Situated within Jefferson National Forest outside Norton, Virginia, High Knob Recreation Area is a drive-in campground managed by the US Forest Service with electric hookups, drinking water, a dump station, and picnic tables at each site. RVs are welcome, though the 20-foot length limit applies. Fishing is the listed activity on-site. Jefferson National Forest High Knob Campground sits about 1.5 miles southwest for campers wanting a nearby alternative without hookups.
Description
Overview
This location is available on a first-come, first-served basis only. Visitors are required to physically arrive at the campground to purchase and claim a site. Once on-site, you may be able to pay for your campsite(s) by scanning a QR code using the Recreation.gov mobile app, and the Scan and Pay feature. If this option is available, you will need to first download the free Recreation.gov mobile app https://www.recreation.gov/mobile-app prior to your arrival as some remote areas have limited or no cellular service.
RV Road Trip Guides
Map & DirectionsHigh Knob Recreation Area is located in Virginia near Norton
Coordinates
36.889722 N
82.621667 W
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- VerizonLTESome Coverage
- AT&TLTESome Coverage
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- VerizonLTESome Coverage
- AT&TLTESome Coverage
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Site Types
- RV Sites
- Cabins
Features
For Campers
- Picnic Table
- Drinking Water
- Electric Hookups
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Sanitary Dump
Drive Time
- 1 hr 11 min from Kingsport, TN
- 1 hr 22 min from Johnson City, TN
- 1 hr 57 min from Morristown, TN
- 2 hrs 26 min from Asheville, NC



