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High Knob Campground

Federal campground in George Washington & Jefferson National Forest

Location: Norton, 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): moderate signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: Verizon. Verizon 4G: 100%. AT&T 4G: 100%. T-Mobile 4G: 0%.

Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables

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

Highly rated hidden gem (4.6/5 stars) with beautiful hiking trails and a disc golf course. Historic location with scenic observation lookout views.

Wildlife alert: American Black Bear, Coyote, Eastern Copperhead, and Golden Eagle present in area

Insider tips for High Knob Campground: First-come, first-served basis only — arrive early to claim a site Download Recreation.gov mobile app before arrival to use QR code Scan and Pay feature Verify amenities are operational upon arrival — restrooms and water may be closed

Skip High Knob Campground if: You need hookups — no hookups available at sites. You prefer guaranteed reservations — first-come, first-served only. You visit outside May-October — seasonal operations.

Best time to visit High Knob Campground: May-October — Campground operates seasonally May through October only.

Nearby campgrounds: Bark Camp (Coeburn, VA), Flatwoods Group Picnic Area (Norton, VA), Cane Patch (Pound, VA), Phillip’S Creek Group Picnic Area (Norton, VA).

Cell Phone Coverage at High Knob Campground

Cell signal at High Knob Campground (Norton, VA): moderate overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: Verizon.

  • Verizon 4G LTE: 100% coverage
  • AT&T 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.

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Norton, 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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LIVE · weather + fire + AQI + availability + wildlife

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 hookups — no hookups available at sites✕ You prefer guaranteed reservations — first-come, first-served only✕ You visit outside May-October — seasonal operations

Insider tips & when to go

CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

First-come, first-served basis only

arrive early to claim a site

Download Recreation.gov mobile app before arrival to use QR code Scan and Pay feature

Verify amenities are operational upon arrival

restrooms and water may be closed

Best: May-October

Campground operates seasonally May through October 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 · 100%
AT&T
4G · 100%

FCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal. Best carrier: Verizon.

Wildlife nearby

iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 km
Alert: American Black Bear, Coyote, Eastern Copperhead, and Golden Eagle present in area

Location

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

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 High Knob Campground cost per night?+
High Knob Campground costs $20 per night. Hookup options: No hookups.
What season is High Knob Campground open?+
High Knob Campground is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does High Knob Campground have hookups?+
No hookups.
What is the maximum RV length at High Knob Campground?+
High Knob Campground is primarily a tent camping facility.
How do I make reservations at High Knob Campground?+
High Knob Campground 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 High Knob Campground?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at High Knob Campground is rated moderate. Best carrier: Verizon. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
What season is High Knob Campground open, and what are check-in times?+
High Knob Campground is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
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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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Nearby Campgrounds

Bark Camp

Coeburn, VA

From $20/night

Flatwoods Group Picnic Area

Norton, VA

From $20/night

Cane Patch

Pound, VA

From $20/night

Phillip’S Creek Group Picnic Area

Norton, VA

From $25/night

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