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
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 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. |
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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. |
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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.
