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Rocky Knob Campground, Floyd, VA, 24091
National Park ServiceLast Updated: November 26, 2025
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Campground Overview
Introduction
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.
Campsite Details
Operating Hours
Friday, June 13, 2025 - Monday, October 27, 2025 Campground kiosk open 9:30 AM- 6:00 PM daily when the campground is open.
Weather
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.
Amenities
Trash & Recycling Collection
Toilets
Amphitheater
Dump Station
Staff or Host On-Site
Potable Water
Firewood For Sale
Food Storage Lockers
Directions
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.
Rates & Fees
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.
Rules & Regulations
Fire/Stove Policy
Invasive insects and diseases that live in firewood are a growing threat to forests along the Blue Ridge Parkway and the surrounding region. Tree-killing insects and diseases can hitch-hike hundreds of miles on firewood when people bring wood into campgrounds. Counties in many states have federal or state quarantines in place which prohibit moving firewood. These quarantines were issued to prevent the spread of emerald ash borer, Asian long-horn beetle, gypsy moth, and thousand cankers disease. Federal and state regulations prohibit visitors from bringing firewood to the park from these counties. See https://www.nps.gov/blri/planyourvisit/firewood-quarantine-by-state.htm for a list of quarantined counties.Accessibility
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
Additional Information
Area hiking trails: Rock Castle Gorge, Black Ridge, Rocky Knob Picnic Area, Round Meadow Creek
Trailer Maximum Length
0
ADA Information
No accessible facilities in campground.
Trailer Allowed
Yes
Access Roads
Paved Roads - All vehicles OK
Classifications
Developed Campground
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