Raven Cliff Campground is located near Marion, VA, within the George Washington & Jefferson National Forest. The area features forested terrain with elevations that provide a range of hiking opportunities. Seasonal temperatures vary, with summer highs reaching the 80s (°F) and winter lows dipping into the 20s. Nearby attractions include the Appalachian Trail and Mount Rogers National Recreation Area, offering additional outdoor activities for campers.

## Overview

 There are 20 camping units available on a first-come, first-served basis. Each unit has a gravel parking spur, picnic table and fire grill. Some sites have a pad for tents or pop-up trailers. Recreation vehicles up to 25 feet long can be accommodated in some sites. A day use picnic shelter with picnic tables and an open field for sports is available on a first-come, first-served basis. Toilets and garbage cans are provided in the campground and near the picnic shelter. Drinking water is not available. FEE: $5 per unit, per night (limit of 8 people and 2 vehicles per unit). Located in Raven Cliff Campground, enjoy a large shelter for your next gathering! Along with the amenities of the shelter, it adjoins a large field for games, the rushing waters of Cripple Creek for wading and fishing, hiking trails, and the historic Raven Cliff Furnace.\_\_\_\_ 
## Recreation

 Besides the available primitive campsites, Cripple Creek runs through the picnic area and is popular for fishing, wading, and tubing. There are large open fields that are great for sports and picnics.
## Facilities

 There are 20 camping units available on a first-come, first-served basis. Each unit has a gravel parking spur, picnic table and fire grill. Some sites have a pad for tents or pop-up trailers. Recreation vehicles up to 25 feet long can be accommodated in some sites. Portable toilets and garbage cans are provided in the campground. Drinking water is not available. A wooden picnic shelter that accommodates groups up to 75 people and 15 cars with overflow parking nearby. No drinking water available. The shelter contains picnic tables, grill, and parking. There are available vault toilets.\_\_ 
## Natural Features

 From the 200-foot sandstone Raven Cliff to the 1810 historic iron ore furnace, this recreation area is off the beaten path, but worth the effort. 
## Nearby Attractions

 Cripple Creek runs through the area for fishing, wading, or tubing. State fishing regulations and licensing requirements apply. Raven Cliff Furnace Trail (4616) begins in Raven Cliff Campground and follows Cripple Creek until ending at the remains of the old 30-foot-tall Raven Cliff Iron Furnace made from local sandstone. Raven Cliff Trail (4601) a 1.2-mile trail from Raven Cliff Campground connects to Collins Cove Horse Campground or Ewing Mountain Trail (4614) 
## contact\_info

 This location is unstaffed. To speak with our main office for general information, please call: (276) 783-5196.

Raven Cliff Campground — George Washington & Jefferson National Forest

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Quite, always clean.  A great place for family fun!

Arrived on a Friday morning &amp; was the only one there. Had my pick of all the sites! Campground was very clean with trash bins &amp; porta-potties. Trails were well maintained &amp; short walk down to the river. Would definitely stay again!

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