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
Joanna C
January 9, 2020
Spacious, clean and quiet sites! We enjoyed exceptional service from all the staff. We will definitely return to this gorgeous place on earth !
Kathi M
December 29, 2019
Enjoyed our stay. Close enough to town but remote enough also.
Ronald H
December 18, 2019
The hosts who were there were very courteous but we noticed several vacant host sites. The campground is our favorite and has has been for the last 15 years but the entrance station was not staffed for the number of hours as in the past. Hopefully this next season will see more hosts and increased hours.
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.