Rocky Knob Campground
Rocky Knob Campground is a national park campground in Virginia. The published nightly fee is $30–$45. Hookups: no hookups.
- Type
- National park campground
- Location
- Virginia
- Coordinates
- 36.83139, -80.34444
- Nightly fee
- $30–$45
- Hookups
- No hookups
- Activities
- Birding, Camping, Hiking, Interpretive Programs, Photography, Picnicking, Visitor Center, Wildlife Viewing, Winery Tours
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap
- Phone
- 540-745-9664 (MAY - OCTOBER)
Amenities
- Reservable sites
- Potable water (seasonal)
- Toilets (Flush Toilets - seasonal)
- Dump station (seasonal)
- Firewood for sale (seasonal)
- Trash collection (seasonal)
Only amenities a source confirms are listed; an amenity missing here is unknown, not absent.
About Rocky Knob Campground
Overview Located on the famous Blue Ridge Parkway in the hills of rural Virginia, Rocky Knob Campground is nestled amid rolling meadowlands with impressive displays of seasonal flowers, endless night skies and green pastures. Numerous nearby overlooks and the winding parkway provide an ideal backdrop for a traditional camping experience. Recreation The campground is located in the Rocky Knob Recreation area, surrounded by more than 4,000 acres of forest. The site offers easy access to the Rock Castle Gorge Trail, a 10.8-mile (17.4 km) loop trail ranging in elevation from 1,700 to 3,572 feet (518 to 1,089 m). Rock Castle Gorge, a 1,500-foot (457 m) ravine carved by the waters of Rock Castle Creek, is the focal point of this trail, offering hikers breathtaking scenery. Black Ridge Trail: a moderate 3-mile loop passing through the forest on a seldom-used gravel road and through a meadow. Accessed from the Rocky Knob Visitor Center. Numerous tours and interpretive talks are given near the Gorge and surrounding trails during the summer, offering campers the chance to learn more about the area's historical significance and abundant plants and wildlife. Facilities Rocky Knob Campground combines the exhilaration of a traditional outdoor camping experience with modern amenities like flush toilets, dump station, and drinking water. Both RV and tent sites are available, each equipped with picnic tables, lantern poles, and fire rings/grills--perfect for picnics, barbecues or late
Cell coverage
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Nearby RV services
- Dump station
- Virginia State Parks · 22 mi
- Water fill
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Propane
- Hall Propane · 13 mi
- Low clearances
- 1 bridges or tunnels at 14 ft or less within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rocky Knob Campground | Private campground | 0.2 mi | $20 | — |
| Rocky Knob Campground | Private campground | 1.3 mi | — | — |
| Rock Castle Gorge Backcountry Camping | National park campground | 1.8 mi | — | No hookups |
| National Park Service | Private campground | 4.6 mi | — | — |
| Meadows of Dan Campground | Private campground | 7.9 mi | — | — |
| Willville Motorcycle Campground | Private campground | 8.2 mi | — | — |
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Sources. National Park Service, Recreation.gov (RIDB). Updated June 2026. Facility facts only; DryRig does not publish ratings or reviews on this page.