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Rocky Knob Campground, Floyd, VA, 24091
Lat:36.83166974512146
Lng:-80.34467207193183
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National Park ServiceLast Updated: August 14, 2026
Campground
Rocky Knob Campground
National Park ServiceCampground
Rocky Knob Campground, Floyd, VA, 24091
National Park ServiceLast Updated: August 14, 2026
Located in the Rocky Knob Recreation area, surrounded by 4,000 acres of forest, the campground is ideal for a traditional camping experience. The site offers easy access to the Rock Castle Gorge Trail, a 10.8-mile loop trail ranging in elevation from 1,700 to 3,572 feet. Rock Castle Gorge, a 1,500-foot ravine carved by the waters of Rock Castle Creek, is the focal point of this trail, offering hikers breathtaking scenery.
Friday, May 22, 2026 - Sunday, October 25, 2026 Campground kiosk open 9:30 AM- 6:00 PM when the campground is open.
The Parkway varies in elevation from under 650 feet at Virginia's James River to over 6,000 feet near Mount Pisgah in North Carolina. Weather can vary tremendously. Higher elevations can be cloudy and foggy while lower elevations are clear. Temperatures along the Parkway are often cooler than in surrounding foothills. Carry a jacket or blanket and emergency supplies in the car. Be aware of changing weather conditions and approaching weather systems, as summer heat can bring afternoon thunderstorms.
Trash & Recycling Collection
Toilets
Amphitheater
Dump Station
Staff or Host On-Site
Potable Water
Firewood For Sale
Food Storage Lockers
GPS Info. (Latitude, Longitude): 36.83139, -80.34444 36°49'53"N, 80°20'40"W Rocky Knob Campground is located at Milepost 167.1 on Blue Ridge Parkway, 1.8 miles south of the intersection of the Parkway and State Route 8. Visitors are advised that directions from resources like Google Maps and GPS devices are not always correct and should be double-checked.
Rocky Knob Campground Fee
Per night charge for campsites is posted in each campground and available at www.nps.gov/blri. Holders of the Interagency Senior, Access, Golden Age, or Golden Access passes are entitled to a 50% discount on the base fee of the site physically occupied by the pass holder. Passes can be obtained at all campgrounds.
Group Camping
Campsite maximum 20 people, minimum 12 people. Pass holder discounts do not apply.
Wheelchair Access
No accessible facilities in campground.
RV Allowed
Yes
RV Information
The campground has a dump station and potable water, but NO water or electric hookups.
RV Maximum Length
0
Trailer Maximum Length
0
ADA Information
No accessible facilities in campground.
Trailer Allowed
Yes
Access Roads
Paved Roads - All vehicles OK
Classifications
Developed Campground
Area hiking trails: Rock Castle Gorge, Black Ridge, Rocky Knob Picnic Area, Round Meadow Creek
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