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Karen Hoffman

1 year ago
5/5

First time here and we absolutely fell in love with this simplistic, natural campground. No pool, no amenities, no hookups, no cell service…just quiet, peaceful, nature. Easy access from I-81 (less than 10 miles/ four turns). 41 reservable campsites, $20/night or $10/night with America the Beautiful Access Pass. The campground area/bathhouse was immaculate, with flush toilets and warm showers. Beautiful shady, private & level sites (we didn’t require any blocks/levelers). Four sets of camp hosts were present and all were awesome (Peter, Carol, Ronnie, Melissa…sorry if we can’t remember all)…they were so friendly & personable. We’re actually considering becoming volunteer campground hosts because of them! Most of the campsites have a wonderful accessible creek that runs thru the center …site#3 even has it’s own little bridge and sites#40 & 39 have a lovely large & sunny grassy area next to sites. Three pull-thru sites (sites 1, 4 & 20) and the buddy site (41 & 42) could accommodate rigs slightly over 30ft+ with truck/toad. The rest we would recommend 30ft or less. We were in site #26 with a 30ft and a longbed - backing in was slightly challenging, but doable - the rest of the site was large, with extra -long picnic table, lantern posts and fire pit w/cooking grate (other sites also had grills, tall grill tables and a kettle hooks over fire pit). Lots of tent campers were there during our stay and a handful of RV’s. There’s a lovely local couple that sells firewood at 84 Cave Mountain Rd/Rt 781…you’ll see their sign with a wheelbarrow of wood for $10 on the right side of the road, heading up to the campground. We bought two loads that lasted all week. All in all, this was a fabulous base camp for our travels on the BRP (4 miles away), quaint, awesome towns (Buchanan, Buena Vista, etc) and some scouting to points west toward West Virginia (1.5hrs to Bolar Mountain/Lake Moomaw). For couples, you’ll love Great Valley Farm Brewery & Winery (spectacular sunset views, great wine and you can watch the safari animals graze below in valley), Halcyon Days Cider Co & Orchard Labyrinth (quirky atmosphere and delicious flights/snacks), and local flea & farmer’s markets. For families, The Pink Cadillac (try the Elvis burgers!), Virginia Gold Orchards (you pick ‘em), Hull Drive-In, Mane Gait Equestrian Center (also an awesome Harvest Host!), Layne’s Country Store (for all those, ‘oh, I forgot!’, local fresh fruits, veggies, flowers, groceries/deli and wine!), Natural Bridge State Park and Caverns, Buchanan Swinging Bridge and Virginia Safari Park - many on/or right off 11/Lee Hwy. Anything else you may need is also in Lexington (20mi) or Family Dollar in Buchanan (20mi). This is our third stay in this area but not our last, as it’s one of our favorites to explore. You’ll love it, too!

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