Cranesnest Campground
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers campground in John W. Flannagan Dam and Reservoir, near Haysi, Virginia.
How it compares
- With 31 sites it is the #21 largest of 43 Virginia campgrounds that publish a site count.
- There are 11 other campgrounds in our data within 25 miles.
- 98% of Virginia campgrounds that publish a length limit accept a rig this long (28 ft).
- Electric sites go up to 50 amp service (19 electric sites).
- 100% of sites with a shade rating are listed as shaded or partly shaded.
- Pets allowed on 31 of 31 sites; campfires allowed on 31 (subject to seasonal fire bans).
- Straight-line distance: Abingdon ~39 mi, Charleston ~93 mi, Asheville ~108 mi.
Site mix
Amenities & rules
Boat rampCamp hostDump stationFire ringsGrillsLantern postsPicnic tablesShowersPets allowedTentsRVs/trailers
Fee notes from the agency: The only payment type accepted on site is major credit and/or debit card. We do not accept cash nor check. On-site reservation subject to ranger availability. For best results, please utilize recreation.gov or call 877-444-6777!
Trails within 5 miles
No named Forest Service or National Park Service trails are mapped within 5 miles. Trails on state, county or Corps of Engineers land aren't in these datasets.
Mountain biking nearby
No bike-legal trails are mapped within 5 miles in OpenStreetMap or Forest Service data.
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
BikingBoatingCampingFishingHikingHorseback RidingOther Recreation Concession SitePicnickingPlayground Park Specialized Sport SiteWater SportsWildlife Viewing
Nearest campgrounds
| Campground | Miles | State | Fee/night | Sites | Hookups | Max RV | Pets | Booking | Trails ≤5 mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pound River Campground John W. Flannagan Dam and Reservoir |
3.5 | VA | — | 26 | E 50A W | 40 ft | yes | Reserve | 2 (2.9 mi) |
| Lower Twin Campground John W. Flannagan Dam and Reservoir |
6.2 | VA | — | 24 | E 50A | yes | yes | Reserve | 1 (1.7 mi) |
| Mullins Pond Campsite ↗ OpenStreetMap listing |
6.8 | KY | — | — | — | — | — | ? | n/a |
| Breaks Interstate Park Campground Breaks Interstate Park |
11.2 | VA | — | — | — | — | yes | Reserve | 0 |
| Jack Sutter Campsite ↗ OpenStreetMap listing |
13.2 | KY | — | — | — | — | — | ? | n/a |
| Cane Patch George Washington & Jefferson National Forest |
15.2 | VA | — | — | — | — | — | First-come | 5 (14.0 mi) |
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.