Boley Field Group Campground
Campground · 1 bookable site ·
Managed by the USDA Forest Service
Jefferson National Forest (NF) · Open Access
- 1
- Bookable site
- up to 50
- People per site
- 1,927 ft
- Elevation
Overview
Boley Field Group Campground provides old-fashioned, rustic group camping for those that require few amenities. The large open field is great for groups that wish to picnic and tent camp together.Recreation
Poverty Creek is adjacent to the picnic area where visitors can enjoy splashing in its cool waters. Poverty Creek is also stocked with trout, providing good fishing opportunites for anglers. Hikers and mountain bikers can easily access the 17-mile Poverty Creek Trail System from the site.Facilities
Boley Field is available for groups of 50 or less. The field has an entrance gate and contains a group fire ring, picnic tables, standing grill and vault toilet. There is no potable water, no hookups and no trash collection. Please pack out everything you bring!Natural Features
The campground is located at the base of Brush Mountain in a narrow valley along Poverty Creek. The surrounding forest provides shade. The road to the camping area is unpaved and vehicles towing a trailer will hit the ground at the creek crossing.Nearby Attractions
Boley Field is located 20 minutes from Blacksburg, VA, home of the Virginia Tech Hokies. The New River is minutes away which offers a 'big' river experience.The facts
- Season: April 1 – November 1 — USDA Forest Service, Aug 24, 2026
- 1 bookable site
- Up to 50 people per site
- Loops: BOLEY FIELD GROUP CAMPGROUND
Site types
- 1 Group Standard Area Nonelectric
Amenities
- Campfires allowed
- Fire pits
- Picnic tables
- Shade
- Pets allowed
Not recorded upstream: electric hookups, water hookups, sewer hookups, grills.
1 campsite at Boley Field Group Campground
Check-in 1:00 PM · Check-out 11:00 AM
| Site | Loop | Type | Entry | Surface | Grade | Water | Max rig | People | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boley Field | BOLEY FIELD GROUP CAMPGROUND | Group Standard Area Nonelectric | Pull Through | Gravel | Slight | Riverfront | — | 50 | 🐾 |
Getting there
From Blacksburg (junction of North Main Street and US 460) follow US 460 west for 3 miles. Turn left on FS 708 at the Giles County line. Go 4.5 miles. Boley Field gate is on the left.
Park Address: 4145 Straley Valley, Blacksburg, Virginia, 24060
Park Address: 4145 Straley Valley, Blacksburg, Virginia, 24060
37.24903, -80.52790 · 37°14'56.5"N 80°31'40.4"W
Typical weather
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| Precip in | 3.3 | 2.8 | 3.8 | 4.1 | 5.3 | 4.1 | 4.4 | 3.8 | 3.5 | 3.0 | 2.8 | 3.3 |
1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 1.8 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.
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Common questions about Boley Field Group Campground
- Can you reserve a site at Boley Field Group Campground?
- Yes, Boley Field Group Campground is reservable through Recreation.gov.
- How many campsites does Boley Field Group Campground have?
- 1 site.
- Are pets allowed at Boley Field Group Campground?
- Yes, pets are allowed at Boley Field Group Campground.
- Are campfires allowed at Boley Field Group Campground?
- Campfires are allowed at Boley Field Group Campground. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.
Also listed by
Boley Field Group Campground also appears in other federal recreation data. Facts below are matched by name and location, not confirmed by Boley Field Group Campground's operator.
USDA Forest Service — data as of Aug 24, 2026
- $35 per night. Reservations required at recreation.gov
Restrictions:
- Site is limited to 25 people and 10 vehicles.
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Contact
- Phone (540) 552-4641
- Email gannis@fs.fed.us
- Book Recreation.gov
Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.
Facility information and photographs from Recreation.gov (RIDB). SpotOpened is not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.
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