Rock Castle Gorge Backcountry Camping

Overview

Rock Castle Gorge Backcountry Campground is a primitive camp located along the Rock Castle Gorge Trail in the Rocky Knob Recreational Area which is part of the Blue Ridge Parkway. The Rock Castle Gorge Backcountry Campsites can be reached from various points ranging in distance from 1/2 mile to 8 miles.

Operator

National Park

Camping types

Tent

Fee

From $15 per night (confirm with the operator)

Reservations

Reservable online

Phone

828-276-2300

Amenities

Location

Nearby adventures

Outdoor things to do around Rock Castle Gorge Backcountry Camping, shown on the map above. Distances are straight-line from the campground, so driving or walking will be longer; trail details are approximate. Confirm access and conditions with the land manager.

Hikes and trailheads

• Buffalo Mountain TrailheadTrailhead · 7.2 mi from campShow on map
• Salthouse BranchHike · 16.4 mi from camp

  Salthouse Branch Campground is nestled on the shores of Philpott Lake in the rugged foothills of Virginia's Blue Ridge Mountains. Recreation.gov

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Scenic sights

• Twelve O'Clock KnobPeak · 2,808 ft · 0.6 mi from campShow on map
• Rocky KnobPeak · 3,543 ft · 1.0 mi from campShow on map
• Rock Castle GorgeViewpoint · 0.7 mi from campShow on map
• The Saddle OverlookViewpoint · 1.2 mi from campShow on map
• White FallsWaterfall · 10.7 mi from campShow on map

Trail and sight data: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL) and Recreation.gov.

Reviews

Data sources

• Recreation.gov (RIDB) — Public domain (U.S. Government work)

Listing details come from the sources above and may be out of date. Confirm fees, dates and closures with the operator before you travel.