New River Campground
Closed indefinitely. The campground was temporarily closed approximately 20 years ago and has never reopened. No facilities are maintained.
Flood Watch issued October 10 at 1:30PM EDT until October 11 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Blacksburg VA
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...Portions of North Carolina, including the following areas, Alleghany NC, Ashe, Surry, Watauga and Wilkes and southwest Virginia, including the following areas, Carroll, Floyd, Grayson and Patrick. * WHEN...Through Sunday 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. Low-water crossings may be flooded. Storm drains and ditches may become clogged with debris. Extensive street flooding and flooding of creeks and rivers are possible. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - The remnants of Isaias will bring widespread rainfall along the crest of the southern Blue Ridge from Floyd County, Virginia to Watauga county, North Carolina. Widespread rainfall totals of 2-4 inches with locally higher totals in the 5-6 range will be possible, especially for areas like Meadows of Dan, Boone, and Blowing Rock. These higher totals may lead to isolated instances of landslides along slopes that have been modified by humans like embankments or cut slopes. These areas may also see increased rises on local streamflows that may lead to flooding across low-water crossings. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
About
New River Campground was once an established campground within the Mount Rogers National Recreation Area, part of the George Washington and Jefferson National Forests in Carroll County, Virginia. The campground was temporarily closed approximately 20 years ago and has never been restored to operational status. The site currently has no maintained facilities. There is no potable water, no restrooms, and no active camping infrastructure. The Forest Service does not list New River Campground among its active recreation sites in the Mount Rogers area. The Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources has also withdrawn the site from the Virginia Bird & Wildlife Trail program. Campers seeking overnight options in the Mount Rogers area should consider nearby active campgrounds such as Grindstone Recreation Area, Hurricane Campground, Beartree Recreation Area, or Comers Rock Recreation Area.
Directions
From Jefferson, take US 221/Hwy 16 N for 4.7 miles to Tom Fowler Rd. Turn right on Tom Fowler Rd and go 1.3 miles to Old US 221, turn left for 2.6 miles to the park entrance on the right at 358 New River State Park Road, Laurel Springs, NC. The park also has access points at Wagoner Access Road and Kings Creek Road.
Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | — |
| Toilets | No |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $12 - $42 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | — |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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