Grindstone Family Campground
USFS · Campground · Fee
Fast facts
- Cost
- Fee charged
- Managed by
- USFS
- Type
- Campground
- Hours
- Open Early April to Late November, Quiet hours are 10:00 p.m. until 6:00 a.m.
- Reservations
- fs.usda.gov
- Coordinates
- 36.6875, -81.5417
- Last verified
- September 18, 2026
About this place
At 3,800 feet in elevation, this campground offers an escape from summer's heat and excellent birding opportunities. The campground provides access to the Mount Rogers Trail which goes to the top of Mount Rogers. Other features includes a creek, playground and the Whispering Waters Nature Trail.
From the USFS.
Is Grindstone Family Campground free?
No. Grindstone Family Campground charges a fee. It is managed by the USFS. Sites are reservable through fs.usda.gov.
How do I get to Grindstone Family Campground?
From Troutdale, VA: Take exit 45 and travel on State Route 16 south for 17 miles. Turn right onto State Route 603 and continue six miles the to Grindstone Campground entrance on the left. From I-81 Northbound: Take exit 35 at Chilhowie and turn right onto County Road 762 and travel approximately 10 miles. Note that County Road 762 becomes County Road 600 at the blinking yellow light. Take a left onto State Route 603 and continue for five miles to the Grindstone Campground entrance on the right.
Nearby
- GRINDSTONE0.0 mi
- Cherry Tree Trail Shelter1.0 mi
- Old Orchard Trail Shelter1.7 mi
- Thomas Knob Trail Shelter2.2 mi
- Fox Creek Horse Campground2.2 mi
- FOX CREEK HORSE CAMP2.2 mi
- Old Virginia Group Horse Camp3.0 mi
- OLD VIRGINIA GROUP HORSE CAMP3.1 mi
No other services within 50 mi on the record.
SourceData from the USFS. Last synced September 18, 2026. Community reports and photos are submitted by travelers and are not verified by the agency.
