Grindstone
Grindstone is a national forest campground in Virginia. Hookups: electric & water.
- Type
- National forest campground
- Location
- Virginia
- Coordinates
- 36.68694, -81.54111
- Hookups
- Electric & Water
- Activities
- Biking, Camping, Day Use Area, Fishing, Hiking, Scenic Drive
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap
Amenities
- Reservable sites
Only amenities a source confirms are listed; an amenity missing here is unknown, not absent.
About Grindstone
Overview Grindstone Campground is tucked in the Fairwood Valley among pastures and wooded hillsides. The surrounding Mount Rogers National Recreation Area provides endless opportunities for fun and relaxation in the nature setting. The Campground will be closed until further notice due to facility repair needs. Opossum Loop will be open for tent campers. There will be no available water. No Dump Station available. Recreation The area offers excellent hiking, mountain biking, horseback riding and hunting. Recommended hiking trails include the Mount Rogers Trail at 7.5 miles and the Whispering Waters Nature Trail at 0.6 miles. Several streams pass by just beyond the campground, with trout fishing available in abundance. The campground boasts a water play area in the creek, an amphitheater, a playground and volleyball courts to entertain families. Facilities All sites have a fire ring with a cooking grate, lantern post, picnic table, and tent pad. Domestic pets are allowed as long as they are attended and kept on a leash no longer than six feet. Standard electric sites have 30 amp service and a water hook-up. PLEASE NOTE ALL CAMPSITES IN COTTONTAIL AND GROUNDHOG DEN WILL BE CLOSED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE. NO AVAILABLE WATER IN OPOSSUM, COTTONTAIL, AND GROUNDHOG DEN LOOPS. Natural Features At 3,800 feet, Grindstone is surrounded by mixed hardwoods, hemlock and rhododendrons. The Mount Rogers National Recreation Area spans 200,000 acres of National Forest, with four wildlif
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Nearby RV services
- Dump station
- Hungry Mother State Park · 13 mi
- Water fill
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Propane
- AmeriGas · 9.5 mi
- Low clearances
- None mapped within 10 mi
- Off-road routes
- 65 designated routes (83 mi) within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grindstone Campground | Private campground | under 0.1 mi | — | — |
| Cherry Tree Iron Mountain Shelter | National forest camping area | 1.1 mi | — | — |
| Old Orchard A.T. Shelter | National forest camping area | 1.7 mi | — | — |
| Thomas Knob A.T. Shelter | National forest camping area | 2.1 mi | — | — |
| Fox Creek Horse Campground | Private campground | 2.2 mi | — | — |
| Fox Creek Horse Camp | National forest horse camp | 2.2 mi | — | No hookups |
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Sources. Recreation.gov (RIDB), USFS and BLM recreation sites. Updated June 2026. Facility facts only; DryRig does not publish ratings or reviews on this page.