Steel Bridge Group Campground
USFS · Group Campground · Fee
Fast facts
- Cost
- Fee charged
- Managed by
- USFS
- Type
- Group Campground
- Hours
- Check-in for campers is 1:00 p.m. and check-out is 11:00 a.m. Open April 1 to Nov 1
- Reservations
- fs.usda.gov
- Coordinates
- 37.6008, -80.2189
- Last verified
- September 18, 2026
About this place
Enjoy splashing or fishing in the cool water of Potts Creek, a stocked trout stream adjacent to this rustic campground and day use area. The campground has three unpaved and well-shaded campsites situated along a single dirt road that parallels the creek. A parking area is available for day-use visitors. Historic Paint Bank, Virginia is a scenic three mile drive from here.
From the USFS.
Is Steel Bridge Group Campground free?
No. Steel Bridge Group Campground charges a fee. It is managed by the USFS. Sites are reservable through fs.usda.gov.
How do I get to Steel Bridge Group Campground?
From I-81: Take Exit 141 onto SR 419 north to SR 311. Travel north on SR 311 36 miles to Paint Bank. Take right on SR 18, and then go 3.5 miles to campground on right. All roads are paved until you reach the campground. Driving distance from I-81 is about 40 miles; estimated driving time is 1 hour.
Nearby
- STEEL BRIDGE CAMPGROUND0.5 mi
- The Pines Campground7.8 mi
- Fenwick Mines Pavilion9.3 mi
- CRAIG CREEK RECREATION AREA13.4 mi
- Craig Creek Recreation Area14.2 mi
- Niday Trail Shelter15.0 mi
- Straight Branch Trail Shelter15.1 mi
- Pickle Branch Shelter15.3 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.
