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"This campground is located right outside of Floyd, VA and just minutes from the Blue Ridge Parkway."
"We were a little taken aback when we first arrived at our site but quickly began to appreciate the beautiful field we were camped in with electric and water hook-ups."
$150 - $200 / night
"Clean facilities, friendly host."
"Just less than a mile west of the Blue Ridge Parkway on US 58 Business, Willville is THE motorcycle camping slot for me in Virginia.
thwres a community fire ring where Will has a fire most nights."
"The site we have was easy to back in. Everything works well. The WiFi is decent. Convenient location for the Martinsville area. There is a river access for canoe at the edge of the campground."
"Near a main road, but still very quaint. 25$ tent sites. Enjoyed a misty sunset and sunrise by the river."
"I stayed at Lake Ridge RV Resort for quite a while. Great place to spend the evenings after work. Pond and surrounding area are very well maintained."
"We stayed in one of the cabins after the high season. Comfortable and cozy, we really enjoyed our morning walks along the trails and lake. "
$47 / night
"Plenty of pull through and back in sites. Level sites, utilities are well placed and good height. Well maintained…you can tell staff takes pride in campground."
"This campground was exceptionally clean and very quiet/peaceful. We went to the playground to play and pool to swim - had it to ourselves - with our 18 month old."
$64 - $72 / night
"We had the opportunity for an extended stay at Greystone in 2024 and had an exceptional experience. This is one of the best campgrounds we've found in all of our RV travels."
"It's 10 spots, full hook-up, with an awesome view of Pilot Mountain. Each pad is concrete, with a picnic table, fire pit and full hook-ups."
$63 - $70 / night
"It was just a little off the path (a few low trees on the route but nothing going slow and caulk won’t fix). Super easy pull through sites with convenient hookups."
$30 - $40 / night
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PROS
•close to Salem/Roanoke
•850 acres
•mountain trails
•Stiles Falls
•peaceful
•clean and cared for
•cheerful staff
CONS
•limitations of use during youth camps
•some"
"Great hiking trails to a beautiful waterfall."
$35 - $38 / night
"Fort Chiswell RV park in Virginia is a very clean park beautiful trees paved driveways and a bathroom that is very clean and at the end of the bathrooms actually have tables at Pavilion They have Wi-Fi"
"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"
LegendReally well thought out campground for RV. Plenty of pull through and back in sites. Level sites, utilities are well placed and good height. Well maintained…you can tell staff takes pride in campground. Multiple dog parks….so convenient so you have one close to your area. Lots of recreation, great pickle ball area and pool. Laundry is honor system per load …pay in office.
GuideThis campground is probably 90% big rigs. It’s a huge campground with 2 lakes, playground, RV store and shelter houses. There is only one shower house with one shower and two toilets on each side. Pet friendly on leash. Close to Mount Airy for those over 60 who want a trip down Memory Lane.
LegendPeaks of Otter, T Loop:
(Scale 1- bad, 5-Very good
(70 yr olds in 17’ trailer)
Overall Rating: 4.5. notes are for the T Loop ONLY
Price: $15 with senior pass
Usage during visit: very low during our 6 week nights
Site Privacy: Most sites have some privacy. More notes below
Site Spacing: Most are pretty good. Study the campground map. You will see a few sites are on top of each other. I note these with a negative mark on my map included in photos.
Site surface: Blacktop
Reservations: Yes. Some sites are first come, first serve.
Campground Noise: Very quiet.
Road Noise: Lower T loop is near the road going to Bedford. Traffic is sporadic. The noise, when there is traffic, is significant but only occasional. No commercial traffic is allowed.
Through Traffic in campground: None
Electricity: No
Water: Scattered spigots and fill station available at dump station.
Sewer: No
Dump: Yes
Generators: Allowed
Bathroom: Flush toilets and sinks are kept clean.
Showers: No
Pull Throughs: And Pull Overs(No island between trailer and campground traffic.)
Cell Service (AT&T). Sporadic, with 1 or 2 bars. Lodge nearby has service
Setting: Deciduous Forest.
Weather: Mostly cloudy. One day of slight humidity.
Bugs: Mosquitoes are just beginning.
Animals: Bears, just don’t leave trash etc. out , Filter solids from dishwater.
Solar: For fixed roof, not adequate.
Host: Around and nice.
Firewood: On ground.
Rig size: Some 35’ trailers/RVs in pull throughs.
Sites: See my notes on the map included in my pictures.
-means not private
-* means Too close to & can see the Bedford road.
T means significantly terraced site
Circle A means is on my favorites list
Circle B means still good
PO means a pull over site
PT means a pull through site (has an island separating from traffic.
(Almost all sites are at least a bit of a hill to get to the picnic table from the trailer. )
LegendWe stayed in site #7, in the trailer loop. It was a pull-through site with an additional area containing a picnic table and fire ring, accessible via a small set of steps up the hill. The whole campground is kind of “carved” out of the mountain, and is therefore quite terraced in appearance, so a lot of sites had a similar setup to ours (as in, a lower pull-through space for trailer and TV plus an upper “walk-up” area). I hadn’t seen anything like it before, and I thought it was really neat. The setting was heavily wooded, so the shade combined with the higher elevation made for a very cool, pleasant retreat from the July heat.
Facilities/Overall Park: Bath house was decent. On the ladies’ side, there were three flush toilets, two sinks with cold water only, and no soap. Was pretty old, but reasonably clean and adequate for our needs, since we were just passing through for one night. The CG as a whole looked kind of overgrown and neglected, but for some reason that added to its charm for me. The overgrowth made everything look extra green and lush, and I really like the heavily forested, secluded feel.
Surrounding Area/Attractions: The Peaks of Otter area seems to be a pretty popular destination on the Blue Ridge Parkway. There is a nice-looking lodge and restaurant on the (gorgeous) lake right around the corner from the campground, as well as an NPS visitor center, hiking trails, and a shuttle bus service that takes you to the top of one of the three peaks for which the area is named. We didn’t partake in any of these activities, since we were just passing through on our way down to the Smokies, but it would have been nice to explore a bit more.
Overall, I felt this was a very pretty, peaceful, and perfectly serviceable campground for an overnight stop, and would make a nice weekend destination. Not sure there is enough going on in the area to keep one occupied for more than a few days, and I know I personally would need at least electric hookups and showers for any type of extended stay. However, I wouldn’t hesitate to return for a night or two!
LegendI have to admit that it was an amazing campsite! Double decker with picnic table, lantern pole, and fire pit up stairs and over looking your paved campsite. We were walking distance to the dumpster and public bathroom ( no showers). It also offered no hookups which was fine, there was a dump station on site… The biggest downer for us was just getting to and leaving the site! RVLife took us up and down some insane switchbacks that were just not appropriate for anything larger than maybe 30ft tip to tail?? I wouldn’t advise staying here unless you’re a class B/C, pop up, or 20ft TT. Lodge is nice and has decent prices.
RangerThis was a overnight stop but it was a great find! We were in a full hook up pull through site 20. Gravel pads with a picnic table and fire ring. Sites were open but a decent size, and mostly level. There was a lovely stream that ran along the property with beautiful shade trees and lots of grass. We have 2 dogs and there was plenty of great area to walk them. The bathhouse was very clean but there was no A/C and only a few small windows for ventilation. The whole property was very well kept and beautiful. Will definitely be back as we travel this way each year.
Verizon phone worked good, but not really any TV reception. But we were good with that!
ScoutThe campground is so convenient to the BRP! The owners are friendly and easy to talk to. The campground is clean, scenic, and hilly. We had no issue navigating with our 27' trailer. We saw several class A's and a large 5th wheel here too. All RV sites are on gravel and level. Sites are full hookup with 20, 30, and 50 amp receptacles available Firewood is available. We used the 2-washer laundry (not coin-op $5 wash and dry paid at office) with no issues. Yesterday we drove to nearby Mt. Airy (Mayberry) and enjoyed the Andy Griffith Museum. We would definitely stay here again.
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TravelerHighly Recommended! We had the opportunity for an extended stay at Greystone in 2024 and had an exceptional experience. This is one of the best campgrounds we've found in all of our RV travels. The owners and camp host are some of the finest people you can meet and you can tell they really care about their customers. If you're looking for a small, quiet campground that checks all of the boxes then this is the one. And the unobstructed view of Pilot Mountain is the icing on the cake. If you can stay a night with Greystone, you will not be disappointed! We stayed in site 10 (end site) and it perfect for our 25 ft travel trailer. The gated campground has ten FHU sites for self contained RVs ( no pop ups or tents allowed), all sites have wifi and open sky for starlink, campground bathhouse and laundry are five stars. Camp host sells firewood for campfires.
LegendNorth Creek Campground, VA:
George Washington and Jefferson NF
4/21/23 - one night.
(Scale 1- bad, 5-Very good
(70 yr olds in 17’ trailer)
Overall Rating: 4.8
Price: $7.5 w Senior pass
Usage during visit: 1/2 full
Site Privacy: 5 Verygood
Site Spacing: 5 Very good
Site surface: Gravel/dirt
Reservations: First come - first serve
Campground Noise: 5 Quiet
Road Noise: 4.5 Sites 1- 5 is along North River Rd. Screened from rd in spring. Minimal traffic
Through Traffic: 5 None, campground traffic only.
Electricity: No
Water: Scattered spigots
Sewer: No
Dump: No
Generators: Allowed
Bathroom: Pit toilets - very clean
Showers: No
Pull Throughs: All are back in
Cell Service (Verizon): No
Setting: In a deciduous/conifer forest. Sites 6 through about 12 are along noisy North Creek.
Weather: 80s
Bugs: A few pesky flys
Solar: My Nima’s for a fixed roof in south me sites. Most sites are too shady
Host: Yes
Rig size: Some pretty large sites, 35’ plus. Campground road May be tight for large rigs. Check website.
Sites: Well maintained and all are on outer perimeter. Shaded. Many are along North Creek.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I find RV camping at Philpott Lake?
For RV camping at Philpott Lake, Horseshoe Point is an excellent option with water and electric hookups for RVs. The sites are wooded and the outside loop sites offer more privacy with views of the lake. Another nearby option is Salthouse Branch Campground, which provides lakeside RV sites. While not directly on Philpott Lake, Indian Heritage RV Park near Martinsville is also convenient for RVers visiting the lake area.
What amenities are available at Philpott Lake RV campgrounds?
Philpott Lake RV campgrounds typically offer water and electric hookups, with some sites featuring full hookups. At campgrounds like Greystone RV Park in the region, you'll find level sites with well-placed utilities at good heights. Many campgrounds around Philpott Lake provide restrooms with flush toilets, though shower facilities vary by location. Pioneer Village in the area offers full hookup pull-through sites with picnic tables and fire rings. Additional amenities often include dump stations, boat ramps for lake access, picnic areas, and hiking trails, making these campgrounds ideal bases for enjoying all that Philpott Lake has to offer.
How do I make reservations for RV camping at Philpott Lake?
Reservations for RV camping at Philpott Lake can be made through Recreation.gov for campgrounds like Fairy Stone State Park Campground, which offers sites near the lake. For most Corps of Engineers sites at Philpott Lake, reservations can be made up to six months in advance. If you're looking for nearby alternatives with easier booking systems, Sweetwater RV Park offers convenient online reservations. It's advisable to book well in advance for summer weekends and holidays when lakeside camping is in high demand.
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