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Double Shoals Campground is an honor system campground. There's a self-pay system onsite for first-come, first-served use. Two primitive sites only. Campers must bring their own water. It is part of the New River Canoe Trail and is accessible only by river or trail via paddling or hiking. The Town of Fries is the closest access. Location is mile marker P-40 on the Fries branch of New River Trail State Park. Land neighboring Double Shoals is privately owned and landowners do not accommodate parking.
Beautiful spot to camp, fish, or to take your kayak out of the water. Accessible by bike or hike, but we'll worth the effort.
This is a small, but very nice camping area on the New River, approximately 2 miles downriver of the Fries Junction area. There are basically only two campsites, but several people could camp here comfortably. I've spent two nights here in recent years and it was very peaceful. The sound from an area of rapids just upriver lulled me to sleep. I feel that the $17 per night fee is a bit much, considering there are no facilities aside from a vault toilet. I suppose you could say that the atmosphere is worth the price. There is no "piped" water here, but there are a couple small springs nearby on the opposite side of the trail. I gathered water from one of those springs. I filtered AND boiled it just in case, and had no ill-effects. So if you can hike or bike in with your gear, try spending the night here. I think you'll enjoy it. By the way, there are picnic tables, fire rings, and a good amount of grassy area to pitch your tent.
We stopped for a night headed home after a long road trip. Semi secluded spot. Easy hike in, easy as in flat, no climbs or decents, well maintained wide and smooth path with benches every mile or so for people who require frequent rests. It was 26° and snowing the night we went but we regret nothing. Well worth it.
About 3.5 miles in from the closest parking at the New River Deli. Two camping spots with fire pits and picnic tables.
Sites are flat! Secluded and quiet. Porta potty and benches and tables here. Trees not idea for hammocking so better bring a tent.
