BOLEY FIELD GROUP CAMPGROUND
USFS · Campground · Fee
Fast facts
- Cost
- Fee charged
- Managed by
- USFS
- Type
- Campground
- Hours
- Open April 1 - November 1, Quiet hours are 10:00 p.m. until 6:00 a.m.
- Reservations
- recreation.gov
- Phone
- (540) 552-4641
- Coordinates
- 37.2490, -80.5279
- Last verified
- September 19, 2026
About this place
Overview Boley Field Group Campground provides old-fashioned, rustic group camping for those that require few amenities. The large open field is great for groups that wish to picnic and tent camp together. Recreation Poverty Creek is adjacent to the picnic area where visitors can enjoy splashing in its cool waters. Poverty Creek is also stocked with trout, providing good fishing opportunites for anglers. Hikers and mountain bikers can easily access the 17-mile Poverty Creek Trail System from the site. Facilities Boley Field is available for groups of 50 or less. The field has an entrance gate and contains a group fire ring, picnic tables, standing grill and vault toilet. There is no potable water, no hookups and no trash collection. Please pack out everything you bring! Natural Features The campground is located at the base of Brush Mountain in a narrow valley along Poverty Creek. The surrounding forest provides shade. The road to the camping area is unpaved and vehicles towing a trailer will hit the ground at the creek crossing. Nearby Attractions Boley Field is located 20 minutes from Blacksburg, VA, home of the Virginia Tech Hokies. The New River is minutes away which offers a 'big' river experience.
From the USFS.Official page
Is BOLEY FIELD GROUP CAMPGROUND free?
No. BOLEY FIELD GROUP CAMPGROUND charges a fee. It is managed by the USFS. Sites are reservable through recreation.gov.
How do I get to BOLEY FIELD GROUP CAMPGROUND?
From Blacksburg, VA: Take U.S. 460 west and turn left on Forest Service Road 708 at the Montgomery/Giles County line. Travel 4.5 miles. Boley Field gate is on left.
Nearby
- Laurel Creek A.T. Shelter9.7 mi
- War Spur Shelter10.6 mi
- Bailey Gap Shelter10.8 mi
- CALDWELL FIELDS GROUP CAMPGROUND12.7 mi
- White Rocks Campground12.6 mi
- Sarver Hollow Trail Shelter12.8 mi
- Pine Swamp Shelter12.8 mi
- Rice Fields Shelter15.6 mi
No other services within 50 mi on the record.
SourceData from the USFS. Last synced September 19, 2026. Community reports and photos are submitted by travelers and are not verified by the agency.
