Grindstone Recreation Area
in George Washington and Jefferson National Forest
Reported open. Checked 2026-08-05.
The numbers that decide it
- Longest rig
- 110 ft
- Sites
- 136
- Electric hookups
- Yes
- Pull-through sites
- No
- Paved access
- Yes
- Accessible sites
- 2
- Driveway grade
- Not published
- Bear boxes
- Not published
- Campfires
- Yes
- Shade
- Yes
- Group sites
- 4
Site-level RV detail confirmed against Recreation.gov. Where a field says "not published," the agency has not published it — it does not mean zero.
Recreation.govChecked 2026-08-05
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Official Forest Service pageGrindstone Recreation Area
Partial Closure All camping loops are closed for the 2025 season due to impacts from Hurricane Helene. Overnight Parking is available from 4/1 to 12/2, but will be closed during construction. Escape the summer heat at 3,800 feet in elevation. Hike from your campsite to the top of Mount Rogers or stay and enjoy one of the best birding sites in the region. Enjoy watching a campfire, splashing in the creek, or exploring the playground and the Whispering Waters Nature Trail.
Before you go
Season
mid-April – late-November
Hours
Gate open 7 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Scenic drives that pass close
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