Stony Fork Campground
George Washington & Jefferson National Forest
Stony Fork, tucked in a dense forest setting, is located at the foot of Big Walker Mountain beside the Big Walker Mountain Scenic Byway. The East Fork of Stony Fork Creek winds through the campground, providing a serene setting for trout fishing and water play for visitors at the welcoming campground.
The 1 mile Stony Fork Nature Trail takes campers through groves of pine and hardwoods, and the campground loop road makes for a scenic walk, too.
Volunteer hosts are on hand to answer questions and make campers feel welcome. Campsites are ideal for both RV and tent camping. Warm showers and flush toilets are available, plus parking spurs are paved. Most sites come with electric hookups.
Need to Know
Check-in is at 2pm and check-out is at 12pm.
- Rates do not reflect discounts and attribute fees like electrical and water hookups
- All vehicles must fit on paved parking spur
- This facility has first-come, first-served sites
- For more information on George Washington and Jefferson National Forests, click here
- Don't Move Firewood: Help protect our forests! Prevent the spread of tree-killing pests by obtaining firewood at or near your destination and burning it on-site. Moving firewood is illegal in some states. Visit dontmovefirewood.org to learn more.
Natural Features
Stony Fork sits in a valley of the Appalachians at a 2,400 foot elevation. Its creekside setting provides a peaceful soundtrack of running water. In springtime, wildflowers and rhododendron dot the region with spectacular colors, and fall is reliably scenic with its red and yellow foliage.
Nearby Attractions
Stony Fork is in a natural forest setting at the foot of Big Walker Mountain and adjacent to the Big Walker Scenic Byway. The East Fork of Stony Fork Creek winds through the campground and provides water play and trout fishing. A one-mile nature trail will take campers through stands of pine and hardwoods, while the campground loop road itself is popular with walkers. For the more experienced hiker, Seven Sisters Trail leads from the campground to the top of Little Walker Mountain and back to the Scenic Byway.
Within 10 miles of the campground, hike the popular Appalachian Trail, which extends more than 2,175 miles throughout the Appalachian Mountains across 14 states. It is the first trail designated as a National Scenic Trail.
There is an outdoor shooting range a few miles from the campground.
Recreation
The Big Walker Mountain Scenic Byway is an incredible drive for viewing blooms of rhododendron, azalea and mountain laurel in spring, and fiery red and gold foliage in fall. Scenic overlooks highlight views of Mount Rogers and many ridges and valleys. A horseshoe pit at the campground provides hours of fun for families. Experienced hikers love the Seven Sisters Trail, approximately 5 miles, which leads from the campground to the top of Little Walker Mountain, then onto the Scenic Byway.
Contact Information
Mailing
109 Krenning Road Wytheville VA 24382
Physical
109 Krenning Road Wytheville VA 24382
Phone Number
For campground inquiries, please call: 276-783-5196
Rental Options
Learn more about gear rental options for your trip
Driving Directions
From Wytheville, VA, follow I-77 north to Exit 47. Turn left onto Route 717 and drive 4 miles to Stony Fork Campground. Total travel distance is 10 miles.
Available Campsites
- Site 025, Loop Electric, Type Standard Electric
- Site 013, Loop Standard, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 022, Loop Electric, Type Standard Electric
- Site 034, Loop Water & Electric, Type Standard Electric
- Site 049, Loop Standard, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 037, Loop Water & Electric, Type Standard Electric
- Site 051, Loop Standard, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 008, Loop Electric, Type Standard Electric
- Site 009, Loop Electric, Type Standard Electric
- Site 002, Loop Standard, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 006, Loop Standard, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 024, Loop Electric, Type Standard Electric
- Site 020, Loop Electric, Type Standard Electric
- Site 043, Loop Water & Electric, Type Standard Electric
- Site 021, Loop Electric, Type Standard Electric
- Site 019, Loop Electric, Type Standard Electric
- Site 010, Loop Electric, Type Standard Electric
- Site 023, Loop Electric, Type Standard Electric
- Site 014, Loop Electric, Type Standard Electric
- Site 027, Loop Electric, Type Standard Electric
- Site 032, Loop Water & Electric, Type Standard Electric
- Site 018, Loop Electric, Type Standard Electric
- Site 036, Loop Water & Electric, Type Standard Electric
- Site 004, Loop Standard, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 039, Loop Water & Electric, Type Standard Electric
- Site 045, Loop Electric, Type Standard Electric
- Site 042, Loop Water & Electric, Type Standard Electric
- Site 016, Loop Standard, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 047, Loop Electric, Type Standard Electric
- Site 052, Loop Standard, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 030, Loop Standard, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 038, Loop Water & Electric, Type Standard Electric
- Site 041, Loop Water & Electric, Type Standard Electric
- Site 003, Loop Standard, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 048, Loop Standard, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 026, Loop Electric, Type Standard Electric
- Site 046, Loop Electric, Type Standard Electric
- Site 044, Loop Water & Electric, Type Standard Electric
- Site 017, Loop Electric, Type Standard Electric
- Site 029, Loop Standard, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 031, Loop Electric, Type Standard Electric
- Site 035, Loop Water & Electric, Type Standard Electric
- Site 007, Loop Electric, Type Standard Electric
- Site 033, Loop Electric, Type Standard Electric
- Site 028, Loop Standard, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 040, Loop Water & Electric, Type Standard Electric
- Site 015, Loop Standard, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 011, Loop Electric, Type Standard Electric
- Site 005, Loop Standard, Type Standard Nonelectric
