Big Meadow Campground on Skyline Drive
Big Meadows Campground on Skyline Drive in Stanley VA was nice. Wide open spaces and a lot of primitive camping areas. Unfortunately no water or electric on any site, but it was still a nice place to stay.
Natural Chimney Campground
One of our first campgrounds was the Natural Chimneys Park and Campground, Mount Solon, VA. We had site 8 and were the only campers in the middle. There are multiple walking trails around the campground as well as a climb up the chimney if you dare. We really enjoyed our stay here and would go back. It was very secluded with only the sounds of nature around us. If you climb the chimney, when you get to the top, go to the right around the fence instead of over it like I did. (Scratch one pair of shorts!) They also have a new pool, which I didn't get to try. 😢 A very nice campground and stay.
Montebello Camping and Fishing Resort
If you enjoy captive fishing, I think "catch and release" Montebello campground is the place to go. We stayed here one night and it's a really nice campground. There is a big pond right in the middle with complimentary canoes and kayaks. The sites have 50 amp service and ours was right on the pond. A few nice walking trails around the area and a very old rustic cabin for rent. Its a really nice area.
Rocky Hollow Horse Camp
For a change of pace we decided to stay at the Rocky Hollow Horse Camp, in Troutdale, VA. The owners, Wade and Veronica, are great people and very friendly. We were sited right at the top of the hill so we could watch as all the horses and mules came and went, greeting everyone as they rode past. We will definitely visit this campground again if we're in the area. This is also close to the Channels Natural Area. If you ever want to lose yourself, (I almost lost my wife) the Channels is the place to do it. Easy hike there and back and a great place to explore. There is a fire tower at the top, unfortunately it's not open at this time.
Jessie Lea RV Park & Campground
A Campground in Big Stone Gap, VA, close to Natural Tunnel SP was Jessie Lea RV Park and Campground .Our site was on the Powell River, nice sounds throughout the evening. You can picnic at your campsite, or enjoy the scenic tranquility at the tables along the Powell River. After lunch you can hike the new Green Belt paved trail along the river into Big Stone Gap where you can visit locations from John Fox, Jr.'s book "Trail of the Lonesome Pine" and Adriana Trigiani's "Big Stone Gap." We arrived late and left early, never met the owners. Clean bathrooms and a big covered porch with grills and tables for gatherings.
We stayed at many campgrounds, some private and some State or National parks.
Linville Falls, NC Campground and RV park was one. It was a nice park, the owners at the office were very friendly and helpful. The store is well stocked for last minute items, especially marshmallows and sticks. Our site, number 22, was quite large with both water and electric, picnic table and fire pit. The bath house was fairly clean and they even have washer and dryer. The closest big store nearby is a Walmart 15 miles from the campground. Depending on the time of year you go, our site was under oak trees. The acorns falling all night sounded like gun shots. (just a warning).😉 For once, we enjoyed a delicious breakfast at Famous Louise's Rock House Restaurant.
CUMBERLAND GAP NATIONAL HISTORICAL PARK, KY
Another park we stayed at was the Cumberland Gap National Historical Park, KY. It was a nice park with wide spaces. The rangers at the entrance were friendly. Our site, A1, on the other hand, (a last minute decision) was basically non-useable. The picnic table seats were rotted and covered with moss. (Most of the other sites had newer plastic tables.) The site was on a hill so there was no place to set up a tent if we had one. The fire pit was also on the hill, so there was no sitting around watching the fire. (you'd roll down the hill) The rangers told us that this was the "oldest" park in the state and that they were waiting on funds to be released to improve everything. It is in a good location to activities and is at full capacity every weekend. Make sure you do Pinnacle Overlook behind the Visitors Center.
Natural Bridge/ Lexington
Another KOA that we stayed at, Natural Bridge/ Lexington, in Natural Bridge VA was nice. Our site was flat and a little shady but if you had a large motorhome, there would be no place to set the picnic table. They have escorts that take you to your site, where ever that may be. The store was adequately stocked. The bathrooms were clean and had plenty of stalls, sinks and clean showers.
Enfield/ Rocky Mount KOA
Our last night on the road, we stayed at the NC Enfield/ Rocky Mount KOA, site 4. In our opinion, this was not the greatest camping experience that we had in our two weeks on the road. I would consider this campground as a "last resort" if you're passing through. The women's bathroom was so filthy my wife decided not to shower. The staff seemed helpful for the little interaction we had with them. Not our favorite place to camp.
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