Grindstone Recreation Area & Campground

Beautiful Grindstone Recreation Area and Campground sits only 2,000 feet below the peak of Mt. Rogers, the highest in Virginia. The entire area boasts hundreds of miles of hiking and biking trails, including the extremely popular Virginia Creeper Trail and Appalachian Trail. Camp in the cool of the rhododendrons or visit for the day and utilize the playground, volleyball courts, picnic area and Whispering Waters Trail. The towns of Damascus, Abingdon and Chilhowe are just a short drive away. Check out our other beautiful campground, Beartree for more camping and recreation options!

American Chestnut Foundation Program.

 

Grindstone wading pool.

Please Note: You may purchase maps and guide books to this area by visitng our on-line store, The Forest Place.

Music Night with local musicians.

 

A Campfire Cooking Demonstration.

Campground Details

George Washington/Jefferson National Forest
Mount Rogers National Recreation Area
1946 Laurel Valley Road
Troutdale, VA 24378
(276)388-3983
GPS: 36.68694, -81.54111
Elevation: 3800

2014 Season: Fri., April 11 - Sat., November 1

Make A Reservation at Grindstone
or call 1-877-444-6777

View map/directions

Campground Facilities

  • Open April - October
  • 100 mostly shaded sites for tents and RV’s
  • Over half of the sites with water/electric
  • Picnic tables, fire rings & tent pads
  • Hot showers and flush toilets in bathhouses
  • Day use area with playground, picnic tables, volleyball court and wading pool
  • Hiking trails
  • Firewood & starter available for purchase
  • Campground map
  • Campground rules

Things to Do

Grayson Highlands State Park
Beartree Lake Recreation Area
Virginia Creeper and Appalachian Trails
Mount Rogers Scenic Byway

Campground Fees

Campsites:

Single Campsite - Maximum Occupancy:8 persons, 2 cars: $22
Single Site With Electric & Water: $29

Double Campsite - Maximum Occupancy:16 persons, 4 cars: $44
Double Site With Electric & Water: $51

Federal Interagency Senior/Access discounts only apply to single standard site rate. Does not apply to any other items or services. Card holder must be present on site to use discount.

Only cash and checks accepted at this facility.

Day Use:

Per Vehicle: $3
Additional persons per vehicle: $.50 per person
Day use annual pass: $20

Food

  • Food City
    Wal-Mart
    Damascus & Chilhowe for restaurants