Raccoon Branch Campground

Only 11 miles from I-81 via State Route 16, this beautiful little campground is nestled at the base of Dickey Knob and adjacent to Raccoon Branch Wilderness. Raccoon Branch campground offers scenic mountain views, hiking from your campsite, and cold mountain streams. Popular for trout fishing, summer vacations, and fall foliage viewing.

Active Alerts

Food Storage and Disposal Requirements - Bear Safety

Prohibitions in designated recreation sites

Reservations

Camping available on first-come, first-served basis.

General Information

mid-April - late-November

Gate open 7 a.m. to 10 p.m.

The America the Beautiful Interagency Pass series and the George Washington & Jefferson National Forests Seasonal Day Use Pass are accepted here and cover day use fees. The America the Beautiful Senior and Access Passes provide a 50% discount to the base campsite fee (not hook ups) and day use fees.

Overnight Use:
Single Site (Electric): $20/night + $7/night.
Interagency Senior/Access Recreation Passes provide a 50% discount to Single Campsites ONLY.
*The discount applies only to the fee for the campsite physically occupied by the pass holder, not to any additional fee or campsite(s) occupied by members of the pass holder's party.*
https://store.usgs.gov/recreational-passes
Interagency Recreation Passes are Honored for Day Use.
store.usgs.gov/recreational-passes
OR
Please be prepared to pay with CASH or CHECK.
*Sites may be reservable and reservation fees apply.*

$20 per site per night. $7 hookup fee.

Please, keep your pet on a leash when in a recreation area or campground. The law requires dog owners to keep their dog on a leash with a length no greater than 6 feet and under physical control when within a recreational area, such as a campground or day use area (36 CFR 2616(j)).