Nearby Campgrounds
§ 02 — OVERVIEW
This primitive campground located along the New River is only one mile from the Sandstone Visitor Center. It offers 17 sites in an open field.
The railroad crossing can be dangerous for larger RVs and trailers. The low grade railroad crossing is not suitable for extended wheelbase RVs such as motorhomes, fifth wheels and travel trailers etc. Campers should expect to hear some noise such as train horns.
§ 03 — LOCATION
Elevation
1,279 ft
Directions
Exit Interstate 64 at exit 139 and drive north past Sandstone Visitor Center towards Meadow Creek. In about 1.5 miles turn left and cross the railroad tracks. Bear right and follow the road into the campground.
Weather Notes
Weather in the Appalachian Mountains can be unpredictable and can change quickly. Always be prepared for the possibility of sudden storms. Weather in the mountains is often cooler and wetter than the surrounding area. On average, the warmest month is July. The maximum average precipitation also occurs in July.
§ 04 — AMENITIES
§ 06 — CONDITIONS
National Weather Service · seven-day outlook · updated hourly
§ 07 — SIGNAL
FCC broadband data · actual signal varies in remote terrain
§ 08—11 — FROM THE FIELD
Community Intel from visitors, written reviews, dated trip reports, and reader-submitted photographs.
§ 09 — REVIEWS
§ 10 — TRIP REPORTS
§ 11 — COMMUNITY PHOTOS
Camping Fees
These primitive camping areas have no drinking water or hookups, and limited restroom facilities. All sites are managed on a first-come, first-served basis and reservations are not accepted. There are no fees for camping.
§ 05 — TRAILS NEARBY
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· Campground
§ 01 — VITALS
Verizon
Based on FCC availability data. Actual signal may vary in remote terrain.
Tod
79°F
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
7 mph SE
Wed
83°F
Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
2 to 7 mph W
Thu
89°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
1 to 6 mph W
Fri
89°F
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
0 to 7 mph W
Sat
84°F
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
1 to 6 mph NW
Sun
86°F
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
0 to 5 mph SW
Mon
81°F
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
1 to 7 mph S
