Best Tent Camping near Narrows, VA

Tent campgrounds in the Narrows, Virginia region offer a mix of established sites and primitive camping areas. Camp Success provides tent camping directly along the New River with walk-in sites and vault toilets, while Walnut Flats Campground near Pearisburg offers more amenities including drinking water, picnic tables, and designated tent sites. Nearby Whitt Riverbend Park also accommodates tent campers with fire rings and basic facilities accessible through multiple entry points including boat-in options.

Most tent sites in the region have limited amenities and require campers to bring their own water or use hand pumps when available. The terrain at Walnut Flats Campground features compacted dirt pads that may require a hammer to secure tent stakes properly. Access to several backcountry tent areas requires driving on gravel roads that can become challenging after rainfall, with some requiring high clearance vehicles. Vault toilets are common at established sites, though maintenance varies seasonally. Most tent areas permit fires in designated rings, but campers should confirm current fire restrictions before arrival, particularly during summer drought conditions.

Tent campers seeking solitude can find quieter backcountry options in wildlife management areas outside Narrows, though they often lack amenities. The tent-only sites at Meadow Creek Campground in nearby New River Gorge offer spacious camping areas but minimal shade since trees are newly planted. Train noise affects some tent areas, particularly those near railroad tracks. According to one visitor at Walnut Flats Campground, "The road up needs a 4x4. Nice vault toilets and a hand pump water." Several tent-friendly locations provide direct water access, making them popular bases for fishing, kayaking, and swimming during summer months, though campers should be prepared for limited privacy at more accessible waterfront sites.

Best Tent Sites Near Narrows, Virginia (36)

    1. Camp Success

    2 Reviews
    Narrows, VA
    0 miles
    Website

    "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."

    "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."

    2. Walnut Flats Campground

    2 Reviews
    Staffordsville, VA
    10 miles
    Website
    +1 (540) 552-4641

    "Nice campground outside Bland, VA. The road up needs a 4x4. Nice vault toilets and a hand pump water. There are 5 sites at this location."

    "Good hikes nearby, nothing too difficult and all are beautiful. The Appalachian Trail is close to the site, find some thru hikers and make some trail magic!"

    3. Whitt Riverbend Park

    1 Review
    Ripplemead, VA
    7 miles
    Website
    +1 (540) 921-0340

    $5 / night

    "Cozy little site not too far from the main highway! Checked this out on my way to Tennessee.

    Primitive camping but has plenty of natural wonders to keep you busy!"

    4. White Cedar Horse Camp

    1 Review
    Staffordsville, KY
    9 miles
    Website

    "No showers but there is a store 10 minutes away where you can pay to take a hot shower. In back of store."

    5. Indian Mills Camping Area — Bluestone Lake Wildlife Management Area

    1 Review
    Bluestone Lake, WV
    14 miles
    +1 (304) 466-3398

    "You’ll have quite the drive to get here, but once you’ve arrived, you’ll be incredibly grateful for all the effort."

    6. Bull Falls Campground — Bluestone Lake Wildlife Management Area

    3 Reviews
    Pipestem, WV
    15 miles
    +1 (304) 466-3398

    "You’ve struck gold here at Bull Falls Campground if you’re looking to get away from it all, discover solitude in the heart of West Virginia’s lush, verdant nature garden of Eden."

    7. Old Mill Campground — Bluestone Lake State Park

    5 Reviews
    Nimitz, WV
    20 miles
    Website
    +1 (304) 466-2805

    "Camp ground was clean, bathhouse was clean and neighbors were all spaced out pretty good. Staff was kind and helpful. We enjoyed ourselves and will for sure go back."

    "West Virginia at its finest! Blue stone state park is right next door to the lake so there are wonderful water activities here."

    8. East Shore Campground — Bluestone Lake State Park

    2 Reviews
    Nimitz, WV
    21 miles
    Website
    +1 (304) 466-2805

    "site: some shaded sites. some sites along water. semi-private sites. amenities: a few campground options. pretty clean. attractions: near town. fishing. near pool. hiking. nature activities."

    9. Keatley - Bluestone WMA

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    Bluestone Lake, WV
    12 miles
    Website
    +1 (304) 466-3398

    10. Goforth Mountain Homestead

    1 Review
    Bluefield, WV
    26 miles
    +1 (304) 921-0075

    $25 / night

    "You will have the whole property to yourself to fish the 1 acre pond and hike around the 76 acre land.

    We want to make you feel welcome so feel free to reach out!"

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Tent Camping Reviews near Narrows, VA

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Guide to Narrows

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According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular tent campground near Narrows, VA is Camp Success with a 4.5-star rating from 2 reviews.

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