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 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.
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.
Known issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.
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.
Campground operates seasonally during these months only.
FCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal.









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