Royal Oak Campground
Open for camping. An indefinite burn ban is in effect for Smyth County due to drought conditions; campfires are currently prohibited. Reservations via ReserveVAParks.com or 1-800-933-PARK. Park hours 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily.
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
About
Royal Oak Campground is a tent-only camping area within Hungry Mother State Park, located in the mountains of Southwest Virginia near Marion. The campground provides 11 platform tent sites plus one yurt rental, each equipped with a fire ring and picnic table. Unlike the park's other campgrounds, Royal Oak has no electric, water, or sewer hookups, offering a quieter atmosphere suited for tent campers who prefer a more primitive experience with bathhouse access. The campground features a universally accessible bathhouse with nearby paved sites for campers with accessibility needs. Equipment must fit on the 20x20-foot camping pads. The yurt sleeps up to three guests on a queen bed and twin trundle, with its own deck, table, and fire ring. Hungry Mother State Park offers excellent recreational opportunities including a 108-acre lake with bass, crappie, catfish, and musky fishing, boat rentals, a sandy swimming beach, and over 17 miles of hiking trails open year-round. The park's Discovery Center provides educational programming and exhibits.
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.
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Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | No |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | — |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | Yes |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | — |
| 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 |
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