Creeper Trail Campground Inc

Creeper Trail Campground Inc is a Campground in Barboursville, VA, located at 4594 Gilbert Station Rd. The family-owned venue offers a quiet, back-to-nature camping experience with modern amenities in the remote Grayson Highlands. Accommodations include primitive tent camping, electric tent camping, and RV sites with electric and water hookups for units up to 28 feet, though some sites accommodate only 18-foot trailers. The campground is situated just 100 feet from the start of the Virginia Creeper Trail and serves as a gateway to nearby outdoor recreation, including hiking to the highest peaks in Virginia and exploring the wild ponies of Grayson Highlands State Park.

The property has been a family-owned farm for over 45 years, with the current generation operating as Grayson Highlands Homestead, focusing on sustainable living and regenerative farming. Guests can observe chickens, rabbits, and gardens on the 3,534-foot elevation site, which also includes establishing a vineyard. On weekends, the on-site Achy Bum Cafe serves espresso, breakfast sandwiches on homemade bread or biscuits, and gourmet pizzas on Saturday nights. The venue provides a true escape from the modern world, offering views of the Milky Way and opportunities to hear coyotes and wild turkeys.

The campground features recently renovated bathrooms and showers, with Wi-Fi available at the camp store and porch but not at individual campsites. There is no cell service available on-site. It is accessible only via curvy roads, and check-in is at 1 PM with check-out at noon. The Virginia Creeper Trail between Whitetop and Damascus is scheduled to reopen March 31st, 2027. The 2027 season runs from April 16th to October 31st, with the Cafe opening May 8th. Pets are allowed on leashes and must be quiet at night, though they are not permitted in the cafe.

Creeper Trail Campground Inc provides a peaceful, restorative retreat in the mountains of Virginia, combining the convenience of trail access with the tranquility of a working farm.

The business sits on Gilbert Station Rd in Barboursville, VA, about 0.4 miles from Aldrich Pond and 0.8 miles from Preddy Creek.

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Services:

• Achy Bum Café
• Cabin Rentals
• Camping Sites
• Hiking Trail Access
• Nature Experiences
• RV Parking