US lakes & pondsUS lakes & pondsCampground · National park in Patrick County, Virginia.
| Managed by | National Park Service (Blue Ridge Parkway) |
|---|---|
| Campsites | 8 |
| Site types | 8 hike to |
| Dogs allowed | Yes |
| Fees | <p>Rock Castle Gorge Backcountry Campground reservations are available on a 6-month rolling basis prior to planned start dates. </p> <p>The backcountry camping permit fee is $15 per night per site.</p> <p><strong>Do not print your permit un |
| Phone | (828) 276-2300 |
| Address | Rocky Knob Recreational Area Milepost 167.1, Floyd, VA, 24091 |
| Reservations | Recreation.gov |
We only list amenities a source records. A missing item doesn't mean the campground lacks it, so check with Rock Castle Gorge Backcountry Camping before you go.
Rock Castle Gorge Backcountry Campground is a primitive camp located along the Rock Castle Gorge Trail in the Rocky Knob Recreational Area which is part of the Blue Ridge Parkway. The Rock Castle Gorge Backcountry Campsites can be reached from various points ranging in distance from 1/2 mile to 8 miles. The complete Rock Castle Gorge Trail is a 10.8 mile loop, there are several other loop trails that connect to it. Rock Castle Creek, Little Rock Castle Creek and many other streams and creeks meander along the trail and run right by the campground.
Description: Recreation.gov (U.S. federal government, public domain), shortened.
Lakes and ponds on LakeRipple within 10 miles, closest first (straight-line distance to the shoreline). Each page has boat launches, beaches, fishing and today's weather.
Rock Castle Gorge Backcountry Camping is in Patrick County.
Sources: Recreation.gov (RIDB). Pulled Oct 12, 2026. Interactive map: Leaflet with © OpenStreetMap contributors. Seasons, rates and rules change; confirm with the campground.