U.S. Forest Service · George Washington & Jefferson National Forest · Blacksburg, VA

Caldwell Fields Group Campground

Caldwell Fields Group Campground is actually two separate fields adjacent to each other. George and Milton, each provide group camping and can be reserved together or separately. They are great for groups who prefer old-fashioned, rustic camping who require few amenities.

Open nowReservable · Recreation.gov2 sitesPets okFires ok

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Camping area Caldwell FieldsView From the SkyGroup Site MiltonCaldwell Fields group area
Photos courtesy of US Forest Service · Recreation.gov

Site mix

group standard area nonelectric2
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Site guide

2 sites. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.

SiteShadeWaterfrontPeople / vehiclesFiresAccessibleRating
GeorgePartialRiverfront50 / 20YesYesBasic
MiltonPartialRiverfront50 / 20YesYesBasic

Per-site records as published by the managing agency on Recreation.gov. Blank cells mean the agency listed nothing for that site. Check-in 1:00 PM, checkout 11:00 AM.

Amenities & rules

PetsAllowed
CampfiresAllowed, subject to restrictions
AccessibilitySites George, Milton are listed accessible

Caldwell Fields provides two fields that may be rented separately or together. Each field can accommodate a group of 50 or less people with space for up to 20 vehicles. Groups may choose to rent them together accommodating a group of up to 100 people and 40 vehicles total. Each field has an entrance gate, and they share a vault toilet. There is no potable water, no hookups and no trash collection. State Highway 621 to Caldwell Fields is unpaved.

Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.

Season & status

StatusOpen
SeasonApril 1 to November 1
ForestGeorge Washington & Jefferson National Forest
BookingCaldwell Fields Group Campground Reservation Information at Recreation.gov for George and Milton Fields. No reservation required for the day-use area.
Fees$35 per night. Reservations for Milton and George Fields are required. The day-use area does not require a reservation or fee.
RulesSites are limited to 50 people and 20 vehicles.

George Washington & Jefferson National Forest recreation page ↗

Weather by month

NOAA climate normals →
Weather by month near Caldwell Fields Group Campground30°40°50°60°70°80°January: 3.23 inches of precipitation, 7.7 inches of snowFebruary: 2.83 inches of precipitation, 7.0 inches of snowMarch: 3.78 inches of precipitation, 4.3 inches of snowApril: 3.77 inches of precipitation, 0.6 inches of snowMay: 4.47 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowJune: 4.27 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowJuly: 4.21 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowAugust: 3.57 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowSeptember: 3.45 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowOctober: 2.91 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowNovember: 2.85 inches of precipitation, 0.4 inches of snowDecember: 3.30 inches of precipitation, 4.7 inches of snowJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanuary: 31.9°F averageFebruary: 34.7°F averageMarch: 41.7°F averageApril: 51.4°F averageMay: 60.2°F averageJune: 67.9°F averageJuly: 71.7°F averageAugust: 70.4°F averageSeptember: 64.3°F averageOctober: 53.2°F averageNovember: 42.7°F averageDecember: 35.1°F average0 in2 in4 in6 in8 inTemp °FInches
The line is the average temperature and the bars are average precipitation at Blacksburg Nwso, 10 miles from the campground at 2,103 feet, station USC00440766 in the NOAA monthly climate normals for 1991 to 2020. Precipitation totals about 43 inches a year. The dotted line is average snowfall, about 25 inches a year on the same inches scale. The shaded span is the published season, April 1 to November 1.

Getting there

From Blacksburg (junction of North Main Street and US 460), follow US 460 west for 2.8 miles. Turn right on Craig Creek Road (SR 621), go 8.8 miles. Road turns to gravel after 4 miles. Caldwell Fields are on the right.

Nearest townBlacksburg, Virginia
Coordinates37.3371° N, 80.3264° W · Directions ↗

Supplies & services

Outdoor gearWalkabout Outfitter ↗9.5 mi
RV sales & serviceCamping World ↗20 mi
Dump stationDump station ↗25.4 mi

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Worth a stop

Caldwell Fields is located 20 minutes from Blacksburg, VA, home of the Virginia Tech Hokies.

Trails nearby

Forest Service trail data →
  • 0.7 mi
    Sarver
    1.1 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike

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

On Wilderness Atlas →

This campground sits inside Brush Mountain Wilderness, which overlaps George Washington and Jefferson National Forest.

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.

On the National Register nearby

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Natural features

Located in a narrow valley and flanked by National Forest lands, the two large grassy fields are bordered by large shade trees.

Recreation

Craig Creek meanders along the edge of the fields where visitors can enjoy splashing and relaxing in its cool waters. The creek is also stocked with trout, providing good fishing opportunities for visitors.

Guidebooks for Virginia

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  • Best Tent Camping: Virginia
    Randy Porter, 2018
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  • Camping Virginia and West Virginia
    Desiree Smith-Daughety, 2013
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    Johnny Molloy, 2014
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Reference

Questions people ask

Do I need a reservation at Caldwell Fields Group Campground?

Sites at Caldwell Fields Group Campground are reservable on Recreation.gov. Caldwell Fields Group Campground Reservation Information at Recreation.gov for George and Milton Fields. Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.

Source: Recreation.gov

How much does it cost to camp at Caldwell Fields Group Campground?

$35 per night. Reservations for Milton and George Fields are required. The day-use area does not require a reservation or fee.

Source: Recreation.gov

What time is check-in at Caldwell Fields Group Campground?

Check-in 1:00 PM, checkout 11:00 AM.

Source: Recreation.gov

Is Caldwell Fields Group Campground open right now?

Open as of Oct 16, 2026. Season April 1 to November 1.

Source: Forest Service status

How many sites does Caldwell Fields Group Campground have?

2 sites, including 2 group standard area nonelectric.

Source: Recreation.gov

Are pets allowed at Caldwell Fields Group Campground?

Yes, pets are allowed at Caldwell Fields Group Campground. Leash rules apply.

Source: Recreation.gov

Can I have a campfire at Caldwell Fields Group Campground?

Fires are allowed in the provided rings under normal conditions. Sites are limited to 50 people and 20 vehicles.

Source: Recreation.gov

Are there accessible sites at Caldwell Fields Group Campground?

Sites George and Milton are listed accessible on Recreation.gov. What that covers (a paved pad, an accessible table, a nearby accessible restroom) is on each site's booking page.

Source: Recreation.gov

What is there to do at Caldwell Fields Group Campground?

Craig Creek meanders along the edge of the fields where visitors can enjoy splashing and relaxing in its cool waters. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.

Source: Recreation

What is the nearest town to Caldwell Fields Group Campground?

Blacksburg, Virginia. Caldwell Fields is located 20 minutes from Blacksburg, VA, home of the Virginia Tech Hokies.

Source: Getting there

What if Caldwell Fields Group Campground is full?

The nearest public campgrounds are White Rocks Campground (11.1 mi, first-come), Boley Field Group Campground (12.6 mi), and Steel Bridge Campground (18.9 mi).

Source: Campgrounds nearby