Branch Pond Campground
Open year-round. Reservations are site-specific and highly recommended. Primitive camping rates are $16/night for Virginia residents and $19/night for non-residents, plus a $5 transaction fee and applicable sales tax.
Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued July 21 at 8:03PM EDT until July 21 at 10:00PM EDT by NWS Blacksburg VA
SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH 509 REMAINS VALID UNTIL 10 PM EDT THIS EVENING FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS IN VIRGINIA THIS WATCH INCLUDES 17 COUNTIES IN CENTRAL VIRGINIA AMHERST APPOMATTOX BUCKINGHAM CAMPBELL CITY OF LYNCHBURG IN SOUTH CENTRAL VIRGINIA BEDFORD IN SOUTHWEST VIRGINIA CRAIG IN WEST CENTRAL VIRGINIA ALLEGHANY VA BATH BOTETOURT CITY OF BUENA VISTA CITY OF COVINGTON CITY OF LEXINGTON CITY OF ROANOKE CITY OF SALEM ROANOKE ROCKBRIDGE IN WEST VIRGINIA THIS WATCH INCLUDES 1 COUNTY IN SOUTHEAST WEST VIRGINIA GREENBRIER
Flood Watch issued July 21 at 7:24PM EDT until July 22 at 7:00PM EDT by NWS Blacksburg VA
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...Portions of North Carolina, including the following counties, Caswell, Rockingham, Stokes, Surry, Wilkes and Yadkin and Virginia, including the following counties, Amherst, Appomattox, Bedford, Buckingham, Campbell, Charlotte, Franklin, Halifax, Henry, Patrick and Pittsylvania. * WHEN...Through Wednesday evening. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - A slow moving cold front combined with an upper level disturbance will bring widespread heavy rain to the region. Rain will sometimes be torrential and could cause urban, small stream, or flash flooding. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
About
Branch Pond Campground offers a primitive camping experience within James River State Park, a 1,561-acre park nestled in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains. The campground features 7 tent-only sites spread through a quiet, wooded area roughly two miles from the historic James River. Each site is equipped with a tent pad, picnic table, and fire ring, with parking available at each campsite. The campground operates year-round and provides primitive restrooms on-site. Potable water is not available at the campground, though it can be obtained at four of the five picnic shelters elsewhere in the park. The park itself offers extensive amenities including 22 miles of multi-use trails, a nature center with gift shop, boat launches, and a dump station near the park entrance available free to overnight guests. Reservations are highly recommended and can be made online or by calling 1-800-933-PARK. The park is located approximately 40 miles northeast of Lynchburg and 95 miles west of Richmond.
Directions
From U.S. 60 West, turn right onto Route 605 (Riverside Dr.) at the James River Bridge. Travel seven miles, then turn left onto Route 606. The park entrance is at 104 Green Hill Drive, Gladstone, VA 24553.
Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | Yes |
| Wifi | — |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | Yes |
| Price | $16 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| JamesRiver@dcr.virginia.gov | |
| Phone | +1 (434) 933-4355 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | None |
Availability
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