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Hurricane Campground's wooded sites along Hurricane Creek provide secluded pet-friendly camping in the George Washington & Jefferson National Forests near Troutdale. Sites are large with ample space for tents, RVs, and pets, including creek-side options like site #19. Visitors use The Dyrt to find real feedback on camping near Troutdale, Virginia. Pets must be leashed throughout the property, but have plenty of room to explore the open grassy areas and creek access points. Grindstone Recreation Area also welcomes pets at its drive-in, hike-in and walk-in campsites with electric hookups and water access, operating seasonally from April through November. Facilities at Hurricane include vault toilets, flush toilets with warm showers, picnic tables, and fire rings at each site.
The Appalachian Trail passes directly by Hurricane Campground, providing excellent pet-friendly hiking opportunities with minimal crowds. Some visitors report hiking six miles on the AT without encountering anyone except wildlife, including bears. Dogs should remain leashed on trails due to potential wildlife encounters. The steep road to Hurricane doubles as the AT, making it common to see through-hikers making their way past the campground. Both Hurricane and Grindstone provide access to numerous trails through Mount Rogers National Recreation Area, where pets are also permitted. The campgrounds remain cool under a canopy of oak and hemlock trees, providing comfortable temperatures for pets during summer months. A Dollar General in nearby Sugar Grove offers convenient access to forgotten pet supplies or emergency items.
"Please respect the distance advice and don't feed them. We witnessed a lady attempting to pet the stallion of the herd, not respecting his signs to make her back off."
"I was car camping with my cat and found a great flat area to park at site #9. Hiking was very close by and the wild ponies were so cool! Camp hosts offered ice and firewood."
from $27 - $98 / night
Check Availability"The amenities cannot be missed - beach with bath house and snack bar, interpretive center with children’s activities, on-site restaurant with wonderful lake view, $8 kayak rentals, well-kept paddle boats"
"We camped here over the weekend with our dogs. The campground was fantastic. All campsites are on platforms, which makes it very nice to set up your stuff."
from $27 / night
Check Availability"There wasn’t any signal, but the hosts can tell you where to drive outside of the campground to find it. We would definitely come back."
"Doesn’t get much more relaxing, electric, water hook-ups and a short drive to downtown Damascus VA.. AT, Virginia Creeper, White Top Mountain and Mount Rogers all near by."
from $24 - $36 / night
Check Availability"Amazing little campground in the heart of Mount Rogers recreational area in Western Virginia. Wonderful fall colors crisp, clean, mountain air was totally the best!"
"This camp ground is located well off any main roads under a nice quiet canopy of Hemlocks and Laurel trees. Easy walking distance to several well maintained and very clean outhouses."
from $20 - $40 / night
Check Availability"Located in the Mount Rogers Recreation Area, there are multiple free national forest camping spots along the creek, just off Hwy 58. The sound of the creek seemed to drowned out all road noise."
"Free spot, right next to a gorgeous creek. It was totally empty in March - we didn’t see a single soul. Got a beautiful campsite right on the creek."
"Located in the Mount Rogers Recreation Area, this campground is close to enough activities to fill a whole week of outdoor fun!"
"Large secluded campsites surrounded by rhododendron bushes with a mountain spring creek meandering through the campgrounds."
from $55 / night
Check Availability"This was our first visit to a Virginia State Park and we were impressed."
"Has multiple pull through sites, bath house and laundry close by. We were there during off season so some of the park was closed and they collected payment through honor system."
from $37 - $41 / night
Check Availability"It was blowing up all over the trails at some points! But it's all worth it. The views are amazing! The ponies are great, they're come right up to you and check you out."
"Great facilities and located very close to Wilbur ridge where the wild ponies are! The AT is very close and waterfall hikes can be accessed from camp.also lots of great bouldering in the area"
from $37 / night
Check Availability"Raccoon is the trailhead for a 2 1/2 mile one way trail TO THE TOP. There is some awesome overlooks and scary drop offs. It’s well worth the climb!"
from $20 - $27 / night
Check Availability"30 minute drive to Grayson Highlands"
"They just reworked the rd so it was an easy drive in our class c rv"
GuideThis place is amazing!! Dog park needs to be updated but the fact they had a dog park was amazing. There was live music, karaoke, candy scavenger hunts for kids, even a bowling ally! I recommend this 100%
TravelerBy far the best KOA I have stayed at. This place is huge and some thing for everyone. Game and rec rooms, dog park, store well stocked playgrounds, sand boxes. No messing around. Staff very friendly.
ScoutCampground sites are a bit close together but it is well maintained and has friendly staff. Wifi works well. Nice dog park.
ScoutWe stayed here for vacation last year. There’s a nice dog park, and the facilities are clean. My only negative was that they had us camp up on the top of the hill and it was difficult to navigate back down, with some very sharp turns for our fifth wheel. They seemed to have some nice amenities, and the staff was very friendly.
TravelerNice, clean campground with friendly staff. Outdoor pool, mini golf, bowling alley and more to keep everyone busy. We stayed on Labor Day weekend so it was crowded and of course it was a bit noisy but would definitely recommend anyone to stay here and we would definitely go back. They also have two dog parks in the campground which is nice for your furry family! 😊
TravelerI typically steer clear of KOA's because most of the sites are super close together. This KOA is different! There is a row towards the front that are pretty close together, but I think they use those for one-nighters. We were in a tent and loved our spot. The staff was UNBELIEVABLY awesome and nice. They have a pool, a pond, a playground, a dog park, and a great camp store. The bathrooms and laundry room are exceptionally clean. If you order ice or firewood, they bring it to your site. They also have food you can order and they will bring it to your site. I am sure there are many things I am forgetting, but this is a must stay and we will be back.
ScoutBeautiful lake surrounded by gorgeous mountains, hiking, fishing and boating, amazing staff, very clean shower houses and laundry facility! Very family oriented and pet friendly!
GuideI 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. Staff are friendly and shower houses were kept clean even in off season. Pet friendly; just got to scoop the poop!
LegendI was traveling in this area and was really excited to have found that there is a town called Austinville where Stephen F Austin, a founder of Texas, originated. While driving out to the monument in his honor I found this site and loved what I saw!
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 summer when I was, the sun rises are amazing!!!!
So what is the catch?? Well they don't accept tents!!! NOOOOOO!! I didn't find a single thing about that online when I checked their site following finding out this knowledge, however I did like this site enough to still give them a positive review because they were so nice, their facility was ample and their proximity itself.
In fact, they were so nice they gave me a tour of the campground even though I couldn't stay and gave me some great info about places around me which led me to another campground that served me perfect, a tent campground nearby.
This site has a very nice restroom with multiple sinks, a large laundry room perfect for a camper who is on the road for a while like myself. I noticed there was a very nice pool which is heated, allowing it to be open much longer than many campgrounds in the area. There is a large pet area and also playground and several hiking areas in the direct area which all looked nice.
Nearby are numerous state parks as a part of the New River Trail including the Shot Tower Historical Site which is a very short distance away. In addition, people often come here to watch the birds and deer, which are very relaxing.
Should I return with an RV I also inquired about the rates which are reasonable at $35 for standard hook ups and they do have weekly rates also. I did notice what appeared to be a few long term campers but their areas still looked kept and maintained.
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Hurricane Campground's quiet, wooded settings accommodate pets throughout its 26 spacious sites along a creek. The campground, located in George Washington & Jefferson National Forests, allows dogs on leash with responsible waste management expected from owners. Multiple reviews note the campground as extremely clean with well-maintained grounds, making it comfortable for pets and their owners. Visitors use The Dyrt to find real feedback on camping near Troutdale, Virginia. Grindstone Recreation Area offers an alternative pet-friendly option with electric hookups and water access where dogs can enjoy the stream areas under supervision.
Trails accessible directly from Hurricane Campground connect to the Appalachian Trail, providing extensive hiking options for campers with dogs. The campground's proximity to Mount Rogers National Recreation Area gives pet owners access to additional dispersed camping opportunities where dogs can explore more natural settings. Fire rings at each site allow evening relaxation with pets, though campers should note the campground has no showers and only vault toilets. Weather conditions vary seasonally—summer visits may require extra water supplies for pets due to limited facilities. The closest supplies for forgotten pet items can be found at Dollar General in Sugar Grove, just a short drive from the campground.
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