Cane Patch

Federal campground in George Washington & Jefferson National Forest

Location: Pound, VA, VA

Price: From $20 per night

Rating: 4 out of 5 (0 reviews)

Season: May through October

This location is available on a first-come, first-served basis only. Visitors are required to physically arrive at the campground to purchase and claim a site. Once on-site, you may be able to pay for your campsite(s) by scanning a QR code using the Recreation.gov mobile app, and the Scan and Pay feature.

Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.

Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables

Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/cane-patch to be notified when sites open up.

Affordable federal campground at $20/night in a scenic mountain setting with fire rings and picnic tables. First-come, first-served basis allows flexibility for spontaneous visits.

Wildlife alert: White-tailed Deer, Wild Turkey, Canada Goose, Mallard, Swainson's Warbler, Northern Black Racer, Eastern Milksnake, and Eastern Garter Snake documented in the area.

Insider tips for Cane Patch: First-come, first-served only — physically arrive to claim a site; no advance reservations available. Download Recreation.gov mobile app before arrival to use Scan and Pay feature if available, as remote location may have limited connectivity. Arrive early during peak season as federal campgrounds fill quickly.

Skip Cane Patch if: You need RV hookups — no hookups available at campground.. You require guaranteed site availability — first-come, first-served only.. You're visiting November-April — seasonal operations only..

Best time to visit Cane Patch: May-October — Campground operates seasonally during these months only..

Nearby campgrounds: Phillip’S Creek Group Picnic Area (Norton, VA), Pound River Campground (Va) (Clintwood, VA), High Knob Campground (Norton, VA), Cranesnest Campground (Va) (Clintwood, VA).

Cell Phone Coverage at Cane Patch

Cell signal at Cane Patch (Pound, 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.

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Pound, VA, VA★ 4 (0 reviews)From $20/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
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This location is available on a first-come, first-served basis only. Visitors are required to physically arrive at the campground to purchase and claim a site. Once on-site, you may be able to pay for your campsite(s) by scanning a QR code using the Recreation.gov mobile app, and the Scan and Pay feature.

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Verified facts

RIDB / Recreation.gov official database
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
SeasonMay through October
Stay limit14 days
HookupsNo hookups.
Max/site6 people

Amenities

RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verified
Essentials
Fire Rings
Recreation
Picnic Tables

Straight talk

CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reports

Known issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.

Known issuesFederal campground — book early. No hookups at most sites. Seasonal operations.
Skip it if:✕ You need RV hookups — no hookups available at campground.✕ You require guaranteed site availability — first-come, first-served only.✕ You're visiting November-April — seasonal operations only.

Insider tips & when to go

CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

First-come, first-served only

physically arrive to claim a site; no advance reservations available.

Download Recreation.gov mobile app before arrival to use Scan and Pay feature if available, as remote location may have limited connectivity.

Arrive early during peak season as federal campgrounds fill quickly.

Best: May-October

Campground operates seasonally during these months only.

Things to do nearby

RIDB /activities /recareas + intel

Conditions today

Live
at campground coordinates

Cell signal

FCC BDC · quarterly dataset
T-Mobile
4G · 0%
Verizon
4G · 0%
AT&T
4G · 0%

FCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal.

Wildlife nearby

iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 km
Alert: White-tailed Deer, Wild Turkey, Canada Goose, Mallard, Swainson's Warbler, Northern Black Racer, Eastern Milksnake, and Eastern Garter Snake documented in the area.

Location

Leaflet · OpenStreetMap tiles
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N/A· George Washington & Jefferson National Forest

Campground entrance

Google Maps API

Community

#community · posts, photos & Q&A · AI-moderated (Claude Vision)

Pro tips

  • 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.

Frequently asked questions

RIDB facts + intel · FAQPage schema, speakable
How much does Cane Patch cost per night?+
Cane Patch costs $20 per night. Hookup options: No hookups.
What season is Cane Patch open?+
Cane Patch is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does Cane Patch have hookups?+
No hookups.
What is the maximum RV length at Cane Patch?+
Cane Patch is primarily a tent camping facility.
How do I make reservations at Cane Patch?+
Cane Patch is a federal campground — book 6 months ahead at Recreation.gov. Set a free CamperWatch cancellation alert to be notified the moment a site opens.
What is the cell service like at Cane Patch?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Cane Patch is rated none. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
What season is Cane Patch open, and what are check-in times?+
Cane Patch is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
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Recreation.gov — Live site availability — updated every 30 min
recreation.gov · RIDB API
National Weather Service — Live hourly forecast + active alerts
api.weather.gov · open-meteo.com
Google Air Quality API — Live AQI at exact campground coordinates
airquality.googleapis.com
iNaturalist — Research-grade wildlife within 8km
api.inaturalist.org
Google Pollen API — Today’s tree, grass & weed pollen forecast
pollen.googleapis.com
FCC Broadband Map — Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile 4G/5G coverage data
broadbandmap.fcc.gov · quarterly
Sunrise-Sunset.org — Sunrise, sunset & golden hour for today
api.sunrise-sunset.org
Google Street View — Campground entrance & access road imagery
maps.googleapis.com
RIDB — ADA sites, hookups, toilets, pets, campfire rules, bear boxes, max RV, activities, contact, directions
ridb.recreation.gov · /facilities /campsites /activities /links /recareas

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$20 /night★ 4 (0)
SeasonMay through October
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
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