North Creek Campground operates as a first-come, first-served facility within Jefferson National Forest, charging $15 per night with sites arranged around a single loop road. The campground provides vault toilets, scattered water spigots, and a dump station, though no electrical hookups or showers are available. Sites accommodate rigs up to 35 feet, though the narrow campground road may challenge larger RVs.
Sites 6 through 12 sit directly alongside North Creek, where the sound of flowing water creates a constant backdrop. Roger W. notes that "many are along North Creek," while other sites face the interior loop with more distance from the water. The gravel road generates noise during busy periods, though traffic typically quiets after 10 PM. Sites closer to North River Road may experience occasional vehicle sounds, though screening vegetation reduces the impact during warmer months.
Each site includes a picnic table, fire ring, and lantern post, with some featuring hooks for hanging camp cookware. The campground attracts families and anglers drawn to the creek's trout fishing opportunities. Bear warnings are posted, though the camp host reports infrequent sightings. Cell service remains spotty throughout the area, and heavy tree cover limits solar charging potential for most sites. For additional camping options, visitors can explore campgrounds near Buchanan about six miles west.
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.
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Location
Public CampgroundNorth Creek Campground is located in Virginia
Directions
\_\_From I-81: Take exit 168 (Arcadia). Follow VA 614 (Jennings Creek Road) for 2.9 miles through Arcadia to FS 59 (North Creek Road). Turn left on FS 59. The campground is 2.4 miles ahead on your right.
Coordinates
37.541389 N
79.584722 W
Connectivity
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T-MobileNo Coverage
VerizonLTESome Coverage- AT&TLTESome Coverage
Connectivity
T-Mobile is introducing T-Satellite to extend coverage in the outdoors- T-MobileNo Coverage
- VerizonLTESome Coverage
- AT&TLTESome Coverage
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Group
Features
For Campers
- Trash
- Drinking Water
- Toilets
- Alcohol
For Vehicles
- Sanitary Dump
