USDA Forest Service · Virginia
Hopper Creek Group Camp
USDA Forest Service · Virginia, United States
- Sites
- 1
- Hookups
- 1 no hookups
- Season
- March 16 to November 30
- Group sites
- Yes
- Drinking water
- No
- Restrooms
- Yes
- Elevation
- 1,145 ft
- Dark sky
- Bortle class 2
- Cell coverage
- AT&T weak · T-Mobile none · Verizon none (carriers' 4G LTE filings to the FCC, 2025-12; not measured here)
- Access road
- HOPPER CREEK REC. (NFSR 816) · crushed aggregate or gravel · suitable for passenger cars
- Lake
- George Washington & Jefferson National Forest
- Nearest town
- Natural Bridge Station
- Address
- 725 HOPPER CREEK ROAD (PHYSICAL ADDRESS), Natural Bridge Station, VA, 24579
- Phone
- 540-291-2188
- Activities
- Backpacking, Camping, Canoeing, Fishing, Hiking, Hunting, Kayaking
1 numbered sites are mapped one by one - open the site map to pick yours.
About
Overview
Hopper Creek Group Camp offers a rustic atmosphere under the trees for group camping. Nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains, the area welcomes visitors to enjoy the natural beauty and relaxing atmosphere.
Recreation
A mowed, grassy area is available for games and organized activities. Hiking trails surround the area, offering everything from short walks in and around Cave Mountain Lake Recreation Area to a full day hike along the nearby ridges. Backpacking opportunities are also available on the nearby Appalachian National Scenic Trail, in the James River Face Wilderness or in the Thunder Ridge Wilderness.
Facilities
The group camp can accommodate up to 50 people. It is designated for tent camping only, and tent pads are provided. The site is equipped with 12 picnic tables, a pedestal double grill, a large campfire circle and a vault toilet. Drinking water is not provided; campers must bring their own supply. Showers are available at nearby Cave Mountain Lake Recreation Area - at the beach bathhouse. A day use fee would apply to Hopper Creek campers entering Cave Mountain Lake.
Natural Features
A small stream gurgles past the camping area flowing downstream into Hopper Creek on its way to the James River. The campground sits at an approximate elevation of 1,100 feet at the base of Thunder Ridge.
Nearby Attractions
Hopper Creek is 3 miles from Cave Mountain Lake Recreation Area, which offers a day use area with sandy beach, designated swimming area and covered picnic shelter. Natural Bridge State Park is within an 8 mile drive and offers visitors views of the 215 foot tall Natural Bridge and limestone gorge, 6 miles of hiking trails, a Monacan Indian village and the 30 foot cascades of Lace Falls. Natural Bridge State Park is also a great place for unobstructed sky views and star gazing on mowed paths. Canoeing, kayaking and fishing are available in the nearby James River.
Weather, month by month
| Month | Typical high | Typical low | Coldest night | Hottest day | Years with a night below 32°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41° | 27° | 7° | 60° | 10 of 11 |
| February | 48° | 31° | 11° | 73° | 11 of 11 |
| March | 61° | 37° | 15° | 79° | 6 of 11 |
| April | 70° | 46° | 28° | 86° | 2 of 11 |
| May | 76° | 57° | 39° | 91° | 0 of 11 |
| June | 83° | 63° | 54° | 93° | 0 of 11 |
| July | 88° | 69° | 56° | 95° | 0 of 11 |
| August | 86° | 70° | 57° | 96° | 0 of 11 |
| September | 80° | 64° | 47° | 96° | 0 of 11 |
| October | 66° | 48° | 32° | 84° | 0 of 10 |
| November | 55° | 36° | 24° | 71° | 6 of 10 |
| December | 45° | 30° | -3° | 65° | 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.
Nearby campgrounds
- Cave Mountain Lake Family Camp · USDA Forest Service · 2 mi · 40 sites
- Cave Mountain Lake Group Camp · USDA Forest Service · 2 mi · 1 sites
- North Creek · USDA Forest Service · 4 mi · 4 sites
- Natural Bridge State Park · Virginia State Parks · 5 mi · 3 sites
- Otter Creek Campground · National Park Service · 9 mi · 69 sites
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