Boley Field Group Campground
George Washington & Jefferson National Forest — riverside, fishing
Location: Blacksburg, VA, VA
Price: From $35 per night
Rating: 4.4 out of 5 (12 reviews)
Season: May through October
Boley Field Group Campground provides old-fashioned, rustic group camping for those that require few amenities. The large open field is great for groups that wish to picnic and tent camp together.The campground is located at the base of Brush Mountain in a narrow valley along Poverty Creek. The surrounding forest provides shade.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): strong signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: T-Mobile. Verizon 4G: 100%. AT&T 4G: 100%. T-Mobile 4G: 100%.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Drinking Water, Electric Hookups, Fishing
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Boley Field Group Campground offers rustic group camping with access to Poverty Creek for fishing and water activities, plus easy access to the 17-mile Poverty Creek Trail System for hikers and mountain bikers.
Wildlife alert: Northern Watersnakes, Painted Turtles, American Mink, Virginia Rails, North American Barn Owls, American Goldfinches, and Blue Jays documented in the area.
Insider tips for Boley Field Group Campground: Book early as this is a federal campground with high demand Poverty Creek is stocked with trout for fishing opportunities Large open field ideal for group picnicking and tent camping together
Skip Boley Field Group Campground if: You need hookups - no hookups available at most sites. You're visiting outside May through October - seasonal operations only. You need a self-contained RV without tent camping backup option.
Best time to visit Boley Field Group Campground: May-October — Campground operates seasonally during these months only.
Nearby campgrounds: Caldwell Fields Group Campground (Blacksburg, VA), Steel Bridge Campground (Blacksburg, VA), Rocky Knob Campground (Asheville, VA), Rock Castle Gorge Backcountry Camping (ASHEVILLE, VA).
Cell Phone Coverage at Boley Field Group Campground
Cell signal at Boley Field Group Campground (Blacksburg, VA): strong overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: T-Mobile.
- Verizon 4G LTE: 100% coverage
- AT&T 4G LTE: 100% coverage
- T-Mobile 4G LTE: 100% coverage
Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.
Boley Field Group Campground provides old-fashioned, rustic group camping for those that require few amenities. The large open field is great for groups that wish to picnic and tent camp together.The campground is located at the base of Brush Mountain in a narrow valley along Poverty Creek. The surrounding forest provides shade.
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early as this is a federal campground with high demand
Poverty Creek is stocked with trout for fishing opportunities
Large open field ideal for group picnicking and tent camping together
Campground operates seasonally during these months only
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Wildlife nearby
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Getting there →
From Blacksburg (junction of North Main Street and US 460) follow US 460 west for 3 miles. Turn left on FS 708 at the Giles County line. Go 4.5 miles. Boley Field gate is on the left. Park Address: 4145 Straley Valley, Blacksburg, Virginia, 24060
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- Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — George Washington & Jefferson National Forest fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at George Washington & Jefferson National Forest before arrival — seasonal closures common.
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