White Rocks Campground
White Rocks Campground is in a secluded forest setting with cool summertime temperatures and great wildlife watching opportunities. A small creek meanders through several campsites and a nature trail traverses through the woods. Area highlights include Mountain Lake Wilderness, Mountain Lake, Glen Alton Day Use Area, Hanging Rock Raptor Observatory, Potts Rail Trail, Appalachian Trail, and multiple hiking opportunities.
More like this: first-come in Virginia · tent only in Virginia
Amenities & rules
| Equipment | Tents |
| Fees | $15 per campsite per night |
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
Season & status
| Status | Closed for the season. Forest Service sites close for the season; check the official page for the reopening date. |
| Season | May 1 to November 1 |
| Forest | George Washington & Jefferson National Forest |
| Fees | $15 per campsite per night |
George Washington & Jefferson National Forest recreation page ↗
Weather by month
Getting there
| Coordinates | 37.4300° N, 80.4922° W · Directions ↗ |
Supplies & services
| Outdoor gear | Trail Hiking Supplies ↗ | 15.1 mi |
| Dump station | Dump station ↗ | 26.8 mi |
| RV sales & service | Camping World ↗ | 29.5 mi |
Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors. Call ahead; hours change seasonally.
Explore
Worth a stop
- 5.6 mi
- 7.9 miCascades Day Use Area ↗Day use
- 9.9 miBlacksburg Shooting Range ↗OHV / range
Trails nearby
- under 0.1 miVirginias Walk1.2 mi trail · hiking, horse
- 1.3 miPotts Mountain3 mi trail · hiking, horse
- 1.9 miWar Branch1.6 mi trail · hiking
- 2.8 miWar Spur Loop1.4 mi trail · hiking
- 3.2 miSartain ↗4.6 mi trail · hiking, horse
- 3.5 miDixon Branch ↗6.6 mi trail · hiking, horse
Trail and trailhead records are the Forest Service's. Distances are straight-line to the nearer trail end. Trail conditions are not tracked here.
Public land it sits in
This campground sits inside Mountain Lake Wilderness, which overlaps George Washington and Jefferson National Forest.
- inMountain Lake Wilderness ↗Wilderness · Forest Service · 16,525 acres
- inGeorge Washington and Jefferson National Forest ↗National Forest · Forest Service · 3,487,961 acres
- 6.2 miPeters Mountain Wilderness ↗Wilderness · Forest Service · 4,520 acres
Each unit is published as a centre point and an acreage rather than a boundary, so this section stands it in for a circle of the same area. Whether a campground is inside, and how far it is from one it is outside, are both approximate.
Other campgrounds nearby
On the National Register nearby
- Waiteville SchoolBuilding · Waiteville · 4.9 mi
- Gravel Hill Christian ChurchBuilding · New Castle · 7.8 mi
- Doe Creek FarmHistoric district · Pearisburg · 8.4 mi
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Reference
Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at White Rocks Campground?
No. White Rocks Campground is first-come, first-served. Sites are taken on arrival and paid at the fee station.
Source: Forest Service
How much does it cost to camp at White Rocks Campground?
$15 per campsite per night
Source: Forest Service
Is White Rocks Campground open right now?
Closed for the season as of Oct 26, 2026. Season May 1 to November 1.
Source: Forest Service status
How many sites does White Rocks Campground have?
35 sites.
Source: Forest Service
Can I bring an RV to White Rocks Campground?
White Rocks Campground is listed for tents only.
Source: Forest Service
What if White Rocks Campground is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Caldwell Fields Group Campground (11.1 mi), Boley Field Group Campground (12.7 mi), and Steel Bridge Campground (18.6 mi).
Source: Campgrounds nearby