Established Camping
Stony Fork Campground
Closed For the Season
This campground is closed for the season from December 1, 2024 through April 18, 2025.
Warning 1 Alert is In Effect
There is 1 alert for this campground. Camp safely!
Closed For the Season
This campground is closed for the season from December 1, 2024 through April 18, 2025.
Warning 1 Alert is In Effect
There is 1 alert for this campground. Camp safely!
This location is closed until further notice due to significant impacts from Hurricane Helene. Please continue to monitor this locations facility page on Recreation.gov for status updates or visit https://www.fs.usda.gov/alerts/gwj/alerts-notices/?aid=91026 for details. Keep in mind, local personnel may be attending to this urgent situation and not available to provide updates immediately.
Stony Fork Campground, near Wytheville, Virginia, is a peaceful spot tucked away in the George Washington & Jefferson National Forest. This place is all about privacy, with well-spaced sites that let you enjoy nature without feeling cramped.
The campground boasts clean facilities, including flush toilets and drinking water, which campers appreciate after a day of outdoor activities. Many visitors have highlighted the lovely creek running through the area, creating a soothing backdrop for your stay. As one happy camper noted, “The creek by our site was so nice and bubbling.”
If you’re looking to stretch your legs, there are trails nearby for a quick hike, and the paved paths around the campground are perfect for scooters or leisurely strolls. While there aren’t playgrounds or extensive extras, families have found plenty of fun exploring the creek and enjoying the quiet surroundings.
Stony Fork is pet-friendly, so you can bring your furry friends along for the adventure. With a friendly atmosphere and helpful hosts, it’s a great choice for a weekend getaway or a longer retreat into nature. Just remember to keep your belongings secure, as some campers have had minor issues with theft.
Description
USDA Forest Service
George Washington & Jefferson National Forest
Overview
Stony Fork, tucked in a dense forest setting, is located at the foot of Big Walker Mountain beside the Big Walker Mountain Scenic Byway. The East Fork of Stony Fork Creek winds through the campground, providing a serene setting for trout fishing and water play for visitors at the welcoming campground. The 1 mile Stony Fork Nature Trail takes campers through groves of pine and hardwoods, and the campground loop road makes for a scenic walk, too.
Recreation
The Big Walker Mountain Scenic Byway is an incredible drive for viewing blooms of rhododendron, azalea and mountain laurel in spring, and fiery red and gold foliage in fall. Scenic overlooks highlight views of Mount Rogers and many ridges and valleys. A horseshoe pit at the campground provides hours of fun for families. Experienced hikers love the Seven Sisters Trail, approximately 5 miles, which leads from the campground to the top of Little Walker Mountain, then onto the Scenic Byway.
Facilities
The Big Walker Mountain Scenic Byway is an incredible drive for viewing blooms of rhododendron, azalea and mountain laurel in spring, and fiery red and gold foliage in fall. Scenic overlooks highlight views of Mount Rogers and many ridges and valleys. A horseshoe pit at the campground provides hours of fun for families. Experienced hikers love the Seven Sisters Trail, approximately 5 miles, which leads from the campground to the top of Little Walker Mountain, then onto the Scenic Byway.
Natural Features
Stony Fork sits in a valley of the Appalachians at a 2,400 foot elevation. Its creekside setting provides a peaceful soundtrack of running water. In springtime, wildflowers and rhododendron dot the region with spectacular colors, and fall is reliably scenic with its red and yellow foliage.
Nearby Attractions
Stony Fork is in a natural forest setting at the foot of Big Walker Mountain and adjacent to the Big Walker Scenic Byway. The East Fork of Stony Fork Creek winds through the campground and provides water play and trout fishing. A one-mile nature trail will take campers through stands of pine and hardwoods, while the campground loop road itself is popular with walkers. For the more experienced hiker, Seven Sisters Trail leads from the campground to the top of Little Walker Mountain and back to the Scenic Byway. Within 10 miles of the campground, hike the popular Appalachian Trail, which extends more than 2,175 miles throughout the Appalachian Mountains across 14 states. It is the first trail designated as a National Scenic Trail.__ There is an outdoor shooting range a few miles from the campground.
Location
Stony Fork Campground is located in Virginia
Directions
From Wytheville, VA, follow I-77 north to Exit 47. Turn left onto Route 717 and drive 4 miles to Stony Fork Campground. Total travel distance is 10 miles.
Address
109 Krenning Road
Wytheville, VA 24382
Coordinates
37.0097222 N
81.1816667 W
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Stay Connected
- WiFiUnknown
- VerizonGood
- AT&TGood
- T-MobileGood
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Group
- Cabins
Features
For Campers
- Trash
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- Drinking Water
- Electric Hookups
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
For Vehicles
- Sanitary Dump
- Water Hookups
- Pull-Through Sites
- 30 Amp Hookups
- Big Rig Friendly
Contact
General Info
Reservations
Drive Time
- 57 min from Blacksburg
- 1 hr 1 min from Beckley
- 1 hr 27 min from Winston-Salem