Stony Fork Campground

About

Stony Fork Campground is tucked in a dense forest setting at the foot of Big Walker Mountain, adjacent to the Big Walker Mountain Scenic Byway in Jefferson National Forest. The East Fork of Stony Fork Creek flows through the campground, providing opportunities for trout fishing and water play. At 2,400 feet elevation, the site offers spectacular spring wildflower and rhododendron displays, along with brilliant fall foliage. The campground features 52 sites suitable for both RV and tent camping, with paved parking spurs and most sites offering electric hookups. Some sites include water hookups as well. Facilities include flush toilets, warm showers, potable water, and a dump station. A horseshoe pit provides family recreation, and volunteer hosts are on-site during the season. For hikers, the 1-mile Stony Fork Nature Trail winds through stands of pine and hardwoods directly from the campground. More experienced hikers can tackle the 5-mile Seven Sisters Trail, which climbs to the top of Little Walker Mountain and connects back to the Scenic Byway. The Appalachian Trail is accessible within 10 miles, and an outdoor shooting range is located a few miles away.

Directions

From I-77, take exit 47. Turn left onto State Route 717 and travel 4 miles to Stony Fork Campground. Total distance from Wytheville is approximately 10 miles.