Royal Oak Campground
Closed — Closed for the season. Reopens April 1, 2026. Camp Burson campground remains open year-round for RV and tent camping with hookups.
Cold Weather Advisory issued December 29 at 9:15PM EST until December 30 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Blacksburg VA
* WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, west winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 7 below expected. * WHERE...Bland, Smyth, Tazewell, and Wythe Counties. * WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, until noon EST Tuesday. For the Cold Weather Advisory, until 10 AM EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. The cold wind chills as low as 5 below zero could result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken.
Wind Advisory issued December 29 at 9:15PM EST until December 30 at 12:00PM EST by NWS Blacksburg VA
* WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, west winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 7 below expected. * WHERE...Bland, Smyth, Tazewell, and Wythe Counties. * WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, until noon EST Tuesday. For the Cold Weather Advisory, until 10 AM EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. The cold wind chills as low as 5 below zero could result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken.
About
Royal Oak Campground is a peaceful, tent-only campground located within Hungry Mother State Park in Smyth County, Virginia. The campground features 11 platform tent sites and one yurt, each designed to accommodate camping equipment on a 20 by 20-foot pad. Unlike the park's other campgrounds, Royal Oak offers no electric, water, or sewer hookups, providing a more primitive camping experience in a quiet, wooded setting. The campground includes a bathhouse for camper convenience. Each site is equipped with a round fire ring suitable for cooking and campfires, and a picnic table. Firewood is available for purchase at the park. The Royal Oak yurt offers a unique glamping option, sleeping up to three guests on a queen bed and twin trundle, with a large wooden deck, picnic table, and fire ring. Note that the yurt has no on-site water or electricity. Campers at Royal Oak enjoy easy access to Hungry Mother State Park's extensive trail system, with more than 17 miles of hiking and biking trails open year-round. Popular routes include the trail to Molly's Knob, the park's highest point at 3,270 feet elevation, which offers scenic vistas. The park's 108-acre lake provides excellent fishing for bass, crappie, catfish, and musky, plus a sandy beach, boat rentals, and a universally accessible fishing pier. The park was one of six original Virginia State Parks built by the Civilian Conservation Corps and opened in 1936.
Directions
From Interstate 81, take Exit 47 and travel approximately one mile on Route 11 toward Marion. Turn right on Route 16 north and travel four miles to Hungry Mother State Park. Royal Oak Campground is located within the park's main area. Register at the Discovery Center.
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Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | Yes |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | Yes |
| Electric Hookups | No |
| Water Hookups | No |
| Sewer Hookups | No |
| Camp Store | Yes |
| Price | $27 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| HungryMother@dcr.virginia.gov | |
| Phone | +1 (276) 781-7400 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | None |
Availability
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