Hurricane Campground
Hurricane Campground is a national forest campground in Virginia. Hookups: no hookups.
- Type
- National forest campground
- Location
- Virginia
- Coordinates
- 36.72268, -81.48834
- Hookups
- No hookups
- Activities
- Biking, Camping, Fishing, Hiking, Hunting
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap
- Phone
- 276-783-5196
Amenities
- Reservable sites
Only amenities a source confirms are listed; an amenity missing here is unknown, not absent.
About Hurricane Campground
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 Hurricane has drinking water, flush toilets, hot showers and a playing field. Large RVs are not recommended. Each site comes with a lantern pole, picnic table and campfire ring. 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
Cell coverage
No coverage data for this location yet.
Nearby RV services
- Dump station
- Hungry Mother State Park · 10 mi
- Water fill
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Propane
- AmeriGas · 9.5 mi
- Low clearances
- None mapped within 10 mi
- Off-road routes
- 51 designated routes (85 mi) within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hurricane Campground | National forest campground | 0.1 mi | — | — |
| Hurricane Campground | Private campground | 0.3 mi | — | — |
| Hurricane A.T. Shelter | National forest camping area | 1.3 mi | — | — |
| Old Virginia Group Horse Camp | National forest group campground | 1.5 mi | — | — |
| Old Virginia Group Horse Camp | National forest campground | 1.9 mi | — | No hookups |
| Trimpi A.T. Shelter | National forest camping area | 1.9 mi | — | — |
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Sources. Recreation.gov (RIDB). Updated June 2026. Facility facts only; DryRig does not publish ratings or reviews on this page.