Grindstone

1946 Laurel Valley Road, Troutdale, Virginia, United States

Warning

General

Grindstone 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. 

Grindstone Campsite
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GRINDSTONE
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GRINDSTONE

Featured amenities

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Picnic Table Picnic Table
Pull Through Site Pull Through Site
Playground Playground
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About Grindstone

Grindstone Campground is tucked in the Fairwood Valley among pastures and wooded hillsides. The surrounding Mount Rogers National Recreation Area provides endless opportunities for fun and relaxation in the nature setting. The Campground will be closed until further notice due to facility repair needs. Opossum Loop will be open for tent campers. There will be no available water. No Dump Station available. 

Activities & Attractions

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Hiking

Hiking

Year-round

Campground Amenities

Most popular amenities

Pet friendly Pet friendly
Picnic Table Picnic Table
Pull Through Site Pull Through Site
Playground Playground
Site Setup and Access

Site Setup and Access

  • Pull Through Site
  • Shaded Site
Cooking and Fire

Cooking and Fire

  • Picnic Table
On Site Services

On Site Services

  • Playground
  • Volleyball Court
Pets and Policies

Pets and Policies

  • Pet friendly
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Reviews

265 reviews

4.6

Overall rating

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Jennifer R

January 18, 2020

We love the Washington and Jefferson National Park area. Grindstone is a beautiful campground, very wooded. We’ve stayed there many times. The staff are always very friendly. The campground roads are very narrow though. If you have a long camper or Rv, you have to drive off the road to make the curves and to back into your site. The shower houses are very small and outdated. During our last 9 day stay, the showers were never cleaned and the water wasn’t warm enough.

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Robert R

January 18, 2020

Easy access to Mt. Rogers, nice quiet campgroud.

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Jennifer R

January 18, 2020

We love the Washington and Jefferson National Park area. Grindstone is a beautiful campground, very wooded. We’ve stayed there many times. The staff are always very friendly. The campground roads are very narrow though. If you have a long camper or Rv, you have to drive off the road to make the curves and to back into your site. The shower houses are very small and outdated. During our last 9 day stay, the showers were never cleaned and the water wasn’t warm enough.

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Robert R

January 18, 2020

Easy access to Mt. Rogers, nice quiet campgroud.

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Jennifer R

January 18, 2020

We love the Washington and Jefferson National Park area. Grindstone is a beautiful campground, very wooded. We’ve stayed there many times. The staff are always very friendly. The campground roads are very narrow though. If you have a long camper or Rv, you have to drive off the road to make the curves and to back into your site. The shower houses are very small and outdated. During our last 9 day stay, the showers were never cleaned and the water wasn’t warm enough.

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Robert R

January 18, 2020

Easy access to Mt. Rogers, nice quiet campgroud.

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Jennifer R

January 18, 2020

We love the Washington and Jefferson National Park area. Grindstone is a beautiful campground, very wooded. We’ve stayed there many times. The staff are always very friendly. The campground roads are very narrow though. If you have a long camper or Rv, you have to drive off the road to make the curves and to back into your site. The shower houses are very small and outdated. During our last 9 day stay, the showers were never cleaned and the water wasn’t warm enough.

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Robert R

January 18, 2020

Easy access to Mt. Rogers, nice quiet campgroud.

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Jennifer R

January 18, 2020

We love the Washington and Jefferson National Park area. Grindstone is a beautiful campground, very wooded. We’ve stayed there many times. The staff are always very friendly. The campground roads are very narrow though. If you have a long camper or Rv, you have to drive off the road to make the curves and to back into your site. The shower houses are very small and outdated. During our last 9 day stay, the showers were never cleaned and the water wasn’t warm enough.

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Robert R

January 18, 2020

Easy access to Mt. Rogers, nice quiet campgroud.

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Location & Directions for Grindstone

1946 Laurel Valley Road, Troutdale, VA 24378 United States

Elevation: 1,159 ft

Getting There

From Marion, Virginia, take exit 45 to Highway 16 south. Continue for 17 mi, then turn right onto Highway 603. After 6 mi turn left into the Grindstone Campground entrance.

Nearest town

Troutdale, VA - 6.5 mi

About 10 min to downtown

Highway access

Grindstone Campground is accessible via Highway 16, which can be reached from Interstate 81 at exit 45. The campground is located approximately 17 miles south of this exit on Highway 16.

Policies & Rules

Arrival & departure

  • The Grindstone campground is closed for the 2026 season, including all camping loops, overnight parking, day-use areas, bathhouses, and trailer waste disposal stations. No water, sewer, or electric sites are available.
  • All camping loops are closed for the season.
  • Overnight parking and day-use visitor areas are closed.

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.

General

  • Due to maintenance at Grindstone campground, the facility will be closed for the 2026 season.
  • We apologize for any inconvenience.
  • Click here for more information on George Washington and Jefferson National Forests
  • 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.

Fires & fuel

  • Do not move firewood; obtain it locally and burn it on-site to protect forests from pests. Moving firewood is illegal in some states.

Amenities

  • All bathhouses and the trailer waste disposal station are closed.

Utilities

  • No water, sewer, or electric sites are available.

Warnings & Advisories

Warning

General

Grindstone 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. 

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