Can you reserve a site at Raccoon Branch Campground?

Yes, Raccoon Branch Campground is reservable through Recreation.gov.

How many campsites does Raccoon Branch Campground have?

20 sites in total, of which 17 can be booked.

What is the maximum RV length at Raccoon Branch Campground?

60 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.

Are pets allowed at Raccoon Branch Campground?

Yes, pets are allowed at Raccoon Branch Campground.

Raccoon Branch Campground, Virginia — 17 sites, fees and cancellation alerts

Overview

Raccoon Branch Campground, nestled at the base of Dickey Knob, offers scenic mountain views, hiking trail access from campsites and cool mountain streams. Campers can access Dickey Creek and the Raccoon Branch from the campground. The most notable time to visit is fall, when the trees boast gorgeous fall foliage.

With a location just 11 miles from Interstate 81, the beautiful campground is easily reached by drivers heading out from one of the surrounding cities.

Recreation

The beautiful Dickey Knob Trail takes hikers through a Wilderness to the top of Dickey Knob for spectacular views of Sugar Grove and Rye Valley. The creek provides a setting for wading and fishing.

Facilities

Every site accommodates RV or tent camping and five campsites have electric hookups. Perks of the campground include flush toilets, drinking water, paved roads and spurs and a dump station. There are no showers. A volunteer host is onsite to welcome visitors and offer advice on the region.

Natural Features

The campground is at an elevation of 2,880 ft., along a large grassy area, surrounded by pines, hardwoods and rhododendrons. Perched in the Appalachian Mountains, Raccoon Branch is part of the Mount Rogers National Recreation Area, a 200,000-acre stretch of designated wilderness areas.

Nearby Attractions

Hike the Appalachian Trail, which extends more than 2,175 miles throughout the Appalachian Mountains across 14 states. The trail was designated as the first National Scenic Trail. The Virginia Creeper Trail, Hungry Mother State Park and Grayson Highlands State Park are nearby.

The facts

Season: mid-April – late-November — USDA Forest Service, Aug 24, 2026
17 bookable sites
20 sites in total, including non-bookable
Vehicles up to 60 ft
Up to 8 people per site
Loops: RABC

Site types

12 Standard Nonelectric
5 Standard Electric
3 Management

Amenities

Electric hookups
Water hookups
Picnic tables
Shade
Pets allowed

Not recorded upstream: sewer hookups, campfires allowed, fire pits, grills.

Book on Recreation.gov

20 campsites at Raccoon Branch Campground

Check-in 2:00 PM · Check-out 12:00 PM

Site	Loop	Type	Entry	Surface	Max rig	People
001	RABC	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	25 ft	8	🐾
002	RABC	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	20 ft	8	🐾
003	RABC	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	35 ft	8	🐾
004	RABC	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	30 ft	8	🐾
005	RABC	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	25 ft	8	🐾
006	RABC	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	25 ft	8	🐾
007	RABC	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	30 ft	8	🐾
008	RABC	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	35 ft	8	🐾
009	RABC	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	45 ft	8	🐾
010	RABC	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	35 ft	8	🐾
011	RABC	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	60 ft	8	🐾
012	RABC	Management	Back In	Paved	25 ft	8	🐾
013	RABC	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	35 ft	8	🐾
014	RABC	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	30 ft	8	🐾
015	RABC	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	50 ft	8	🐾
016	RABC	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	30 ft	8	🐾
017	RABC	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	40 ft	8	🐾
018	RABC	Management	Back In	Paved	40 ft	8	🐾
019	RABC	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	35 ft	8	🐾
020	RABC	Management	Back In	Paved	40 ft	8	🐾

Getting there

From I-81, take Marion exit 45 onto Virginia State Route 16 South. Follow SR 16 South for approximately 13 miles to the campground on the right.

36.74749, -81.42474 · 36°44'51.0"N 81°25'29.1"W

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Typical weather

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1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 6.5 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 Raccoon Branch Campground

Can you reserve a site at Raccoon Branch Campground?: Yes, Raccoon Branch Campground is reservable through Recreation.gov.
How many campsites does Raccoon Branch Campground have?: 20 sites in total, of which 17 can be booked.
What is the maximum RV length at Raccoon Branch Campground?: 60 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.
Are pets allowed at Raccoon Branch Campground?: Yes, pets are allowed at Raccoon Branch Campground.
Does Raccoon Branch Campground have hookups?: Electric, Water.

Also listed by

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

USDA Forest Service — data as of Aug 24, 2026

$20 per site per night. $7 hookup fee.

USDA Forest Service's own page

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Contact

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

Raccoon Branch Campground