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Stony Fork Campground
FSU.S. Forest Service — Wytheville · Virginia · George Washington & Jefferson National Forest
| Agency | FSU.S. Forest Service |
|---|---|
| Area | George Washington & Jefferson National Forest |
| Location | Wytheville · Virginia · George Washington & Jefferson National Forest · 37.00972, -81.18167 · Map |
| Sites | 49 public sites counted from the federal listing — 34 standard electric; 15 standard nonelectric |
| Getting a site | Reservable — the federal listing marks this campground as taking reservations. Some sites or seasons may still be first-come; the listing’s own words are below. |
| Hookups | Electric at 37 of 49 sites (up to 30 amp where reported) Water hookups at 13 of 49 sites Sewer hookups at 0 of 49 sites Full hookups (all three at one site) at 0 of 49 sites Counted site by site from affirmative reports in the federal record. A site with no report is not counted either way. |
| Max RV length | Longest reported site fits 132 ft Sites that fit at least — 25 ft: 51 sites · 30 ft: 42 sites · 35 ft: 23 sites · 40 ft: 15 sites |
| Months open | Not in federal data — the federal listing does not publish a season for this campground. Check the official description below or Recreation.gov. |
| Fees | Not reported — the federal listing carries no fee description for this campground. |
| Check-in / out | In 2:00 PM · Out 12:00 PM (most common in the listing) |
| Pets | Allowed at 53 sites, as reported |
| Accessible sites | 3 marked accessible in the listing |
| Accessibility | N |
| Phone | 276-783-5196 |
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This site takes no reservations and shows no live availability. Source: Recreation.gov (RIDB export pulled November 5, 2026); this listing was last updated in the federal record on 2026-04-02.
From the official listing
Overview Stony Fork, tucked in a dense forest setting, is located at the foot of Big Walker Mountain beside the Big Walker Mountain Scenic Byway. The East Fork of Stony Fork Creek winds through the campground, providing a serene setting for trout fishing and water play for visitors at the welcoming campground.
The 1 mile Stony Fork Nature Trail takes campers through groves of pine and hardwoods, and the campground loop road makes for a scenic walk, too. Recreation The Big Walker Mountain Scenic Byway is an incredible drive for viewing blooms of rhododendron, azalea and mountain laurel in spring, and fiery red and gold foliage in fall. Scenic overlooks highlight views of Mount Rogers and many ridges and valleys.
A horseshoe pit at the campground provides hours of fun for families. Experienced hikers love the Seven Sisters Trail, approximately 5 miles, which leads from the campground to the top of Little Walker Mountain, then onto the Scenic Byway. Facilities Volunteer hosts are on hand to answer questions and make campers feel welcome. Campsites are ideal for both RV and tent camping. Warm showers and flush toilets are available, plus parking spurs are paved. Most sites come with electric hookups.
Natural Features Stony Fork sits in a valley of the Appalachians at a 2,400 foot elevation. Its creekside setting provides a peaceful soundtrack of running water. In springtime, wildflowers and rhododendron dot the region with spectacular colors, and fall is reliably scenic with its red and yellow foliage. Nearby Attractions Stony Fork is in a natural forest setting at the foot of Big Walker Mountain and adjacent to the Big Walker Scenic Byway. The East Fork of Stony Fork Creek winds through the campground and provides water play and trout fishing. A one-mile nature trail will take campers through stands of pine and hardwoods, while the campground loop road itself is popular with walkers. For the more experienced hiker, Seven Sisters Trail leads from the campground to the top of Little Walker Mountain and back to the Scenic Byway.
Within 10 miles of the campground, hike the popular Appalachian Trail, which extends more than 2,175 miles throughout the Appalachian Mountains across 14 states. It is the first trail designated as a National Scenic Trail.
There is an outdoor shooting range a few miles from the campground.
Directions, from the listing
From Wytheville, VA, follow I-77 north to Exit 47. Turn left onto Route 717 and drive 4 miles to Stony Fork Campground. Total travel distance is 10 miles.
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Trip Card — Stony Fork Campground
Wytheville · Virginia · George Washington & Jefferson National Forest
| Agency | FS · U.S. Forest Service |
|---|---|
| Location | Wytheville · Virginia · George Washington & Jefferson National Forest |
| Fees | Not reported in the federal data |
| Getting a site | Reservable |
| Hookups | Electric at 37 |
| Max RV | Up to 132 ft |
| Months open | Not in federal data |
| Sites | 49 sites |
Book: recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/234575 · Source: Recreation.gov, pulled November 5, 2026. Facility details come from federal recreation data and may be out of date — this site takes no reservations and shows no live availability; confirm details and book through Recreation.gov or the managing agency.