The camp site was really nice for tent campin. Restrooms were clean and stocked. The staff were…read moregreat. The lake was a terrible disappointment, it smelled bad and is no longer properly taken care of.

Located within the Blue Ridge Mountains, this area is great spot within reach of a number of hiking…read moretrails, a lake for swimming, and a wonderful camping ground suitable for casual campers/families. The lake was perfect for swimming in: great temperature, clean, and a lot of grassy shore space along the side. There was large grass areas where one could play frisbee or do other outdoor games. The campground is well-maintained, clean, and has a number of amenities that make camping convenient. Campers have access to flush toilets as well as showers. The facilities aren't particularly fancy but it's camping -- if you wanted fancy, you should stay indoors :) Prices were reasonable as well. $15 a night for a single site. Single site campsites come with a large parking space, a picnic table, and a firepit. Most of the spots are well shaded, and there is easily enough space for a large family tent or a few smaller tents. The campground has access to a number of trail heads and within a short driving distance, even more trails are available. Some trails are short and suitable for beginning hikers, others more challenging with steep inclines and a number of switchbacks up the mountain. Some are also perfect for day hikes as well. Located nearby is the Appalachian Trail as well as the James River (one can rent kayaks, canoes, etc.). The campground is nearby to Natural Bridge, VA -- which has a large natural bridge one can pay to see -- and Lexington, VA -- which has a cute downtown area to walk through and some nice restaurants to eat at.

Awesome place! One of, if not THE cheapest seasonal campground at SML! They are doing a bunch of…read moreimprovements as well and the place is looking amazing! I highly recommend Eagles Roost Campground to anybody who is looking for a seasonal spot. As of 2019, they are no longer taking overnight campers, so it is only available as a season campground.

The campground was at a very nice location and the bathrooms were pretty clean for a campground…read more The people were EXTREMELY polite and willing to help. What was especially great was that the boat slips were covered. The only problem was that sone of the slips closer to the shore were extremely shallow but we parked our boat in a shallow spot (3ft) and we were fine but this is probably not going to be a problem for you because the lake was lowered by 2ft because there was a hurricane going up the coast and the mild thunderstorms that would reach the lake would probably flood it. Other than that the campsite was wonderful and I enjoyed my stay.

For being the dead of winter and us just needing to stop in to afternoon relax, they are somewhat…read morewinterized but they have a super warm shower and bathhouse, laundry and it is a beautiful site to walk around. They have a dog park, but there were some questionably mannered Lhapsa aspos dogs in there so we did a loop around the park and it is beautiful. It's a great place to stop.

My Brother and I camped here overnight in tents. it was not crowded (the tent section) but the…read moresites were a bit close together. Each tent site had a level pad, picnic table and fire ring. it is right off I-81 so traffic noise at night is bothersome. in a camper it would probably not be nearly as noticeable. At the entrance you are greeted and checked in. Don't even have to exit your vehicle. there is a camp store which we did not used but looked nice. RV's are guided by an employee to their site which is very nice. The laundry and bathroom/shower facilities were the best i have seen at any campground. The grounds were well maintained and the lots were easy to get in and out of. while we were there we saw numerous employees cleaning the grounds and picking up trash. It is a KOA so is not a destination in and of itself but it is a nice place to stop for a night or two and explore the area. Natural Bridge and Lexington are well worth a few days of exploring.

What a beautiful place to camp! With friendly faces, clean bathhouses, and sites, it had everything…read morewe needed. They have a catch-and-release pond and a beautiful creek flowing through. A playground and tons of picnic tables were also available. This was my niece's first time camping, and she loved it. We have many funny memories. We especially loved that it was a no-drama zone. The campsites were cheap, and they sell their own chopped wood. A whole metal trash can was $15. We will definitely go back in the near future.

Our new go-to spot for camping! I've camped my entire life and this was hands-down the quietest…read morecampground I've ever visited. Perfect for a relaxing weekend escape from the normal work grind. Even in a heat wave, the ample shade kept us cool and the pups loved splashing in the creek. The restrooms and showers were private and super clean. The sites are spaced so that you have plenty of privacy, while also being only a short walk to the camp store, playground, and shower/restroom facilities making this the perfect place for kiddos and tired parents. 10/10 recommend. We can't wait to go back!

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Now this is a unique "park" where it's not easy just to find where the trail begins. BUT once we…read morelearned why it's called 'Explore' Park, our first visit here became absolutely engrossing. After turning into Roanoke River Parkway from Blue Ridge Parkway, drive past several lookouts and the park entrance. Keep driving past Arthur Taubman Center on your left and down a gravel road where you'll eventually find the parking lot for the 'explore' part of this park. At least two entrances exist, and it doesn't matter which one you start on since the trails meet, crisscross, and loop. Just watch out for signs along the way. I like that it's a trail in a natural setting with lots of trees, but what really makes this park unique is the endless stone and wood structures and buildings you come across randomly throughout the trail. It was actually so bizarre and mysterious that I didn't even think to take any pictures. There's a house that used to be a family home but is now empty, and you can take a peek inside since all the structures are inaccessible to visitors. We came on a weekday, and the only other people we saw were kids in the parking lot and a person walking their dog. Okay, slightly spooky this place, but I wouldn't want it any other way...well, maybe if we could walk inside the buildings it'd be even more fun.

The campground is rustic, and tucked away into a forest. It is far away from any freeway or…read morecivilization and is peacefully quiet. There is no ambient light here so the stars put on quite a show each evening. Each site has a fire pit and a picnic table. All spaces are graveled drives. It does have a swimming pool, a catch and release pond a swimming pond and a creek running through the property. It also has a general store selling high priced items like sodas, beer, ice cream, hamburgers, canned goods and kitsch. It is situated next to Jefferson State Park, accessed by a 1.5 mile narrow (barely two-lane) road. We were assigned to a shady pull through with water and electric. However no WiFi , no TV reception and no cable. The bathhouses and showers are tired and need some help. The toilets themselves are clean, but the floor is unfinished cement, painting is definitely needed, one of the three showers had no shower head, only a pipe, and the grout in the ceramic tiles on the walls and floors were dirty. Quite a few full time RVers have made this their permanent home. So far, the only bugs we've encountered are gnats and bees. No mosquitoes which is a good thing. Lots of hummingbirds as well.

We have been camping at Middle Creek for 7 years now. This past weekend we camped and once again,…read morewe were not disappointed. Susan and her Family work hard to keep everything maintained and keep that down to earth feel. I highly recommend staying here.

My wife and I took our first camping trip to Dixie Caverns Campground, a full hookup campground,…read moreand we will definitely make it a go-to destination! Very clean and peaceful once you get used to the road noise from nearby I-81. However, with the proximity of the highway to the campground, getting there is very convenient when pulling an RV. The staff is top notch and super friendly! The campground is also on the outskirts of town so getting supplies or going to dinner is easily done. I hesitantly highly recommend Dixie Caverns Campground only because I don't want it to be fully booked the next time we call for a reservation! Seriously, you need to make plans to visit here!

The wife and I paid a visit to my son attending a nearby University. After much discussion, we…read moredecided to visit the Dixie Caverns. We very much enjoyed the tour of the cavern led by a high schooler. He was both informational and entertaining. The gem store was a small room seen as you entered to purchase your tour tickets. The "antique" store encompassing one end of the facility was more of a collectibles area. There was a wide range of items for purchase from what appeared to be several vendors. All in all, an enjoyable visit that is worth an hour or two of your time if you're passing through the area.

Gorgeous place to spend a night or two while exploring the Blue Ridge Parkway. The historic…read moregeneral store is charming and filled with basics and a tasteful collection of gourmet food and gift items. The campground is beautiful and fairly well maintained. Not as clean as some of the others we visited, but not bad. If you're looking to disconnect, this is the place because you'll have zero cell or internet service.

Disregard for safety of other campers by condoning a 10 year old child driving a motor vehicle…read more(jeep) through the entire campground after being told what was going on. They were never asked to leave just spoken too which is not the same when someone is actually breaking the law. There was a 2 year old with her father who could have gotten hurt or myself as well. They were also pulling the same child that was driving in a wagon behind the jeep the previous night throughout the campground. You claim to be a family campground but don't actually stand by rules to protect others. I'm so thankful no one got hurt or worse.

Amazing!! Great outfitter to work with and the campground on the river along the way is great with…read moreporta potties! We were given a thorough safety briefing before they drove us to our launch area. This is a well run operation!

My son and I just wrapped up our first overnight kayaking trip together--two beautiful days…read morefloating (and occasionally paddling) down the James River! As a dad, planning this kind of trip comes with a lot of moving parts... and a little bit of overthinking. Thankfully, Twin River Outfitters made it all easy. Robert gave us a great orientation and walked us through the whole course like seasoned river guides (which we definitely are not). We booked the glamping tents and took full advantage of their kitchen box, firewood, and luggage service--which meant we could have an awesome adventure without needing a crash course in ultralight backpacking. It was a perfect balance of the outdoors and just enough comfort to keep everyone smiling.