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WARNING: Please use the directions we have provided below for safe and pleasant driving. If you choose to use another source for your directions, please be wary if they include Route 814; this winding, gravel mountain road is not for the faint of heart. DO NOT take 814 if you have a camper or RV.
From Washington, DC
Take 66 W to route 29 S. About 35 miles south of Charlottesville turn right on 56 W. Go 1 mile and turn right on 655 at the Roseland sign. Approximately 4 miles to the stop sign, turn left, cross over the bridge and turn right on 56 W / Crabtree Falls Highway, Go 11 miles then look for the entrance to Crabtree Falls Campground on your left.
From the South
From 29 N, 3miles north of Amherst turn left on 151 N. Follow 151 N for approximately 9 miles where Route 56 W merges with Route 151 N. Continue another 2-3 miles and turn left when 56 W turns off and becomes Crabtree Fall Highway, Go 11 miles then look for the entrance to Crabtree Falls Campground on your left.
From West, Northwest and Southwest
I-81 to exit 205 (Raphine and Steels Tavern). Go east on 606 to 11 N (left). About a city block turn right on to 56 E then continue 12 miles to Crabtree Falls Campground on your right. Hint: You'll pass Crabtree Falls Recreation Area about 2/3 a mile before our entrance.
From the Blue Ride Parkway North & South
Get off at mile post 27 (Montebello) turn left onto 56 E. It's about 7 miles to Crabtree Falls Campground on your right. Hint: You'll pass Crabtree Falls Recreation Area about 2/3 a mile before our entrance.
From I-95, at Richmond, VA
Take 64 W to exit 118A, Lynchburg and 29 S. Stay on 29 S for about 35 miles then turn right onto 56 W. Go 1 mile and turn right at the Roseland sign (right on 655), 4 miles to the stop sign then turn left. Cross over the bridge and take a right on Crabtree Falls Highway (56 W). We are 11 miles down the road on the left.
From the Southwest
85 N at Greensboro, NC take 29 N, (3 miles north of Amherst, VA) turn left on 151 N. Follow 151 N for approximately 7 miles where Route 56 W merges with Route 151 N. Continue another 2-3 miles and turn left when 56 turns off and becomes Crabtree Falls Highway, Go 11 miles then look for the entrance to Crabtree Falls Campground on your left.
We went there on a whim to stay at the camp site not knowing they had cabins. When we were getting checked in inquired about changing to cabin and was only about thirty dollars more. It was worth it, we were right in front the river. While I was cooking over the fire pit my two boys were able to play in the river, which they loved. We can't wait to go back. Thank you Crabtree falls campground for letting us stay
Great place to bring the kids. Small RVs, tent sites, and cabins available. Veteran discount if you ask.
I will say there is a lot of maintenance and work that needs done here compared to other similarly priced places such as: leaking spigots next to electric boxes, electric boxes covers falling off, trash bins, wood structures of playground. However, people are great! These are newer owners and they care and are lovely. You really can't beat the location, less than .5 miles to Crabtree falls. Close to all sorts of outdoor activities, plus you don't even need to leave the campground to play in the water.
Abundant wildlife, quiet campground, good people. We will come back!
Great campground. All the other campers around us were quiet. That was huge because we always seem to run into loud party people. But not here. The view from the cabin is as advertised, beautiful. You hear the river all night, so peaceful. The owner is so nice. Inside the cabin is great too. Nice bathroom with showers. There is no cell service but there is WiFi at the camp store which is a 2 minute walk from the cabin. The only thing I recommend is coming in route 56 from the east. Coming from the west is a wild hill ride.
Campsite was good. Bathrooms are somewhat clean. Would have liked them cleaned more often. On our weekend, there were tons of kids running around all day and well into the night. Flashlights shining in our eyes while sitting at the campfire. Teenagers up late at night, walking back-and-forth with bright lanterns at 2am. Location is great. Loved the river. The store has firewood and bags of ice.
Crabtree Falls is a very nice campground for off the grid camping. We spent a few days there and really enjoyed it. The campsites are located directly on the water and provides spectacular views all day long. It’s quiet and peaceful and has zero cell coverage just what we were looking for, the store has firewood and ice at a reasonable price and the manager AJ is a very friendly person. We will definitely be coming back.
