USDA Forest Service · Virginia
Grindstone
USDA Forest Service · Virginia, United States · in Mount Rogers National Recreation Area
- Sites
- 136
- Hookups
- 56 with water
- Season
- April 2 to November 29
- Max RV length
- 110 ft
- Drinking water
- Yes
- Showers
- Yes
- Pets
- Yes
- Elevation
- 3,766 ft
- Dark sky
- Bortle class 1
- Cell coverage
- T-Mobile none · AT&T none · Verizon none (carriers' 4G LTE filings to the FCC, 2025-12; not measured here)
- Access road
- COTTONTAIL PATCH (NFSR 977B) · bituminous surface treatment · moderate degree of user comfort
- Lake
- George Washington & Jefferson National Forest
- Nearest town
- Troutdale
- Address
- 1946 Laurel Valley Road, Troutdale, VA, 24378
- Activities
- Biking, Camping, Day Use Area, Fishing, Hiking, Scenic Drive
68 numbered sites are mapped one by one - open the site map to pick yours.
About
Overview
Grindstone Campground is tucked in the Fairwood Valley among pastures and wooded hillsides. The surrounding Mount Rogers National Recreation Area provides endless opportunities for fun and relaxation in the nature setting. The Campground will be closed until further notice due to facility repair needs. Opossum Loop will be open for tent campers. There will be no available water. No Dump Station available.
Recreation
The area offers excellent hiking, mountain biking, horseback riding and hunting. Recommended hiking trails include the Mount Rogers Trail at 7.5 miles and the Whispering Waters Nature Trail at 0.6 miles.
Several streams pass by just beyond the campground, with trout fishing available in abundance.
The campground boasts a water play area in the creek, an amphitheater, a playground and volleyball courts to entertain families.
Facilities
All sites have a fire ring with a cooking grate, lantern post, picnic table, and tent pad. Domestic pets are allowed as long as they are attended and kept on a leash no longer than six feet. Standard electric sites have 30 amp service and a water hook-up. PLEASE NOTE ALL CAMPSITES IN COTTONTAIL AND GROUNDHOG DEN WILL BE CLOSED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE. NO AVAILABLE WATER IN OPOSSUM, COTTONTAIL, AND GROUNDHOG DEN LOOPS.
Natural Features
At 3,800 feet, Grindstone is surrounded by mixed hardwoods, hemlock and rhododendrons. The Mount Rogers National Recreation Area spans 200,000 acres of National Forest, with four wildlife-rich wilderness areas.
Contact Info
This location is unstaffed. To speak with our main office for general information, please call: (276) 783-5196.
Nearby Attractions
The Mount Rogers Scenic Byway, which traverses more than 50 miles with views of forestland and open rural countryside, is accessible nearby.
Weather, month by month
| Month | Typical high | Typical low | Coldest night | Hottest day | Years with a night below 32°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 37° | 21° | -2° | 58° | 10 of 11 |
| February | 45° | 28° | 2° | 64° | 11 of 11 |
| March | 55° | 34° | 9° | 68° | 8 of 11 |
| April | 62° | 40° | 24° | 76° | 7 of 11 |
| May | 68° | 51° | 34° | 82° | 0 of 11 |
| June | 75° | 57° | 45° | 84° | 0 of 11 |
| July | 78° | 61° | 52° | 84° | 0 of 11 |
| August | 77° | 62° | 52° | 84° | 0 of 11 |
| September | 73° | 57° | 44° | 84° | 0 of 11 |
| October | 61° | 40° | 27° | 75° | 3 of 10 |
| November | 51° | 32° | 15° | 67° | 8 of 10 |
| December | 42° | 28° | 1° | 60° | 10 of 10 |
Mid-month figures from 2016–2026 of daily weather at this spot (ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo, CC BY 4.0), in °F. Typical is the median; coldest and hottest are the extremes seen.
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