Established Camping
Hurricane Campground
About
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.
Facilities
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.______
Location
Hurricane Campground is located in Virginia
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
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
- Hike-InBackcountry sites.
Stay Connected
- WiFiUnknown
- VerizonUnknown
- AT&TUnknown
- T-MobileUnknown
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Group
- Tent Cabin
Features
For Campers
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Drinking Water
- Toilets
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Big Rig Friendly
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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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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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.
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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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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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.
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.
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.
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Closed for the season
Closed as of January 25, 2021.
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.
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
Fun stop on the way to another campground
It was a nice, well maintained, clean campground. It did get warm enough to make the porta John smell pretty bad, but the kids had a good day hiking.
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.
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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.
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.