Rocky Knob Campground

4.5·131 reviews
·Blue Ridge Parkway

Overview

Located on the famous Blue Ridge Parkway in the hills of rural Virginia, Rocky Knob Campground is nestled amid rolling meadowlands with impressive displays of seasonal flowers, endless night skies and green pastures. Numerous nearby overlooks and the winding parkway provide an ideal backdrop for a traditional camping experience.

Great Facilities and Amenities

  • Campfire Allowed

    (104 of 106 campsites have Campfire Allowed)

  • Checkin Time

    (All campsites have Checkin Time)

  • Checkout Time

    (All campsites have Checkout Time)

  • Driveway Entry

    (There are variety of Driveway Entry. Such as back in and pull through.)

  • Firepit

    (4 of 106 campsites have Firepit)

  • Food Storage Locker

    (1 of 106 campsites have Food Storage Locker)

  • Max Num Of People

    (Up to 20)

  • Max Num Of Vehicles

    (Up to 5)

  • Pets Allowed

    (All campsites have Pets Allowed)

  • Picnic Table

    (104 of 106 campsites have Picnic Table)

  • Shade

    (There are variety of Shade. Such as true and full.)

Natural Features

T Loop - RV only - Credits: Wayne Bersch
Early morning at Rocky Knob Campground. - Credits: Wayne Bersch
The Puckett Cabin on Groundhog Mountain. - Credits: Debbie Webber
Sunset View at the Saddle Overlook Near Rocky Knob Campground - Credits: Wayne Bersch
The Blue Ridge Parkway is a scenic byway that stretches almost 500 miles along the crest of the Blue Ridge Mountains through North Carolina and Virginia. It offers plenty of natural attractions and recreational opportunities for visitors, as well as a cross-section of Appalachian mountain history from pre-historic times to early European settlements, and on to today. Rocky Knob Campground, one of the first established sites along the Blue Ridge Parkway, is home to several famous geological attractions. Rock Castle Gorge, known for its beautiful rock crystalline quartz formations, was once home to several mountain families. Visitors can still find remnants of their old apple orchards and abandoned stone chimneys along parkway trails.

Recreation

Sunset at the Saddle Overlook Near Rocky Knob Campground - Credits: Wayne Bersch

The campground is located in the Rocky Knob Recreation area, surrounded by more than 4,000 acres of forest.
The site offers easy access to the Rock Castle Gorge Trail, a 10.8-mile (17.4 km) loop trail ranging in elevation from 1,700 to 3,572 feet (518 to 1,089 m). Rock Castle Gorge, a 1,500-foot (457 m) ravine carved by the waters of Rock Castle Creek, is the focal point of this trail, offering hikers breathtaking scenery. 

Black Ridge Trail: a moderate 3-mile loop passing through the forest on a seldom-used gravel road and through a meadow. Accessed from the Rocky Knob Visitor Center.

Numerous tours and interpretive talks are given near the Gorge and surrounding trails during the summer, offering campers the chance to learn more about the area's historical significance and abundant plants and wildlife.

Permitted Equipment

  • rv-Up to 45ft

  • tent-Up to 33ft

  • vehicle-N/A

  • camper van-N/A

  • pickup camper-N/A

  • pop up camper-Up to 30ft

  • trailer-Up to 38ft

  • 5th wheel-Up to 38ft

Nearby Attractions

The nearby town of Floyd offers entertainment, shopping, food, gas and lodging. There are also multiple wineries nearby that offer tours and tastings.

Visit Mabry Mill at milepost 176 near Meadows of Dan, Virginia.

The campground is about 30 miles from Mount Airy, North Carolina, the birthplace of actor Andy Griffith and the inspiration for the fictional TV-series town of Mayberry. Mount Airy also offers grocery stores, gas stations and medical facilities.

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