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Hurricane Campground

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

Not publishednightly fee (check Recreation.gov)
22overnight sites
Reservablebooking
Not statedseason (agency text)
65 ftmax RV/trailer length
48named USFS/NPS trails within 5 mi (114.4 mi)
46.0 mibike trails within 5 mi

How it compares

  • With 22 sites it is the #27 largest of 43 Virginia campgrounds that publish a site count.
  • There are 19 other campgrounds in our data within 25 miles.
  • 20% of Virginia campgrounds that publish a length limit accept a rig this long (65 ft), so this is one of the better big-rig options.
  • 100% of sites with a shade rating are listed as shaded or partly shaded.
  • Pets allowed on 22 of 22 sites; campfires allowed on 21 (subject to seasonal fire bans).
  • Straight-line distance: Abingdon ~27 mi, Blacksburg ~69 mi, Roanoke ~93 mi.

Site mix

Tent-only4

Amenities & rules

Fire pitsGrillsLantern postsPicnic tablesPets allowedTentsRVs/trailers

Trails within 5 miles

TrailClosest pointMapped miles within 5 miSource
Hurricane Knob0.0 mi1.1USFS
Dickey Gap0.1 mi0.4USFS
Virginia Highlands0.1 mi23.2USFS
Comers Creek0.1 mi0.8USFS
Appalachian Trail0.3 mi25.7USFS
Bobbys0.9 mi0.8USFS
Comers Creek Falls0.9 mi0.3USFS
Mullins Branch1.3 mi2.4USFS
Hickory Ridge1.4 mi0.5USFS
Barton Gap1.5 mi1.5USFS
Hurricane Creek1.5 mi0.3USFS
Livery1.7 mi0.2USFS

+ 36 more named trails.

Mountain biking nearby

46.0 miles of bike-legal trail lie within 5 miles. Difficulty mix: Unrated: 46.0 mi

TrailClosest pointMiles within 5 miDifficulty (as tagged)KidsSource
Hurricane Knob0.0 mi1.1UnratedUSFS
Virginia Highlands Horse Trail0.1 mi15.8UnratedOSM
Dickey Gap0.1 mi0.4UnratedUSFS
Comers Creek0.1 mi0.8UnratedUSFS
Barton Gap1.5 mi1.5UnratedUSFS
Hurricane Creek1.5 mi0.3UnratedUSFS
Livery Trail1.7 mi0.2UnratedOSM
Trimpi Shelter1.9 mi0.1UnratedUSFS
Slabtown1.9 mi2.4UnratedUSFS
Fairwood Valley Trail2.0 mi1.9UnratedOSM
Old Orchard Trail2.3 mi1.6UnratedOSM
Hurricane Mountain2.3 mi0.4UnratedUSFS

+ 14 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 TouringBikingBoatingCampingClimbingFire Lookouts/cabins OvernightFishingHikingHorse CampingHorseback RidingHuntingInterpretive ProgramsOff Highway VehiclePicnickingRecreational VehiclesSwimmingVisitor CenterWildlife Viewing

Nearest campgrounds

CampgroundMilesStateFee/nightSitesHookupsMax RVPetsBookingTrails ≤5 mi
Old Virginia Group Horse Camp
George Washington & Jefferson National Forest
1.9VA—— — 80 ftyes Reserve55 (130.1 mi)
Fox Creek Horse Camp
George Washington & Jefferson National Forest
1.9VA—21 — 50 ftyes Reserve54 (136.2 mi)
Grindstone
George Washington & Jefferson National Forest
3.8VA—— — —— Reserve52 (124.7 mi)
Raccoon Branch Campground
George Washington & Jefferson National Forest
3.9VA—17 E 30A W 60 ftyes Reserve21 (54.0 mi)
Grayson Highlands State Park Campground
Grayson Highlands State Park
5.0VA$16–$37— E W 50 ftyes Reserve39 (90.4 mi)
Beartree
George Washington & Jefferson National Forest
9.2VA—45 — 99 ftyes Reserve29 (56.5 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 Hurricane Campground is one of the best kept secrets in southwest Virginia. Located along a rushing mountain stream under the shade of hemlock and rhododendron, this campground offers a peaceful setting for those looking to relax as well as visitors looking for outdoor adventure. From the campsite, hikers can access many trails including the Appalachian Trail. This well-known trail extends more than 2,189 miles throughout the Appalachian Mountains across 14 states. It is a protected greenway and owns the title as the first National Scenic Trail. Recreation Visitors frequently explore the Hurricane Knob Trail. The loop trail, at 1.1 miles, parallels Hurricane Creek for about half a … read the full description on Recreation.gov