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Pound River Campground

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers campground in John W. Flannagan Dam and Reservoir, near Haysi, Virginia.

Not publishednightly fee (check Recreation.gov)
26overnight sites
Reservablebooking
Not statedseason (agency text)
40 ftmax RV/trailer length
2named USFS/NPS trails within 5 mi (2.9 mi)
2.9 mibike trails within 5 mi

How it compares

  • With 26 sites it is the #23 largest of 43 Virginia campgrounds that publish a site count.
  • There are 11 other campgrounds in our data within 25 miles.
  • 82% of Virginia campgrounds that publish a length limit accept a rig this long (40 ft).
  • Electric sites go up to 50 amp service (21 electric sites).
  • Pets allowed on 26 of 26 sites; campfires allowed on 26 (subject to seasonal fire bans).
  • Straight-line distance: Abingdon ~42 mi, Charleston ~91 mi, Asheville ~111 mi.

Site mix

Tent-only5
RV-only21
Electric21
Water hookup5
Accessible2

Amenities & rules

GrillsLantern postsPicnic tablesWater hookupsPets allowedTentsRVs/trailers2 accessible sites

Trails within 5 miles

TrailClosest pointMapped miles within 5 miSource
Counts Cabin3.1 mi1.7USFS
Bobs Gap3.2 mi1.2USFS

Mountain biking nearby

2.9 miles of bike-legal trail lie within 5 miles. Difficulty mix: Unrated: 2.9 mi

TrailClosest pointMiles within 5 miDifficulty (as tagged)KidsSource
Counts Cabin3.1 mi1.7UnratedUSFS
Bobs Gap3.2 mi1.2UnratedUSFS

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

BikingBoatingCampingFishingHikingOther Recreation Concession SitePicnickingPlayground Park Specialized Sport SiteWater SportsWildlife Viewing

Nearest campgrounds

CampgroundMilesStateFee/nightSitesHookupsMax RVPetsBookingTrails ≤5 mi
Mullins Pond Campsite ↗
OpenStreetMap listing
3.3KY—— — —— ?n/a
Cranesnest Campground
John W. Flannagan Dam and Reservoir
3.5VA—31 E 50A 28 ftyes Reserve0
Lower Twin Campground
John W. Flannagan Dam and Reservoir
4.5VA—24 E 50A yesyes Reserve1 (1.7 mi)
Breaks Interstate Park Campground
Breaks Interstate Park
10.1VA—— — —yes Reserve0
Jack Sutter Campsite ↗
OpenStreetMap listing
11.8KY—— — —— ?n/a
Indian Grave Campsite
OpenStreetMap listing
14.3VA—— — —— ?6 (15.6 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 The John W. Flannagan Dam & Reservoir Area boasts an expansive lake nestled in the rolling green Cumberland Mountains of southwest Virginia, offering visitors an oasis of recreation in the summer months. The nearby dam, built primarily for flood control for the Cranesnest and Pound Rivers, creates a breathtaking lake that is maintained at nearly 1,400 feet above sea level. This facility is an ideal spot for picnicking, water activities and hiking. Recreation Flannagan's reputation as a fisherman's paradise is well-known. Visitors can enjoy secluded coves of deep, clean water that are well-stocked with bass, walleye and trout. Boating, canoeing, whitewater rafting and biking top t… read the full description on Recreation.gov