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Hurricane Campground

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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.

Hurricane Campground, near Sugar Grove, Virginia, is a peaceful retreat tucked away in the George Washington & Jefferson National Forest. This campground offers a serene environment with designated tent and RV sites, perfect for those looking to escape the hustle and bustle of everyday life.

Visitors rave about the cleanliness of the sites and the well-maintained facilities, including toilets and a small creek that adds a soothing soundtrack to your stay. Campers have enjoyed the quiet atmosphere, with many noting that it’s a great place for families, especially with kids who can play by the creek or in the open fields. One reviewer mentioned, “Very quiet and peaceful,” highlighting the campground's charm.

For those who love the outdoors, Hurricane Campground is surrounded by beautiful trails for hiking and mountain biking. The fall colors are particularly stunning, making it a great time to visit if you enjoy crisp mountain air and vibrant scenery. Plus, the campground is pet-friendly, so you can bring your furry friends along for the adventure.

While there are no electric hookups or showers, the campground provides fire rings and picnic tables, making it easy to enjoy meals outdoors. With a friendly atmosphere and a welcoming hostess, Hurricane Campground is a fantastic choice for a relaxing getaway in nature.

Description

National Forest

George Washington & Jefferson National Forest

Overview

Hurricane Campground is one of the best kept secrets in southwest Virginia. Located along a rushing mountain stream under the shade of hemlock and rhododendron, this campground offers a peaceful setting for those looking to relax as well as visitors looking for outdoor adventure. From the campsite, hikers can access many trails including the Appalachian Trail. This well-known trail extends more than 2,189 miles throughout the Appalachian Mountains across 14 states. It is a protected greenway and owns the title as the first National Scenic Trail.

Recreation

Visitors frequently explore the Hurricane Knob Trail. The loop trail, at 1.1 miles, parallels Hurricane Creek for about half a mile, crosses two wooden bridges and ascends to the picturesque Hurricane Knob. The creeks are stocked with trout for a relaxing day of fishing.

Natural Features

The campground is perched along Hurricane Branch and Comers Creek, among colorful rhododendron. Several groomed, grassy fields unfold at the campground, but the campsites are nicely shaded by mixed woods of oak and hemlock. Hurricane Knob is nearby with an elevation from 2800 to 3050 feet.

Contact Info

For facility specific information, please call (276) 783-5196.

Nearby Attractions

Hurricane and Comers creeks run through the campground and surrounding areas for wading and trout fishing. Additional fishing options and excellent hunting opportunities are available near the campground. State fishing and hunting regulations and licensing requirements apply. Hurricane Knob Nature Trail offers a brisk 1-mile loop hike and there is easy access to the Appalachian Trail within mile. The entire campground has a relaxing, rustic atmosphere and an open field allows for games and family fun.

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Location

Hurricane Campground is located in Virginia

Detail location of campground

Directions

PLEASE FOLLOW THESE DIRECTIONS AND NOT GPS! From I-81: Take Marion exit 45 onto Virginia State Route 16 South. Follow SR 16 for 15 miles to SR 650 (5 miles south of Sugar Grove). Turn right on gravel SR 650, and follow for 2 miles to the paved campground entrance road.

Address

2021 Hurricane Camp Road
Sugar grove, VA 24375

Coordinates

36.722682 N
81.488343 W

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Access

  • Drive-In
    Park next to your site
  • Walk-In
    Park in a lot, walk to your site.
  • Hike-In
    Backcountry sites.

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Site Types

  • Tent Sites
  • RV Sites
  • Standard (Tent/RV)
  • Group
  • Tent Cabin

Features

For Campers

  • Trash
  • Picnic Table
  • Reservable
  • Drinking Water
  • Toilets
  • Pets
  • Fires

For Vehicles

  • Big Rig Friendly

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15 Reviews

Reviewed May. 31, 2023

Great stay!

Stayed for 3 nights after visiting laurels caverns from up north - absolutely no reception so be sure to have everything squared away before entering the park!

Extremely clean sites with designated tent areas. Showers are also warm one on each side of the campground. Just be sure to leave a 2 dollar payment at the station by the entrance.

Despite the 3 days of constant rain, we made the best of it and enjoyed the hell out of our stay!

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Reviewed Jul. 19, 2022

Fun, small and clean.

We absolutely had an amazing time even with the rain. Very quiet and peaceful. Nice creek for kids to play in as well as a open field great for catching the night sky.

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Month of VisitJune
  • Review photo of Hurricane Campground by Jeanna H., July 19, 2022
  • Review photo of Hurricane Campground by Jeanna H., July 19, 2022
  • Review photo of Hurricane Campground by Jeanna H., July 19, 2022
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Reviewed Mar. 9, 2022

Small, quiet little gem

Located in the George Washington & Jefferson National Forests this campground was a nice find.

Not crowded at all, maybe 5 other campers. Extremely quiet & relaxing stay.

With 26 sites no one was stacked on top of each other.

We grabbed site 19 I believe.  Had a great parking area for the bikes and a small walk to the site.

Nice open fields, which were well maintained.  Close enough to the brook.  Sadly, water level was very low so no fishing. 

Fire ring, picnic table, pole to hold a lantern, and even land to pitch a tent.

All grounds were well maintained, spigot area and toilets were clean and well stocked.

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Month of VisitSeptember
  • Review photo of Hurricane Campground by Heather P., March 9, 2022
  • Review photo of Hurricane Campground by Heather P., March 9, 2022
  • Review photo of Hurricane Campground by Heather P., March 9, 2022
Reviewed Oct. 22, 2021

Nice and Quiet

This camp ground is located well off any main roads under a nice quiet canopy of Hemlocks and Laurel trees. Easy walking distance to several well maintained and very clean outhouses. The camp ground has a small babbling creek on one side. Some open grass areas and a few hill side camp spots. ( Heavy Rain and this may flash flood ) We had 5 miniature poodles with us. Nothing but good fun at a wonderful campground. I was happy to pay the $20 a night fee. You can tell it really does go to upkeep there.

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Month of VisitOctober
  • Review photo of Hurricane Campground by William B., October 22, 2021
  • Review photo of Hurricane Campground by William B., October 22, 2021
  • Review photo of Hurricane Campground by William B., October 22, 2021
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Reviewed Oct. 18, 2021

Colorful and Crisp Camping

Amazing little campground in the heart of Mount Rogers recreational area in Western Virginia. Wonderful fall colors crisp, clean, mountain air was totally the best!

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Month of VisitOctober
  • Review photo of Hurricane Campground by Bernie C., October 18, 2021
  • Review photo of Hurricane Campground by Bernie C., October 18, 2021
  • Review photo of Hurricane Campground by Bernie C., October 18, 2021
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Reviewed Sep. 10, 2021

The Hostess with the Mostest

Getting close to dark on a holiday weekend when we found this place. The hostess was very friendly and welcoming, even offered to deliver our firewood since we were on motorcycles.

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Month of VisitSeptember
  • Review photo of Hurricane Campground by kevin , September 10, 2021
  • Review photo of Hurricane Campground by kevin , September 10, 2021
Reviewed Jul. 9, 2021

Wooded retreat on a creek

I stayed at site 19 which was located right on the creek. Ample space at the site. Dollar General a short drive to Sugar Grove for any forgotten items.

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Month of VisitJuly
Reviewed Jun. 1, 2021

Wooded sites along the river

This is a beautiful campground located alongside a stream with trout fishing. Site#2 in particular is susceptible to flash flooding, but if the forecast is for dry weather, it would be hard to beat this site. Opening delayed in 2021 because of difficulty getting a campground host, but volunteers had been clearing and cutting wood, stacking it at the campsite. Another volunteer group had recently done some restoration along the riverbank.

Sites are large and wooded and first come, first serve. Bathroom facilities include vault toilets as well as flush toilets with showers. The steep road to the campground is also the AT, so it’s not unusual to see through-hikers making their way (I passed at least a dozen in late April). There is a loop away from the river with a number of sites best suited to tents or vans rather than RVs.

Month of VisitApril
  • Review photo of Hurricane Campground by Jean C., June 1, 2021
  • Review photo of Hurricane Campground by Jean C., June 1, 2021
  • Review photo of Hurricane Campground by Jean C., June 1, 2021
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Reviewed Nov. 9, 2020

Tucked away by a creek

Great spot, very well kept and plenty of space. Two nearby campgrounds were closed for the season so we were lucky to come across this one. Loved having the sound of the river right next to our site.

Reviewed Nov. 4, 2019

Beautiful & fun

This campground has a long and steep paved road going to it from up the mountain. We really enjoyed going up and down each time, it’s nothing to be scared of! Once you get to the grounds itself, their is a huge canopy of Oak and Hemlock shading the sites. It really is a gorgeous place to stay

Reviewed Jul. 9, 2019

A nice spot, albeit a little pricey

We stopped here for the night on our way to Kentucky. The campground is nice and the host was very friendly and attentive. There were showers, but when we were there there was a problem with the well, and we were advised to be careful about how much water we used. 

I have no complaints but that for just tent camping, the price seemed a little high. Now we could have found something cheaper, but I do feel it's a bit higher than what I typically pay for sites similar to this. 

At the end of the day, this was a nice spot, close to some trails and it's pretty well taken care of.

Month of VisitJune
  • Review photo of Hurricane Campground by Tim R., July 9, 2019
  • Review photo of Hurricane Campground by Tim R., July 9, 2019
  • Review photo of Hurricane Campground by Tim R., July 9, 2019
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Reviewed Jul. 26, 2018

Quiet and Well-kept

Great campground with large sites and a nice bathroom with warm showers. Stayed 2 nights but would have liked to stay longer. Really good access to the AT, we saw no one for 6 miles except a bear.

  • Review photo of Hurricane Campground by Leah C., July 26, 2018
  • Review photo of Hurricane Campground by Leah C., July 26, 2018
Reviewed Aug. 25, 2017

Beautiful hidden gem

This campground is stunning and truly a hidden gem in Mt. Rogers. There are some open sites and several secluded sites. Many abut a creek or secluded forest. I wish I had known that the best route into the campground is 16 to 650. Instead, I took 650 from the north west, which turns out to be a 4 mile stretch of gravel road - which my little car had a rough time handling.

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Month of VisitAugust

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the max vehicle length at Hurricane Campground?

    Hurricane Campground allows vehicles up to 65 feet.

  • Are fires allowed at Hurricane Campground?

    Yes, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, fires are allowed at Hurricane Campground, although make sure to check current fire restrictions in the area.

  • Does Hurricane Campground have wifi?

    No, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, Hurricane Campground does not have wifi.

  • How hard is it to get a campsite at Hurricane Campground?

    Some campers book as far as 6 months in advance, so on high-demand weekends it can be very difficult to get a campsite at Hurricane Campground. If you want to get a last-minute campsite at Hurricane Campground, try setting up a text message Alert atTheDyrt.com/alerts

  • Why is it so hard to get a campsite at Hurricane Campground?

    There are 27 campsites at Hurricane Campground and over 80 million Americans who camp! Try snagging a cancellation by setting up a text message Alert atTheDyrt.com/alerts