Steel Bridge Campground
Enjoy splashing or fishing in the cool water of Potts Creek, a stocked trout stream adjacent to this rustic campground and day use area. The campground has three unpaved and well-shaded campsites situated along a single dirt road that parallels the creek. A parking area is available for day-use visitors. Historic Paint Bank, Virginia is a scenic three-mile drive from here.
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Reservations
Reservations are required for camping and can be made at recreation.gov.
General Information
- Sites are color-coded: White, Red, and Blue.
- Maximum occupancy for “White” Campsite is 10 people and three vehicles.
- Maximum occupancy for “Red” and "Blue” Campsites is 25 people and 10 vehicles per site.
- Larger groups (over 25 people) must reserve more than one site.
- There is no minimum occupancy.
- The area adjacent to the creek is designated as day-use only and is open to all forest visitors. It is not for overnight use.
April 1 - November 1
Check-in for campers is 1:00 p.m. and check-out is 11:00 a.m.
The America the Beautiful Senior and Access Passes provide a 50% discount to the base campsite fee.
When recreating on Forest Service Lands, follow the safety and outdoor ethics recommendations.
No recreation fee required, but reservation fees apply
Please, keep your pet on a leash when in a recreation area or campground. The law requires dog owners to keep their dog on a leash with a length no greater than 6 feet and under physical control when within a recreational area, such as a campground or day use area (36 CFR 2616(j)).
Address: 110 Southpark Drive Blacksburg, VA 24060
Phone: 540-552-4641
Hours: Monday - Friday; 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM (Closed on federal holidays)
Getting There
Latitude / Longitude
Latitude: 37.60083333
Longitude: -80.21888889
Directions
From I-81: Take Exit 141 onto SR 419 north to SR 311. Travel north on SR 311 36 miles to Paint Bank. Take right on SR 18, and then go 3.5 miles to campground on right. All roads are paved until you reach the campground. Driving distance from I-81 is about 40 miles; estimated driving time is 1 hour.
Facility and Amenity Information
Restrooms
Restrooms are not available at this site.
Restrooms are available when the site is open for the season.
Water
Potable water is not available at this site.
