Can you reserve a site at North Creek?

Yes, North Creek is reservable through Recreation.gov.

How many campsites does North Creek have?

4 sites in total, of which 1 can be booked.

North Creek

Campground · 1 bookable site ·

Managed by the USDA Forest Service

Jefferson National Forest (NF) · Open Access

1
Bookable site: 1,125 ft
Elevation

Overview

This location is available on a first-come, first-served basis only. Visitors are required to physically arrive at the campground to purchase and claim a site. Once on-site, you may be able to pay for your campsite(s) by scanning a QR code using the Recreation.gov mobile app, and the Scan and Pay feature.

If this option is available, you will need to first download the free Recreation.gov mobile app https://www.recreation.gov/mobile-app prior to your arrival as some remote areas have limited or no cellular service.

The facts

Season: Mid-March – late-November — USDA Forest Service, Aug 24, 2026
1 bookable site
4 sites in total, including non-bookable
Loops: Scan and Pay

Site types

3 Management
1 Standard Nonelectric

Amenities

Shade

Not recorded upstream: electric hookups, water hookups, sewer hookups, campfires allowed, fire pits, picnic tables, grills, pets allowed.

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4 campsites at North Creek

Check-in 1:00 PM · Check-out 11:00 AM

Site	Loop	Type	Entry	Surface	Max rig	People
ScanPay 2	Scan and Pay	Management	—	—	—	—
ScanPay 3	Scan and Pay	Management	—	—	—	—
ScanPay 4	Scan and Pay	Management	—	—	—	—
Standard	Scan and Pay	Standard Nonelectric	—	—	—	—

Getting there

From I-81: Take exit 168 (Arcadia). Follow VA 614 (Jennings Creek Road) for 2.9 miles through Arcadia to FS 59 (North Creek Road). Turn left on FS 59. The campground is 2.4 miles ahead on your right.

37.54139, -79.58472 · 37°32'29.0"N 79°35'5.0"W

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Typical weather

Typically 87°F in Jul, down to 44°F in Jan.

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
High °F	44	49	57	70	77	83	87	85	79	68	57	47
Low °F	27	29	35	44	54	63	67	66	59	47	36	30
Precip in	3.2	2.7	3.7	3.8	4.4	3.9	4.5	3.0	4.1	3.4	3.3	3.5

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 5.4 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 North Creek

Can you reserve a site at North Creek?: Yes, North Creek is reservable through Recreation.gov.
How many campsites does North Creek have?: 4 sites in total, of which 1 can be booked.

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North Creek also appears in other federal recreation data. Facts below are matched by name and location, not confirmed by North Creek's operator.

USDA Forest Service — data as of Aug 24, 2026

$15 per single site per night. $30 for the double site per night (maximum 12 people). Fees are paid on site at the self-service kiosk. This location is only available on a first-come, first-serve basis. Reservations are not accepted.

USDA Forest Service's own page

Camping near North Creek

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Glenwood-Pedlar Ranger District 7 mi · Facility
Locher Tract (Glenwood & Pedlar) 8.1 mi · Facility
Roaring Run Day Use Area 20.4 mi · Facility
Fenwick Mines Day Use Area 25.8 mi · Facility
The Pines Campground 27.3 mi · Campground

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Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.

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