Lakeside Campground
Open year-round. Water at individual campsites is unavailable November through March due to freezing weather; campers must bring their own water supply during winter months. Reservations available via reservevaparks.com.
Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued July 21 at 9:46PM EDT until July 22 at 12:00AM EDT by NWS Blacksburg VA
SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH 509...PREVIOUSLY IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EDT THIS EVENING...IS NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EDT TONIGHT FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS IN VIRGINIA THIS WATCH INCLUDES 7 COUNTIES IN CENTRAL VIRGINIA AMHERST APPOMATTOX BUCKINGHAM IN WEST CENTRAL VIRGINIA BATH CITY OF BUENA VISTA CITY OF LEXINGTON ROCKBRIDGE
Flood Watch issued July 21 at 7:24PM EDT until July 22 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Blacksburg VA
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...Portions of northwest North Carolina, including the following areas, Alleghany NC, Ashe and Watauga, Virginia, including the following areas, Alleghany VA, Bath, Bland, Botetourt, Carroll, Craig, Floyd, Giles, Grayson, Montgomery, Pulaski, Roanoke, Rockbridge, Smyth, Tazewell and Wythe, and southeast West Virginia, including the following areas, Eastern Greenbrier, Mercer, Monroe, Summers and Western Greenbrier. * WHEN...Through Wednesday morning. * 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
Lakeside Campground is one of the premier waterfront camping destinations in Virginia's state park system, positioned directly beside Douthat Lake in the Allegheny Highlands. The campground offers 19 sites with gravel pads, each equipped with water and electric hookups (30 and 50 amp available), a picnic table, grill, and lantern post. A centrally located bathhouse provides flush toilets and showers, with a dump station nearby for RV waste. Douthat State Park encompasses over 4,500 acres and features 40 miles of hiking trails ranging from easy lakeside walks to challenging mountain climbs, many open to mountain bikers. The 50-acre lake is a fee-fishing destination stocked with trout twice weekly during season, plus excellent largemouth bass fishing year-round. Swimming is available at the beach during summer months. The campground operates year-round, though water is turned off at individual sites from November through March due to freezing temperatures. Campers during winter months should bring their own water supply. Each site accommodates RVs up to 40 feet, with parking for tow or towed vehicles. Generators are prohibited in all campgrounds. Firewood is available for purchase at the park; do not bring outside firewood to prevent invasive species spread.
Directions
From I-64, take Exit 27 near Clifton Forge. Turn north onto State Route 629 and travel north two miles to the park entrance sign, then another four miles to reach the park office. Lakeside Campground is located near the lake within the park.
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Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | Yes |
| Wifi | Yes |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | Yes |
| Electric Hookups | Yes |
| Water Hookups | Yes |
| Sewer Hookups | No |
| Camp Store | Yes |
| Price | $43 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 50ft |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | Yes |
| Pull Through Sites | Yes |
Contact
| Douthat@dcr.virginia.gov | |
| Phone | +1 (540) 862-8100 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
Availability
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