Grindstone
USDA Forest Service campground in George Washington & Jefferson National Forest, near Troutdale, Virginia.
How it compares
- There are 20 other campgrounds in our data within 25 miles.
- Straight-line distance: Abingdon ~24 mi, Blacksburg ~73 mi, Asheville ~94 mi.
Amenities & rules
The agency hasn't published an amenity list for this campground.
Trails within 5 miles
| Trail | Closest point | Mapped miles within 5 mi | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whispering Waters | 0.1 mi | 0.5 | USFS |
| Mount Rogers Tie | 0.1 mi | 0.4 | USFS |
| Mount Rogers | 0.3 mi | 3.8 | USFS |
| Flattop | 0.5 mi | 1.6 | USFS |
| Fairwood Valley | 0.5 mi | 2.0 | USFS |
| Grassy Branch | 0.6 mi | 3.0 | USFS |
| Lewis Fork Spur | 0.9 mi | 0.4 | USFS |
| Virginia Highlands | 1.0 mi | 23.3 | USFS |
| Lewis Fork | 1.1 mi | 5.3 | USFS |
| Cliffside | 1.1 mi | 1.3 | USFS |
| Lewis Fork Tie | 1.2 mi | 0.1 | USFS |
| Hurricane Mountain | 1.5 mi | 0.4 | USFS |
+ 40 more named trails.
Mountain biking nearby
52.3 miles of bike-legal trail lie within 5 miles. Difficulty mix: Unrated: 52.3 mi
| Trail | Closest point | Miles within 5 mi | Difficulty (as tagged) | Kids | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whispering Waters | 0.1 mi | 0.5 | Unrated | USFS | |
| Mount Rogers Tie | 0.1 mi | 0.4 | Unrated | USFS | |
| Fairwood Valley Trail | 0.5 mi | 1.9 | Unrated | OSM | |
| Flattop | 0.5 mi | 1.6 | Unrated | USFS | |
| Virginia Highlands Horse Trail | 1.0 mi | 12.4 | Unrated | OSM | |
| Lewis Fork Tie | 1.2 mi | 0.1 | Unrated | USFS | |
| Old Orchard Trail | 1.5 mi | 1.6 | Unrated | OSM | |
| Hurricane Mountain | 1.5 mi | 0.4 | Unrated | USFS | |
| Old 84 | 1.5 mi | 4.8 | Unrated | USFS | |
| Rowlands Creek | 1.6 mi | 3.0 | Unrated | USFS | |
| Crest Trail | 2.1 mi | 4.0 | Unrated | OSM | |
| Rhododendron Gap Trail | 2.4 mi | 1.3 | Unrated | OSM |
+ 19 more.
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 TouringBikingBoatingCampingClimbingDay Use AreaFire Lookouts/cabins OvernightFishingHikingHorse CampingHorseback RidingHuntingInterpretive ProgramsOff Highway VehiclePicnickingRecreational VehiclesScenic DriveSwimmingVisitor CenterWildlife Viewing
Nearest campgrounds
| Campground | Miles | State | Fee/night | Sites | Hookups | Max RV | Pets | Booking | Trails ≤5 mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fox Creek Horse Camp George Washington & Jefferson National Forest |
2.2 | VA | — | 21 | — | 50 ft | yes | Reserve | 54 (136.2 mi) |
| Old Virginia Group Horse Camp George Washington & Jefferson National Forest |
3.0 | VA | — | — | — | 80 ft | yes | Reserve | 55 (130.1 mi) |
| Hurricane Campground George Washington & Jefferson National Forest |
3.8 | VA | — | 22 | — | 65 ft | yes | Reserve | 48 (114.4 mi) |
| Grayson Highlands State Park Campground Grayson Highlands State Park |
4.7 | VA | $16–$37 | — | E W | 50 ft | yes | Reserve | 39 (90.4 mi) |
| Beartree George Washington & Jefferson National Forest |
5.9 | VA | — | 45 | — | 99 ft | yes | Reserve | 29 (56.5 mi) |
| Raccoon Branch Campground George Washington & Jefferson National Forest |
7.7 | VA | — | 17 | E 30A W | 60 ft | yes | Reserve | 21 (54.0 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.