Raven Cliff Recreation Area
George Washington & Jefferson National Forest — fishing, hiking
Location: Marion, VA, VA
Price: From $5 per night
Rating: 1 out of 5 (1 reviews)
Season: May through October
There are 20 camping units available on a first-come, first-served basis. Each unit has a gravel parking spur, picnic table and fire grill. Some sites have a pad for tents or pop-up trailers.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): weak signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: Verizon. Verizon 4G: 100%. AT&T 4G: 0%. T-Mobile 4G: 0%.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Drinking Water, Fishing
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Raven Cliff offers peaceful camping at an unbeatable $5/night rate with access to fishing, hiking, and water activities. Multiple Google reviewers praise it as a quiet getaway spot with opportunities to see wildlife like deer.
Wildlife alert: Eastern Copperhead snakes present in area — use caution. Also watch for Eastern Box Turtles, Eastern Fence Lizards, and birds including Eastern Towhee and Downy Woodpecker.
Insider tips for Raven Cliff Recreation Area: Book early — it's a popular federal campground on first-come, first-served basis. RVs up to 25 feet can fit at some sites despite limited hookups. Day-use picnic shelter available for day trips without camping.
Skip Raven Cliff Recreation Area if: You need hookups — no hookups available at most sites.. You plan to visit November through April — campground is seasonal.. Fishing is your primary goal — multiple reviewers report poor fishing access and lack of fish..
Best time to visit Raven Cliff Recreation Area: May-October — Official operating season per RIDB data..
Nearby campgrounds: Collins Cove Horse Campground (Marion, VA), Sunrise Cabin (Ivanhoe, VA), Hussy Mountain Horse Camp (Speedwell, VA), Comer’S Rock Recreation Area (Marion, VA).
Cell Phone Coverage at Raven Cliff Recreation Area
Cell signal at Raven Cliff Recreation Area (Marion, VA): weak overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: Verizon.
- Verizon 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.
There are 20 camping units available on a first-come, first-served basis. Each unit has a gravel parking spur, picnic table and fire grill. Some sites have a pad for tents or pop-up trailers.
Verified facts
RIDB / Recreation.gov official databaseAmenities
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
it's a popular federal campground on first-come, first-served basis.
RVs up to 25 feet can fit at some sites despite limited hookups.
Day-use picnic shelter available for day trips without camping.
Official operating season per RIDB data.
Things to do nearby
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LiveCell signal
FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal. Best carrier: Verizon.
Wildlife nearby
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Getting there →
Raven Cliff Campground located at 544 Raven Cliff Lane, Ivanhoe, VA approximately 16.5 miles southeast of Wytheville, VA. From I-81: Take Wytheville exit 70 or 72 onto US 11 (Main Street). On the west end of town, US 11 turns off and Main Street and becomes US 21 south. Follow US 21 south for approximately 11.5 miles to Virginia State Route 619 at Speedwell. Turn east on VA 619(Saint Peters Road) and drive about 5 miles. Turn left onto Gleaves Road and drive 1.7 miles. Turn right onto Raven Clif
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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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