| Location | Clintwood, Virginia |
|---|---|
| Nightly rate (listed) | $20–$24/night |
| Guest rating | 4.0 / 5 (25 reviews) |
| Maximum RV length | 28 ft (longest listed site) |
| Hookups | electric |
| Electrical service | 50A |
| RV sites | 28 |
| Pets allowed | Yes |
| Dump station | Yes |
| Showers | Yes |
| Boat ramp | Yes |
| Book on | Recreation.gov |
From the park's listing on Recreation.gov. Confirm details with the park before you book.
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Closest stays by type. Distances are straight-line from Cranesnest Campground (Va), not driving.
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Available Oct 30 – Nov 1 · 2 nights7 sites open for every night
Available Oct 30 – Nov 1 · 2 nights7 sites open for every nightThis weekend · Available Oct 30 – Nov 1 · 2 nights7 sites open for every night · from $24/night
Cranesnest Campground (Va) is a Recreation.gov campground in Clintwood. It lists 28 RV or RV/tent sites and 3 tent sites for rigs up to 50 ft. 16 sites have electric. Listed amenities include showers, a dump station and a playground, and pets are allowed.
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Availability checked Oct 25 on Recreation.gov. Rates are the provider's nightly rates; totals are estimates before taxes & fees.
Opens site 008 on Recreation.gov; re-enter Oct 30–Nov 1 there.
Opens site 012 on Recreation.gov; re-enter Oct 30–Nov 1 there.
Opens site 013 on Recreation.gov; re-enter Oct 30–Nov 1 there.
Opens site 015 on Recreation.gov; re-enter Oct 30–Nov 1 there.
Opens site 016 on Recreation.gov; re-enter Oct 30–Nov 1 there.
Opens site 018 on Recreation.gov; re-enter Oct 30–Nov 1 there.
Opens site 019 on Recreation.gov; re-enter Oct 30–Nov 1 there.
You book with the provider. Each row shows that provider's lowest open option for your dates, and which provider our main button uses.
Availability checked Oct 25 on Recreation.gov.
| Site | Fr 30 | Sa 31 | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 012 rv electric | ✓ | ✓ | $24 |
| 018 rv electric | ✓ | ✓ | $24 |
| 016 rv electric | ✓ | ✓ | $24 |
| 015 rv electric | ✓ | ✓ | $24 |
| 008 rv electric | ✓ | ✓ | $24 |
| 013 rv electric | ✓ | ✓ | $24 |
| 019 rv electric | ✓ | ✓ | $24 |
| Site 21 standard nonelectric | C | C | $20 |
| Site 25 standard nonelectric | C | C | $20 |
| Site 22 standard nonelectric | C |
Verbatim from guest reviews on Recreation.gov ↗ (25 reviews, ★ 4.0). Not written or edited by us.
“A little out of the way but I’m glad to have been able to stay for 7 days and enjoyed all of them great folks ”
“Out the 3 campgrounds in Dickenson County! Cransnest is our favorite ❤️ the Host are extremely friendly and we love it! The bathrooms are always clean, the people who camp there are friendly as well and everyone looks out for all kids! ”
“Bath house was cleaned daily. And the grounds maintained.”
This weekend (Fri, Oct 30 – Sun, Nov 1): Book online. Reservations online on Recreation.gov — open dates and rates come from the booking site.
Longest RV site listed: 50 ft. Unsure if your rig fits? Check it in the Rig Fit tool
2689 Cranesnest River Campground Rd
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Cranesnest Campground sits beside the John W. Flannagan Reservoir in the rolling Cumberland Mountains of southwest Virginia, with the lake surface held at roughly 1,400 feet above sea level behind the dam completed in 1964. The reservoir covers about 1,145 acres and offers nearly 40 miles of shoreline, so even with a small campground you're rarely far from water: deep coves and clear pockets of lake are known for bass, walleye and trout fishing, and multiple boat launch ramps at the site make getting a canoe, kayak or motorboat on the water straightforward. Project lands here adjoin Jefferson National Forest, so trails and backcountry access are within reach, and the larger regional attractions include Breaks Interstate Park a short drive for dining, a museum and steeper geology, plus guided rafting and rock-climbing opportunities if you want to push beyond lake-based recreation. The campground itself contains 30 total sites split evenly between 15 RV sites and 15 tent sites, with electric hookup options available for RVs, bath houses, playgrounds, picnic shelters equipped with grills and horseshoe pits facilities that make it easy to host family gatherings or a low-key weekend with friends. Launch ramps and nearby water-sport access mean you can move quickly from campsite to fishing or paddling; on land there's room for hiking, wildlife viewing and other recreation concession activities in the area. Specifics about fees, reservation rules and seasonal openings aren't provided here, so plan to check the official park or managing office before you go; bring standard camp supplies (and water-safety gear for boating) and you'll find a compact, well-serviced base for both quiet fishing days and more active outings into the surrounding forest and river country.
| Agency / operator | Not listed |
|---|---|
| Booking | Recreation.gov [Recreation.gov] |
| Max RV / trailer length |
| $20 |
| Site 27 standard nonelectric | C | C | $20 |
| Site 26 standard nonelectric | C | C | $20 |
| Site 24 standard nonelectric | C | C | $20 |
| Site 30 standard nonelectric | C | C | $20 |
| Site 28 standard nonelectric | C | C | $20 |
| Site 29 standard nonelectric | C | C | $20 |
| Site 31 standard nonelectric | C | C | $20 |
| Site 32 standard nonelectric | C | C | $20 |
| Site 23 standard nonelectric | C | C | $20 |
| 002 tent only electric | C | C | $24 |
| 009 rv electric | R | R | $24 |
| 007 rv electric | R | ✓ | $24 |
| 017 rv electric | R | ✓ | $24 |
| 006 rv electric | R | ✓ | $24 |
| 005 rv electric | R | ✓ | $24 |
| 003 tent only electric | C | C | $24 |
| 004 tent only electric | C | C | $24 |
| 020 rv electric | R | ✓ | $24 |
| 014 rv electric | R | R | $24 |
| 010 rv electric | R | R | $24 |
| 011 rv electric | W | W | $24 |
✓ available · R reserved · X not available · C closed · W first come, first served · N not yet released
| Not listed |
| Bear storage | Not listed |
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| Season | Not listed |
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| Hookups | Not listed |
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| Max stay | 14 nights max |
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Sources: Recreation.gov — Cranesnest Campground (Va). "Not listed" means no source we use states it.
Official facts link to their source; “Listing” facts come from the Recreation.gov listing. Anything we can't source says so.