Public Campground
High Knob Recreation Area
High Knob Recreation Area is located near Norton, VA, within the George Washington & Jefferson National Forest. The terrain consists of forested areas and rolling hills. Campers can experience temperatures ranging from 30°F in winter to 85°F in summer and explore nearby attractions like the High Knob Observation Tower and Flag Rock Recreation Area.
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.
Detours Nearby

Cliffhanger Ranch Adventure Outpost
39 min away

Leeman Field Park
55 min away
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
Location
High Knob Recreation Area is located in Virginia
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

