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Boley Field Group Campground

USDA Forest Service campground in George Washington & Jefferson National Forest, near Blacksburg, Virginia.

Not publishednightly fee (check Recreation.gov)
Not itemizedfirst-come area, sites not listed
Reservablebooking
Not statedseason (agency text)
No RV datamax RV/trailer length
18named USFS/NPS trails within 5 mi (21.1 mi)
39.1 mibike trails within 5 mi (28.0 rated) · kid-friendly

How it compares

  • There are 12 other campgrounds in our data within 25 miles.
  • 100% of sites with a shade rating are listed as shaded or partly shaded.
  • Straight-line distance: Blacksburg ~6 mi, Roanoke ~32 mi, Lynchburg ~77 mi.

Site mix

Group1

Amenities & rules

Fire pitsGrillsPicnic tablesPets allowed

Trails within 5 miles

TrailClosest pointMapped miles within 5 miSource
Poverty Creek0.4 mi6.7USFS
Indian Pipe0.7 mi0.4USFS
Trillium1.6 mi0.6USFS
Skullcap1.7 mi1.3USFS
Queen Anne2.3 mi0.8USFS
Prickly Pear2.5 mi0.8USFS
Jacobs Ladder2.6 mi1.2USFS
May Apple2.6 mi0.7USFS
Horse Nettle3.1 mi2.9USFS
Snake Root3.1 mi2.0USFS
Royale3.2 mi0.7USFS
Woods And Field3.7 mi0.2USFS

+ 6 more named trails.

Mountain biking nearby

39.1 miles of bike-legal trail lie within 5 miles (1.5 mi on unnamed paths). Difficulty mix: Family/Beginner: 9.6 miIntermediate: 7.7 miExpert: 10.7 miUnrated: 11.1 mi✓ Kid-friendly: 9.6 mi of green-rated trail

TrailClosest pointMiles within 5 miDifficulty (as tagged)KidsSource
Poverty Creek Trail0.4 mi7.0Green✓OSM
Indian Pipe0.7 mi0.5BlueOSM
Trillium1.3 mi1.0BlackOSM
Skullcap1.7 mi1.7BlackOSM
Crosscut2.0 mi0.6BlueOSM
Wilkes Wood2.2 mi0.6BlueOSM
Blunderbuss2.2 mi1.1BlackOSM
Queen Anne2.3 mi0.8BlueOSM
Turkey Trot2.3 mi0.6Green✓OSM
Prickley Pear2.5 mi0.8BlackOSM
Prickly Pear2.5 mi0.8UnratedUSFS
Jacob's Ladder2.6 mi1.3BlackOSM

+ 24 more.

Ratings come only from OpenStreetMap mtb:scale / IMBA tags. Untagged trails show as "Unrated", and we never guess. Check conditions and maps on Trailforks or MTB Project.

Activities listed

Auto TouringBikingBoatingCampingClimbingFire Lookouts/cabins OvernightFishingHikingHorse CampingHorseback RidingHuntingInterpretive ProgramsOff Highway VehiclePicnickingRecreational VehiclesSwimmingVisitor CenterWater ActivitiesWildlife Viewing

Nearest campgrounds

CampgroundMilesStateFee/nightSitesHookupsMax RVPetsBookingTrails ≤5 mi
Kelly Knob Campsite
OpenStreetMap listing
8.8VA—— — —— ?6 (23.7 mi)
Caldwell Fields Group Campground
George Washington & Jefferson National Forest
12.6VA—2 — —yes Reserve2 (14.9 mi)
White Rocks Campground
usfs
12.7VA—35 — —— ?9 (32.2 mi)
Claytor Lake State Park Campground
Claytor Lake State Park
14.3VA$27–$37— E W 40 ftyes Reserve0
Primitive Campsite
OpenStreetMap listing
16.2VAFree— — —— ?2 (16.7 mi)
Commanche
OpenStreetMap listing
18.1VA—— — —— ?0

Hookups: E = electric (max amps), W = water, S = sewer. "—" means the agency doesn't publish it. Trail counts are named USFS/NPS trails within 5 miles. 🟢 = kid-friendly (green-rated) bike trail nearby.

From the managing agency

Overview Boley Field Group Campground provides old-fashioned, rustic group camping for those that require few amenities. The large open field is great for groups that wish to picnic and tent camp together. Recreation Poverty Creek is adjacent to the picnic area where visitors can enjoy splashing in its cool waters. Poverty Creek is also stocked with trout, providing good fishing opportunites for anglers. Hikers and mountain bikers can easily access the 17-mile Poverty Creek Trail System from the site. Facilities Boley Field is available for groups of 50 or less. The field has an entrance gate and contains a group fire ring, picnic tables, standing grill and vault toilet. There is no potable … read the full description on Recreation.gov