Cave Springs
The campground is closed until further notice. No reopening date has been announced.
Wind Advisory issued October 10 at 8:19PM EDT until October 11 at 4:00AM EDT by NWS Morristown TN
* WHAT...East winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. * WHERE...In Tennessee, Northwest Carter County. In Virginia, Lee and Wise Counties. * WHEN...Until 4 AM EDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Remaining wind gusts are likely to be primarily near or in high terrain, with lower gusts in the lower elevations.
About
Cave Springs Recreation Area sits within the picturesque farming community of Olinger Gap in Lee County, Virginia. This Jefferson National Forest campground offers 51 sites surrounded by forested terrain with rolling hills, some with optional electric hookups. Each site comes equipped with a picnic table and fire ring. Amenities include flush toilets and hot showers in bath houses, along with potable water from faucets when the campground is operating seasonally. The recreation area features a small spring-fed pond and serves as a gateway to Stone Mountain Trail and the Stone Mountain Wilderness. A short interpretive trail leads to an overlook with views of the Olinger Gap farming valley below. The area is subject to bear activity, so food storage requirements apply. The campground operates strictly first-come, first-served. Campers must arrive on-site to claim and pay for a site. Payment is by cash or check, or via the Recreation.gov mobile app's Scan and Pay feature. Standard sites are $12/night; electric hookups add $5/night. America the Beautiful and Senior/Access pass discounts apply.
Directions
From Big Stone Gap, VA: Follow US-58 Alternate West for 2.5 miles to State Route 621. Turn right onto SR-621 and follow for 6.1 miles to the Cave Springs entrance road on the right.
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Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | — |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | Yes |
| Electric Hookups | Yes |
| Water Hookups | No |
| Sewer Hookups | No |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $12 - $17 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | — |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (276) 679-8370 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | None |
Useful Links
| View on Recreation.gov | |
| USFS Cave Springs Recreation Area |
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