Grindstone
Overview
Grindstone Campground is tucked in the Fairwood Valley among pastures and wooded hillsides. The surrounding Mount Rogers National Recreation Area provides endless opportunities for fun and relaxation in the nature setting. The Campground will be closed until further notice due to facility repair needs. Opossum Loop will be open for tent campers. There will be no available water. No Dump Station available.
Recreation
The area offers excellent hiking, mountain biking, horseback riding and hunting. Recommended hiking trails include the Mount Rogers Trail at 7.5 miles and the Whispering Waters Nature Trail at 0.6 miles.Several streams pass by just beyond the campground, with trout fishing available in abundance.
The campground boasts a water play area in the creek, an amphitheater, a playground and volleyball courts to entertain families.
Facilities
The area offers excellent hiking, mountain biking, horseback riding and hunting. Recommended hiking trails include the Mount Rogers Trail at 7.5 miles and the Whispering Waters Nature Trail at 0.6 miles.Several streams pass by just beyond the campground, with trout fishing available in abundance.
The campground boasts a water play area in the creek, an amphitheater, a playground and volleyball courts to entertain families.
Natural Features
At 3,800 feet, Grindstone is surrounded by mixed hardwoods, hemlock and rhododendrons. The Mount Rogers National Recreation Area spans 200,000 acres of National Forest, with four wildlife-rich wilderness areas.contact_info
This location is unstaffed. To speak with our main office for general information, please call: (276) 783-5196.Nearby Attractions
The Mount Rogers Scenic Byway, which traverses more than 50 miles with views of forestland and open rural countryside, is accessible nearby.Activities
- Day Use Area
- Hiking
- Fishing
- Camping
- Biking
- Scenic Drive
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