What could be better than waking up to breathtaking views in the Blue Ridge highlands of Virginia? Floyd County is home to the Little River, Buffalo Mountain, and 40 miles of the Blue Ridge Parkway, making it the perfect destination for outdoor adventure and camping.
Escape modern amenities and sleep under the stars in the Appalachian backcountry. The Blue Ridge Parkway offers backcountry camping permits for Rock Castle Gorge, where you can experience unforgettable views of a 1500-foot ravine, carved by the waters of Rock Castle Creek. Located just off the Parkway, Crooked Mountain provides primitive creek-side and open-field camping, ideal for travelers looking to experience the backcountry without venturing far from the road.
For more accessible camping in Floyd County, park your RV or pitch your tent at Daddy Rabbit’s Campground. Take advantage of the site’s full-service amenities or rent one of their cabins before heading over to nearby Buffalo Mountain Nature Preserve for hiking and ziplining fun. At Floyd Family Campground, explore their 9-hole disc golf course, hiking and biking trails, and the camp store! Get your glamp on at Floyd Yurt Lodging or Indian Creek Cabins, where you can enjoy modern luxuries in a natural setting.
Hot Spots!
- Buffalo Mountain Adventures – Camping equipment needs.
- Buffalo Mountain Ziplines – Outdoor family entertainment.
- Tuggles Gap Roadside Inn – Delicious sandwiches on the go.
Cover Photo: Photo Credit Grace Gorton – Hiking in Floyd County
