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Best Tent Sites Near North Tazewell, VA (35)

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447 Reviews of 35 North Tazewell Campgrounds


  • Anna S.
    Camper-submitted photo from Blue Jay Campground
    Oct. 29, 2024

    Blue Jay Campground

    Simple but sufficient - great location with miles of trails!

    All 12 non-electric sites appeared to have fire ring, picnic table, trash can, flat parking area. They did vary a bit in size. I was there on Friday and Saturday and there were no more than 4 other sites occupied. I was surprised that the bathrooms had running water! Overall, everything was quiet and relaxing. Some traffic from people driving by, but not bad at this time of year. It was delightful falling asleep and waking up to the sound of the creek! There are miles and miles of trails, I hiked 16 and only encountered 1 couple. The other campgrounds in the park have more amenities, too.

  • RThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Hidden Valley WMA
    Oct. 23, 2024

    Hidden Valley WMA

    Peaceful and Pretty

    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. Camping is free, technically. (you need to purchase an Access pass from Virginia Wildlife for 4 dollars online, and add a camping authorisation to your account). The road was clear of Hurricane damage and very easy to get to. Would stay again!

  • HThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Little Beaver State Park
    Oct. 6, 2024

    Little Beaver State Park

    Nice stop

    Nice spot to stop for a night on our way north - level private spot for our rooftop tent. Sites 38-45 have the most privacy. Check website as we were there during a fire ban.

  • Alda M.
    Camper-submitted photo from Old Cranks Campground and RV Park
    Sep. 14, 2024

    Old Cranks Campground and RV Park

    Good value

    GGreat location to Main Street, Galax and New River Trail park. Scenic location overlooking Chestnut Creek, clean Bathhouse, great price. No Picnic tables or firepits. Nearby roadway noise fades by dark. Would stay there agai n.

  • Eleanor the Airstream R.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Observation Knob Park
    Sep. 9, 2024

    Observation Knob Park

    Waterfront camping

    Large County campground with electric and water with two pump out stations. spacious, hilly sites with some tree coverage along lake with boat ramp and capacity to tie your boat up at your site.

    Recommend a surge protector on your camper as there are no breakers on the electric hook up at the site (clustered elsewhere).

    Stayed here for a National water dog competition and the beach area was perfect for our group.

  • Betsy W.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Stony Fork Campground
    Sep. 6, 2024

    Stony Fork Campground

    Well maintained and quiet

    Staff were GREAT!! Very clean bathrooms and hot showers. Grounds were clean and well maintained. 50+ sites with 4 bathrooms scattered in campground and 2 host sites. Wildlife abundant.

  • Hazel S.
    Camper-submitted photo from Glen Lyn Town Park & Campground
    Sep. 5, 2024

    Glen Lyn Town Park & Campground

    Campground

    Cute place off the freeway with water access and a playground, 6 mile hiking trail to waterfall and not far from town. There is a train station nearby and the trains are loud. They come by every now and then night and day, they do live music some nights and church gatherings where a man basically yells all night long. Lots of freeway noise so the nightly fee is kinda stupid considering you won't get any sleep if you stay here. The river is super planted so I wouldn't swim here either sadly.. and the showers have NO water presser yet you gotta pay for a bathroom key otherwise there's porta-potties by the dumpster.

  • Betsy W.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Hidden Valley WMA
    Sep. 2, 2024

    Hidden Valley WMA

    Great peaceful place

    Dispersed camping free permit with Va wildlife, fishing, or use permit up to 14 days. Porta Jon available at campground and boat dock. Plenty of dead wood for fires. Trash cans available. Rocks for fire pits and no tables.

  • Betsy W.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Little Tumbling Creek
    Sep. 2, 2024

    Little Tumbling Creek

    Beautiful and peaceful

    Laurel bed lake at top is beautiful. Waterfalls on way up and good fishing along the way in tumbling creek. Flat field area for camping on way. Several spots by creek for van or tent camping.

  • Jay N.
    Camper-submitted photo from Scales Trailhead Basecamp
    Aug. 28, 2024

    Scales Trailhead Basecamp

    Isolated & wonderful!

    We've been going to Scales for several years now, & it's one of the few places we keep revisiting! Yes, the road in is rocky (& not short...probly 45 mins from the road to the campground), but anything with Subaru Outback ground clearance will be fine.

    The campground itself is great! It's right on the AT, so there are lots of through hikers that you'll see stop in for a night. That also means that there's lots of great hiking options! Our favorite parts are the beautiful views, wild ponies, & it's (usually) relatively quiet!

    Additionally, there are a lot of fire pits& there are pit toilets.

  • GThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Fort Chiswell RV Park
    Aug. 11, 2024

    Fort Chiswell RV Park

    New Price

    Dyrt says $40-$42. Price now is $56. Decent place. Easy on off off IH77. Prefer this to most KOA’s for value. Nice, tree filled sites, clean and well lighted shower rooms, rural setting, but near a city. Definitely would recommend.

  • Tomas R.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Gentrys Landing
    Jul. 29, 2024

    Gentrys Landing

    Nice but noisy

    The site is nice, tent stakes went in easily, and the shower is close by, clean and has hot water. The people running this are also very nice. The issue though is the highway the camp is next to, and the railroad across the river. The train do use it every other hour and do use their brakes and horns.

  • David M.
    Camper-submitted photo from Cavitts Creek Park
    Jul. 22, 2024

    Cavitts Creek Park

    Not suitable for motorcycle tent camping, wouldn't stay again

    Most campground reviews are from the RV crowd.  This is from the tent camper perspective, particularly motorcycle tent camping.  The roads/lanes in the park are paved, but otherwise where you would ride are lousy for motorcycles.  The "gravel" parking lot from the road to the office and in the RV/electric loop is more like rocks, and you stand a good chance of dropping your bike.  Park your bike on the asphalt drive and walk up to the office.  In addition, the tent parking spots are sloped upwards with some very slick crushed rock and are challenging for a motorcycle.  The office closes at 5 (4 on Sunday and probably Saturday) and there is no campground map posted to see where the tent camping area is. They have copies of the campground map in the office and I suggested they put one on the outside of the office door so people arriving after they close have a map to view.   The tent camping (primitive) is off a paved lane a lot further down the hill past the office.  The sign for the lane says primitive.  Straight up at the top of the hill for that lane is site 6 which is somewhat acceptable for motorcycle parking although you are not going to get good enough of a cell signal there to use any internet apps. You might get one bar to make calls or text.   At the top of that hill, take a left and go up a steep hill to the shower house and where sites 1 &2 are at.  At sites 1&2 and outside the shower house you can get a good enough signal (2 bars) to use internet apps.  The campground does have an open wifi, but it doesn't reach to the tent camping sites.  They should add some directional antennas to extend to that area.  Sites 1&2 are best for motorcycles if you can reserve one of them.  2 has a wide enough turn around that you could easily park a group of motorcycles there.  When you check in you are assigned a 4 digit code to unlock the shower house doors.  If you arrive after hours you'll have to ask another camper if they'll share their code with you like we had to.  Don't bother trying to call the campground number after hours to check in or ask for a code because you'll just their voicemail.  Bring a hammer or find a rock to hammer your tent stakes in because the ground where you would want to pitch a tent is mostly rock.  Being primitive there is no electric at the tent sites.  There is an outlet by the sink in the shower house if you need to charge your phone.  There aren't any external outlets at the shower house.  There is a spigot outside the shower house, but I did not open it to make sure it worked.  We got our water using the shower house sink.  The rate as of July 2024 is $10.50 PER TENT per night.  There is no discount for only using one site with several tents.  We (four bikes with 4 tents) stayed there four nights.  We would have left after the first night, but had paid for all four nights and also didn't want to have to pack everything up to look for a different campground.

  • Jeremiah S.
    Camper-submitted photo from Meador Campground — Bluestone Lake State Park
    Jul. 22, 2024

    Meador Campground — Bluestone Lake State Park

    Quiet, Underrated, and Dated

    This campground rests by Bluestone Lake, which is where the Bluestone River runs runs into the New River. Meador CG is up the Bluestone portion of the lake and the backwaters do have a swampy appearance. The area is gorgeous with tons to do at both Bluestone State Park, Pipestem State Park (short 20 min drive, and the broader New River area.

    The campground is very quiet and well spaced. Our site was one of only a handful with water and electric but there is a dump station on the way out of the campground area.

    The bathrooms and other facilities are a little dated but the campground is very clean. There is an outdoor pool within walking distance of campground but the playgrounds need upgraded. Lots of space to run around for the kids. It rained one day we were there and we took a quick drive to Pipestem and swam in the heated, indoor pool that is included in camping fee.

  • Jeff E.
    Camper-submitted photo from Old Mill Campground — Bluestone Lake State Park
    Jul. 16, 2024

    Old Mill Campground — Bluestone Lake State Park

    Bathhouse needs repair

    The bathhouse is open air over half of it. Had no soap or toilet paper and the toilets were all plugged up. The sites could also use a little bit of gravel in the parking spaces so that the pavement doesn’t get covered with mud. The site was decent but had trash on it.

  • C
    Camper-submitted photo from Creeper Trail Campground
    Jul. 7, 2024

    Creeper Trail Campground

    Great getaway spot

    My husband and I stayed from the 4th of July to the 7th. The site was nice and level with a beautiful view. It’s a quiet, sleepy campground just perfect for relaxing by a fire. Be aware that only a few sites have septic. Pay attention to the site description. There is no cell phone reception anywhere around until you get to Damascus about 30 minutes away. The office/cafe does has WiFi. It is not park-wide though so plan ahead by downloading your maps and music, etc. The campground is owned and run by a couple who take great care to make sure your stay is pleasant. They have a cafe and small store in the office building. We had breakfast one morning - bacon, egg and cheese biscuit and a bacon, egg and cheese sandwich - made on homemade bread and biscuits. So good! I also got a latte and it was amazing. We stopped in for pizza night and got a homemade pesto pizza. Don’t miss that one! Our camper has a bathroom but the camp bathrooms were incredible. Super clean and well-maintained. If you need diesel, nearly every gas station is gas-only. There is a nice gas station and cafe close by in Whitetop Station that carries diesel and has really good food. We stopped there on our way out and the biscuits and gravy were wonderful. The Virginia Creeper trail head is right around the corner from the entrance to the campground.

  • MThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Fries New RiverTrail RV Park
    Jun. 30, 2024

    Fries New RiverTrail RV Park

    Great stop for trail and the New River access

    Almost all have shade large % of day. Full hook-ups. No campfires. Extremely clean. Only 20 sites. Walk to trail/river . Great little steakhouse Thursday to weekend. Supplies slim in Fries area. Cvs/Dollar General. Tom, owner is the best.

  • N
    Camper-submitted photo from Bull Falls Campground
    Jun. 21, 2024

    Bull Falls Campground

    Campground is closed!

    This campground is closed and completely removed. It is still a pretty area although overgrown and there is still a boat ramp....I think it's a shame they closed it.

  • Jeremy K.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Breaks Interstate Park
    Jun. 10, 2024

    Breaks Interstate Park

    4 Night Stay

    Stayed 4 nights in section D. Our site was ok. There were a lot better sites to stay though. Staff was helpful and friendly. We had full hookups. Lots of shade.

  • SThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Walnut Flats
    Jun. 1, 2024

    Walnut Flats

    Free

    nice little free campground with about 5 sites with grill fire rings level gravel drive with tent pad and lantern pole, restrooms but I didn't use them well water pump for drinking water but didn't use it, quiet, few people in and out I stayed just shy of 2 weeks and 1 other came in a few days after me and stayed the whole time I was there and both of us worked on our rv without any disturbances. trail right through the campground and the Apalation trail just across the road



Guide to North Tazewell

Camping near North Tazewell, Virginia, offers a mix of beautiful landscapes and fun activities for everyone. Whether you're looking for a family-friendly spot or a peaceful retreat, there are several campgrounds to choose from.

What to do:

  • Hiking: Explore the trails at Hickory Ridge Campground — Grayson Highlands State Park. One camper mentioned, "Hiking is awesome. The kids LOVED the wild horses and the steer walking around."
  • Fishing: At Mash Fork Campground — Camp Creek State Park, you can enjoy fishing in the nearby creek. A visitor noted, "The hiking is difficult in some areas but spectacularly beautiful."
  • Wildlife Watching: Campers at Grindstone have spotted wild horses while hiking. One review said, "The summit of Mt Rogers... has the potential to see wild horses as you approach the final ascent."

What campers like:

  • Clean Facilities: Campers appreciate the well-maintained restrooms at Royal Oak Campground — Hungry Mother State Park. A reviewer shared, "The bathroom facilities were very clean (heated, showers, flushable toilets)."
  • Scenic Views: Many enjoy the beautiful surroundings at Jefferson National Forest Beartree Campground. One camper said, "Large secluded campsites surrounded by rhododendron bushes with a mountain spring creek meandering through the campgrounds."
  • Family-Friendly Atmosphere: Campgrounds like Wytheville KOA are great for families. A visitor mentioned, "Clean and lots to do! Big campground with all the fun stuff!"

What you should know:

  • Limited Cell Service: Many campgrounds, including Hurricane Campground, have poor cell reception. One camper advised, "Be sure to have everything squared away before entering the park!"
  • Reservations Recommended: Popular spots like Hickory Ridge Campground can fill up quickly, especially during peak seasons. A reviewer noted, "We recommend this campground and will be back!"
  • Weather Variability: Be prepared for changing weather conditions. One camper at Grindstone mentioned, "There was an unseasonable cold snap when we were there in October."

Tips for camping with families:

  • Choose Kid-Friendly Campgrounds: Look for places like Hungry Mother State Park, where kids can enjoy nature. A parent shared, "Kids love the wild horses!"
  • Pack Games and Activities: Bring along games for downtime. One family at Stony Fork Campground enjoyed the creek, saying, "The creek was great and the whole place is paved so it was great for scooters."
  • Plan for Meals: Make meal prep easy by choosing campgrounds with picnic tables, like Fort Chiswell RV Park. A visitor noted, "There is plenty of room to walk your pet and some of the sites provide shaded areas."

Tips from RVers:

  • Check Site Levels: Some RV sites may not be level. A reviewer at Wytheville KOA mentioned, "A lot of the sights were not level."
  • Look for Full Hookups: Campgrounds like Fort Chiswell RV Park offer full hookups, which can make your stay more comfortable. A camper said, "Sites include cable, electric, water, and sewer."
  • Bring Extra Supplies: Stock up on essentials before arriving, as some campgrounds may have limited stores. A visitor at Mash Fork Campground mentioned, "The little camp store is located within the campground loop."

Camping near North Tazewell, Virginia, has something for everyone, from stunning views to family-friendly activities. Whether you're in an RV or tent, you'll find a spot that suits your needs.

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