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Caldwell Fields Group Campground

USDA Forest Service campground in George Washington & Jefferson National Forest, near Blacksburg, Virginia.

Not publishednightly fee (check Recreation.gov)
2overnight sites
Reservablebooking
Not statedseason (agency text)
No RV datamax RV/trailer length
2named USFS/NPS trails within 5 mi (14.9 mi)
1.1 mibike trails within 5 mi

How it compares

  • With 2 sites it is the #42 largest of 43 Virginia campgrounds that publish a site count (small and usually quieter).
  • There are 8 other campgrounds in our data within 25 miles.
  • 100% of sites with a shade rating are listed as shaded or partly shaded.
  • Pets allowed on 2 of 2 sites; campfires allowed on 2 (subject to seasonal fire bans).
  • Straight-line distance: Blacksburg ~9 mi, Roanoke ~22 mi, Lynchburg ~65 mi.

Site mix

Group2
Accessible2

Amenities & rules

Fire pitsGrillsPicnic tablesPets allowed2 accessible sites

Trails within 5 miles

TrailClosest pointMapped miles within 5 miSource
Sarver0.7 mi1.1USFS
Appalachian Trail1.5 mi13.8USFS

Mountain biking nearby

1.1 miles of bike-legal trail lie within 5 miles. Difficulty mix: Unrated: 1.1 mi

TrailClosest pointMiles within 5 miDifficulty (as tagged)KidsSource
Sarver0.7 mi1.1UnratedUSFS

Ratings come only from OpenStreetMap mtb:scale / IMBA tags. Untagged trails show as "Unrated", and we never guess. Check conditions and maps on Trailforks or MTB Project.

Activities listed

Auto TouringBikingBoatingCampingClimbingFire Lookouts/cabins OvernightFishingHikingHorse CampingHorseback RidingHuntingInterpretive ProgramsOff Highway VehiclePicnickingRecreational VehiclesSwimmingVisitor CenterWater ActivitiesWildlife Viewing

Nearest campgrounds

CampgroundMilesStateFee/nightSitesHookupsMax RVPetsBookingTrails ≤5 mi
Primitive Campsite
OpenStreetMap listing
3.9VAFree— — —— ?2 (16.7 mi)
Kelly Knob Campsite
OpenStreetMap listing
6.4VA—— — —— ?6 (23.7 mi)
White Rocks Campground
usfs
11.2VA—35 — —— ?9 (32.2 mi)
Boley Field Group Campground
George Washington & Jefferson National Forest
12.6VA—— — —yes Reserve18 (21.1 mi)
Pig Farm Campsite
OpenStreetMap listing
16.7VA—— — —— ?5 (27.6 mi)
Steel Bridge Campground
George Washington & Jefferson National Forest
18.9VA—3 — —yes Reserve3 (4.7 mi)

Hookups: E = electric (max amps), W = water, S = sewer. "—" means the agency doesn't publish it. Trail counts are named USFS/NPS trails within 5 miles. 🟢 = kid-friendly (green-rated) bike trail nearby.

From the managing agency

Overview Caldwell Fields Group Campground is actually two separate fields adjacent to each other. George and Milton, each provide group camping and can be reserved together or separately. They are great for groups who prefer old-fashioned, rustic camping who require few amenities. Recreation Craig Creek meanders along the edge of the fields where visitors can enjoy splashing and relaxing in its cool waters. The creek is also stocked with trout, providing good fishing opportunities for visitors. Facilities Caldwell Fields provides two fields that may be rented separately or together. Each field can accommodate a group of 50 or less people with space for up to 20 vehicles. Groups may choose to… read the full description on Recreation.gov