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About Cranesnest Campground (VA)
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2026 Season availability
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- Dump station on site
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Reviews (30)
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
Dwayne D
VerifiedAugust 16, 2021 • Stayed at: 014, Loop: CRANESNEST CAMPGROUND (VA)
Enjoyable place to camp
Melanie F
VerifiedJuly 26, 2021 • Stayed at: 018, Loop: CRANESNEST CAMPGROUND (VA)
The campground was the most run down I have EVER seen it. My family has camped Cranesnest for over 20 years. The grass was so EXCESSIVELY high. The trash was over flowing And on the ground. The smell was sickening. Swarms of flies EVERYWHERE! If we had been new to the area we would not have even unhooked the camper. Higher fees and no maintenance???
Also lot’s of campgrounds are outlawing hoverboards they are EXTREMELY fast and dangerous to the riders and the guests. They speed around animals, pedestrians, and vehicles. A small child slammed into a truck while I was there and was bleeding from his face BAD. Another child got hit by a hoverboard while taking a walk
Craig M
VerifiedJune 28, 2021 • Stayed at: 010, Loop: CRANESNEST CAMPGROUND (VA)
We had a wonderful time for our first time out with our camper and my husband’s first ever camping trip! Lots of new memories that will last a lifetime.
Robert S
VerifiedJune 24, 2021 • Stayed at: 018, Loop: CRANESNEST CAMPGROUND (VA)
Cranesnest Campground is a family friendly place to go with a good playground for kids & is situated right on the river.
Jerry L
VerifiedJune 24, 2021 • Stayed at: 002, Loop: CRANESNEST CAMPGROUND (VA)
Great camp ground. The bathrooms were cleaned daily. The grounds were kept trimmed, and very neat. Very well lit at night. Great access for fishing, and boating. Good family campground, great playground! Will definitely be back!
Jayne P
VerifiedJune 14, 2021 • Stayed at: 010, Loop: CRANESNEST CAMPGROUND (VA)
Prices have increased, but nothing has been added to the park to make the increase. The park is almost empty, but you have to pull out for 7 days after staying 14. I feel that is losing money on the parks part. Why not keep it full no matter who is paying and staying, as long as other rules are being followed.
Patton R
VerifiedJune 13, 2021 • Stayed at: 006, Loop: CRANESNEST CAMPGROUND (VA)
The campground host, Candy Carrico, was helpful, informative, and could not have been more gracious. The campground is small, beautiful, and user-friendly. Although it's located on the Cranesnest River and not the Flanagan Dam and Reservoir, water activities are nearby.
Daniel E
VerifiedSeptember 27, 2020 • Stayed at: 010, Loop: CRANESNEST CAMPGROUND (VA)
We absolutely love this Campground. It is a local Campground for us and we try to take advantage of it several times a year. The sites are nice and all but a couple are concrete pads so leveling up is a breeze. The bathhouse facilities are adequate and maintained well by staff and volunteers. Play area for the kiddos are modern and well kept. Only wish the Campground was open further into the fall as we enjoy camping well into October and November to enjoy the fall weather and beautiful fall foliage.
SABRINA L
VerifiedSeptember 20, 2020 • Stayed at: 003, Loop: CRANESNEST CAMPGROUND (VA)
It was a great weekend. The place was well kept. The bathrooms was very clean.
Joe M
VerifiedJanuary 15, 2020 • Stayed at: 013, Loop: CRANESNEST CAMPGROUND (VA)
Enjoyed camping at cransnest. Wish we could stay longer than 14 days in a row, I understand if you are booked but when you have a empty spot I feel like it is better for someone to be in it than empty
Location & Directions for Cranesnest Campground (VA)
2689 Cranesnest River Campground Rd, Clintwood, VA 24228 United States
Elevation: 436 ft
Getting There
From Clintwood, VA main street turn left onto Rt. 83. Travel 2.6 mi and turn left onto Cranesnest Campground Rd. Travel 2.8 mi to the campground.
Highway access
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.
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.
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Last updated: October 19, 2026
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