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This campground overlooks the New River. There is no vehicular access to the campground. There is a short hike to the sites from the parking lot. There are 21 primitive tent camping sites. Note: This campground is 24 miles from Cliffview Campground.
All sites are timbered and marked. Each has a fire ring, lantern post, picnic table, access to the New River Trail and non-flush toilet. Drinking water is available. One site, MR012, is universally accessible and is reserved last if not required for a disabled camper. There is no life-guarded swimming. The New River's current is unpredictable and potentially dangerous; underwater hazards are possible.
Reservations are required. Same-day reservations are permitted. Campers must leave their confirmation letter on their dashboard for overnight parking. Campers will need access to a fax machine or need to pick up the letter at the Foster Falls office if there is insufficient time to receive the letter by mail.
Directions: From I-77, take Exit 24. Go east on State Route 69 to SR 52. Go north to SR 608. Go east and follow signs.
Number of sites of each type: Primitive Tent, 21
Take State Route 58 to Galax. Go north on SR 887 to Cliffview Road (SR 721). Take SR 721 one-quarter of a mile and turn right onto Creekview Road. Go one mile to the Dannelly Complex. Cliffview Campground parking is on the right. Cross the footbridge into the campground. Horse campers may not use the footbridge.
This was a great way to spend 2 hours. See lots of friendly bikers and hikers. Nice 2 mile level walk from Galax to Cliffview.
Superb, well maintained, beautiful scenery, gorgeous river views and you take it all in on foot, bicycle, or horse.
This trail is easily accessible and pancake flat. There are many points of interest along the way.
We have biked this trail several times starting in Galax, Foster Falls and this time in Austinville.
My family and I consisting of 3 adults and 3 children age 3-10years old. Had a great time. It's beautiful this time of the year. The leaves are amazing. The bridges are all redone and super nice. We will be returning!
Beautiful long and well maintained gravel trail. Suggest starting at the New River State Park just south of Fort Griles. Then you can go either east or west taking in all of the history of the region. Enjoy.
