Camp The New River, Blacksburg, VA

99%

148 reviews

· Blacksburg, Montgomery, Virginia · 1 acre

Hosted by Jennifer S.

RV/tent site

· 18 guests max

Amazing views

Hipcampers say this spot has amazing views.

Family-friendly

Recent Hipcampers say this Hipcamp is great for families and kids.

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One very large, private site, plenty of room for a large group. All yours, no sharing. Pet friendly! Private porta john, cleaned weekly. No electric or hook ups, Generators welcomed. Amazing tent/ small camper site. Level ground, private boat dock and boat landing! Swimming, fishing, kayaking, floating, canoeing, paddle boarding. Enjoy the beautiful sunrises, sunsets and wildlife. Firewood available for $30. per tractor bucket load, of 1/2 for $20. 15 minutes from Virginia Tech and RU. Great place for a tailgate before a game. Train comes by occasionally, but no whistle, private crossing.ONE very large private site!! Dog Friendly! Very very private, lots of shade on level ground. On the bank of The New River. 15 minutes from Virginia Tech. This spot also offers a boat dock, as well as a boat landing., Fire pit, charcoal grill, outhouse! Great fishing! Enjoy the peaceful sounds of wildlife. Watch for Eagles! Relax around the campfire. Last minute bookings……. NO PROBLEM! Paradise Great place for a tailgate before a football game. Pull your vehicles right up to the campsite! Private railroad crossing, trains come by occasionally, No train whistle! The New River is quite lazy, allows for fun floating, snorkeling, kayaking, paddle boarding, canoeing, you name it!

RV details

Caravans, Fifth wheels, Toy haulers, Trailer tents, Campervans, and Cars allowed

Vehicles under 6 meters allowed

Pull-in unit

Accommodates slideouts

Surface type: Grass or field

Level grassy riverside site, 2 charcoal grills, fire pit, large bar table. Very peaceful, enjoy the lazy river.

Surface levelness: Flat

Level grassy riverside site, 2 charcoal grills, fire pit, large bar table. Very peaceful, enjoy the lazy river.

No Motorhome, Campervan, and Class C (larger motorhome with overcab space)

Generators allowed

No electrical hookup

Generators ok

No water hookup

No sewage hookup

No TV hookup

What to expect

RV/tent site

You'll have this Hipcamp all to yourself.

18 guests max

Campfires allowed

Firepit, private. Firewood available for 30.00 per tractor bucket load

Toilet available

Portable toilet. Port aJohnny on site!

Pets allowed

Off leash

Picnic table present

1 picknick table, stand up bar

No drinking water

Bring your own water, purify from lake or pond

No showers

Bathe in river or stream

Pack it out

Cooking equipment absent

No wifi

Laundry absent

Things to know

Getting there

Check in: After 1:00 PM

Check out: Before 12:00 PM

On arrival: Head straight to site

Cancellation policy: Super Flexible

Minimum nights: 1 night

Accepts bookings: 12 months out

Park at listing

Wheelchair accessible

Max 10 vehicles

During your trip

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Reviews

99% Recommend171 ratings · 148 reviews

This campsite offers a serene and spacious setting right by the New River, making it a favorite for those seeking tranquility and natural beauty. Guests frequently mention the attentiveness and hospitality of the hosts, Jennifer and Ronnie, noting their warm welcome and helpfulness. While the train passing by adds a unique element to the experience, it hasn't deterred visitors from enjoying the lush surroundings and abundant wildlife. The site is well-equipped with amenities like fire pits, a dock, and a clean porta-potty, ensuring a comfortable stay.

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Brittney P.

5 reviews

Recommends

· March 2025

5 m travel trailer · Group trip

Amazing spot on the river! Would love to cone back in the summer! The dock and provided amenities were fantastic and thoughtful. Dogs loved playing in water. Clean porta- John. The driveway is no joke but we were able to manage our small trailer with no problems. Big Rigs could have issue.

Kristin M.

2 reviews

Recommends

· March 2025

The best place to stay!

Tent

Absolutely beautiful property. Very peaceful. We saw the otters playing. Our dogs loved playing in the yard. So convenient to have the cooking tools there. We will be back.

Kenny K.

11 reviews

Recommends

· March 2025

Muskee, otters, fish and geese!

Awesome spot by the water with room to spread out and relax. Sit by the fire and watch the river otters play or fish down at the dock. Fantastic sunrises and sunsets! And for those if us who are train enthusiasts, an occasional one rolls past. They don't typically honk unless you wave.

Kenny K.

11 reviews

Recommends

· March 2025

We will be back!

6 m campervan

We enjoyed our site very much! The wind was high and it was quite chilly out so we didn't get to fully utilize the space they have provided, but it was beautiful and serene. The occasional train runs past which we always enjoy. My wife waves at them, even at night from within our rv. Hahaha Beautiful sunrises and sunsets and plenty of space for the dogs to run and play. Thanks y'all!

Ryan B.

2 reviews

Recommends

· September 2024

River Camping. Great for Dogs!

Tent · With pets

From the minute we booked, the communication from Jennifer the host, was easy and professional. Before we even got there she wanted to make sure we had everything we needed, I recommend taking them up on their wood deal. Makes things easier. The road in is downhill, but accessible by car or SUV easily. The directions were very well written and clearly marked upon arrival. The pictures do not lie that you see, they actually don't do this property justice. Lush green grass, surrounded by thick woods, and literally on the river. There's a great dock that you can walk down onto the water, there's also a easy slide-in boat ramp. Great barbecue setup with everything that you would need for basics. There's so much room you can literally camp anywhere. We chose to set up tent close to the fire ring, so you could have your tent illuminated by it at night. The river has a current, so take that into consideration if you are not a strong swimmer. But an average swimmer would be able to manage it no problem. For late September the water temperature was tolerable and we loved swimming. We brought our two German shepherds and they just loved the free roaming of the property and jumping off the dock, and swimming up and down the river. They definitely got their workout in. I would recommend this camp, if you're looking for a great setup with great water access. Fish jumping all the time. Porta-Potty was usable. You can see their house from the site, but It does not impede on your experience.

Robin L.

4 years on Hipcamp

Recommends

· September 2024

6 m campervan

Jennifer and her husband have created such a peaceful, spacious spot with a lot of great extras (like a cooking station, dock, fire pit, and a port-a-potty). It was very well marked too. We came in at night at found our way easily. While we were there we saw deer, blue herons, cranes, an otter, lots of geese and ducks too. We have a sprinter van and the area was level. I would highly recommend this HipCamp for your stay. 4WD is prob not necessary but it was nice to have for the driveway. Also, there is a train that you will hear. It came at about 2:30 am and then again in the morning after we had already been up. It doesn’t have a whistle but you can hear it pass by. Not a deal breaker at all though because all the rest outweighs the short period of time the train passes. Thank you Jennifer for sharing such a great spot!

Location

Blacksburg, Montgomery, Virginia, United StatesTraditional, ancestral territory of Yesan (Tutelo) First Nations according to

Native Land Digital.

To respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking