About this campground
This primitive campground located along the New River is only one mile from the Sandstone Visitor Center. It offers 17 sites in an open field. The railroad crossing can be dangerous for larger RVs and trailers. The low grade railroad crossing is not suitable for extended wheelbase RVs such as motorhomes, fifth wheels and travel trailers etc. Campers should expect to hear some noise such as train horns.
Getting there
Exit Interstate 64 at exit 139 and drive north past Sandstone Visitor Center towards Meadow Creek. In about 1.5 miles turn left and cross the railroad tracks. Bear right and follow the road into the campground.
Nearby federal campgrounds
- Sandstone Visitor CenterNew River Gorge National Park & Preserve2 mi
- Sandstone Visitor CenterBluestone National Scenic River2 mi
- Glade Creek CampgroundNew River Gorge National Park & Preserve5 mi
- War Ridge/Backus Mountain CampgroundNew River Gorge National Park & Preserve5 mi
- Grandview Playground ShelterNew River Gorge National Park & Preserve8 mi
- Grandview SandbarNew River Gorge National Park & Preserve8 mi
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