Raccoon Branch Campground
Open mid-April through late November. Gate hours 7am to 10pm. Sites are available both first-come first-served and through Recreation.gov reservations. Maximum stay is 14 consecutive nights.
Flood Watch issued July 22 at 2:18AM 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 northwest North Carolina, including the following areas, Alleghany NC, Ashe and Watauga and Virginia, including the following areas, Bland, Botetourt, Carroll, Craig, Floyd, Giles, Grayson, Montgomery, Pulaski, Roanoke, Smyth, Tazewell and Wythe. * WHEN...Through this 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... - An extremely moist environment consisting of PWATs of 1.8-2.2 inches combined with training showers and thunderstorms will lead to the potential for flash flooding across the Flood Watch area today. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Flood Advisory issued July 22 at 7:26AM EDT until July 22 at 9:30AM EDT by NWS Blacksburg VA
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...A portion of southwest Virginia, including the following counties, Smyth and Wythe. * WHEN...Until 930 AM EDT. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Ponding of water in urban or other areas is occurring or is imminent. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 726 AM EDT, Doppler radar and automated rain gauges indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the advisory area. Up to 2 inches of rain have fallen. - This includes the following streams and drainages... Campbell Creek, Cove Creek, Laurel Run, Hungry Mother Creek, Lick Creek, Mill Creek, Muskrat Branch, Locust Cove Creek, Middle Fork Holston River and Monkey Run. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Wytheville... Rural Retreat... Marion Wytheville... Favonia... Nebo... - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
About
Raccoon Branch Campground is a small, well-maintained Forest Service campground nestled at the base of Dickey Knob in the George Washington and Jefferson National Forests. Located just 11 miles from Interstate 81 via State Route 16, it provides easy access to the Mount Rogers National Recreation Area while maintaining a peaceful mountain setting at 2,880 feet elevation. The campground is surrounded by pines, hardwoods, and rhododendrons, with Dickey Creek and Raccoon Branch creating a scenic backdrop for camping. The campground offers 17 sites total, with 5 featuring electric hookups and 12 non-electric sites. All sites have picnic tables and paved spurs. Facilities include flush toilets, potable water, and a dump station. A volunteer host is typically on site during the operating season. The Dickey Knob Trail begins at the campground, taking hikers through designated wilderness to panoramic views from atop Dickey Knob. The area is popular for trout fishing in the cold mountain streams, summer camping escapes from the heat, and fall foliage viewing when the hardwoods display brilliant colors. The Virginia Creeper Trail, Appalachian Trail, Hungry Mother State Park, and Grayson Highlands State Park are all within easy driving distance.
Directions
From I-81, take Marion exit 45 onto Virginia State Route 16 South. Follow SR 16 South for approximately 13 miles to the campground on the right.
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Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | Yes |
| Wifi | — |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | Yes |
| Water Hookups | No |
| Sewer Hookups | No |
| Camp Store | — |
| Price | $20 - $27 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 60ft |
| Max Trailer Length | 60ft |
| Big Rig Friendly | — |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| sm.fs.mrnra@usda.gov | |
| Phone | +1 (800) 628-7202 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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