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Price
Free
Booking
Reservable
Sites
10 campsites
Season
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Cell
No Service
Pets
Pets Allowed
Select a month, then check for open campsites
Price
Free
Booking
Reservable
Sites
10 campsites
Season
null
Cell
No Service
Pets
Pets Allowed
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Cyclists and paddlers get the most out of this place: flat rail-trail for miles in either direction, canoe and kayak rentals right at the camp store, and sites MR01-MR19 parked directly on the water. It's free, reservable, and the cart system means you're not lugging gear far.
No showers, no potable water on site, and cell service is unreliable in the river gorge. If your crew needs hookups, flush toilets, or a reliable signal, this walk-in primitive setup will fall short fast.
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Summer is the peak season for paddling, tubing, and long bike rides along the trail. Daytime highs range from 75 to 85°F, with cooler nights near 55 to 65°F at the campground's elevation. Water-based activities (tube floats, canoe and kayak rentals, fishing) are at their best, and long daylight hours make it easy to cover serious trail mileage. Weekends draw the biggest crowds, so plan ahead for campsites and rentals. Spring through fall is the main camping window. Early fall offers particularly pleasant conditions for biking and camping, with daytime temps in the 60s and cooler mornings. Riverside sites can be damp and cool in the morning year-round, so pack accordingly. Winter camping suitability is not well documented in reviews.
Peak season with warm days. Most facilities open. Reserve ahead.
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New River Trail State Park has three primitive campgrounds: Cliffview, Millrace and Double Shoals. There's no vehicular access to the campsites and no showers or bathhouses. Double Shoals Campground is an honor system campground. There's a self-pay system onsite for first-come, first-served use. Two primitive sites only. Campers must bring their own water.
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