Caldwell Fields Group Campground
George Washington & Jefferson National Forest — fishing
Location: Blacksburg, VA, VA
Price: From $35 per night
Rating: 5 out of 5 (10 reviews)
Season: May through October
Caldwell Fields Group Campground is actually two separate fields adjacent to each other. George and Milton, each provide group camping and can be reserved together or separately. They are great for groups who prefer old-fashioned, rustic camping who require few amenities.Located in a narrow valley and flanked by National Forest lands, the two large grassy fields are bordered by large shade trees.Caldwell Fields is located 20 minutes from Blacksburg, VA, home of the Virginia Tech Hokies.Craig Cre
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Drinking Water, Electric Hookups, Fishing
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Caldwell Fields Group Campground offers rustic group camping on two adjacent fields (George and Milton) along Craig Creek, which is stocked with trout and provides water recreation opportunities. The campground is ideal for groups seeking old-fashioned camping with minimal amenities.
Wildlife alert: White-tailed Deer, Bobcat, Eastern Fox Squirrel, Red-headed Woodpecker, Eastern Phoebe, Black-and-white Warbler, Eastern Painted Turtle, Common Watersnake, and Northern Redbelly Snake have been documented in the area.
Insider tips for Caldwell Fields Group Campground: Book early as this is a federal campground with high demand Craig Creek meanders along the field edges for splashing and relaxing in cool waters Two fields (George and Milton) can be reserved together or separately for group flexibility
Skip Caldwell Fields Group Campground if: You need hookups — no hookups available at most sites. You require year-round camping — seasonal operations May through October only. You need paved road access — road turns to gravel after 4 miles.
Best time to visit Caldwell Fields Group Campground: May-October — Campground operates seasonally May through October only.
Nearby campgrounds: Boley Field Group Campground (Blacksburg, VA), Steel Bridge Campground (Blacksburg, VA), Fenwick Mines Pavilion (Blacksburg , VA), Craig Creek Recreation Area (Blacksburg, VA).
Cell Phone Coverage at Caldwell Fields Group Campground
Cell signal at Caldwell Fields Group Campground (Blacksburg, VA): none overall signal based on FCC broadband data.
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.
Caldwell Fields Group Campground is actually two separate fields adjacent to each other. George and Milton, each provide group camping and can be reserved together or separately. They are great for groups who prefer old-fashioned, rustic camping who require few amenities.Located in a narrow valley and flanked by National Forest lands, the two large grassy fields are bordered by large shade trees.Caldwell Fields is located 20 minutes from Blacksburg, VA, home of the Virginia Tech Hokies.Craig Creek meanders along the edge of the fields where visitors can enjoy splashing and relaxing in its cool waters.
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early as this is a federal campground with high demand
Craig Creek meanders along the field edges for splashing and relaxing in cool waters
Two fields (George and Milton) can be reserved together or separately for group flexibility
Campground operates seasonally May through October only
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Getting there →
From Blacksburg (junction of North Main Street and US 460), follow US 460 west for 2.8 miles. Turn right on Craig Creek Road (SR 621), go 8.8 miles. Road turns to gravel after 4 miles. Caldwell Fields are on the right.
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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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