Grayson Highlands Campground

Star5.00
9 reviews
Grayson Highlands Campground

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Cell

No Service

Pets

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January 2026

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Grayson Highlands Campground
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Campsite Fees
Standard Site Fee$0.00
Hookup Site Fee$0.00
Premium Site Fee$0.00
Hike and Bike Site Fee$0.00
Group Site Fee$0.00
Food Storage Locker Fee$0.00

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What Campers Say

5.00

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Based on 9 reviews

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"Campers consistently praise Grayson Highlands Campground for its beautiful, peaceful high-mountain setting, clean facilities, and generally pleasant temperatures. Reviews highlight easy access to hiking and wildlife — especially wild ponies near the Appalachian Trail — and note well-spaced, quiet campsites with convenient pull-through spaces."

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Grayson Highlands Campground

Grayson Highlands Campground

36.6398, -81.4863



About Grayson Highlands Campground

Grayson Highlands Campground sits at over 4,500 feet elevation within Grayson Highlands State Park, offering a peaceful high-mountain camping experience in southwestern Virginia. The campground provides access to the park's famous wild ponies that roam freely near the Appalachian Trail, which passes through the park. With approximately 135 sites including pull-through spaces, campers enjoy well-spaced, quiet sites surrounded by stunning ridge scenery. The area is known for its cooler temperatures even in summer, making it an ideal escape from the heat. Popular activities include hiking the Twin Pinnacle and Wilburn Ridge trails, wildlife viewing, and stargazing in the clear mountain air.
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Policies & Safety

No Potable WaterThis campground does not have potable water on-site. Bring all the water you need for drinking, cooking, and cleaning.
No Cell ServiceCell phone service is not available at this campground. Plan accordingly for emergencies and download offline maps before arriving.

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5.0
9 reviews
Top-Rated
Top-Rated
Grayson Highlands Campground is top-rated, placing it in the top 15% of campgrounds based on reviews
Campers consistently praise Grayson Highlands Campground for its beautiful, peaceful high-mountain setting, clean facilities, and generally pleasant temperatures. Reviews highlight easy access to hiking and wildlife — especially wild ponies near the Appalachian Trail — and note well-spaced, quiet campsites with convenient pull-through spaces.
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Based on 9 reviews

What Campers Love

["Scenic high-mountain terrain and peaceful ridge setting","Wild ponies roaming near the Appalachian Trail","Pleasant temperatures reported by visitors","Excellent hiking (Twin Pinnacle and Wilburn...
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Based on 9 reviews

Pro Tips & Recommendations

["Bring a camera and plan to visit areas near the Appalachian Trail to view the wild ponies from a respectful distance","Hike Twin Pinnacle and Wilburn Ridge — reviewers called these trails...
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Last updated January 13, 2026
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