Thunder River Campground sits along the river at the base of the mountains in Haysi, Kentucky, offering full hookups for RVs up to 90 feet. The privately managed facility provides electric, water, and sewer connections at RV sites, plus a charging station for tent campers. WiFi access keeps visitors connected during their stay.
The campground allows campfires and welcomes pets, though campers should expect occasional train noise from nearby railroad tracks. Current restroom facilities consist of porta potties with handwashing stations rather than a traditional bathhouse. For those seeking additional amenities, Breaks Interstate Park Campground lies four and a half miles north with more developed facilities.
Description
Thunder River Outdoor Recreation and Campground is located along the Russell Fork River in what is known locally as the “Splashdam” area in Haysi, VA. The property was once home to a thriving coal community until a flood in 1957. After that it served as the site for a Clinchfield Coal Company “tipple” for several years. More recently the property was abandoned and had become overgrown and pretty much uninhabitable. The site, now owned by the Hill family has undergone a transformation to become a destination for camping and outdoor recreation. The location beside the river offers access for fishing, kayaking/canoeing/tubing, swimming and picnicking in a private setting. During the month of October, with the release of water from the John Flannagan Dam, Dickenson County and the Russell Fork become a destination for white water rafters. The property is also on an ATV route with access to the Haysi Ridgeview Trailhead approximately one mile away. The Haysi Ridgeview Trail is part of the Spearhead Trail system which in connection with the Coal Canyon trail offers approximately 200 miles of trails (connects to the town of Grundy and the Breaks Park).
Map & DirectionsThunder River Campground is located in Kentucky near Haysi
Directions
1129 Lazarus Branch Haysi, VA US 24256
Coordinates
37.22174686 N
82.31033875 W
Connectivity
T-MobileNo Coverage- VerizonNo Coverage
- AT&TNo Coverage
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- VerizonNo Coverage
- AT&TNo Coverage
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Group
Features
For Campers
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Firewood Available
- Reservable
- WiFi
- Drinking Water
- Electric Hookups
- Toilets
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Sanitary Dump
- Sewer Hookups
- Water Hookups
Drive Time
- 1 hr 45 min from Kingsport, TN
- 1 hr 56 min from Johnson City, TN
- 2 hrs 18 min from Beckley, WV
- 2 hrs 23 min from Huntington, WV
