We enjoy summer camping, but there is something about fall camping that is so much better. Here are some of our favorite reasons to camp in the fall.
- The cool crisp air in the mornings, enjoying a fresh cup of coffee.
- A campfire at night with family and campground friends.
- The sunrises and sunsets around the campground are phenomenal.
- Lots of fall campground activities, like pumpkin contests, costume contests, hay rides, etc.
- The rates are usually cheaper.
We are lucky we have so many camping spots and campgrounds in and around the New River Valley. Here are 6 of our favorites:
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Alta Mons Campground
2842 Crockett Springs Road, Shawsville
(540) 268-2409
Alta Mons has 37 RV sites with water and electricity (and a dump station). We have 13 sites along the South Fork of the Roanoke River (The Riverside) and 24 sites along Purgatory Creek (The Wetlands). We also have 7 designated sites for tent camping on the Wetlands side. While at Alta Mons Campground visit the beautiful Stiles Falls.
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Claytor Lake Campground
6620 Ben H. Bolen Drive, Dublin
(540) 674-2500
Claytor Lake State Park has cabins, lodges, yurts, camping lodge (bunkhouse) and tent camping. Right off of the 4,500 acre, 21 mile long Claytor Lake. There are marked hiking trails all over the Claytor Lake property. A sandy beach area is available in the summer and early fall. Boat, kayak and paddle board rentals are on site.
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Eggleston Springs Campground
346 Cliffview Street, Pembroke
(540) 626-6366
Eggleston Springs Campground is a campground nestled beside the New River in Eggleston, Va. They offer overnight or year around camping, and a boat launch.
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Jellystone Natural Bridge Campground
16 Recreation Lane, Natural Bridge Station
(540) 291-2727
Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Park Camp-Resorts have everything you and your family need to make long-lasting memories. You might even get to see Yogi Bear while you are staying. They have camper space, tent space and cabins.
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KOA, Wytheville
231 KOA Road, Wytheville
(276) 228-2601
KOA Wytheville is an incredible family campground. Their amenities include; catch and release pond, bowling, swimming in the summer, dog parks, kid parks, laundry room, game room, bowling alley, arcade, etc. Nice level spots for camping and their cabins are beautiful. Nestled between the beautiful Blue Ridge and Allegheny mountains (just one mile off the highway), this KOA Holiday caters to everyone, from families looking for a memorable destination to travelers looking for a quiet location after a day on the road.
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Lake Ridge RV Campground
8736 Double Cabin Road, Hillsville
(276) 200-4397
Lake Ridge RV Resort offers tent camping, RV Sites for daily, monthly, and seasonal occupancy, and cabin rentals. We also offer day use access. Amenities include but not limited to; putt-putt golf, basketball court, outdoor movies, a park, paddle boats, fishing pond, and a seasonal pool with water slides.
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There is also a really cool website, kind of like Airbnb but this one has campsites. We found a property about 5 minutes from our house located on the New River through this site. The website for camping is called HIPCAMP.
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