RACCOON BRANCH CAMPGROUND
RACCOON BRANCH CAMPGROUND
RACCOON BRANCH CAMPGROUND
RACCOON BRANCH CAMPGROUND
RACCOON BRANCH CAMPGROUND

Featured amenities

Picnic Table Picnic Table
Water Hookup Water Hookup
Electric Hookup Electric Hookup

Available sites

9 total sites

About Raccoon Branch Campground

Raccoon Branch Campground, nestled at the base of Dickey Knob, offers scenic mountain views, hiking trail access from campsites and cool mountain streams. Campers can access Dickey Creek and the Raccoon Branch from the campground. The most notable time to visit is fall, when the trees boast gorgeous fall foliage. With a location just 11 mi from Interstate 81, the beautiful campground is easily reached by drivers heading out from one of the surrounding cities.

Activities & Attractions

Nearby

Hiking

Hiking

Year-round

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

Current season
Upcoming seasons
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Closed periods
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Currently open - May 1 to Nov 29

Campground Amenities

Most popular amenities

Picnic Table Picnic Table
Water Hookup Water Hookup
Electric Hookup Electric Hookup
RV Utilities and Hookups

RV Utilities and Hookups

  • Water Hookup
  • Electric Hookup
Cooking and Fire

Cooking and Fire

  • Picnic Table
  • Campfire Ring
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Rates, Sites & Availability

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

9 Sites Available

Site
Price
🚐 001, Loop: RABC RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 007, Loop: RABC RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 008, Loop: RABC RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 009, Loop: RABC RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 010, Loop: RABC RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Paved
🚐 011, Loop: RABC RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Paved
🚐 013, Loop: RABC RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Paved
🚐 015, Loop: RABC RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Paved
🚐 017, Loop: RABC RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Paved

Reviews (50)

What Guests Are Saying

Raccoon Branch Campground is praised for its clean and well-maintained sites, quiet atmosphere, and friendly campground hosts. Many visitors appreciate the beautiful natural surroundings and hiking trails, making it a great spot for relaxation and outdoor activities. However, some campers noted issues with site leveling, highway noise, and limited amenities, such as the absence of showers and connectivity challenges.

Review Summary

4.1
50 reviews
5
56.0%
28
4
12.0%
6
3
18.0%
9
2
10.0%
5
1
4.0%
2

Louis S

Verified

August 14, 2023 • Stayed at: 011, Loop: RABC

5

excellent campground

Robert R

Verified

November 1, 2022 • Stayed at: 009, Loop: RABC

4

We stayed in spot #9, which I selected because of it's proximity to the creek, this worked out great! The faint rush of water passed into someone else's dream as we were whisked off to sleep.

I prefer campsites with just a little bit more privacy, and the occasional sound of road noise were why I didn't rate this campground 5stars. Still recommend this place. Nice hiking trails as well to Dickey's Knob and beyond.

Carl W

Verified

October 16, 2022 • Stayed at: 008, Loop: RABC

5

The campground was very clean and the host ( Travis and Chanda Jones were very helpful and friendly.

Jonathan P

Verified

September 11, 2022 • Stayed at: 009, Loop: RABC

5

The camp host was incredibly helpful and welcoming. The campground was beautiful, remote, and well maintained.

Keith S

Verified

September 4, 2022 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: RABC

4

Very nice campground. Host campers were nice and maintained the campground in pristine condition. Only wish there was a shower in the bathroom.

Kenneth W

Verified

August 21, 2022 • Stayed at: 010, Loop: RABC

5

Very nice campground. All well maintained and very close to areas to visit such as Marion or West Jefferson, NC

Sandra H

Verified

August 20, 2022 • Stayed at: 010, Loop: RABC

3

This was our first time at Raccoon Branch; we're long-time visitors to Grindstone, which is closed for the next few years. Raccoon Branch is small, with only 20 sites. They have bathrooms with flush toilets, but no showers. The water in the bathrooms (sink, toilet) is brownish, which is a little off-putting. We used bottled water in our camper for cooking and coffee. Water pressure was rather low at Raccoon, but not a deal breaker. Couple of nice, short trails around the campground without having to drive off. Also several good hikes within driving distance, including the AT and Grayson Highlands park. It's a nice campground, but we very much miss Grindstone.

Dennis G

Verified

August 19, 2022 • Stayed at: 013, Loop: RABC

5

A relatively quiet little campground with a few electric hookups. Very close to county road but not too much traffic. Excellent nearby hiking. Lots of nearby outdoor activities in the area. Campground hosts were not overly friendly but no real problems either.

Parish W

Verified

July 15, 2022 • Stayed at: 010, Loop: RABC

1

Planned for 5 days but rained all the time. The camp host does not give out the internet password anymore and stated that to many people complained and so they don't let anyone use it. Sitting in the camper for a couple of days got boring. You can not get ANY TV signals as well. I ended up leaving 3 days early as it it was calling for more rain.

Benjamin D

Verified

June 30, 2022 • Stayed at: 010, Loop: RABC

5

Great little cg.

Location & Directions for Raccoon Branch Campground

6416 Sugar Grove Highway, Sugar Grove, VA 24375 United States

Elevation: 836 ft

Getting There

From I-81, take Marion exit 45 onto Virginia State Route 16 South. Follow SR 16 South for approximately 13 mi to the campground on the right.

Nearest town

Sugar Grove, VA - 2.2 mi

About 5 min to downtown

Highway access

Raccoon Branch Campground is accessible via Virginia State Route 16, which connects to US Highway 58 approximately 12 miles to the south.

Policies & Rules

Arrival & departure

Check in time

2PM

Check out time

12PM

General

  • Rates do not reflect discounts and attribute fees such as electrical and water hookups
  • No cell phone coverage
  • For more information on George Washington and Jefferson National Forests, click here
  • Don't Move Firewood: Help protect our forests! Prevent the spread of tree-killing pests by obtaining firewood at or near your destination and burning it on-site. Moving firewood is illegal in some states. Visit dontmovefirewood.org to learn more.

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Last updated: October 22, 2026

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