Within Breaks Interstate Park, this established campground sits on the Kentucky-Virginia border where the Russell Fork River carved through ancient sandstone formations. The park operates year-round, though seasonal facilities like the camp store adjust their hours. Sites range from primitive to full hookup options with electric, water, and sewer connections available for RVs.
The campground spreads across four distinct loops, each offering different advantages. Katrin M. noted that "the B loop was the best because everything was very close to it like hiking trails, laundry facility, basketball court, and a little camp store." Sites feature fire rings and picnic tables, though several reviewers emphasize bringing leveling blocks since spots are notably uneven. Trees provide shade throughout most areas, and the absence of site lighting creates genuinely dark conditions after sunset.
Access requires navigating winding mountain roads that can challenge larger RVs. One reviewer with a 38-foot fifth wheel managed the drive but described it as "quite mountainous with a lot of climbs." The park's remote location means the nearest supplies are a 20-minute drive through twisting roads to small towns like Haysi. Bathhouses receive consistent praise for cleanliness, with Carol J. reporting "lots of hot water and water pressure in the showers."
Activities center around the dramatic canyon landscape, with hiking trails ranging from moderate walks to a strenuous 4-5 hour loop. The Russell Fork provides opportunities for kayaking and seasonal whitewater rafting, while a lake offers calmer water recreation. The park includes an outdoor pool, zip line, and restaurant during operating seasons. Campers exploring the broader region can find places to camp around Breaks Interstate Park for additional options.
Site selection matters here, as some spots prove difficult for larger rigs to access. Reservations help secure preferred locations in this remote but well-equipped mountain setting that rewards the drive with genuine solitude and geological drama.
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Location
Public CampgroundBreaks Interstate Park Campground is located in Virginia
Directions
From town: Go 8 mi N on Hwy-80, then 2 mi NW on park road.
Coordinates
37.28581732 N
82.29457282 W
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- VerizonLTESome Coverage
- AT&TLTESome CoverageVerified by 3 usersLast on 3/11/26
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- VerizonLTESome Coverage
- AT&TLTESome CoverageVerified by 3 usersLast on 3/11/26
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Hike-InBackcountry sites.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Group
- Cabins
- Tent Cabin
- Yurts
Features
For Campers
- Market
- ADA Access
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Firewood Available
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- Showers
- Electric Hookups
- Toilets
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Sanitary Dump
- Sewer Hookups
- Water Hookups
- 30 Amp Hookups
- 50 Amp Hookups
- Big Rig Friendly
Drive Time
- 1 hr 51 min from Kingsport, TN
- 2 hrs 2 min from Johnson City, TN
- 2 hrs 8 min from Huntington, WV
- 2 hrs 18 min from Beckley, WV






















































