Grindstone

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ReservableAccess

136Sites

110 ftMax rig

The place

Grindstone Campground is tucked in the Fairwood Valley among pastures and wooded hillsides. The surrounding Mount Rogers National Recreation Area provides endless opportunities for fun and relaxation in the nature setting. The Campground will be closed until further notice due to facility repair needs. Opossum Loop will be open for tent campers. There will be no available water. No Dump Station available. Recreation The area offers excellent hiking, mountain biking, horseback riding and hunting. Recommended hiking trails include the Mount Rogers Trail at 7.5 miles and the Whispering Waters Nature Trail at 0. Keep reading

6 miles. Several streams pass by just beyond the campground, with trout fishing available in abundance. The campground boasts a water play area in the creek, an amphitheater, a playground and volleyball courts to entertain families. Facilities All sites have a fire ring with a cooking grate, lantern post, picnic table, and tent pad. Domestic pets are allowed as long as they are attended and kept on a leash no longer than six feet. Standard electric sites have 30 amp service and a water hook-up. PLEASE NOTE ALL CAMPSITES IN COTTONTAIL AND GROUNDHOG DEN WILL BE CLOSED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE. NO AVAILABLE WATER IN OPOSSUM, COTTONTAIL, AND GROUNDHOG DEN LOOPS. Natural Features At 3,800 feet, Grindstone is surrounded by mixed hardwoods, hemlock and rhododendrons. The Mount Rogers National Recreation Area spans 200,000 acres of National Forest, with four wildlife-rich wilderness areas. Contact Info This location is unstaffed. To speak with our main office for general information, please call: (276) 783-5196. Nearby Attractions The Mount Rogers Scenic Byway, which traverses more than 50 miles with views of forestland and open rural countryside, is accessible nearby.

SRC · Recreation.gov RIDB full extract · 2026-08-23

The sites · 136

Loop	Site	Type	Max rig	Electric	ADA
COTT	023	management	60 ft	50	yes
COTT	025	management	65 ft	50	yes
COTT	026	management	70 ft	50	yes
COTT	027	management	100 ft	30
COTT	028	management	110 ft	30
COTT	029	management	75 ft	30
COTT	030D	management	65 ft	30
COTT	034	management	—	30
COTT	036D	management	80 ft	30
COTT	037	management	90 ft	50/30
COTT	038D	management	90 ft	30
COTT	040D	management	110 ft	30
COTT	043	management	70 ft	30
COTT	044	management	80 ft	30
COTT	045	management	66 ft	30
COTT	046	management	80 ft	30
COTT	047	management	70 ft	30
COTT	048	management	65 ft	30
COTT	051	management	75 ft	30
COTT	052	management	90 ft	30
COTT	053	management	100 ft	30
COTT	054	management	85 ft	30
COTT	055	management	80 ft	30
COTT	056	management	65 ft	30
COTT	057	management	66 ft	30
COTT	058	management	65 ft	30
COTT	059	management	70 ft	30
GDEN	022	management	65 ft	30	yes
GDEN	024	management	65 ft	30	yes
GDEN	060	management	65 ft	30	yes
GDEN	061	management	65 ft	50	yes
GDEN	063	management	75 ft	30
GDEN	064	management	66 ft	30
GDEN	065	management	70 ft	30
GDEN	066	management	60 ft	30
GDEN	067	management	76 ft	30
GDEN	068	management	76 ft	30
GDEN	069	management	72 ft	30
GDEN	070	management	70 ft	30
GDEN	071	management	70 ft	30
GDEN	072	management	79 ft	30
GDEN	073	management	75 ft	30
GDEN	074	management	75 ft	30
GDEN	075	management	70 ft	30
GDEN	076	management	75 ft	—
GDEN	077	management	70 ft	—
GDEN	079	management	70 ft	—
GDEN	080	management	65 ft	—
GDEN	081	management	80 ft	—
GDEN	082	management	90 ft	—
GDEN	083	management	75 ft	—
GDEN	084	management	74 ft	—
GDEN	085	management	85 ft	—
GDEN	086	management	70 ft	—
GDEN	087	management	75 ft	—
GDEN	088	management	35 ft	—
GDEN	089	management	75 ft	—
GDEN	090	management	35 ft	—
GDEN	091	management	35 ft	—
GDEN	092	management	35 ft	—

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SRC · Recreation.gov RIDB full extract · 2026-08-23

Booking

183 daysBooking window before arrival

Recreation.gov default: most campsites can be booked six months prior to arrival date. Most campgrounds go on sale at 7am PT / 8am MT / 10am ET, but not always; check the facility Seasons and Fees tab. Some locations also offer shorter supplemental booking windows.

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SRC · Rules verified against recreation.gov · 2026-08-24

Your representative

This campground sits in VA-09. This member’s public-lands record →

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