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Grindstone

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
GRINDSTONE
GRINDSTONE
GRINDSTONE
GRINDSTONE

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. 

Nearby Activities & Attractions

Fishing

Hiking

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

This property is currently closed for the season.

reopens on April 2, 2027

Reviews (53)

Review Summary

4.6
53 reviews
5
73.6%
39
4
18.9%
10
3
1.9%
1
2
1.9%
1
1
3.8%
2

Sandra A

August 21, 2020

4

We have always loved Grindstone. However, it seems so "overgrown" like no one is mowing which makes it look ragged. Always looked so nice before. At least bathrooms were cleaned daily.

Mary C

August 13, 2020

5

Very quiet and lovely spot.

Tom M

August 4, 2020

1

I tried canceling my reservation several times and couldn't. I wound up staying at Hurricane campground in Virginia. No cell phone reception. I got wifi and tried to cancel with your website. It did not have the option to cancel. Why? I then used my son's phone that had the AP. I tried canceling using that. I hit cancel and It gave me an error. Why?

Tomoko K

August 2, 2020

4

It was really pretty there with tall trees to give us lots of shade.

Alison D

August 1, 2020

5

One of the most beautiful areas of Virginia. This campground is near Mt Rogers and Grayson Highlands.

Cole P

July 31, 2020

5

I liked how well the hosts kept the bathrooms fancy.

Eric P

July 29, 2020

5

We camped in an Airstream in the Cottontail section with electric and water. It was outstanding and it met all our expectations for getting away during the Covid-19 pandemic. We used the showers, and they were kept pretty clean and lightly used. Camp sites were large and had good privacy. Many things to do in the area: we hiked to the summit of Mt. Rogers, hiked to the Comers Creek Falls, and biked on the Virginia Creeper Trail. Also did some gravel bike riding right from the campground (828 - 84 - 650 - 16 - 741 - 603). Weather was generally awesome with temps in low 70s, which was great given that other parts of Virginia was seeing temps in the 90s with heat indices over 100. We did buy firewood and ice from the store in Konnarock. Will definitely be back to Grindstone in the future!

Robert H

July 27, 2020

5

Great stay. We enjoyed ourselves very much.

Patricia W

July 17, 2020

4

Have camped several years at Grindstone & always enjoyed. Campground was clean as well as bath rooms considering 1 -2 hosts. Very concerned about no phone available in case there was a personal emergency either there at the campground or a family emergency at home. Was told there is a phone, but they don't answer or check voice mail. Also was told there was cp service 5 minutes down the road.

Wylie M

July 13, 2020

5

Our favorite campground. Loved the scenery, quietness and shady sites.

Recommend: The concrete border around the dump station makes it difficult to use a portable pull behind tank. The lip is about 4 “ high. You have to lift the 25 gallon tank up onto the border to dump. It would be nice if the edge was at road level.

Location Grindstone

Address:
1946 Laurel Valley Road
Troutdale, VA, 24378
United States

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

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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