Steel Bridge Campground

About

Steel Bridge Group Campground provides old-fashioned, rustic camping in a narrow valley flanked by National Forest land in Craig County, Virginia. The campground features three unpaved, well-shaded campsites along a single dirt road that parallels Potts Creek. Sites are color-coded: Red and Blue each accommodate up to 25 people and 10 vehicles, while White handles up to 10 people and 3 vehicles. Potts Creek, adjacent to the campground, is a stocked trout stream offering fishing opportunities, a small swimming hole, and numerous rock ledges and small waterfalls to explore. Each group area contains a fire ring and picnic tables. There is no potable water, electricity, or hookups, and cell service is unavailable. Historic Paint Bank, Virginia is a scenic three-mile drive away, and New Castle is about 25 minutes out. The area is subject to flooding, so campers should monitor conditions. Bear safety food storage requirements are in effect.

Directions

From I-81: Take Exit 141 onto SR 419 north to SR 311. Travel north on SR 311 for 36 miles to Paint Bank. Turn right on SR 18, then go 3.5 miles to campground on right. All roads are paved until you reach the campground. Driving distance from I-81 is about 40 miles; estimated driving time is 1 hour.