Millrace Campground
Open for reservations. Same-day reservations are permitted. Water availability may be limited during winter months.
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
Millrace Campground is a walk-in primitive campground situated at Foster Falls within New River Trail State Park. The 19 timbered tent sites overlook the New River, offering a secluded backcountry feel despite accessible amenities. There is no vehicular access to the campsites; visitors park in the designated lot and walk a short distance to their sites. Each site features a fire ring, lantern post, and picnic table. The campground provides drinking water and non-flush toilets, though no showers or bathhouses are available. Site MR019 is ADA accessible and is reserved last if not needed by guests with disabilities. The New River Trail, a 57-mile converted railroad right-of-way, passes directly by the campground, making it ideal for multiday trail adventures by foot, bike, or horseback. The New River offers excellent fishing for smallmouth bass, muskellunge, walleye, and other species. Tubing and paddling are popular, with boat rentals and launches available at Foster Falls. Note that there is no lifeguarded swimming, and the river's current can be unpredictable with potential underwater hazards.
Directions
From I-77, take Exit 24. Go east on State Route 69 to SR 52. Go north to SR 608. Go east and follow signs to Foster Falls.
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Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | — |
| Wifi | — |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | — |
| Price | $21 - $90 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| resvs@dcr.virginia.gov | |
| Phone | +1 (800) 933-7275 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | None |
Availability
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