Colon Hollow Shelter Campground - Campground near Natural Bridge, Virginia, United States - Nearby

1. North Creek Campground

North Creek Campground is a small 14-site area located on the banks of North Creek, a popular stream for trout fishing in Botetourt County. Several campsites are located "creek side." Each campsite includes a picnic table, serving table, fire ring/ grill combination, two lantern posts and designated areas for tents. All sites are wooded for shade and privacy. Camping, picnicking, fishing, hiking. Water hydrants are available throughout the campground. These hydrants are not threaded to fill potable water tanks. A trailer dump station is located on North Creek Road (FDR 59) approximately 1/2 mile from the campground.

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Arcadia, Virginia, United States

0.2 miles

2. Middle Creek Campground

Located in the Jefferson National Forest. Middle Creek Campground in 1.2 miles from the Appalachian Trailhead on jennings Creek Rd. We have a camp store, snack bar, laundry, showers, swimming pool and pond, white fuel & dna by the ounce. Contact us at 540.254.2550 with any questions! or email at [email protected]

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Buchanan, Virginia, United States

2.4 miles

3. Cave Mountain Lake Group Campground

Cave Mountain Lake Group Camp is part of the Cave Mountain Lake Recreation Area. This area is nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia, and welcomes visitors who come to enjoy the rustic beauty and peacefulness of the area. In the late 1930's the Civilian Conservation Corps built a 7 acre lake using existing buttresses of natural rock to form a 35 foot high dam. The group camp area can accommodate up to 30 people at one time. The group area is for tent camping only and tent pads are provided for tent set-up. Facilities and improvements include 6 picnic tables which can be moved around within the group camp area, 2 fire rings with grills, 1 pedestal double grill, lantern poles, serving tables, a group-size fire ring and 1 potable water spigot. The toilet building located across the road from the group camping area offers flush toilets. Showers are available at the beach bathhouse a short distance down the main road. The 7 acre lake offers opportunities for swimming in a designated area with sand beach. The swimming area has no lifeguards, so visitors swim at their own risk. Boats are not allowed on the lake. Fishing is available from the water's edge outside the beach area. Visitors are responsible for having the appropriate state licenses and National Forest stamp prior to fishing. These are not sold at Cave Mountain Lake, but can be obtained in the local area. Hiking trails surround the area offering everything from a short walk around the lake to a full day hike along the nearby ridges to backpacking trips along the Appalachian National Scenic Trail, the James River Face Wilderness, or the Thunder Ridge Wilderness. Visitors to the National Forest are responsible for knowing the rules and regulations of the Forest and the area they are visiting. Additional information can be obtained by calling the Glenwood and Pedlar Ranger Districts office at (540) 291-2188. Office hours are 8 am through 4:30 pm (Eastern time) Monday through Friday. The nearest groceries and gas are located in nearby Lexington, Virginia about a 20 minute drive from Cave Mountain Lake Recreation Area. Ice and other sundries can be obtained from small stores along State Route 759 as you enter the area. Cellular phone service is not reliable due to the area location. America the Beautiful Senior and Access passes are not applicable for group camp fees.

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Natural Bridge Station, Virginia, United States

3.5 miles

4. Cave Mountain Lake Family Campground

Cave Mountain Lake Family Camp is part of the Cave Mountain Lake Recreation Area. This area is nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia, and welcomes visitors who come to enjoy the rustic beauty and peacefulness of the area. In the late 1930's the Civilian Conservation Corps built a 7 acre lake using existing buttresses of natural rock to form a 35 foot high dam. There are 29 campsites of a total 42 family campsites available for reservation. Facilities and improvements at each campsite include 1 picnic table, 1 fire ring with grill, 1 lantern pole, and 1 serving table. Flush toilets and water spigots are located throughout the loop. There are no electric, water or sewer hook-ups available in the campground. There is a maximum of 8 people per site, except for the double site where the maximum number of people is 12. The 7 acre lake offers opportunities for swimming in a designated area with sand beach. The swimming area has no lifeguards, so visitors swim at their own risk. Boats are not allowed on the lake. Fishing is available from the waters edge outside the beach area. Visitors are responsible for having the appropriate state licenses and National Forest stamp prior to fishing. These are not sold at Cave Mountain Lake, but can be obtained in the local area. Hiking trails surround the area offering everything from a short walk around the lake to a full day hike along the nearby ridges to backpacking trips along the Appalachian National Scenic Trail and in either the James River Face Wilderness or the Thunder Ridge Wilderness. Visitors to the National Forest are responsible for knowing the rules and regulations of the Forest and the area they are visiting. Additional information can be obtained by calling the Glenwood and Pedlar Ranger Districts office at (540) 291-2188. Office hours are 8 am through 4:30 pm (Eastern time) Monday through Friday. The nearest groceries and gas are located in nearby Lexington, Virginia about a 20 minute drive from Cave Mountain Lake Recreation Area. Ice and other sundries can be obtained from small stores along State Route 759 as you enter the area. Cellular phone service is not reliable due to the area location and there is no pay phone available in the recreation area. America the Beautiful Senior and Access passes are applicable for camping fees and holders are entitled to 1/2 price of the posted fees.

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Natural Bridge Station, Virginia, United States

3.5 miles

5. Hopper Creek Group Campground

Hopper Creek Group Camp offers a rustic atmosphere for group camping under the trees. This area is nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia, and welcomes visitors who wish to enjoy the rustic beauty and peacefulness of the area. The group camp area can accommodate up to 50 people at one time. The area is for tent camping only and tent pads are provided for tent set-up. Facilities and improvements include 12 picnic tables which can be moved around within the camping area, 1 pedestal double grill, and a group size fire ring. The area has a vault toilet building installed in 2007. There is no potable water available, campers will need to bring their own drinking water. A mowed area is available in the group camp area for games and organized activities. Showers are available at Cave Mounain Lake at the beach bathhouse, which is a short drive from Hopper Creek. The day use fees for Cave Mountain Lake would be applicable. Hiking trails surround the area offering everything from short walks in and around Cave Mountain Lake to a full day hike along the nearby ridges to backpacking trips along the Appalachian National Scenic Trail, in the James River Face Wilderness, or in the Thunder Ridge Wilderness. Visitors to the National Forest are responsible for knowing the rules and regulations of the Forest and the area they are visiting. Additional information can be obtained by calling the Glenwood and Pedlar Ranger Districts office at (540) 291-2188. Office hours are 8 am through 4:30 pm (Eastern time) Monday through Friday. The closest groceries and gas are located in nearby Lexington, Virginia about a 20 minute drive from the Hopper Creek Group Camp. Ice and other sundries can be obtained from small stores along State Route 759 as you enter the area. Cellular phone service is not reliable due to the area location. America the Beautiful Senior and Access passes are not applicable for group camp fees.

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Natural Bridge Station, Virginia, United States

4.3 miles

6. Peaks Of Otter Campground

The Parkway operates a 144-site campground at the foot of Sharp Top mountain, with sites for 92 tents and 52 trailers or RV's. Facilities include water, comfort stations with flush toilets and cold running water sinks, but no showers or hook-ups. Camping is only permitted in established campgrounds. Peaks of Otter Campground, located off the Blue Ridge Parkway at milepost 86, is family oriented and positioned next to Abbott Lake. It provides easy access to a magnificent trail system with some of the most beautiful scenery in Virginia. Abundant wildlife, such as deer and wild turkey, are a daily sight at the Peaks of Otter campground. Summer interpretive programs are provided. Fishing opportunities are available at Abbott Lake. Virginia State fishing license required. Swimming is not allowed. The Peaks of Otter Lodge and Restaurant are located within walking distance of the campground. The Lodge contains a restaurant, country store and gift shop. The Johnson Farm has been restored to look as it did in the 1930s, featuring living history demonstrations in the summer. The Peaks are made up of three mountains--Sharp Top (elevation 3,875), Flat Top (elevation 4,001 feet), and Harkening Hill (elevation 3,375 feet). The Peaks of Otter Visitor Center is located at 2,545 feet by way of comparison. Bus rides to within 1,500 feet of the Sharp Top summit are available.

Elevation: 2600 ft

Bedford, Virginia, United States

7.0 miles

8. Craig Creek Campground

Elevation: 100 ft

Oriskany, Virginia, United States

21.2 miles

9. Fenwick Mines Campground

Elevation: 133 ft

Oriskany, Virginia, United States

26.0 miles

10. The Pines Campground

The Pines is a rustic campground in a wooded setting in northern Craig County. It is adjacent to Barbours Creek, a stocked trout stream. There are 17 campsites designed for tents but recreational vehicles up to 6 feet can be accommodated. There are no electric hookups. The area is open from April 1 to December 7. 17 campsites each with gravel parking spur, picnic table, fire ring, lantern post and tent pad. Most sites are designed for tents but recreational vehicles up to 16 feet can be accommodated. There are no electric hookups.

Elevation: 1800 ft

Oriskany, Virginia, United States

27.3 miles