fees, RV limits, trails & mountain biking

Hopper Creek Group Camp

USDA Forest Service campground in George Washington & Jefferson National Forest, near Natural Bridge Station, Virginia.

Not publishednightly fee (check Recreation.gov)
Not itemizedfirst-come area, sites not listed
Reservablebooking
Not statedseason (agency text)
No RV datamax RV/trailer length
24named USFS/NPS trails within 5 mi (132.3 mi)
39.2 mibike trails within 5 mi
1,100 ftelevation (agency text)

How it compares

  • There are 10 other campgrounds in our data within 25 miles.
  • 100% of sites with a shade rating are listed as shaded or partly shaded.
  • Straight-line distance: Lynchburg ~23 mi, Roanoke ~31 mi, Blacksburg ~55 mi.

Site mix

Tent-only1
Group1

Amenities & rules

The agency hasn't published an amenity list for this campground.Tents

Trails within 5 miles

TrailClosest pointMapped miles within 5 miSource
Wildcat Mountain1.2 mi4.6USFS
Belfast1.2 mi2.6USFS
Glenwood Horse1.3 mi21.6USFS
Glenwood Horse Trail1.3 mi21.6NPS
Panther Knob1.6 mi0.8USFS
Appalachian Trail1.7 mi21.7USFS
Appalachian National Scenic Trail1.7 mi21.7NPS
Thunder Ridge Trail1.7 mi0.1NPS
Hunting Creek1.8 mi1.7USFS
Hunting Creek Trail1.8 mi1.9NPS
Sulphur Spring2.6 mi5.0USFS
Gunter Ridge2.6 mi4.3USFS

+ 12 more named trails.

Mountain biking nearby

39.2 miles of bike-legal trail lie within 5 miles (0.1 mi on unnamed paths). Difficulty mix: Unrated: 39.2 mi

TrailClosest pointMiles within 5 miDifficulty (as tagged)KidsSource
Wildcat Mountain1.2 mi4.6UnratedUSFS
Glenwood Horse1.3 mi21.6UnratedUSFS
Panther Knob1.6 mi0.8UnratedUSFS
Apple Orchard Spur2.9 mi1.0UnratedUSFS
Wilson Mountain2.9 mi3.0UnratedUSFS
Cornelius Creek3.2 mi2.2UnratedUSFS
Terrapin Mountain3.3 mi3.1UnratedUSFS
Whitetail3.7 mi1.7UnratedUSFS
Locher Tract Area4.5 mi0.6UnratedUSFS
Skyline Trail4.9 mi0.5UnratedOSM

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 TouringBackpackingBikingBoatingCampingCanoeingClimbingFire Lookouts/cabins OvernightFishingHikingHorse CampingHorseback RidingHuntingInterpretive ProgramsKayakingOff Highway VehiclePicnickingRecreational VehiclesSwimmingVisitor CenterWildlife Viewing

Nearest campgrounds

CampgroundMilesStateFee/nightSitesHookupsMax RVPetsBookingTrails ≤5 mi
Cave Mountain Lake Group Camp
George Washington & Jefferson National Forest
1.8VA—— — —yes Reserve22 (102.5 mi)
Cave Mountain Lake Family Camp
George Washington & Jefferson National Forest
1.8VA—40 — 55 ftyes Reserve22 (102.5 mi)
Tent Camping
OpenStreetMap listing
3.9VA—— — —— ?15 (67.6 mi)
Marble Spring Campsite
OpenStreetMap listing
4.0VA—— — —— ?24 (110.3 mi)
North Creek
George Washington & Jefferson National Forest
4.4VA—— — —— First-come22 (118.7 mi)
Natural Bridge State Park Campground
Natural Bridge State Park
4.8VA—— — —yes Reserve10 (24.2 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 Hopper Creek Group Camp offers a rustic atmosphere under the trees for group camping. Nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains, the area welcomes visitors to enjoy the natural beauty and relaxing atmosphere. Recreation A mowed, grassy area is available for games and organized activities. Hiking trails surround the area, offering everything from short walks in and around Cave Mountain Lake Recreation Area to a full day hike along the nearby ridges. Backpacking opportunities are also available on the nearby Appalachian National Scenic Trail, in the James River Face Wilderness or in the Thunder Ridge Wilderness. Facilities The group camp can accommodate up to 50 people. It is designate… read the full description on Recreation.gov