Rock Castle Gorge Backcountry Camping in Virginia has 4 open booking windows on Recreation.gov right now, the soonest Sat Sep 19–Tue Sep 22. Reserve directly through the booking link above — cancellations go fast. To catch future openings the instant they appear, set a free CampSage cancellation alert.
📅 Open dates
Sat Sep 19 – Tue Sep 223 nightsbook these dates →👥 4 in a row, Rock Castle Gorge #5–Rock Castle Gorge #8 next to each othersites #5, #6, #7, #8
Sun Sep 20 – Wed Sep 233 nightsbook these dates →👥 4 in a row, Rock Castle Gorge #1–Rock Castle Gorge #4 next to each othersites #1, #2, #3, #4
Fri Sep 25 – Mon Sep 283 nights🗓 weekendbook these dates →👥 8 in a row, Rock Castle Gorge #1–Rock Castle Gorge #8 next to each othersites #1, #2, #3, #4, #5, #6, #7, #8
Photos of sites that are open right now, from recreation.gov. Angles vary by park — usually the site and its parking pad.
Site Rock Castle Gorge #5 · Rock Castle Creek Near BackcountryNPSSite Rock Castle Gorge #5 · Rock Castle Gorge Backcountry Campsite 5NPSSite Rock Castle Gorge #6 · Rock Castle Gorge Backcountry Campsite 6NPSSite Rock Castle Gorge #6 · Rock Castle CreekNPSSite Rock Castle Gorge #7 · View Looking Across Rock Castle Creek near Backcountry CampiNPSSite Rock Castle Gorge #7 · Rock Castle Gorge Backcountry Campsite 7NPSSite Rock Castle Gorge #8 · Rock Castle Creek Along the Backcountry Camping AreaNPSSite Rock Castle Gorge #8 · Rock Castle Gorge Backcountry Campsite 8NPSSite Rock Castle Gorge #1 · Rock Castle Gorge Backcountry Campground Area ShotNPSSite Rock Castle Gorge #1 · Rock Castle Gorge Backcountry Campsite 1NPSSite Rock Castle Gorge #2 · Rock Castle Gorge Backcountry Campsite 2NPSSite Rock Castle Gorge #2 · Rock Castle Gorge TrailNPS
🌦️ Weather here
Forecast for this campground's coordinates, from the US National Weather Service. Mountain campgrounds can differ sharply from the nearest town — check before you go.
🔭 Planning further ahead?
We watch the next 60 days closely — that's where cancellations show up. recreation.gov takes bookings out to about March 2027, so there may be 2+ night stays past our window.
How do I reserve a campsite at Rock Castle Gorge Backcountry Camping?
Rock Castle Gorge Backcountry Camping in Virginia takes campsite reservations through Recreation.gov. On this page, use the “Book / check availability” button to open the live booking page, see which dates are free, and reserve your site.
How much does it cost to camp at Rock Castle Gorge Backcountry Camping?
Campsite fees at Rock Castle Gorge Backcountry Camping run about $15/night, as listed by Recreation.gov. Exact rates vary by site type, number of campers, and season.
How can I get a spot at Rock Castle Gorge Backcountry Camping when it's fully booked?
Popular campgrounds like Rock Castle Gorge Backcountry Camping often fill months ahead, but campers cancel every day and those sites reopen for booking. CampSage checks availability for you and sends a free email the instant a cancellation opens — set an alert on this page and you can grab the spot before anyone else.
Is Rock Castle Gorge Backcountry Camping a good campground?
Rock Castle Gorge Backcountry Camping holds an average rating of 4.4/5 from 7 camper ratings on Recreation.gov. The full star breakdown is shown above.
Where is Rock Castle Gorge Backcountry Camping located?
Rock Castle Gorge Backcountry Camping is located in Jefferson NF / New River, Virginia. Tap “Directions” above for driving directions, or see nearby campgrounds lower on this page.
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