Whispering Pines Campground
Open year-round. Water is unavailable at individual campsites from November through March due to freezing; the bathhouse remains operational during this period. Reservations available through Virginia State Parks.
Flood Watch issued August 11 at 1:34AM EDT until August 13 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Blacksburg VA
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible. * WHERE...Portions of northwest North Carolina, including the following areas, Alleghany NC, Ashe and Watauga, Virginia, including the following areas, Alleghany VA, Bath, Bland, Botetourt, Carroll, Craig, Floyd, Giles, Grayson, Montgomery, Pulaski, Roanoke, Rockbridge, Smyth, Tazewell and Wythe, and southeast West Virginia, including the following areas, Eastern Greenbrier, Mercer, Monroe, Summers and Western Greenbrier. * WHEN...Through Thursday morning. * 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. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Possible repeated rounds of thunderstorms in an extremely moist airmass will lead to flash flooding concerns over the next several days. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Special Weather Statement issued August 11 at 8:44AM EDT by NWS Blacksburg VA
At 844 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near White Sulphur Springs to Glace to near Ellison. Movement was southeast at 35 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Alleghany... White Sulphur Springs... Union... Paint Bank... Jordan Mines... Pipestem... and Buck.
About
Whispering Pines Campground sits within Douthat State Park, one of Virginia's original six state parks built by the Civilian Conservation Corps in the 1930s. The campground occupies a peaceful setting along a creek in the Alleghany Highlands, with mature trees providing shade throughout the 23 sites. Each gravel-pad site offers water and electric hookups (30 and 50-amp), a picnic table, fire ring with grill, and lantern post. The campground is the only area at Douthat that remains open year-round, making it popular for off-season campers. From November through March, water is shut off at individual sites due to freezing temperatures, though the bathhouse remains operational. A dump station is available on-site, and the nearby camp store stocks limited groceries, snacks, and camping supplies. Guest Wi-Fi is accessible at the camp store and park office. Douthat's 4,545 acres offer over 40 miles of trails for hiking and mountain biking, plus a 50-acre lake for fishing and swimming. The park rents boats and has a beach area open seasonally. Reservations are site-specific and available through Virginia State Parks, opening 11 months in advance.
Directions
From I-64, take exit 27 (Clifton Forge). Follow Route 629 north for approximately 5 miles to the park entrance. Whispering Pines Campground is located within Douthat State Park.
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Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | Yes |
| Wifi | Yes |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | Yes |
| Electric Hookups | Yes |
| Water Hookups | Yes |
| Sewer Hookups | No |
| Camp Store | Yes |
| Price | $37 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 100ft |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | Yes |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| resvs@dcr.virginia.gov | |
| Phone | +1 (540) 862-8100 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
Availability
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