Favorite Campsite In Virginia?

[Nicksaari]

i am always seeking the best recommendations from anyone.
im not particular to one, but i enjoy both camps with views from a vista, or a set up right next to a waterfall or water source.

these are a few of mine:
anywhere in the Mt Pleasant Recreation Area, especially the summit of Cold Mtn, the two atop craggy Mt Pleasant, and the meadow the trail crosses at Hog Camp Gap- the one with the swing.

Cedar Cliffs

Three Ridges overlook, right off the trail (hopefully, you've seen it)

Anywhere in Grayson Highlands, Elk Garden

Im sure im missing some in between. thanks guys!

[trippclark]

At the overlook atop The Priest

[Johnny Thunder]

Cross the Tye river (I think it was the tye). Hang a right. Sick swimming hole.

[Bucky Katt]

i am always seeking the best recommendations from anyone.
im not particular to one, but i enjoy both camps with views from a vista, or a set up right next to a waterfall or water source.

these are a few of mine:
anywhere in the Mt Pleasant Recreation Area, especially the summit of Cold Mtn, the two atop craggy Mt Pleasant, and the meadow the trail crosses at Hog Camp Gap- the one with the swing...."

Camping is allowed atop Cold Mtn?

[Nicksaari]

nope. as well as on cedar cliffs

i do as i please. practice LNT.

[Yahtzee]

The view off of Little Stony Man Mountain. Not up the side trail to the summit but right on the AT. Get drunk at Skyland, stumble through the nature preserve and set up under the stars with a great view of Luray below. Maybe a spot or two in the bushes for those who insist on being in a tent, but just laying out on the rocks is the way to go. Always look forward to that section.

[Low Impact]

Two of the BEST places I camped in VA on my 2008 THRU were:

1. Thomas Knob Shelter - Amazing view, great water source, ample sleeping space, and right in the Grayson Highlands.

2. Stealth site about 2 miles SOUTH of Chestnut Knob shelter - Again, an amazing view. Plenty of area to throw your tent up. I think most people push on to the official shelter, so there is a good chance there aren't going to be too many other hikers around. There wasn't when I was there.

Enjoy. Virginia is the-bomb.com!

[Blissful]

Whitetop Mtn by the blasting spring is excellent. The view is great with superb sunset.

[TrippinBTM]

Syms Meadow. If memory serves, it's about 12 miles north of Pearisburg. Will have to carry water in (unless you like better than I did the looks of that stagnant horrible pond), but you get a view of sunset AND sunrise, plus it's a good place to camp in general, nice and open.

[Cookerhiker]

On top of HighTop Mountain, the highest point in the southern district of SNP. Lots of space for your tent or hammock, rocky cliffs overlooking the west making for a splendid sunset, and a spring on top of the mountain which usually flows.

[BlackCloud]

Syms gap is more like 8 from Pearisburg I think. One of my favs too.

Also, just on Whitetop Mtn is a gravel road that goes to the top. There is a spring there. Within eye shot is a lip in a huge field to the south (downhill). Awesome spot.

[TrippinBTM]

You sure? I'm pretty sure we did 12 miles that day. Maybe you're thinking of the shelter before syms?

I'll have to check my journal...

[Tennessee Viking]

My pick is not on trail but not too far. Its the USFS Bear Tree campground off of US58. It is more car camping but has running water, showers, and a small mountain lake.

[Pokey2006]

Dismal Falls.

[Cool AT Breeze]

Along the Creeper Trail north of Damascus.

[saimyoji]

lw's backyard

[sticks&stones]

North Horn (not South Horn) in the Bigelow Range.

[Lone Wolf]

North Horn (not South Horn) in the Bigelow Range.

which is in maine, not virginia

[BlackCloud]

You sure? I'm pretty sure we did 12 miles that day. Maybe you're thinking of the shelter before syms?

I'll have to check my journal...

It might be 12 from downtown & 8 from the last paved road.....

[johnnybgood]

Hanging Rock Overlook, northern flank of Three Ridges -- Great for watching meteor showers as there is no light pollution.