High Knob Recreation Area
The High Knob Recreation Area was built by the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) in the late 1930’s. This remote and private location offers cooler summer temperatures due to its higher mountain elevation. The area offers a campground and day use and picnic area along a scenic mountain lake. Many of the original CCC structures are still in use here today.
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General Information
Operating this campground would not be possible without help from volunteers. Find out about volunteer opportunities on the volunteer page.
late-May - late-September
Open Late May to Late September, Quiet hours are 10:00 p.m. until 6:00 a.m.
The America the Beautiful Interagency Pass series and the George Washington & Jefferson National Forests Seasonal Day Use Pass are accepted here. The America the Beautiful Senior and Access Passes provide a 50% discount to the base campsite fee (not hook ups) and day use fee.
Campsites can accommodate 16-foot maximum vehicle length (vehicle and trailer).
When recreating on Forest Service Lands, follow the safety and outdoor ethics recommendations.
Overnight Use:
Single Site: $10 per night
Group Site: $20 per night
Address: 1700 Park Avenue SW Norton, VA 24273
Phone: 276-679-8370
Hours: Monday - Friday; 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM (Closed on federal holidays)
Getting There
Latitude / Longitude
Latitude: 36.88972222
Longitude: -82.62166667
Directions
From Kingsport, TN: Follow US23 North to the first Norton, VA exit. Take this exit and make a right onto SR 619. Travel 3.8 miles to the intersection with FS238 East. Turn left onto FS238 East and travel 1.6 miles to campground entrance.
From Abingdon, VA: Follow US 58W/US 19N to Hansonville, VA. Turn left onto US 58W Alternate and drive to Norton. At Norton, turn south onto SR 619. Travel 3.8 miles to the intersection with FS238 East. Turn left onto FS238 East and travel 1.6 miles to campground entrance.
Facility and Amenity Information
Restrooms
Restrooms are not available at this site.
Restrooms with flush toilets are available only when the site is open for the season.
Water
Potable water is available at this site.
Water is available only when the site is open for the season.
Other Amenities
Bath houses have hot showers and flush toilets.
