Raccoon Branch Campground
Raccoon Branch Campground is a national forest campground in Virginia. Hookups: electric & water.
- Type
- National forest campground
- Location
- Virginia
- Coordinates
- 36.74749, -81.42474
- Hookups
- Electric & Water
- Activities
- Biking, Camping, Fishing, Hiking, Wildlife Viewing
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap
- Phone
- 800-628-7202
Amenities
- Reservable sites
Only amenities a source confirms are listed; an amenity missing here is unknown, not absent.
About Raccoon Branch Campground
Overview Raccoon Branch Campground, nestled at the base of Dickey Knob, offers scenic mountain views, hiking trail access from campsites and cool mountain streams. Campers can access Dickey Creek and the Raccoon Branch from the campground. The most notable time to visit is fall, when the trees boast gorgeous fall foliage. With a location just 11 miles from Interstate 81, the beautiful campground is easily reached by drivers heading out from one of the surrounding cities. Recreation The beautiful Dickey Knob Trail takes hikers through a Wilderness to the top of Dickey Knob for spectacular views of Sugar Grove and Rye Valley. The creek provides a setting for wading and fishing. Facilities Every site accommodates RV or tent camping and five campsites have electric hookups. Perks of the campground include flush toilets, drinking water, paved roads and spurs and a dump station. There are no showers. A volunteer host is onsite to welcome visitors and offer advice on the region. Natural Features The campground is at an elevation of 2,880 ft., along a large grassy area, surrounded by pines, hardwoods and rhododendrons. Perched in the Appalachian Mountains, Raccoon Branch is part of the Mount Rogers National Recreation Area, a 200,000-acre stretch of designated wilderness areas. Nearby Attractions Hike the Appalachian Trail, which extends more than 2,175 miles throughout the Appalachian Mountains across 14 states. The trail was designated as the first National Scenic Trail. Th
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Nearby RV services
- Dump station
- Hungry Mother State Park · 10 mi
- Water fill
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Propane
- AmeriGas · 12 mi
- Low clearances
- None mapped within 10 mi
- Off-road routes
- 50 designated routes (93 mi) within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raccoon Branch Campground | Private campground | under 0.1 mi | — | — |
| Raccoon Branch | National forest campground | under 0.1 mi | — | — |
| Trimpi A.T. Shelter | National forest camping area | 3.1 mi | — | — |
| Hurricane Campground | National forest campground | 3.9 mi | — | No hookups |
| Hurricane Campground | National forest campground | 4.0 mi | — | — |
| Hurricane Campground | Private campground | 4.1 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.