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.
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Average nightly rates30 total sites
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27 sites
Tent Sites
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About Cranesnest Campground (VA)
Number of accommodations: 30
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Campground Amenities
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- Dump station on site
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Reviews (25)
What Guests Are Saying
Cranesnest Campground is a favorite among visitors for its friendly atmosphere and well-maintained facilities, including clean bathrooms and a family-oriented environment. Campers appreciate the helpful hosts and community spirit, although some noted the distance to water sources and lack of hanging poles for lanterns. Overall, it's a great spot for a relaxing stay.
What Guests Are Saying
Cranesnest Campground is a favorite among visitors for its friendly atmosphere and well-maintained facilities, including clean bathrooms and a family-oriented environment. Campers appreciate the helpful hosts and community spirit, although some noted the distance to water sources and lack of hanging poles for lanterns. Overall, it's a great spot for a relaxing stay.
Review Summary
Robert S
VerifiedSeptember 19, 2021 • Stayed at: 012, Loop: CRANESNEST CAMPGROUND (VA)
Cranesnest Campground is centrally located to some of the most scenic attractions in SWVA such as, Breaks Interstate Park, the Russell Fork river Gorge, Spearhead Trails system, Clinch River State Park Pine Mountain Trail, John Flannagan Lake & more.
Jayne P
VerifiedJune 12, 2022 • Stayed at: 020, Loop: CRANESNEST CAMPGROUND (VA)
Rules seemed to change overnight. No parking on grass, having to clean out our own fire pits.
Laken F
VerifiedJune 12, 2022 • Stayed at: 005, Loop: CRANESNEST CAMPGROUND (VA)
Good luck
Martin S
VerifiedJune 13, 2022 • Stayed at: 008, Loop: CRANESNEST CAMPGROUND (VA)
The rangers are very rude at times. I think the $5 entrance fee for visitors is too much for what is available for them to do. We can go to other state parks for $2 and there is numerous things available for us to do. The bathrooms were unavailable for a lot of our stay. We have to clean out our own firepits and there aren"t equipment provided to do so.
michael r
VerifiedJune 29, 2022 • Stayed at: 002, Loop: CRANESNEST CAMPGROUND (VA)
good place to go only issue i have is the road going in is dirt and very dusty for about 3 miles to 1st camping area and another 3 miles to boat dock and im 57 yrs old been going ther on n off all my life and all the money they have took up though the yrs they could at least paved the road, and they have a primitive site on down the road few sites no electric they could run electric on down there and make those sites better to cause they charge the same price 24 bucks a night
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
The campground is accessible via Route 83, which connects to the town of Clintwood. There are no interstates or major highways within approximately 25 miles.
Elevation: 436 feet
5.6 mi drive to downtown Clintwood (about 14 min)
Policies & Rules
General
- No more than 2 vehicles per site. All other visitors must park in the overflow parking areas.
- Reservations must be made in advance by utilizing either recreation.gov or by calling +1 (877) 444-6777.
- 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.
- No person(s) shall camp at one or more campsite for more than 14-days in a 30-day consecutive period at Cranesnest Campground.
- 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.
- Visitors may only be registered as the primary occupant of one campsite during a consecutive time period.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
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Last updated: September 4, 2026
