3 campgrounds with availability this weekend
Kairos Wilderness Resort and Claytor Lake State Park offer distinctive glamping experiences within an hour's drive of Narrows, Virginia. Kairos features both yurts and upscale canvas accommodations nestled in the West Virginia wilderness, providing a perfect blend of comfort and nature immersion. "Our cabin was incredibly clean and well maintained," one guest shared, highlighting the resort's commitment to quality accommodations. Claytor Lake complements its traditional camping with glamping options that include climate-controlled yurts overlooking the lake, complete with comfortable beds, electricity, and private decks. Both locations provide fire pits, picnic tables, and access to modern bathroom facilities with hot showers, while maintaining the rustic charm that draws visitors to the Blue Ridge Mountains region.
The surrounding area boasts exceptional outdoor recreation opportunities directly accessible from these glamping sites. Guests at Kairos Wilderness Resort enjoy boat access to nearby waterways, with paddling equipment available on-site. The property features hiking trails through wooded terrain and offers firewood delivery service for evening campfires. Claytor Lake State Park glampers benefit from immediate lake access with swimming beaches, boat rentals, and fishing opportunities. A visitor noted, "The grounds are quite large and lovely with staff who are friendly and attentive." Both locations remain open year-round, though Claytor Lake's glamping accommodations are most popular from April through October when water activities peak. Advance reservations are strongly recommended, particularly for weekend stays during summer months.
"Site had a picnic table, large fire ring, electric and water hook up. Sites were private due to trees around each site. Our site was #35 which was a lovely end spot. "
"Our spot included a grill and campsite. There is also a camping manager type person who drives around and sells firewood and helps answer any questions."
Available this weekend
from $24 - $413 / night
"Beautiful spot on the New River in Giles County, VA located right outside downtown Narrows. There's a Disc Golf Course, Fishing, Camping, and Community Events. Well kept, clean, and perfect."
"I didn’t camp here, but I took out my kayak at the boat ramp and looked around. Vault M/F toilet, BYOTP. No hookups and I didn’t see a water spigot. Plenty of shade. Closed during flood."
"The hill to climb to get there is SUPER sketchy but it’s a gorgeous location. If you want to go ride dirt bikes or UTVs this place is definitely the spot."
"It sits on 1500 acres and has 41+ miles of trails. The only complaint is the campsites are very close but everyone was friendly and respectful so all in all it was a great place."
"We stopped here while driving down 81. It’s right off the highway, but nice and secluded. It’s a little barren (not enough trees) but the facilities and sites are quite nice."
"Game and rec rooms, dog park, store well stocked playgrounds, sand boxes. No messing around. Staff very friendly."
from $50 - $170 / night
"This is a lovely park right off the main highway. You don’t hear any noise because a large hill blocks every thing off. RV sites aren’t really spacious, but are shaded with a picnic bench."
"Highway access to this area is easy for all types of traveler. there are several stores in the area with just about anything you could need or want only moments away from camp and if you are there in late"
from $35 - $38 / night
"Staff was exceptional and welcoming. Bathhouse was phenomenally clean. Campsite #3 was a 2 tier site with water front access."
"Women's side of bathhouse could use an update but it's clean and well maintained. This is a small place and was mostly full in early April."
"Friendly staff. Good fishing. We have been there numerous time and is always a good stay. Bath houses are clean and are cleaned daily. Camp hosts are friendly and helpful."
"A great out of the way location. A bit of a drive in but worth the travel. Extremely clean and well maintained facility. Peaceful and level spots."
"The bathhouse is very clean with great water pressure and hot water. There is also a small laundry room. Sites have water and electric. "
"Sites with water and electric hookup 1-20. Spacious , private . We had #9 . Level..walking trail system connected to camp sites. Cleanest bathrooms and showers I’ve seen."
from $35 - $50 / night
"Very nice lake for swimming and kayaking. Challenging hiking and biking trails. I saw some monster fish in the lake so my guess is the fishing is good."
"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"
Campground full this weekend
Get a text when availablefrom $27 / night
"We came in and drove through the drive up sites, but there was no question once we saw the riverfront walk-in sites. Flat sanded area, riverfront with little beaches lining the river, and a bathroom."
"I heard from several people that the walk-in spots can get pretty rowdy with locals. The pull-in spots were fine. Picnic table, fire ring, grill, camping pad."
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
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.
GuideNice place to camp very relaxing.
TravelerAs others have reported, the 11 sites here are well maintained and spaced apart nicely. The road in is narrow and has a lot of low hanging limbs, so no big rigs here. It’s quiet apart from the sounds of the river and the bugs. Generators are allowed except for between 10p-6a. Verizon has no service here. Half the sites get decent exposure to charge the solar, the other half are mostly shade. The protected river bottom meant no breeze for the 5 nights we were here, so it remained hot and buggy. But overall it’s a great spot away from the madness. Most of the spots got filled every night during the week at the end of August with a lot of daily turnover, so arrive early.
GuideThis was a quaint place to reset. Relaxing!
We came late and all of the sites were occupied, but when you are in a camper van the large day use parking area was perfect!
Pit toilets are clean! Not that we used them. No hookups of any kind.
Short walk to the river and some well maintained picnic benches.
TravelerCamped here Aug 7-11. What a great place; the hosts were fantastic and the people were very friendly. If craft beer is what you like there are four (Im sure there is more) interesting breweries within 30 miles. There are also trails to take if you are a jeepster like myself. I'm going back in Sept!
ScoutPerfect camp spot has a fire ring and table lots of trees around
ScoutThe campground is beautiful and extremely well maintained. The entire staff is friendly, welcoming, and helpful. Very quiet, adjoins the Blue Ridge Parkway, and the small community of Fancy Gap is interesting.
GuideWe stayed here for 3 nights, occupying site 32. Although is was close to the bath house, I would not recommend this specific site, as it is not very level.(But, there are plenty of other nice sites around the park.) When you arrive, you check in at the small building along Clifftop Rd. They have ice($3/bag) and firewood(skip it...find another place to buy wood as the park's is too green to burn).
The campground is a maze of fairly unmarked roads winding lazily through the trees.(Seriously, put up a sign or two for direction.) The bath house is dated, but relatively clean. Showers take a minute or two to heat up and lack serious pressure, but they work. Sites are generally spaced far enough apart and noise is kept to a minimum. The weekend we were there had a lot of kids riding bikes, playing in the playground and doing kid stuff. Good to see.
The park is out of the way, but only a short drive to the New River Gorge and park system. Cell service was 5G for both Verizon and T-Mobile. The park has wi-fi, but we never needed it.
Beyond the well-known glamping options near Narrows, Virginia lies a diverse camping landscape stretching from the New River banks to the surrounding mountains. The region sits at elevations ranging from 1,700 to 3,500 feet, creating microclimates that extend the camping season well into fall. Weather patterns can change quickly in the mountain valleys, with afternoon thunderstorms common during summer months.
Disc golf at Camp Success: Located right outside downtown Narrows on the New River, this community campground offers more than just tent sites. "There's a Disc Golf Course, Fishing, Camping, and Community Events. Well kept, clean, and perfect," notes Wendy G., highlighting activities directly accessible from camp.
Boat rentals on Claytor Lake: For water enthusiasts, Claytor Lake State Park Campground offers diverse aquatic recreation options. "Boat rentals. Wonderful trails," shares John R., while another camper mentions "We paddled around the lake on Sunday; there are a couple of different boat launches in the park. The cliffs are freaking amazing from the launch closest to the park entrance."
Trail exploration at Kairos Wilderness Resort: For hikers seeking extensive trail systems, Kairos Wilderness Resort provides remarkable access to wilderness. "It sits on 1500 acres and has 41+ miles of trails," according to David B., making it an excellent base for multi-day hiking adventures.
Clean facilities at Little Beaver State Park: Campers consistently praise the maintenance standards at Little Beaver State Park Campground. "Cleanest bathrooms and showers I've seen. Plenty of shade. Daily trash pickup," notes Todd S., while Adam and Suzanne B. add, "Bathrooms are traditional but clean and functioning well."
Natural surroundings at Gatewood Park: The lakeside setting earns high marks from visitors to Gatewood Park & Reservoir Campground. "This is the most peaceful and quiet campground. The mountain and water views are stunning," writes Erica W. Another camper observed, "Women's side of bathhouse could use an update but it's clean and well maintained."
Free riverside camping at Grandview Sandbar: Budget-conscious glampers appreciate this no-cost option. "Great Weather. Nice elevated fire pits at most campsites. best of all it was free.(NO FEES)," shares Ben R. Another visitor adds, "Tent spots have the best access to and views of the river, which is glorious."
Cell service limitations: Many glamping spots near Narrows have limited connectivity. At Gatewood Park, Nora M. notes, "There's no cell service but they upgraded the WiFi and it's very good. This campground is miles from anywhere so make sure you have what you need or the trip into town will take a while."
Reservation requirements vary: While some parks require advance booking, others operate on a first-come basis. At Grandview Sandbar Campground, one visitor advises, "Pretty limited space so get there early if you want a spot."
Weather-related challenges: The region's mountain setting means weather can impact your stay. At Grandview Sandbar, a camper warns, "This was a peaceful, nice area but when there is a lot of rain there is definitely the chance it'll flood."
Look for sites with playgrounds: Several campgrounds offer dedicated children's areas. Michelle W. shares that Little Beaver has "A nice playground for children. Lots of deer about."
Consider ranger programs: Hungry Mother State Park offers educational activities for young campers. "We hiked, played at the lake and attended the roving ranger talks. The campsite was large and quiet which was nice," reports Angela J. from her family's experience.
Choose campgrounds with swimming options: During warmer months, water access provides essential entertainment for children. At Hungry Mother State Park, a visitor notes, "The beach is popular, there are kayaking programs and paddle boats. You could easily stay a week here."
Be aware of campground road conditions: Some glamping locations near Narrows have challenging access roads. At Kairos Wilderness Resort, Kaycee warns, "The hill to climb to get there is SUPER sketchy but it's a gorgeous location."
Look for easy interstate access: For travelers using the area as a stopover, Wytheville KOA offers convenience. "Fast curbside check-in took us straight to our site. We only stayed overnight left in the morning but it was nice and quiet easy on and off of 81," reports Mary P.
Check site leveling requirements: Campsite terrain varies significantly throughout the region. At Little Beaver State Park, Adam and Suzanne B. advise, "Many sites looked like it may take some work to get level. We were in site 20 with a 23 ft TT and got level fairly easily but a longer rig may have difficulty in that site."
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