Warning
GeneralGrindstone Campground and its parking area will be closed for the 2026 Season. This closure is due to the replacement of aging infrastructure at Grindstone.Alternative parking Across from Fox Creek Horse Campground 36.696628, -81.5326411At the Mount Rogers Trailhead 36.689230, -81.532605Please visit https://www.fs.usda.gov/activity/gwj/recreation/camping-cabins/ for information and updates on camping in the Mount Rogers National Recreation Area and the George Washington & Jefferson National Forest.
About Grindstone
Nearby Activities & Attractions
Fishing
Hiking
Seasonal information
This property is currently closed for the season.
reopens on April 2, 2027
Reviews (53)
Review Summary
john w
October 1, 2020
Great campground.....
Kenneth W
September 27, 2020
We had not camped at Grindstone for a while, did not like the management after CFAIA no longer ran it. The crew that is there now is friendly and helpful. It was great to have the gatehouse maned. Facilities were clean, even with a nearly full campground. Looking forward to a return trip.
William M
September 27, 2020
Staff was very helpful. Beautiful setting fora camping weekend.
Haynes H
September 25, 2020
This is an awesome place if you want to get away from it all
Rose R
September 21, 2020
Hosts were really nice, bathrooms pretty clean.
alan h
September 20, 2020
It rained all day so didn’t get to fully experience the location
Douglas E
September 12, 2020
Campground is well taken care of. Clean
Ruth A
September 12, 2020
Always have a great time. Grandchildren ride bikes, wade in the pond, walk trails and play on play ground. Campsites clean and bathrooms clean. Just wish playground had a swing and there were more sites with sewer.
Jan O
September 11, 2020
Hiking Trails are walking distance from the campground. It is wooded and clean. The hosts cleaned the bathrooms so they were spotless! I felt very confident going in during COVID-19 and just very much appreciated the work that went into the cleaning even on a busy holiday weekend. Thanks
Steve B
September 10, 2020
Nice quiet place, no cell service, no wifi. A good place to disconnect and enjoy the beauty of nature
Location Grindstone
Address:
1946 Laurel Valley Road
Troutdale, VA, 24378
United States
From Marion, Virginia, take exit 45 to Highway 16 south. Continue for 17 miles, then turn right onto Highway 603. After 6 miles turn left into the Grindstone Campground entrance.
Latitude & Longitude: 36.6869 / -81.5411
Elevation: 1159 feet
Policies & Rules
| Category | About |
|---|---|
| General |
Due to maintenance at Grindstone campground, the facility will be closed for the 2026 season. We apologize for any inconvenience. All Camping Loops are closed for the season. The overnight parking and day-use visitors area are closed.All bathhouses and the trailer waste disposal station are closed. There are no water, sewer, or electric sites available. |
| General |
Click here for more information on George Washington and Jefferson National Forests |
| General |
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. |
Warnings & Advisories
Warning
GeneralGrindstone Campground and its parking area will be closed for the 2026 Season. This closure is due to the replacement of aging infrastructure at Grindstone.Alternative parking Across from Fox Creek Horse Campground 36.696628, -81.5326411At the Mount Rogers Trailhead 36.689230, -81.532605Please visit https://www.fs.usda.gov/activity/gwj/recreation/camping-cabins/ for information and updates on camping in the Mount Rogers National Recreation Area and the George Washington & Jefferson National Forest.