Pound River Campgrounds
POUND RIVER CAMPGROUND (VA)
Pound River Campground
POUND RIVER CAMPGROUND (VA)
POUND RIVER CAMPGROUND (VA)

Featured amenities

Playground Playground

Available sites

26 total sites

About Pound River Campground (VA)

The John W. Flannagan Dam & Reservoir Area boasts an expansive lake nestled in the rolling green Cumberland Mountains of southwest Virginia, offering visitors an oasis of recreation in the summer months. The nearby dam, built primarily for flood control for the Cranesnest and Pound Rivers, creates a breathtaking lake that is maintained at nearly 1.4 ft above sea level. This facility is an ideal spot for picnicking, water activities and hiking.

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

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Currently closed

Campground Amenities

Most popular amenities

Playground Playground
RV Utilities and Hookups

RV Utilities and Hookups

  • Dump station on site
On Site Services

On Site Services

  • Playground
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Rates, Sites & Availability

Select check-in and check-out dates to see real-time availability for each site.

26 Sites Available

Site
Price
🚐 001, Loop: POUND RIVER CAMPGROUND (VA) RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 46 × 27 ft
🚐 002, Loop: POUND RIVER CAMPGROUND (VA) RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 26 × 25 ft
🚐 003, Loop: POUND RIVER CAMPGROUND (VA) RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 45 × 21 ft
🚐 004, Loop: POUND RIVER CAMPGROUND (VA) RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp
🚐 005, Loop: POUND RIVER CAMPGROUND (VA) RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 43 × 17 ft
🚐 006, Loop: POUND RIVER CAMPGROUND (VA) RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 43 × 12 ft
🚐 007, Loop: POUND RIVER CAMPGROUND (VA) RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 39 × 15 ft
🚐 008, Loop: POUND RIVER CAMPGROUND (VA) RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 39 × 14 ft
🚐 009, Loop: POUND RIVER CAMPGROUND (VA) RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 37 × 14 ft
🚐 010, Loop: POUND RIVER CAMPGROUND (VA) RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 55 × 14 ft
🚐 011, Loop: POUND RIVER CAMPGROUND (VA) RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 44 × 18 ft
🚐 012, Loop: POUND RIVER CAMPGROUND (VA) RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 39 × 12 ft
🚐 013, Loop: POUND RIVER CAMPGROUND (VA) RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 36 × 18 ft
🚐 014, Loop: POUND RIVER CAMPGROUND (VA) RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 44 × 17 ft
🚐 015, Loop: POUND RIVER CAMPGROUND (VA) RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 52 × 18 ft
🚐 016, Loop: POUND RIVER CAMPGROUND (VA) RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 48 × 10 ft
🚐 017, Loop: POUND RIVER CAMPGROUND (VA) RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 30 × 14 ft
🚐 018, Loop: POUND RIVER CAMPGROUND (VA) RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 39 × 16 ft
🚐 019, Loop: POUND RIVER CAMPGROUND (VA) RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 46 × 15 ft
🚐 020, Loop: POUND RIVER CAMPGROUND (VA) RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 46 × 14 ft
🚐 021, Loop: POUND RIVER CAMPGROUND (VA) RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 43 × 16 ft
⛺ Tent 1, Loop: POUND RIVER CAMPGROUND (VA) Tent
Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ Tent 2, Loop: POUND RIVER CAMPGROUND (VA) Tent
Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ Tent 3, Loop: POUND RIVER CAMPGROUND (VA) Tent
Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ Tent 4, Loop: POUND RIVER CAMPGROUND (VA) Tent
Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ Tent 5, Loop: POUND RIVER CAMPGROUND (VA) Tent
Pet Friendly · Campfire

Reviews (59)

What Guests Are Saying

Pound River Campground offers a pleasant camping experience, highlighted by recent upgrades such as improved bathhouses and water/sewer hookups at each site, making it ideal for families. Many guests appreciate the serene location and the warm hospitality of the campground hosts, leading to cherished memories and a strong desire to return. While some noted the lack of Wi-Fi and cell service as drawbacks, they also acknowledged that disconnecting can be refreshing.

Review Summary

4.5
59 reviews
5
69.5%
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4
18.6%
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3
8.5%
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kenneth r

Verified

June 12, 2026 • Stayed at: 003, Loop: POUND RIVER CAMPGROUND (VA)

5

Always such a pleasant experience, great people and such wonderful memories made.

Jeff W

Verified

June 26, 2026 • Stayed at: 012, Loop: POUND RIVER CAMPGROUND (VA)

5

Really enjoyed the stay as always! The recent update to the facilities has made it even better! Only problem was the lake level wasn’t up to summer pool yet.

Elizabeth L

Verified

June 29, 2026 • Stayed at: 004, Loop: POUND RIVER CAMPGROUND (VA)

5

It was really nice, and very convenient to have both water and sewage hook ups! So very nice the grandchildren loved it so good too see and hear the laughter!!

David M

Verified

July 10, 2026 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: POUND RIVER CAMPGROUND (VA)

5

The upgraded sites are really nice. Campground host goes above and beyond to be helpful.

Philip C

Verified

July 26, 2026 • Stayed at: 011, Loop: POUND RIVER CAMPGROUND (VA)

5

Had a great time unwinding on the water’s edge.
The improvements to the campground with the new bathhouse and water/sewer at each site was much needed and much appreciated.
Have always been a fan of this campground and been coming since my daughters were small and now enjoying it with my grandchildren.
Will be back…count on it!

Randall C

Verified

August 20, 2026 • Stayed at: 012, Loop: POUND RIVER CAMPGROUND (VA)

4

Was a nice stay other than the weather.
Too much rain, river level raised drastically and had to leave two days early.

David M

Verified

August 30, 2026 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: POUND RIVER CAMPGROUND (VA)

4

Lack of cell service is both a blessing and a curse.

Lonis S

Verified

September 9, 2026 • Stayed at: 002, Loop: POUND RIVER CAMPGROUND (VA)

5

Full hookups

David M

Verified

September 14, 2026 • Stayed at: 004, Loop: POUND RIVER CAMPGROUND (VA)

5

Campground was clean and quiet. Only complaint I had. One of the bathrooms was constantly flooded. Drain wasn’t working properly. Same bathroom every trip this year and last. At one point water was running out from under door and running across road.

Location & Directions for Pound River Campground (VA)

1182 Pound River Campground Rd, Clintwood, VA 24228 United States

Elevation: 444 ft

Getting There

From Clintwood Main Street, turn on to Brush Creek Rd., State Rte 631 2.2 mi. Turn right onto State Rte 754 for 1.1 mi. Turn right onto Pound River Campground Rd.

Nearest town

Clintwood, VA - 5.4 mi

About 14 min to downtown

Policies & Rules

Cancellation policy

  • Reservation fees are non-refundable. For campsites, cabins, lookouts, yurts, group sites, and similar stays, we charge a reservation service fee of $8.
  • Standard cancellations usually have a $10 cancellation fee. Customers can generally cancel before the check-in date online.
  • Late cancellation rules differ by stay type.
    • Individual campsites: cancelling after 12:00am local time the day before arrival usually means a $10 cancellation fee plus forfeiting the first night's fee.
    • Cabins, lookouts, and yurts: cancelling less than 14 days before arrival usually means a $10 cancellation fee plus forfeiting the first night's fee.
    • One-night reservations: a late cancellation usually forfeits the full amount paid, up to the total original reservation cost.
  • Modifications are allowed before the cut-off window, but fees depend on the change. Changing to dates completely outside the original reservation dates may trigger a $10 change fee. Extending or shortening a stay that still includes original dates usually has no change fee, though refunds may depend on timing and facility rules. Switching to the same type of campsite for the same dates usually has no change fee, but price differences are charged or refunded.
  • Early departures may or may not be refunded. At certain facilities, partial refunds may be possible if staff can mark the site available for other visitors. No refund is given for a night if the early departure is requested after that day's check-out time.
  • Security deposits are separate. Security deposits may be refunded to the original payment method if the facility is left in acceptable condition, as determined by the property.

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Last updated: October 21, 2026

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