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

Stony Fork Campground

Stony Fork, tucked in a dense forest setting, is located at the foot of Big Walker Mountain beside the Big Walker Mountain Scenic Byway. The East Fork of Stony Fork Creek winds through the campground, providing a serene setting for trout fishing and water play for visitors at the welcoming campground. The 1 mile Stony Fork Nature Trail takes campers through groves of pine and hardwoods, and the campground loop road makes for a scenic walk, too.

Open nowReservable · Recreation.gov53 sites132 ft maxElectric hookupsPets okFires ok

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STONY FORK CAMPGROUNDSTONY FORK CAMPGROUNDWelcomeStony Fork Campground
Photos courtesy of Keith Spencer · Recreation.gov

Site mix

Standard with electric34
Standard, no hookups15
Host/management4
Most sites here open on Recreation.gov six months ahead, at 10 a.m. Eastern. Sold out is not final: cancellations come back into the pool, most of them two to three days out. How to catch one

Site guide

Will my RV fit

The longest site here provides 100 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter.

Have the trailer VIN? It carries the trailer length.

49 sites in 3 loops. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.

SiteLoopTypeEntryFits, ftSurfaceShadePowerWater / sewerPeople / vehiclesFiresAccessible
007ElectricElectricPull-through132PavedFull30 amp8 / 2
008ElectricElectricBack-in40PavedFull30 amp8 / 2
009ElectricElectricBack-in35PavedFull30 amp8 / 2
010ElectricElectricBack-in30PavedFull30 amp8 / 2
011ElectricElectricBack-in40PavedFull30 amp8 / 2Yes
012ElectricElectricBack-in25PavedFull30 amp8 / 2
014ElectricElectricBack-in30PavedFull30 amp8 / 2
017ElectricElectricBack-in30PavedFull30 amp8 / 2
018ElectricElectricBack-in35PavedFull30 amp8 / 2
019ElectricElectricBack-in40PavedFull30 amp8 / 2

Per-site records as published by the managing agency on Recreation.gov. Blank cells mean the agency listed nothing for that site. Check-in 2:00 PM, checkout 12:00 PM.

Amenities & rules

HookupsElectric, water
Max vehicle length132 ft
EquipmentRVs & trailers, Tents
PetsAllowed
CampfiresAllowed, subject to restrictions
AccessibilitySites 011, 015, 035 are listed accessible

Volunteer hosts are on hand to answer questions and make campers feel welcome. Campsites are ideal for both RV and tent camping. Warm showers and flush toilets are available, plus parking spurs are paved. Most sites come with electric hookups.

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

Season & status

StatusOpen
Seasonearly-April to late-November
ForestGeorge Washington & Jefferson National Forest
BookingStony Fork Campground Reservation Information on recreation.gov
Fees$20 per site per night. $6 for electric hookup only. $10 for electric and water hookup.

George Washington & Jefferson National Forest recreation page ↗

Weather by month

NOAA climate normals →
Weather by month near Stony Fork Campground30°40°50°60°70°80°January: 3.16 inches of precipitation, 5.9 inches of snowFebruary: 2.88 inches of precipitation, 4.9 inches of snowMarch: 3.60 inches of precipitation, 2.9 inches of snowApril: 3.75 inches of precipitation, 0.5 inches of snowMay: 4.30 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowJune: 4.06 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowJuly: 4.22 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowAugust: 3.63 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowSeptember: 3.36 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowOctober: 2.92 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowNovember: 2.62 inches of precipitation, 0.4 inches of snowDecember: 3.18 inches of precipitation, 3.8 inches of snowJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanuary: 32.9°F averageFebruary: 35.7°F averageMarch: 42.6°F averageApril: 51.9°F averageMay: 60.5°F averageJune: 68.0°F averageJuly: 71.7°F averageAugust: 70.6°F averageSeptember: 64.6°F averageOctober: 53.7°F averageNovember: 43.2°F averageDecember: 36.2°F average0 in2 in4 in6 inTemp °FInches
The line is the average temperature and the bars are average precipitation at Wytheville, 6 miles from the campground at 2,458 feet, station USC00449301 in the NOAA monthly climate normals for 1991 to 2020. Precipitation totals about 42 inches a year. The dotted line is average snowfall, about 18 inches a year on the same inches scale.

Getting there

From Wytheville, VA, follow I-77 north to Exit 47. Turn left onto Route 717 and drive 4 miles to Stony Fork Campground. Total travel distance is 10 miles.

Nearest townWytheville, Virginia
Coordinates37.0097° N, 81.1817° W · Directions ↗

Supplies & services

Dump stationDump station ↗21.4 mi
Outdoor gearTrail Hiking Supplies ↗33 mi
RV sales & serviceRV sales & service ↗51.6 mi

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Stony Fork Campground - Jefferson National Forest, VA

Trails nearby

Forest Service trail data →
  • 0.1 mi
    Stony Fork
    1 mi trail · hiking, bike
  • 0.4 mi
    Seven Sisters ↗
    4.8 mi trail · hiking, bike
  • 2.2 mi
    Sand
    0.1 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
  • 3.6 mi
    Walker Mountain ↗
    11.4 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
  • 4 mi
    Gullion Fork Pond
    0.2 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 →

Hunting Camp Creek Wilderness begins about 4.7 miles away, and it is the closest of these.

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

On Register Atlas →

Natural features

Stony Fork sits in a valley of the Appalachians at a 2,400 foot elevation. Its creekside setting provides a peaceful soundtrack of running water. In springtime, wildflowers and rhododendron dot the region with spectacular colors, and fall is reliably scenic with its red and yellow foliage.

Recreation

The Big Walker Mountain Scenic Byway is an incredible drive for viewing blooms of rhododendron, azalea and mountain laurel in spring, and fiery red and gold foliage in fall. Scenic overlooks highlight views of Mount Rogers and many ridges and valleys. A horseshoe pit at the campground provides hours of fun for families. Experienced hikers love the Seven Sisters Trail, approximately 5 miles, which leads from the campground to the top of Little Walker Mountain, then onto the Scenic Byway.

Nearby

Stony Fork is in a natural forest setting at the foot of Big Walker Mountain and adjacent to the Big Walker Scenic Byway. The East Fork of Stony Fork Creek winds through the campground and provides water play and trout fishing. A one-mile nature trail will take campers through stands of pine and hardwoods, while the campground loop road itself is popular with walkers. For the more experienced hiker, Seven Sisters Trail leads from the campground to the top of Little Walker Mountain and back to the Scenic Byway. Within 10 miles of the campground, hike the popular Appalachian Trail, which extends more than 2,175 miles throughout the Appalachian Mountains across 14 states. It is the first trail designated as a National Scenic Trail. There is an outdoor shooting range a few miles from the campground.

Guidebooks for Virginia

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Reference

Questions people ask

Do I need a reservation at Stony Fork Campground?

Sites at Stony Fork Campground are reservable on Recreation.gov. Stony Fork Campground Reservation Information on recreation.gov Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.

Source: Recreation.gov

How much does it cost to camp at Stony Fork Campground?

$20 per site per night. $6 for electric hookup only. $10 for electric and water hookup.

Source: Recreation.gov

What time is check-in at Stony Fork Campground?

Check-in 2:00 PM, checkout 12:00 PM.

Source: Recreation.gov

Is Stony Fork Campground open right now?

Open as of Oct 16, 2026. Season early-April to late-November.

Source: Forest Service status

How many sites does Stony Fork Campground have?

53 sites, including 34 standard sites with power and 15 standard sites without power.

Source: Recreation.gov

Will my RV fit at Stony Fork Campground?

Recreation.gov lists no practical vehicle capacity limit for the largest site here, which usually means pull-through or open parking. The sidebar tool checks a trailer or motorhome length against every site.

Source: Will my RV fit

Does Stony Fork Campground have hookups?

Yes, electric and water hookups at some sites.

Source: Recreation.gov

Are there showers or a dump station at Stony Fork Campground?

Warm showers and flush toilets are available, plus parking spurs are paved.

Source: Recreation.gov

Are pets allowed at Stony Fork Campground?

Yes, pets are allowed at Stony Fork Campground. Leash rules apply.

Source: Recreation.gov

Can I have a campfire at Stony Fork Campground?

Fires are allowed in the provided rings under normal conditions.

Source: Recreation.gov

Are there accessible sites at Stony Fork Campground?

Sites 011, 015, and 035 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

Is there cell service at Stony Fork Campground?

FCC coverage maps show Verizon 4G LTE, AT&T 5G, and T-Mobile 5G at the campground point. Terrain changes that from one site to the next.

Source: FCC Broadband Map