About Hurricane Campground
Hurricane Campground is one of the best kept secrets in southwest Virginia. Located along a rushing mountain stream under the shade of hemlock and rhododendron, this campground offers a peaceful setting for those looking to relax as well as visitors looking for outdoor adventure. From the campsite, hikers can access many trails including the Appalachian Trail. This well-known trail extends more than 2,189 miles throughout the Appalachian Mountains across 14 states. It is a protected greenway and owns the title as the first National Scenic Trail. Visitors frequently explore the Hurricane Knob Trail. The loop trail, at 1.1 miles, parallels Hurricane Creek for about half a mile, crosses two wooden bridges and ascends to the picturesque Hurricane Knob. The creeks are stocked with trout for a relaxing day of fishing. Hurricane has drinking water, flush toilets, hot showers and a playing…
- Fees: $20 per single site per night. $40 per double site per night. $3 per vehicle day use fee. $2 per shower (non-camper).
- Season: mid-April – late-October
- Managed by: George Washington & Jefferson National Forest, USFS - George Washington & Jefferson National Forest
- Where: 3 mi northwest of Troutdale, VA · 36.72268, -81.48834
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Official page for this camp (fees, closures, booking)
Weather by month
Typical daily highs and lows (°F), 1991–2020 NOAA normals. Best months: May–Sep (comfortable days, mild nights, little rain). Nights below freezing: Nov–Mar.
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Trails near camp
| Trail | Open to | From camp | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hurricane Knob | Hiking | at camp | 1.1 mi |
| Virginia Highlands | Hiking | 0.1 mi | 80.4 mi |
| Dickey Gap | Hiking | 0.1 mi | 0.4 mi |
| Appalachian Trail | Hiking | 0.3 mi | 383.9 mi |
| Bobbys | Hiking | 0.9 mi | 0.8 mi |
| Comers Creek Falls | Hiking | 0.9 mi | 0.3 mi |
Straight-line distance from camp, from Forest Service, BLM, state and OpenStreetMap trail data.
Good to know
No signal at camp
From the carriers' FCC coverage maps, which tend to be generous.The Milky Way is bright, with a little glow low on the horizon.
Class 3 of 9, from NASA/NOAA night-light data.Dump station: 10.3 mi
Propane: 9.5 mi
Camps nearby
- Old Virginia Group Horse Camp 1.9 mi
- Fox Creek Horse Camp 1.9 mi
- Campsite · 4 mi W of Troutdale 3.3 mi
- Scales 3.6 mi
- Campsite · 3 mi SW of Troutdale 3.7 mi
- Grindstone 3.8 mi