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Walnut Flats Campground

This small, primitive campground is well suited for tent camping but also accommodates small recreation vehicles. It has shaded sites clustered around a grassy opening surrounded by forest. Flat Top Mountain Trail System, the Appalachian Trail, Dismal Creek (a stocked trout stream), and the Falls of Dismal are close by.

General Information

April 1 - December 7

Open April 1 - December 7, Quiet hours are 10:00 p.m. until 6:00 a.m.

When recreating on Forest Service Lands, follow the safety and outdoor ethics recommendations. 

No fees are required for this site

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)). 

Eastern Divid Ranger District Office with American Flag and a sign depicting low fire danger today

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: 37.19805556

Longitude: -80.88638889

Directions

From Blacksburg, VA: Follow US 460 west for 20 miles until you reach the 2nd Pearisburg exit. Follow SR 100 for 10 miles to SR 42. Follow Rt. 42 for 10 miles. Turn right on SR 606. Go 1 mile; turn right onto SR 201 just past the store. Go about 2.5 miles and the campground is on the left.

Facility and Amenity Information

Restrooms

Restrooms are available at this site.

Water

Potable water is not available at this site.

Recreation Opportunities

Last updated April 7, 2025