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
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Reviews (159)
Review Summary
Tomoko K
August 2, 2020
It was really pretty there with tall trees to give us lots of shade.
Tomoko K
August 2, 2020
It was really pretty there with tall trees to give us lots of shade.
Alison D
August 1, 2020
One of the most beautiful areas of Virginia. This campground is near Mt Rogers and Grayson Highlands.
Alison D
August 1, 2020
One of the most beautiful areas of Virginia. This campground is near Mt Rogers and Grayson Highlands.
Alison D
August 1, 2020
One of the most beautiful areas of Virginia. This campground is near Mt Rogers and Grayson Highlands.
Cole P
July 31, 2020
I liked how well the hosts kept the bathrooms fancy.
Cole P
July 31, 2020
I liked how well the hosts kept the bathrooms fancy.
Cole P
July 31, 2020
I liked how well the hosts kept the bathrooms fancy.
Eric P
July 29, 2020
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!
Eric P
July 29, 2020
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!
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.
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.
Latitude & Longitude: 36.6869 / -81.5411
Elevation: 1159 feet
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
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.
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Last updated: June 3, 2026
