

    Accessibility varies significantly throughout the region, with some areas requiring navigation on steep forest roads. "The road up is a pretty harsh grade for 4 miles. Our short bus Skoolie had some troubles with it," noted one visitor about Hidden Valley WMA. Most campgrounds in the area operate seasonally, with peak availability from April through October. Winter camping options become limited, though Sugar Hollow Campground remains open year-round. Elevation changes affect temperatures, with higher sites offering cooler conditions during summer months. Cell service can be spotty in more remote areas, particularly in the Jefferson and George Washington National Forests.

    Waterfront camping locations consistently receive positive feedback from visitors to the region. Sites along the North Fork of the Holston River at Riverside Campground provide direct water access, while Hidden Valley WMA offers camping near a lake. According to reviews, "Dispersed camping free permit with Va wildlife, fishing, or use permit up to 14 days. Porta Jon available at campground and boat dock." Some locations like Rainbow Campground feature the therapeutic sounds of nearby creeks. Many campgrounds maintain clean facilities with varying levels of amenities—from basic vault toilets at dispersed sites to full hookups and showers at developed campgrounds. The Lebanon camping area offers diverse camping experiences with options for both beginners and experienced campers seeking different levels of seclusion and amenities. Wildlife sightings are common throughout the area, with deer frequently spotted at higher elevation sites, though some reviews mention encounters with venomous snakes at certain lower elevation campgrounds.

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      1. Hidden Valley WMA

      4.3(6)3mi from LebanonRVs, Tents

      "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."

      "I have camped at this location multiple times. There used to be portable potties and trash cans. No longer. Pack in pack out now. Regularly patrolled by officers who are fantastic."

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      2. Riverside Campground

      4.0(7)8mi from LebanonRVs, Tents

      "Close to charming Abingdon VA with great local restaurants, the Barter Theater and the Virginia Creeper Trail."

      "There are about 8-10 sites that are right behind the pool and more sites down a short hill all along the river. This campground accommodates tents, pop ups and RV's comfortably."

      from $28 - $40 / night

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      3. Sugar Hollow Campground

      4.3(11)17mi from LebanonRVs

      "Trails right off the campground to walk around the park, not huge but nice. Close off the highway but no road noise."

      "From the road you wouldn’t guess there’s a giant park beyond the entrance. The rangers at the entrance were super friendly, but they patrol a lot, so often no one is actually at the gate house."

      from $20 / night

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      4. Little Oak Campground

      4.7(24)26mi from Lebanon66 sitesRVs, Tents, Cabins

      "**Holston Lake is absolutely beautiful. The campground is deep in the national forest, out on a series of peninsulas, making all the campsites quite close to the water."

      "This campground is located about an hour or so from our home but it feels like a million miles away — in a good way!"

      from $12 / night

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      5. Royal Oak Campground — Hungry Mother State Park

      4.7(42)31mi from Lebanon11 sitesTents, Glamping

      "We stayed here for an overnight stop on our road trip through Virginia, and it was lovely!"

      "Hungry Mother State Park, just a short drive off I-81 in southwestern Virginia, is an easily accessible gem offering modern cabins, yurts, and campgrounds equipped for tents or RVs, with limitless activities"

      from $27 / night

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      6. Rainbow Campground

      5.0(1)13mi from LebanonRVs, Tents, Cabins

      from $28 - $43 / night

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      7. Hickory Ridge Campground — Grayson Highlands State Park

      4.8(56)37mi from Lebanon72 sitesRVs, Tents, Cabins, Glamping

      "With camping just a moderate day hike away from Mount Rogers, the highest point in Virginia, this campground is a hiker's paradise."

      "Campground Review: There are two campgrounds in Grayson Highland SP which is located by The Mouth Of Wilson, VA, near the North Carolina border."

      from $27 - $98 / night

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      8. Breath of Dawn

      5.0(1)14mi from Lebanon

      from $28 - $150 / night

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      9. Breaks Interstate Park Campground

      4.3(24)29mi from LebanonRVs, Tents, Cabins, Glamping

      "What it offers in terms of a get away from it all makes it the go to destination for everyone who’s just about had enough of everything average.   First of all, where the heck is it? "

      "It was surrounded by a lot of trees, so it had shade. It was a short walk to the bathhouse which was very clean with nice showers.  The campground has 4 different loops."

      from $20 - $38 / night

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      10. Observation Knob Park

      4.1(8)22mi from LebanonRVs, Tents

      "Great amenities for kids, clean restrooms and showers, several spots with easy access to lake"

      "We do lots of walking, so this campground has many drives to walk. Takes no time at all to walk a mile plus without going the same drive. Many shaded sites, lots seem to be seasonal."

      from $25 - $35 / night

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    622 Reviews of 152 Lebanon Campgrounds

    • Zachary T.
      Aug. 30, 2026

      Rocky Top Campground & RV Park

      Long term stay

      I stayed long term while working in the area, including through the winter months, and loved the propane delivery. Coming home to a full tank already dropped at my site was such a nice perk.

      It’s a beautiful, peaceful little campground tucked into the mountains and you can tell a lot of care goes into it. It’s not a parking lot like other places I’ve stayed the sites are tiered on the mountainside but level and large. Staff is friendly, they have a game room and laundry room and the store sells cold beer! It was a nice home away from home while working in town

    • RThe Dyrt Pro User
      Aug. 12, 2026

      Tri Mountain View

      Overall Good Experience

      I was the only one at the campsite other than two semipermanent RV trailers. It was quiet, clean, and remote. Tent sites cool under nice tree cover. Elevation was great and views were as at our home in north Georgia.

      I was camping in a rooftop tent and the ground was adequately level, not muddy, and marked OK, with minimal detraction from the beauty of nature. Had picnic table.

      Might have been nice to have an electric outlet close enough to run my extension cord, but I was minimalist camping with a Bluetti power storage unit, DC refrigerator, and my own water supply.

      The bathroom facilities were minimal, but adequate. The showering area could have been a little more inviting, perhaps, but again, I didn't use them anyway.

      I would stay again, especially if they were situated between me and my ultimate destination as they met my short-stay needs.

      Ron

    • rThe Dyrt Pro User
      Aug. 6, 2026

      Boone N.C. KOA Holiday

      Great stay clean and friendly atmosphere

      Nice quiet campground about 1.9 miles out of boone NC. Lots to do here family friendly and pets freindly. Worth the stop.

    • Mike F.The Dyrt Pro User
      Jul. 27, 2026

      Doe River Landing

      Ahhh-mazing

      We arrived and easily got to our spot. There’s a river just behind our spot and only a handful of RVs and cabins. Our GPS wanted us to pass the turn to the campground, we had to make a U turn to get in…. Of course, on the second approach we saw the entrance signs (my bad). It looks like it is best to approach from the west (Hampton?), it was a sharp turn entering from the east (Roan Mountain). We settled in and got to relaxing quickly.

    • E
      Jul. 19, 2026

      Sugar Hollow Campground

      Arrive with 1/2 tank of fuel!

      It was a long day of travel for me anyways. I arrived around 17:15 and the ranger was nowhere to be seen. Honor system was full out the form and pay cash before you go find your site.

      This place is better for tent campers and those with rigs 20ft and under. Our 30ft bumper-pull was no match for the narrow sites due to trees. Most sites were not level either. As advertised, no sewer hook-up, and bring at least a 50ft hose for water…better yet, bring a 100ft hose and an additional splitter. The birds were nice to hear. It was quiet throughout the night also, mainly because there were only about 10 campers in the whole park (it holds about 78).

      The bathhouses were clean and bright; but only shower curtains for doors on the toilets—reminded me of my deployment to Afghanistan.

      Fuel…the hill to get in and out of the park is very steep! And if you spend time trying to fit your rig into any site you might think you can fit into but can’t, you’re going to need enough fuel to make it to the next gas station! If your rig is longer than 30ft and it’s not a 5th wheel, look elsewhere.

      Personally, I won’t be stopping here again. The overall park was nice; but for $20/night, it wasn’t worth the stress.

    • SThe Dyrt Pro User
      Jul. 18, 2026

      Doe River Landing

      What a fantastic find - small, family-owned campground in mountain heaven

      Doe River Landing is a small, delightful RV and cabin camping park that sits on the banks of the Doe River in the Roan Mountain valley of TN. We enjoyed our stay enough that we extended a few extra days. Five shaded, landscaped RV sites offering water/electric are located about 20 yards from the river’s edge. An additional site offers a fully-outfitted rental RV. Sites are pea gravel and mostly level. Luxury rental cabins(5) are available along with a truly awesome rental pavilion outfitted for larger group gatherings. The friendly hosts live in a home nearby and were around daily during our stay. 

      For a small family campground the amenities are super nice. The top-notch children’s playground and toy shed obviously delighted guest’s children. Wi-Fi signal is strong enough for streaming. Nice, clean bathhouse. Public grills are available. Hiking trails meander along the river and up through their woods. 

      There are few places we enjoy more than the Roan Mountain area for camping. The location is fantastic and even peak summer temperatures are usually comfortable. Roan Mountain State Park is minutes away for hiking and a slew of activities, while the top of Roan Mountain houses the famous wild Rhododendron Gardens. The AT and multiple hiking trails run along the top of the mountain. 

      There were only a few considerations with this venue. 

      1. The sites are mostly level although we needed two OxBlocks in each of the sites we stayed in. One needed leveling front-to-back, the other side-to-side. When Hurricane Helene scoured the area it likely left some dips in the parking pads. 

      2. The bathhouse contains one toilet and shower, both housed in the same room which can tie them up for long periods.

       3) There may be some day and night traffic noise as large trucks involved in repairs from Hurricane Helene are still active. 

      1. The approach is rather challenging. New lighted signage helps identify where their single-lane entrance road takes a HARD fork off US-19E. Be sure to check the Directions tab on their website. If you are arriving from the north (through Elizabethton) you will be able to pull directly onto Bob Ray Rd.(entrance to the right of the little Bible church). Approaching from the south on US-19E is more difficult. Bob Ray Rd basically runs parallel to US-19E which requires essentially a U-turn across 2-3 lanes to accomplish. The host suggests turning through the closed fruit stand parking lot(on the left within sight of the entrance) but we weren’t sure about it given on-coming traffic. We elected to drive~ 2 miles further down 19E and U-turn across the left shoulder. 

      2. Bob Ray Rd is a single-lane road. Based on timing for check-in/check-out you are unlikely to meet another RV coming at you(thankfully!) 

      Multiple choices for food in the area. The Whiteway Grill– less than 5 minutes away- offers fabulous breakfasts. Smoky Mountain Bakers is beyond awesome! Wood-fired pizza for dinner and breakfast plates from simple sandwiches to breakfast burritos, pancakes and French toast. We find excuses to eat here during the week. Every meal we’ve had at Puerto Escondido Mexican restaurant was huge(as in leftovers) and tasty.

    • T
      Jul. 15, 2026

      Hidden Valley WMA

      Ultimate Zen

      The lake is so beautiful if you catch it at the right time of day it’s like l looking into a mirror dimension because it’s so clear.

    • K
      Jul. 6, 2026

      Dark Ridge HideOut (Adults Only)

      Awesome private campground!

      The owner was super nice and gave us all the info we needed! Very close to the falls to swim at and hike to (wear hiking shoes to get to the falls) over all great quiet little campground!

    • M
      Jul. 3, 2026

      Thunder River Campground

      The perfect getaway for the camping lovers

      Beautiful scenery right next to the Russell Fork River! A solid 5 stars for the campground & staff. You don’t have to worry about the fun police monitoring your every action. Very budget friendly, they have the cheapest rates that I could find around the area. It’s really laidback & peaceful. You can sit at camp & relax while you drink your favorite beverage, enjoy your favorite smoke, just keep it to yourself & don’t raise hell. Or you could hit the Russell Fork for some awesome river activities such as fishing, swimming, kayaking, etc. At check-in you get the free Wi-Fi password & a bundle of wood for your fire pit. It’s a great getaway & I thoroughly enjoyed my stay & look forward to coming back. The only downside is that they need more shade options for the back tent sites to beat the summer heat. I highly recommend Thunder River Campground!!⛺️

    Guide to Lebanon

    Camping near Lebanon, Virginia offers sites across rugged Appalachian terrain ranging from 1,500 to 3,500 feet elevation. The region's limestone geology creates unique watersheds with numerous streams flowing into the Holston River system. Air temperatures at higher elevation campgrounds can be 8-12 degrees cooler than valley locations during summer months.

    What to do

    Fishing opportunities: At Hidden Valley WMA, visitors can enjoy lake fishing in a secluded setting. "Easy to access in a vehicle several campers campsites available. Lake is calm and clean for water recreation," notes Kathleen B. Fishing licenses and access permits are required.

    Hiking trails: The area offers varied terrain from gentle lakeside paths to challenging mountain trails. "The campground has plenty of room and space for your truck/boat/trailer. The campfire setup worked out well and the view of the lake was unbeatable," explains Kace L. about Little Oak Campground, located about 40 minutes from Lebanon.

    Therapeutic creek sounds: For campers seeking natural sound therapy, Rainbow Campground in Jefferson National Forest provides creekside camping. "An amazing Campground, and area! This is early March with decent water levels, The Roar of the creek at the base of the campground is very therapeutic. They stock the creek twice a month with trout," writes zach P.

    What campers like

    Waterfront access: Lake and river camping remains popular throughout the region. "Very spacious campers camp sites every site is right on the lake with amazing sunsets every night," reports Tiffany G. about Little Oak Campground. Many sites offer direct water access for swimming, fishing, or launching small watercraft.

    Affordable pricing: Budget-conscious campers appreciate value options within driving distance. At Sugar Hollow Campground in Bristol, "You can't beat the price and your secluded but yet close to Sam's and Walmart and even a Chick-fil-A 10-day maximum," according to Mike. This park stays open year-round with winter camping options.

    Secluded spots: Campers seeking quiet can find isolated options away from crowds. At Breath of Dawn, a small established campground with only six sites, you'll find "Plenty of space with short grass. Small rock fire pit and log bench. Excellent views and lots of deer and birds about," reports N Monroe H.

    What you should know

    Road conditions: Access to some campgrounds requires navigating steep mountain roads. At Hidden Valley WMA, "The camp area is alright - 4 ish areas to pull up to and a few tent sites… pretty and quiet. Only downside is that the road up is a pretty harsh grade for 4 miles. Our short bus Skoolie had some troubles with it," warns Zoey T.

    Wildlife encounters: The region supports diverse wildlife including deer, turkeys, and occasionally bears. Some lower elevation sites have reported snake sightings. At Riverside Campground, one camper warned "The place is crawling with Venemous Copperheads. Do not recommend tent camping here." However, most reviews are positive.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    What are the best campgrounds near Lebanon?

    The Lebanon area offers excellent camping options for all preferences. Grayson Highlands State Park is a hiker's paradise with its proximity to Mount Rogers, the highest point in Virginia. For riverside relaxation, Riverside Campground provides a peaceful setting near the Holsten River, with convenient access to Abingdon's restaurants and the Virginia Creeper Trail. Other notable options include Natural Tunnel State Park for primitive camping and Warriors' Path State Park with its ridge sites overlooking Fort Patrick Henry Lake.

    Are there any free camping options in Lebanon?

    Hidden Valley WMA offers free dispersed camping (technically requires a Virginia Wildlife Access pass for $4). This area features fire rings, bear bins, and a porta-potty, with spots close to the water's edge. Washington & Jefferson National Forest also provides free dispersed camping options along Bear Creek, where you can enjoy hiking, cycling, fishing, and paddling. The forest sits at the intersection of North Carolina, Tennessee, and Virginia state lines, offering access to both the Appalachian Trail and Virginia Creeper Trail.

    What amenities are available at Lebanon campgrounds?

    Sugar Hollow Campground offers affordable sites ($20/night) with phone service and Wi-Fi in some areas. It accommodates various RV sizes including 25ft class C vehicles, with both level and adjustable sites available. At Backbone Rock Recreation Area, you'll find large, shaded campsites along a beautiful tree-lined road surrounded by mountains. Many campgrounds in the region provide basic amenities like fire rings, picnic tables, and toilets, while developed sites often include water hookups, electric connections, and shower facilities.

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