Stony Fork Campground
George Washington & Jefferson National Forest — fishing
Location: Wytheville, VA, VA
Price: From $20 per night
Price range: $20–$30 per night
Rating: 4.5 out of 5 (282 reviews)
Season: May through October
Stony Fork, tucked in a dense forest setting, is located at the foot of Big Walker Mountain beside the Big Walker Mountain Scenic Byway. The East Fork of Stony Fork Creek winds through the campground, providing a serene setting for trout fishing and water play for visitors at the welcoming campground. The 1 mile Stony Fork Nature Trail takes campers through groves of pine and hardwoods, and the campground loop road makes for a scenic walk, too.The Big Walker Mountain Scenic Byway is an incredibl
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): moderate signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: T-Mobile. Verizon 4G: 100%. AT&T 4G: 0%. T-Mobile 4G: 100%.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Flush Toilets, Showers, Electric Hookups, Camp Host, Fishing
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Stony Fork offers a serene forest setting at the foot of Big Walker Mountain with the East Fork of Stony Fork Creek running through it, ideal for trout fishing and water play. Campers consistently praise the friendly camp hosts, hot showers, peaceful atmosphere, and exceptional value at $20/night.
Wildlife alert: Eastern Fox Squirrel, Dark-eyed Junco, Carolina Wren, Eastern Whip-poor-will, Hooded Warbler, Common Garter Snake, and Gray Ratsnake have been documented in the area.
Insider tips for Stony Fork Campground: Book early as this is a popular federal campground Electric hookups available on select sites only; most sites have no hookups Bathhouses provide warm facilities and hot showers 1-mile Stony Fork Nature Trail and scenic campground loop road offer hiking options
Skip Stony Fork Campground if: You need water or sewer hookups—only electric hookups on select sites. You prefer year-round camping—seasonal operations May through October only. You visit during off-season months.
Best time to visit Stony Fork Campground: May-October — Campground operates seasonally during these months only.
Nearby campgrounds: Stony Fork Cabin (Wytheville, VA), Raven Cliff Recreation Area (Marion, VA), Collins Cove Horse Campground (Marion, VA), Hussy Mountain Horse Camp (Speedwell, VA).
Cell Phone Coverage at Stony Fork Campground
Cell signal at Stony Fork Campground (Wytheville, VA): moderate overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: T-Mobile.
- Verizon 4G LTE: 100% coverage
- T-Mobile 4G LTE: 100% coverage · T-Mobile 5G: 100%
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.
Stony Fork, tucked in a dense forest setting, is located at the foot of Big Walker Mountain beside the Big Walker Mountain Scenic Byway. The East Fork of Stony Fork Creek winds through the campground, providing a serene setting for trout fishing and water play for visitors at the welcoming campground. The 1 mile Stony Fork Nature Trail takes campers through groves of pine and hardwoods, and the campground loop road makes for a scenic walk, too.The Big Walker Mountain Scenic Byway is an incredible drive for viewing blooms of rhododendron, azalea and mountain laurel in spring, and fiery red and gold foliage in fall.
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early as this is a popular federal campground
Electric hookups available on select sites only; most sites have no hookups
Bathhouses provide warm facilities and hot showers
1-mile Stony Fork Nature Trail and scenic campground loop road offer hiking options
Campground operates seasonally during these months only
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Getting there →
From Wytheville, VA, follow I-77 north to Exit 47. Turn left onto Route 717 and drive 4 miles to Stony Fork Campground. Total travel distance is 10 miles.
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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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