Backbone Rock Campground

The hosts were very kind and helpful. The bathroom spotless. The campground was very quiet in spite of there being a couple group sites that were full of people. The only thing to warn about is something I probably saw when I booked (6 mos ago) but didn't review the facilities. This is a more rustic area and so there are no showers. Bring your own soap and towels to wash your hands in the bathroom. Also, this is next to a busy road, but at night it is rarely used. No cell service whatsoever, but had no problem in Damascus just 4 miles down the road. These are totally NOT a big deal. Just letting you know so you are prepared ahead of time. Will definitely return to this campground.

Very clean bathrooms when we stayed there during Trail Days 2023. Sites are spacious and the sound of the creek made for a good night's rest. Good size firepit and hosts were friendly. Close proximity to Backbone Rock trails. Would def recommend.

Very clean bathrooms when we stayed there during Trail Days 2023. Sites are spacious and the sound of the creek made for a good night's rest. Good size firepit and hosts were friendly. Close proximity to Backbone Rock trails. Would def recommend.

Had a great time at Backbone Rock. Nice little campground with easy but interesting hikes, pretty river, and 5 minutes to Damascus. Campground is right along a road but it was not noticeable other than the occasional motorcycle during the day, at night its quiet and in general the river drowns out the road. Nice clean bathrooms well maintained by the hosts. No electricity or water at the sites but water & firewood is available for the campground.
Stayed at site 7 in a Hybrid camper. Only drawback was the light from the restrooms, but site 5 and lower would avoid that issue.

Had a great time at Backbone Rock. Nice little campground with easy but interesting hikes, pretty river, and 5 minutes to Damascus. Campground is right along a road but it was not noticeable other than the occasional motorcycle during the day, at night its quiet and in general the river drowns out the road. Nice clean bathrooms well maintained by the hosts. No electricity or water at the sites but water & firewood is available for the campground.
Stayed at site 7 in a Hybrid camper. Only drawback was the light from the restrooms, but site 5 and lower would avoid that issue.

The host welcomed us to the campground and we saw that he does a wonderful job of keeping the place neat, raking and cleaning each site before the new camper arrives. Nice job.

The host welcomed us to the campground and we saw that he does a wonderful job of keeping the place neat, raking and cleaning each site before the new camper arrives. Nice job.

Although there are no hookups, Backbone Rock is an excellent campground. It is next to a great trout stream. I caught two nice trout while there. There is also great hiking--Backbone Rock, Backbone Rock Waterfall, and miles of trail above Backbone Rock. Damascus is just a short drive away if you want to go out for a bite to eat.

Although there are no hookups, Backbone Rock is an excellent campground. It is next to a great trout stream. I caught two nice trout while there. There is also great hiking--Backbone Rock, Backbone Rock Waterfall, and miles of trail above Backbone Rock. Damascus is just a short drive away if you want to go out for a bite to eat.

A beautiful campsite for beginners or seasoned campers. Would recommend staying by the bathroom to be near the recreation area, trash, and exit. Recommend staying at the opposite end of the bathroom if you want trails, privacy, and more nature. Campground has a gorgeous woodsy setting with the road visible behind, but traffic is light on the noise. Facilities are clean with flushable toilets, and running sink water. Each campsite is spacious in its own way and has easy access to a trail or river, and is within 5 minutes walking of Backbone Rock Trail. Hosts are gracious, friendly and make the campground a welcoming environment. Campsites are clean, easy to drive on in wet or dry conditions, and had no real issues with bugs or flooding with a tent in rainy weather. We highly recommend.