Steel Bridge Campground
Campground · Virginia · 3 bookable sites ·
Managed by the USDA Forest Service
Jefferson National Forest (NF) · Open Access
- 3
- Bookable sites
- up to 25
- People per site
- 1,753 ft
- Elevation
Overview
Steel Bridge Group Campground provides old-fashioned, rustic group camping for those that require few amenities. There are three well shaded camping sites for available for small group camping.Recreation
Steel Bridge Group Camping provides old-fashioned, rustic group and family camping. Visitors enjoy splashing in the cool water of Potts Creek that edges the campground. Potts Creek is a stocked trout stream and has a small swimming hole as well as many rock ledges and small falls to play in.Facilities
There are three color coded campsites -- Red, White and Blue. "Red" and "Blue" have a maximum occupancy of 25 people and 10 vehicles per site. Larger groups must reserve more than one site. "White" campsite has a maximum capacity of 10 people and three vehicles. There is no minimum occupancy at any site. All camping must be within the designated campsites. Tents, vehicles, etc., cannot be outside the boundary of your campsites. The area adjacent to the entrance gate is for day-use only. It is open to ALL permit holders of the three reservable campsites and is not for overnight use. Each group area contains a group fire ring and picnic tables. Two primitive toilets are located within the campground. There is no potable water and no hookups.Natural Features
The campground is set in a narrow valley, flanked by National Forest land. Potts Crees lies adjacent to the campground.Nearby Attractions
Steel Bridge is located 5 minutes from Paint Bank, VA, and 25 minutes from New Castle, VA.The facts
- Season: April 1 – November 1 — USDA Forest Service, Aug 24, 2026
- 3 bookable sites
- Up to 25 people per site
- Loops: Steel Bridge
Site types
- 3 Group Standard Area Nonelectric
Amenities
- Campfires allowed
- Fire pits
- Picnic tables
- Shade
- Pets allowed
Not recorded upstream: electric hookups, water hookups, sewer hookups, grills.
3 campsites at Steel Bridge Campground
Check-in 1:00 PM · Check-out 11:00 AM
| Site | Loop | Type | Entry | Surface | Grade | Water | Max rig | People | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue | Steel Bridge | Group Standard Area Nonelectric | Pull Through | Gravel | Slight | Riverfront | — | 25 | 🐾 |
| Red | Steel Bridge | Group Standard Area Nonelectric | Pull Through | Gravel | Slight | Riverfront | — | 25 | 🐾 |
| White | Steel Bridge | Group Standard Area Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | Slight | Riverfront | — | 10 | 🐾 |
Getting there
Directions: From I-81: Take Exit 141 onto SR 419 north to SR 311. Travel north on SR 311 36 miles to Paint Bank. Take right on SR 18, and then go 3.5 miles to campground on right. All roads are paved until you reach the campground. Driving distance from I-81 is about 40 miles; estimated driving time is 1 hour.
37.59836, -80.22737 · 37°35'54.1"N 80°13'38.5"W
Typical weather
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| Precip in | 2.9 | 2.7 | 3.8 | 4.1 | 5.0 | 4.0 | 4.3 | 3.1 | 3.8 | 2.8 | 2.9 | 3.1 |
1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 4.7 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 Steel Bridge Campground
- Can you reserve a site at Steel Bridge Campground?
- Yes, Steel Bridge Campground is reservable through Recreation.gov.
- How many campsites does Steel Bridge Campground have?
- 3 sites.
- Are pets allowed at Steel Bridge Campground?
- Yes, pets are allowed at Steel Bridge Campground.
- Are campfires allowed at Steel Bridge Campground?
- Campfires are allowed at Steel Bridge Campground. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.
Also listed by
Steel Bridge Campground also appears in other federal recreation data. Facts below are matched by name and location, not confirmed by Steel Bridge Campground's operator.
USDA Forest Service — data as of Aug 24, 2026
- No fees; however, camping reservations are required at recreation.gov
Camping near Steel Bridge Campground
- Fenwick Mines Pavilion 9.7 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Craig Creek Recreation Area 13.8 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Caldwell Fields Group Campground 18.9 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Blue Bend Rec Area 22.4 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Potts Slope Shooting Range 4.5 mi · Facility
- The Pines Campground 8.3 mi · Campground
- Fenwick Mines Day Use Area 9.7 mi · Facility
- Hanging Rock Raptor Observatory 14 mi · Facility
- White Sulphur Springs National Fish Hatchery 14.3 mi · Facility
- White Rocks Campground 18.6 mi · Campground
- Roaring Run Day Use Area 19.8 mi · Facility
- Blue Bend Recreation Area and Campground 22.4 mi · Campground
Contact
- Phone (540) 552-4641
- 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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