RACCOON BRANCH CAMPGROUND
USFS · Campground · Fee
Fast facts
- Cost
- Fee charged
- Managed by
- USFS
- Type
- Campground
- Hours
- Open Mid-April to Late-November, Quiet hours are 10:00 p.m. until 6:00 a.m.
- Reservations
- fs.usda.gov
- Phone
- 800-628-7202
- Coordinates
- 36.7475, -81.4247
- Last verified
- September 19, 2026
About this place
Overview Raccoon Branch Campground, nestled at the base of Dickey Knob, offers scenic mountain views, hiking trail access from campsites and cool mountain streams. Campers can access Dickey Creek and the Raccoon Branch from the campground. The most notable time to visit is fall, when the trees boast gorgeous fall foliage. With a location just 11 miles from Interstate 81, the beautiful campground is easily reached by drivers heading out from one of the surrounding cities. Recreation The beautiful Dickey Knob Trail takes hikers through a Wilderness to the top of Dickey Knob for spectacular views of Sugar Grove and Rye Valley. The creek provides a setting for wading and fishing. Facilities Every site accommodates RV or tent camping and five campsites have electric hookups. Perks of the campground include flush toilets, drinking water, paved roads and spurs and a dump station. There are no showers. A volunteer host is onsite to welcome visitors and offer advice on the region. Natural Features The campground is at an elevation of 2,880 ft., along a large grassy area, surrounded by pines, hardwoods and rhododendrons. Perched in the Appalachian Mountains, Raccoon Branch is part of the Mount Rogers National Recreation Area, a 200,000-acre stretch of designated wilderness areas. Nearby Attractions Hike the Appalachian Trail, which extends more than 2,175 miles throughout the Appalachian Mountains across 14 states. The trail was designated as the first National Scenic Trail. The Virginia Creeper Trail, Hungry Mother State Park and Grayson Highlands State Park are nearby.
From the USFS.
Is RACCOON BRANCH CAMPGROUND free?
No. RACCOON BRANCH CAMPGROUND charges a fee. It is managed by the USFS. Sites are reservable through fs.usda.gov.
How do I get to RACCOON BRANCH CAMPGROUND?
From I-81: Take Marion exit 45 onto Virginia State Route 16 South. Follow State Route 16 South for approximately 13 miles to the campground on the right.
Nearby
- Trimpi Trail Shelter3.1 mi
- HURRICANE CAMPGROUND3.9 mi
- Partnership Trail Shelter4.3 mi
- Old Virginia Group Horse Camp4.9 mi
- OLD VIRGINIA GROUP HORSE CAMP5.0 mi
- Fox Creek Horse Campground5.6 mi
- FOX CREEK HORSE CAMP5.6 mi
- Old Orchard Trail Shelter6.6 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.
