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Best Campgrounds near Marion, VA

820 Reviews

Camping around Marion, Virginia gives visitors access to several state parks with different settings. Hungry Mother State Park has both regular campsites and cabins for those who want more comfort, with clean bathrooms, shower facilities, and a lake where you can swim or boat. Many campers head to Grayson Highlands State Park to see the wild ponies while enjoying mountain campsites and hiking opportunities nearby. The sites at Claytor Lake State Park Campground come with tables and fire rings, plus you can use the marina or go swimming at the beach area. Some camping spots have more trees between sites for privacy, while others are more open. Most areas have enough trees to provide good shade during hot days. You should book ahead of time, particularly on summer weekends and holidays when sites fill up fast. Spring and fall bring comfortable temperatures for camping in this area. Summer can get pretty hot, and winter camping works if you bring the right gear for cold nights.

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Best Camping Sites Near Marion, Virginia (170)

    1. Royal Oak Campground — Hungry Mother State Park

    41 Reviews
    Marion, VA
    4 miles
    Website
    +1 (276) 781-7400

    $25 - $45 / night

    "Campground review: Hungry Mother State Park in Marion, VA. This park has something for everyone. Hiking, biking, kayaking, fishing, swimming. There are interesting campfire get togethers too."

    "Hungry Mother State Park, Royal Oak Campground, Marion VA...site 3. https://www.dcr.virginia.gov/state-parks/hungry-mother

    Campground Overview: Located outside of Marion VA

    Hungry Mother State Park is"

    2. Hickory Ridge Campground — Grayson Highlands State Park

    56 Reviews
    Troutdale, VA
    14 miles
    Website
    +1 (276) 579-2374

    $25 - $40 / night

    "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."

    3. Grindstone

    21 Reviews
    Troutdale, VA
    10 miles
    Website

    $24 - $36 / night

    "Doesn’t get much more relaxing, electric, water hook-ups and a short drive to downtown Damascus VA.. AT, Virginia Creeper, White Top Mountain and Mount Rogers all near by."

    "We like to hike and there are TONS of trails in this area. One trail leaves directly from the campground and will bring you to the top of Mt. Rogers, also intersecting with the Appalachian Trail."

    4. Hurricane Campground

    15 Reviews
    Troutdale, VA
    8 miles
    Website
    +1 (276) 783-5196

    $20 - $40 / night

    "Amazing little campground in the heart of Mount Rogers recreational area in Western Virginia. Wonderful fall colors crisp, clean, mountain air was totally the best!"

    "This camp ground is located well off any main roads under a nice quiet canopy of Hemlocks and Laurel trees. Easy walking distance to several well maintained and very clean outhouses."

    5. Camp Burson Campground — Hungry Mother State Park

    11 Reviews
    Marion, VA
    2 miles
    Website
    +1 (276) 781-7400

    "The town of Marion has what you need and nearby towns, like Saltville, with its museum, are fun to explore."

    "This was our first visit to a Virginia State Park and we were impressed."

    6. Mount Rogers National Recreation Area

    11 Reviews
    Sugar Grove, VA
    5 miles
    Website

    "Located in the Mount Rogers Recreation Area, there are multiple free national forest camping spots along the creek, just off Hwy 58. The sound of the creek seemed to drowned out all road noise."

    "Free spot, right next to a gorgeous creek. It was totally empty in March - we didn’t see a single soul. Got a beautiful campsite right on the creek."

    7. Jefferson National Forest Beartree Campground

    12 Reviews
    Whitetop, VA
    13 miles
    Website

    $24 - $85 / night

    "Located in the Mount Rogers Recreation Area, this campground is close to enough activities to fill a whole week of outdoor fun!"

    "Large secluded campsites surrounded by rhododendron bushes with a mountain spring creek meandering through the campgrounds."

    8. Raccoon Branch Campground

    6 Reviews
    Sugar Grove, VA
    8 miles
    Website
    +1 (800) 628-7202

    $20 - $27 / night

    "Raccoon is the trailhead for a 2 1/2 mile one way trail TO THE TOP. There is some awesome overlooks and scary drop offs. It’s well worth the climb!"

    9. Creekside Campground — Hungry Mother State Park

    3 Reviews
    Marion, VA
    4 miles
    Website
    +1 (276) 781-7400

    $30 - $45 / night

    "The lake is amazing. hey have canoes, paddle boards and kayaks. Pretty quick at night and the kids around the around rode bikes for ever! The wifi did not work."

    10. Stony Fork Campground

    19 Reviews
    Wytheville, VA
    22 miles
    Website
    +1 (276) 783-5196

    $20 - $30 / night

    "I'm not positive what size rig this campground says can be here, but the biggest of big would be able to navigate the roads and the sites are wide or long or both."

    "Close to highway and easy dump station/water station across the street."

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  • Gary S.
    Sep. 10, 2025

    Lake Haven Family Campground

    Stayed for the Location, Left because of the Owners

    As a retired Air Force couple with over five years of experience as full-time RVers, we have stayed at countless campgrounds across the country. We selected Lake Haven for an extended stay this past July while searching for a permanent home in the Lake Watauga area, drawn by its advertisement for year-round availability. The location is excellent, and our site was level with full hookups, a nice picnic table, and a fire pit. Maneuvering into the spot was also straightforward, despite some large boulders. Two concerns: no owners or host(s) onsite and the entrance/exits can be quite dangerous- each located on a curve. We really wanted to love this campground, but the positive aspects were completely overshadowed by the unprofessional behavior of the owners. The tone was set when we received a campground-wide text message asking“Please, for our sake, when away from your camper, set your AC temp to something reasonable(75 is what I use at my house when not home), to help us save on electricity”. While we understand the concern for costs, the request felt invasive. Then it got personal. In the first week of August, our daughter and her family were renting the on-site(3 bed/3 bath) Airbnb, and after she inquired about more toilet paper, one of the owners came to our RV site to confront us about it. We were shocked that a necessity for a rental guest was treated as a major issue, and the confrontational approach was completely uncalled for and made us feel extremely uncomfortable. To make matters worse, we later learned from other campers that the owners had been gossiping about our family and our stay. This was a major violation of our privacy and fostered a deeply unwelcoming atmosphere. While the physical campground has potential, we cannot recommend it. Feeling safe and respected is essential when you are camping, and due to the owners’ intrusive and unprofessional behavior, we decided to seek out another campground.

  • xGYABx L.The Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 31, 2025

    Washington & Jefferson National Forest Dispersed Sites

    Great Getaway and stay

    We spent 1 night out here on a Saturday Night it is very secluded away from everything only downside was had 2 drive at least 10 miles 2 get cell service and the site is close 2 the road so we can hear a lot of traffic

  • D
    Aug. 28, 2025

    Fancy Gap-Blue Ridge Parkway KOA

    Awesome KOA!

    My family and I stayed here for a few days. The campground is beautiful. All of the staff members that we encountered were super friendly. We ordered campground room service from Daves Smokehouse which was excellent and arrived very quickly. The campground is very well maintained and clean. The wifi was great at our site. AT&T cell service was not so good though. This KOA is very close to Blue Ridge Parkway, Fancy Gap Pottery & Fabric Outlet , as well as the Fancy Gap Old Country store. Our stay was very peaceful and relaxing, If we go back to the area we will definitely stay here again.

  • Joe B.The Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 27, 2025

    Creekside Camping

    Beautiful sites

    Huge sites by the water (creek), power and water. Fire wood at each site. There are fire pits, barbecue grills, 2 sites have picnic tables, and one site has a wooden swing near the creek. The ground is uneven, so we had to move around a bit to get level. The sites do not have concrete or gravel pads. You park in the grass. Pick your spot, and you might need a long power cord. The bath house is up the hill (a bit of a climb), traditional toilet and sink inside, the shower is outside. Open air shower. Very quiet here, only a few cars pass by on the small road up the hill. We have a 14ft. teardrop camper and use an AWD vehicle. Not sure what the largest size camper would make it back here. The road is very narrow and you’re parking on the grass. There is also a small laundry building up the hill.

  • Katrin M.
    Aug. 26, 2025

    Royal Oak Campground — Hungry Mother State Park

    Beautiful campground in the woods

    We camped here over the weekend with our dogs. The campground was fantastic. All campsites are on platforms, which makes it very nice to set up your stuff. The sites have the usual amenities like a picnic bench and table, a firepit, and a lantern pole. The bathhouse was very clean and taken care of. There are several spigots with drinking water through the campground. The bathhouse also has a dishwasher station. There are multiple trails within walking distance. The park is very well maintained and clean. You can hike, swim, or rent a canoe.
    We would camp here anytime again.

  • Noel L.
    Aug. 18, 2025

    Brushcreek Falls RV Resort

    Nice campground

    Just a one night stay. Very clean and well kept campground. Our site was level. The pool was wonderful. Has everything you need... playgrounds, multiple laundry rooms, putt putt, store, restrooms... Would stay again

  • Beth B.The Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 6, 2025

    Deer Trail Park & Campground

    Great campground! All the comforts

    Nice campground, has variety of accommodations including RV and tent sites and small cabins. Huge game room, heated pool and lots of recreation areas for kids. There is a stream and pond, which allows catch and release. Laundry is small but functional and right by pool deck that has covered tables. No issues with staff…everything smooth for reservations. We stayed here to visit friends close by and we also drove to WV to raft New River, about 90 minutes away.

  • Michelle J.
    Aug. 5, 2025

    Camp Burson Campground — Hungry Mother State Park

    Hungry Mother Trails & Lake

    Clean sites Stayed in Brunson Site 44 by creek Some shade Water and electricity on sites Main camping is Creekside / tent platforms at Royal Oak All facilities super clean , laundry and lake for a cool dip. Lots of hikes from moderate to 5 mi hard.

  • Zoey T.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jul. 30, 2025

    Hidden Valley WMA

    Private location - challanging hills

    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. There also are a few peculiar (methy) characters that come in and out of the parking lot at night. Outside of that pretty quiet cool fern filled Forrest and lake.

Guide to Marion

Camping near Marion, Virginia, offers a great mix of outdoor fun and beautiful scenery. Whether you're looking for a family-friendly spot or a peaceful retreat, there are plenty of campgrounds to choose from.

What to do:

  • Hiking: Explore the stunning trails at Hickory Ridge Campground — Grayson Highlands State Park. One reviewer said, "Hiking is awesome. The kids LOVED the wild horses and the steer walking around."
  • Fishing: At Claytor Lake State Park Campground, you can enjoy fishing in the lake. A visitor mentioned, "We hiked, played at the lake and attended the roving ranger talks."
  • Biking: The Creeper Trail is nearby, perfect for biking enthusiasts. One camper noted, "Close to the Creeper bike trail also."

What campers like:

What you should know:

Tips for camping with families:

  • Kid-Friendly Activities: Look for campgrounds with activities for kids, like Wytheville KOA, which has a bowling alley and a pool. One parent said, "We got in early enough that we were able to get a game of bowling in before they closed."
  • Nature Exploration: Choose campgrounds near nature trails, like Julian Price Park Campground — Blue Ridge Parkway. A camper shared, "We enjoyed our stay, and even had deer wander near our site a few times."
  • Safety First: Always keep an eye on kids around wildlife. A visitor at Hickory Ridge Campground — Grayson Highlands State Park cautioned, "Eventually HE will get into trouble for being protective of his herd."

Tips from RVers:

  • Check Site Sizes: Make sure to read site descriptions carefully. A reviewer at Warriors' Path State Park Main Campground advised, "Be sure to read site descriptions and check the suggested trailer size."
  • Level Sites: Look for campgrounds with level sites, like Claytor Lake State Park Campground. One camper mentioned, "The majority of the power/water sites are pull through making life easy."
  • Amenities Matter: Choose campgrounds with good amenities. A visitor at Fancy Gap-Blue Ridge Parkway KOA said, "The bathrooms and laundry room are exceptionally clean."

Camping around Marion, Virginia, has something for everyone, from families to RVers. Whether you're looking for adventure or relaxation, you'll find a spot that suits your needs.

Frequently Asked Questions

What amenities are available at Marion, VA campgrounds?

Camp Burson Campground offers large sites with full sewer hookups, making it ideal for RVs. For travelers looking for convenient amenities, Fort Chiswell RV Park provides easy highway access and facilities suitable for all types of rigs. Many campgrounds in the area offer basic amenities like restrooms, water access, and designated camping areas. Some locations like Sugar Hollow Campground provide a more nature-forward experience while still offering phone service and Wi-Fi in certain spots, with sites that accommodate various RV sizes at affordable rates.

What are the best campgrounds near Marion, VA?

Marion offers excellent camping options, with Hungry Mother State Park standing out as a top choice. This park features two distinct campgrounds: Royal Oak and Camp Burson, with activities like hiking, biking, kayaking, and swimming. For those seeking a more rugged experience, Grayson Highlands State Park is within driving distance and offers access to Mount Rogers, Virginia's highest point. The park's Hickory Ridge Campground is perfect for hikers wanting to truly disconnect, as there's little to no cell signal. Both parks provide a great blend of natural beauty and outdoor recreation opportunities.

Are there any free or budget-friendly camping options in Marion, VA?

Yes, the Marion area offers several affordable camping options. Hidden Valley WMA provides free camping (with purchase of a Virginia Wildlife Access pass for only $4), featuring fire rings, bear bins, and a porta-potty. For those willing to venture slightly farther, Washington & Jefferson National Forest offers dispersed camping along Bear Creek, with opportunities for hiking, fishing, and paddling. Sugar Hollow Campground is another budget-friendly option at $20 per night, providing a natural setting with sites that aren't too close together. These options allow for affordable outdoor experiences without sacrificing access to beautiful Virginia landscapes.

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