Warning
GeneralDue to planned construction at Cranesnest Campground, we regret to inform our customers that we will be temporarily closing the campground to allow the re-surfacing of roadways, pull-offs, and campsite entrances to be completed. Once the work is complete, we will re-open the reservation window to allow customers to make reservations. We will also extend the camping season to allow additional time to camp due to the closure. Thank you for your understanding and we apologize for any inconvenience. Alternatively, you may choose to make a reservation at Pound River Campground and/or Lower Twin Campground.
About Cranesnest Campground (VA)
Number of accommodations: 30
Campground Amenities
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Dump Station
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
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Reviews (25)
Review Summary
Ronald B
VerifiedSeptember 7, 2025 • Stayed at: 009, Loop: CRANESNEST CAMPGROUND (VA)
A little out of the way but I’m glad to have been able to stay for 7 days and enjoyed all of them great folks
Elizabeth L
VerifiedAugust 26, 2025 • Stayed at: 015, Loop: CRANESNEST CAMPGROUND (VA)
Out the 3 campgrounds in Dickenson County! Cransnest is our favorite ❤️ the Host are extremely friendly and we love it! The bathrooms are always clean, the people who camp there are friendly as well and everyone looks out for all kids!
Victor C
VerifiedJuly 11, 2025 • Stayed at: 020, Loop: CRANESNEST CAMPGROUND (VA)
Bath house was cleaned daily. And the grounds maintained.
Dwayne D
VerifiedJune 27, 2025 • Stayed at: 012, Loop: CRANESNEST CAMPGROUND (VA)
Nice family oriented campground! We love it here!
Mary B
VerifiedJune 23, 2025 • Stayed at: 006, Loop: CRANESNEST CAMPGROUND (VA)
i was on the new section and absolutely loved it … the only issue i had was the water was way to far away i had a very long hose and still had to go out and buy one. also there is no pole for hanging a lantern or bug zapper
Stephen F
VerifiedJuly 14, 2024 • Stayed at: 007, Loop: CRANESNEST CAMPGROUND (VA)
Nice campground. Facilities were clean and well maintained. Host was friendly and helpful.
Kelly M
VerifiedAugust 4, 2023 • Stayed at: 005, Loop: CRANESNEST CAMPGROUND (VA)
This place was so beautiful, so peaceful and has fantastic hot showers! It’s far out of the way with no service except text & phone call. I painted & paddled the river and read a book. I will return. Other campers were so friendly and so was Whitley. She was friendly & helpful!
Eugene M
VerifiedJuly 3, 2023 • Stayed at: 017, Loop: CRANESNEST CAMPGROUND (VA)
Good little place to stay. Just occasionally hear the park ranger yelling at the host. My advise be considerate to what the host ask, cause they are just doing what he (the ranger) tells them to do.
Melanie F
VerifiedAugust 4, 2022 • Stayed at: 009, Loop: CRANESNEST CAMPGROUND (VA)
The host is wonderful!!! . The grass is NEVER mowed, NEVER!! Someone is going to get snake bitten. It certainly isn’t like it used to be.
Scottie S
VerifiedJuly 19, 2022 • Stayed at: 016, Loop: CRANESNEST CAMPGROUND (VA)
Cranesnest is a nice family oriented campground, but to strict on some peoples parking.
Location Cranesnest Campground (VA)
Address:
2689 Cranesnest River Campground Rd
Clintwood, VA, 24228
United States
From Clintwood, VA main street turn left onto Rt. 83. Travel 2.6 miles and turn left onto Cranesnest Campground Rd. Travel 2.8 miles to the campground.
Latitude & Longitude: 37.1497 / -82.4101
Elevation: 436 feet
Policies & Rules
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No more than 2 vehicles per site. All other visitors must park in the overflow parking areas. |
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Reservations must be made in advance by utilizing either recreation.gov or by calling +1 (877) 444-6777. |
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No parking is allowed in the grass. If there is not room at your site, please utilize the overflow lots at various locations within the campground. |
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No person(s) shall camp at one or more campsite for more than 14-days in a 30-day consecutive period at Cranesnest Campground. |
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Any person utilizing a Federal Pass (i.e. Golden Access or any America the Beautiful) must be the primary occupant of the campsite for the duration of the reservation. Passholder must be able to present pass upon request. |
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Visitors may only be registered as the primary occupant of one campsite during a consecutive time period. |
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Campers are responsible for disposing of waste. There is a complimentary dumpster placed near the campground entrance for your convenience. Campers must NOT leave garbage at campsite for contractor staff or USACE staff to remove nor shall it be left in their firepit. Any prohibited items must be placed in the silver bin adjacent to the green dumpster. |
| General |
All motorized recreational vehicles (including but not limited to motorcycles, all-terrain vehicles (ATV), utility-terrain vehicles (UTV), mopeds, scooters, golfcarts, etc..) that are not licensed for use on public roadways are prohibited for use in campgrounds. This does not apply to mobility scooters. |
| General |
All occupants at a campsite must adhere to the above posted restrictions and all rules and regulations posted in 36 CFR Part 327. Failure to adhere to these rules may result in a citation issued and/or being asked to vacate the facility. |
Warnings & Advisories
Warning
GeneralDue to planned construction at Cranesnest Campground, we regret to inform our customers that we will be temporarily closing the campground to allow the re-surfacing of roadways, pull-offs, and campsite entrances to be completed. Once the work is complete, we will re-open the reservation window to allow customers to make reservations. We will also extend the camping season to allow additional time to camp due to the closure. Thank you for your understanding and we apologize for any inconvenience. Alternatively, you may choose to make a reservation at Pound River Campground and/or Lower Twin Campground.
