4 campgrounds with availability next weekend
Hungry Mother State Park offers rustic log cabins with wooden interiors and modern necessities across multiple campground loops. Royal Oak Campground and Creekside Campground provide cabin options with varying levels of seclusion. Each cabin comes equipped with basic kitchen facilities including a microwave, stove, and refrigerator/freezer, plus a bathroom with shower, fireplace, and heating/air conditioning. A visitor commented, "Stayed in a small cabin for thanksgiving and it was quite and peaceful. There was 2 small bedrooms and a very tiny kitchen. The living room had a fireplace and a bundle of wood was provided with reservation." Most cabins feature covered porches, exterior picnic tables, and fire rings for outdoor enjoyment.
Lonesome Pines Cabins provides furnished accommodations with electricity, drinking water, and sewer hookups. These pet-friendly cabins include picnic tables and are available year-round through reservation systems. According to one camper, "Super cabin huge swing on porch along with ample seating. There is a fire pit within a short walk." Rainbow Campground and Little Oak Campground also offer cabin rentals with varied amenities including electric hookups, picnic tables, and fire rings. While most cabins remain open year-round, Little Oak Campground operates seasonally from April to October, requiring advance planning for summer stays.
Most cabin rentals provide beds with varying sleeping arrangements but require visitors to bring their own linens, towels, and toiletries. Kitchen supplies differ between locations – some offer fully equipped kitchens while others provide only basic cooking facilities. KOA cabins near the Saltville region tend to be well-appointed but smaller than state park options. The camp stores at Hungry Mother State Park and several KOA locations stock essential items, though bringing groceries from Marion or Bristol is recommended for extended stays. Firewood is typically available for purchase at most cabin campgrounds, with some providing the first bundle free with reservation.
"All sites have picnic tables and fire rings, and bathrooms with electricity and flush toilets* Chestnut Hollow Campground:
-There are 23 sites here with water and electric hook-ups May-October, and"
"Campground Review: There are two campgrounds in Grayson Highland SP which is located by The Mouth Of Wilson, VA, near the North Carolina border."
from $27 - $98 / night
"This was our first visit to a Virginia State Park and we were impressed."
"The spaces were somewhat close together, but they were large, so it didn’t bother us."
from $37 - $41 / night
from $28 - $43 / night
"Private. Our oun little spot int the woods. Awesome Sunrise :)"
"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."
"Everything is kinda spread out as far as bathrooms houses or playgrounds for the kids. Really nice and quiet tho."
from $37 / night
"We booked before the site filled up and got the best site of the loop — site 006. I don’t know if we’ll ever be back because it was a bit out of the way for us."
"With south Holston lake at your finger tips it offers a great area to fish, boat, kayak, paddle board and swim. Facilities were cleaned everyday so no stinky bathrooms and showers."
Campground full next weekend
Get a text when availablefrom $10 / night
"Great spot, private, with good running water hot showers and flush toilets. Picnic table and fire ring with grate, the creek by our site was so nice and bubbling."
"The sites are actually dispersed (unlike some campgrounds that claim to be, but aren't) and you have privacy. They are pet friendly for campers/RV's!! We stayed in site 44 and LOVED it!!"
Available next weekend
from $20 - $30 / night
"It offers RV, drive in and hike in tent sites and also teepee camping."
"Lovely woody and grassy field campground with only electric at our site. The sunrise is beautiful on the big field. The sites are well spaced and fairly level."
from $25 - $136 / night
"This campground is tucked away in a neighborhood and the grounds weren’t terrific. The staff was friendly and our cabin was clean and spacious. we met friends here and had a nice time."
"Like a lot of the other reviewers I used this as a stopover but the campground is very nice with a lot of cool features, including some clever cabins."
from $50 - $170 / night
"There is a shelter at the top; this location is located along the Appalachian Trail and has wodden bunks and single platforms for pads and sleeping bags."
"Don’t make the same mistake I did and tent camp outside in a huge storm - just stay inside!"
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
ScoutLet me first start by saying that this campground is absolutely beautiful. I have lived in this area my entire life and the Doe is one of my favorites. I am a avid camper and have camped all over this area. I decided to give this place a try, I own a small pop-up camper and knew it was going to get cold 10/20/2026-10/22/2026, so me and my sister rented the RV at Doe River. #1 check in is not until 3pm, I always order a load of wood from a local guy who delivers to camp sites, I do all my cooking in a Dutch oven over the fire or burgers and dogs in the fire, what is a camping trip without a nice warm fire. The owner came over to my campsite and asked if I had ordered this wood and I replied yes, she then asked what I was going to do with it all, I replied I am going to burn it. So, I told Carl (the wood guy) where to stack it, the owner then said that I need to leave it in my truck bc if I didn't use it all I would have to put it back on my truck and take it home with me, I said really? It's just a unspoken rule that if you don't use all your wood that you pay it forward and leave it for the next camper?? She said absolutely not, So we moved the wood from his truck and into mine. She then asked again why I needed so much wood and that most ppl just buy small bundles from her. And just like that I understood! Carl the wood man and his wife also made a comment about how rude she was about the wood. It does not end there, Not only does she have camaras on some of the out blds which I get, but I don't get why they are pointing directly at camp sites, We felt like we were in a fish bowl the entire time. Every single time we went to the bathroom she showed up abt 5 mins later, There is a camara right above the bathroom door, One on the pavilion, and one on each side of the bathhouse, at the entrances and who know where else. So much for privacy in the great outdoors. I didn't even feel comfortable hiking, we felt like we were being watched constantly. She was constantly there, walking her dog which was not friendly and so big she could hardly control him on the leash which was really scary, she also was driving through several times throughout the day. Then came the kicker, about 1 o'clock in the morning we were freezing, I had turned the heat on in the camper before going to bed and heard it come on, Well the propane ran out between 11pm and 1am, I called her at least 10 times we had every blanket and was still freezing, We decided we would go to the bath house bc it had a mini split hanging on the wall, Out of luck there, it was set on air conditioning with no way to change it, so we found a blow dryer trying to get warm, still the entire time trying to call the owners, We finally ended up in our car until the husband arrived. He acted so annoyed at us and said all u have to do is fip the switch on the propane tanks outside! We had never stayed in a travel trailer before and according to them all we had to do was show up and start glamping!! So, I was supposed to know to go outside at 1 am and switch over propane tanks?? No, It should have been FULL when I got there!!! With attitude he said,"Its Basic Camping" No sir it's not, what I do is basic camping, I was told on the phone that I was glamping, She, the owner also said we should have called 911 when we could not get hold of them so that Carter County police officers could come and wake them up!!! Not sure if that is putting our tax dollars to good use?? Like I said it is truly a beautiful place and has great potential, we left that second night at 11pm because again the heat was not working, we have not asked for any refund we just took the loss. it would be to much of a hassle. We just know better next time. With owners like that they can keep it. Windy Wells/Debra Price
ScoutMy husband and I arrived at Doe River Landing for 3 nights and enjoyed everything the resort offered. While there we read the 2 reviews posted by Kylie T, and by Andrew W, who gave the resort a 1 star rating. Not knowing the facts that caused the rating by them, and occurred prior to us, we approach the owner and asked.
The owner showed us videos from their security cameras. These adults has stated in Kylie T review and confirm by Andrew W review that they were a group of 20 adults and "every single one of us is over 21 and family". So why are these adults playing "hide and seek" under the pavilion as they stated? Andrew W stated, "It was not blocked off", yet they had to crawl on the ground and around bushes to get under the pavilion. When the owner yelled at them approximately 10 adults that were under the pavilion crawled out which was captured on the security cameras. Andrew W stated in his review the owner called them hooligans, which is rowdy, destructive persons and from the security cameras, that description is correct. There was no mention of damages in their reviews such as the Adirondack chair they broke or possible damage to the water pipes and electric wires under the pavilion, which the owner was currently checking.
Once we read these two reviews by Kylie T and Andrew W and saw the owners security videos, we felt future customers deserved to know another opinion based on our findings.
These entitled adults justified their review of a 1 star by stating they paid money to use the campground.
I would ask these adults "why do you think it is OK to treat someone else's property in this destructive way?"
ScoutWe brought our whole family out and rented almost every cabin on the property, plus the event center, for the weekend— we gave this place a lot of business. And honestly, the stay itself was great— nice place, no complaints about the cabins. The owner is the problem. He came flying in in his blue F-150 doing 20–30 mph where the posted speed limit is 5, and started screaming at us over something that could've been handled with a simple conversation. His exact words:"Where are your parents? This is a family establishment. I will not have hooligans running around here." Every single one of us is over 21 and family. All we were doing was playing hide and seek— which isn't against any of the property's rules— and there were no other guests to disturb, since we had the entire area rented. He still threatened to call the police, even though it wasn't even quiet hours. Before anyone could get a word in, he peeled out so fast the gravel sprayed up at us and our cars. Then on his way out he drove the wrong way down the property's one-way road, so apparently the rules only apply to guests. It's sad, because the property itself is great, and we were never anything but nice to the owners the whole weekend. To be treated in such an unprofessional manner— screamed at, threatened, and never given so much as an apology afterward— put a real dent in the weekend. We won't be back
ScoutOur group of about 20 rented nearly every cabin at Doe River Landing for my friend's wedding weekend, with the reception held on site. The cabins were nice and well-equipped, and the only other guests were in a cabin half a mile away through the woods. Unfortunately, the hosts ruined the stay. One night, some of us were playing hide and seek in an area that wasn't blocked off or against any rule. The host's husband came speeding in at roughly 30 mph(the posted limit is 5), jumped out of his truck screaming that he"will not have child hooligans running around the campground," told us to"go back to the motel we crawled out of," and demanded to see our parents— despite all of us being adults in our twenties. He then peeled out so aggressively he sprayed gravel at us and our cars. It wasn't even quiet hours, and we weren't disturbing anyone. Afterward, the host called us again, passive-aggressive, and questioned our ages— even though you have to be 21 just to rent a cabin there. The property is lovely, but the hosts' behavior put a real damper on what should have been a joyful wedding celebration. It's a shame they treat people paying good money this way. We won't be back.
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.
ScoutOwner is friendly, people staying here consist of workers and retired people for the most part so the people are very quiet, beautiful river running through the end of the campground and a nice little hiking trail and a wide open area for kids to run and play. Only “bad” part is the road noise you are about 200 yards off that highway and can here it all day and night! But if your like me and don’t mind you will love it here!
ScoutA quiet, well maintained campground. Adjacent to Hung Mother State Park with lake and trails. A great year round location.
GuideWe camped in pull-thru A43. The site is decently level and spacious. The other campers were very friendly. The bath house was modern and clean.
There was so much to do here! We ventured out to most of the overlooks; the views were breathtaking! There were plenty of hiking opportunities on trails from easy to difficult. Kayaks also were available for rent.
There is a hotel in the park, but it's far enough from the campgrounds (A, B, C, and D) that the guests don't bother the campers.
I can't imagine how glorious this place must be in the fall!
Cabin camping near Saltville, Virginia offers a range of accommodations across varying terrain and elevation levels. Located in the Appalachian region with elevations ranging from 1,700 to 3,600 feet, this area experiences moderate summers with temperatures typically 5-10°F cooler than surrounding lowlands. Most cabin rentals feature wooden construction with metal roofs designed to withstand the region's 45 inches of annual precipitation.
Hiking trails: 7-mile network at Hungry Mother State Park connects most cabin areas to lake activities. "We enjoyed the Molly's Knob Trail and Vista Summit," notes one camper who stayed during shoulder season when crowds were minimal.
Fishing: Stock up on bait before arriving at Little Oak Campground cabins where anglers report good catches. "Great place to camp and fish," according to a recent visitor who mentioned South Holston Lake offers excellent fishing opportunities throughout summer months.
Water activities: Rent kayaks for $8 at the lake. Paddlers often recommend morning exploration when motorboat traffic is lighter. "Great place to kayak! This place stays booked up, so reservations are suggested during the summer/fall months," states one visitor who appreciated the clear water and accessible shoreline.
Private porches: Many cabins include covered sitting areas with mountain or water views. At Lonesome Pines Cabins, one visitor noted their experience: "Just Wow! Amazing views. Private. Our own little spot in the woods. Awesome Sunrise."
Well-maintained facilities: Clean bathhouses receive frequent mentions in reviews across multiple cabin sites. One camper at Creekside Campground shared, "Loved my site- I'm a tent camper and my tent just fit on the site... The bathrooms were in great condition and the camp hosts were very friendly!"
Temperature variations: Higher elevation cabins typically run 5-10°F cooler than valley locations during summer months. Some campers recommend packing extra layers even for July stays when mountain evenings can drop into the 50s.
Reservation windows: Book 6-11 months ahead for prime summer weekends, especially for cabins with lake views or specific amenities.
Cell service limitations: Expect spotty coverage at many cabin locations. "Bring ur own Wi-Fi as there is No cell coverage and the Wi-Fi does not work," advised one visitor at Creekside Campground.
Access road considerations: Some cabin areas require navigating narrow, winding roads. At Camp Burson, a visitor noted, "Easily accessible with a large RV. Has multiple pull through sites, bath house and laundry close by."
Kitchen supplies: Variation between properties means checking specifics before arrival. Some cabins provide full cookware while others supply only basic items like plates and utensils.
Biking opportunities: Paved trails provide safe riding for younger cyclists. "Great little campground with a nice biking/hiking trail along the lake. Kids had a great time!" commented a family who visited Hungry Mother State Park.
Swimming options: Check water levels before promising lake swimming. At Stony Fork Campground, cabins provide creek access that's typically more reliable than some lake areas that fluctuate seasonally. "The creek was right next to our site, and the boys enjoyed playing in it," noted one family.
Educational programs: Ranger-led activities occur most frequently between Memorial Day and Labor Day weekends. Programs typically last 30-45 minutes and cover local wildlife, geology, and history.
Utility hookups: Check specific cabin requirements as amp service varies considerably between properties. Some offer 30-amp connections while others provide no hookups at all.
Parking limitations: Most cabin sites accommodate one vehicle directly at the cabin with overflow parking available. "The campground has plenty of room and space for your truck/boat/trailer," mentioned a visitor to Little Oak Campground.
Winter accessibility: Year-round cabins may have limited services during colder months. "We did some great hikes and walked around the beach area which was very nice. Would love to revisit during warmer months," shared a camper who visited Camp Burson during off-season.
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