Rocky Knob Campground

Overview

Located in the Rocky Knob Recreation area, surrounded by 4,000 acres of forest, the campground is ideal for a traditional camping experience. The site offers easy access to the Rock Castle Gorge Trail, a 10.8-mile loop trail ranging in elevation from 1,700 to 3,572 feet.

Operator

National Park

Camping types

Tent, RV

Sites

106 campsites

Fee

From $30 per night (confirm with the operator)

Reservations

Reservable online

Phone

540-745-9664

Amenities

Location

Nearby adventures

Outdoor things to do around Rocky Knob Campground, 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 · 16.9 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

• Rocky KnobPeak · 3,543 ft · 0.8 mi from campShow on map
• Panther KnobPeak · 3,225 ft · 1.3 mi from campShow on map
• The Saddle OverlookViewpoint · 0.6 mi from campShow on map
• Rock Castle GorgeViewpoint · 1.4 mi from campShow on map
• White FallsWaterfall · 10.9 mi from campShow on map

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

Reviews

Data sources

• National Park Service API — Public domain (U.S. Government work)
• Recreation.gov (RIDB) — Public domain (U.S. Government work)
• OpenStreetMap — ODbL 1.0 — © OpenStreetMap contributors

Listing details come from the sources above and may be out of date.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