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Campsite #G1 at Hopper Creek Group Camp, VA
$20
Group Site #G1
| Walk-In | 50 people |
| 8 | weak |
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Campsite #G1 Features: Walk-In access, Back-In parking, Tent Site
Campsite Reviews (20)
5.0 out of 5
| 5 star | | 55% |
| 4 star | | 40% |
| 3 star | | 5% |
| 2 star | | 0% |
| 1 star | | 0% |
@JamesD3491200 · Camped on Oct 9, 2025 at Campsite #G1
Great camp site. Workers keeping it clean through the shutdown. We carried off all of our trash. Left some firewood.
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@TeresaJ5986936 · Camped on Sep 12, 2025 at Campsite #G1
We love this place. Weve been staying here for 30 years. However, it has really gone down hill in the last few years. The grill has been rusted out for at three years. They felled a really big tree in the middle of the camp, which smashed a picnic table. They left the whole mess there, blocking one of the tent areas. The outhouse is always clean, and never stinky. Still a great place, but it needs some maintenance.
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@RebeccaL294673 · Camped on Aug 29, 2025 at Campsite #G1
Clean, private. We used one of the trash receptacles as a bear box for a food cooler
@DougB4102589 · Camped on May 23, 2025 at Campsite #G1
This campsite was perfect. Secluded but 10 minutes from all the Natural Bridge attractions.It was clean and the toilet was well stocked (bring your own hand sanitizer!). The creek running next to it was a pleasant surprise.Two fire pits, two gravel camping pads. The grill is rusted out, but we werent planning to use it anyway so no loss to us.Basically no cell service but that was just fine by us :-)
@TeresaJ5986936 · Camped on Apr 18, 2025 at Campsite #G1
Love this place, weve been coming for years. The outhouse was nice and clean, with no odor. Id give it five stars, except the grill is completely rusted out on both sides. We werent able to use it. Its been that way for about two years.
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@JamesD3491200 · Camped on Jul 12, 2024 at Campsite #G1
Great camp. No water here so primitive in nature.
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@WayneH9910250 · Camped on May 10, 2024 at Campsite #G1
This is a beautiful website that we have camped out for multiple years when kayaking on the James River. Excellent hiking also nearby. The pit toilet was in good shape with lots of toilet paper. The staff appears to be keeping up the site well.
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@TeresaJ5986936 · Camped on Apr 19, 2024 at Campsite #G1
We love this place, weve been coming here for years. Last year it seemed a little neglected, but they cleaned it up this year. The big fire pit had been dug out, and there were new trash containers. The restroom was clean for an outhouse, and it didnt smell bad. Its a nice, modern outhouse. This is a primitive site, no potable water, or electricity. The creek is lovely, although in the late summer it can get pretty low. The kids and dogs love the creek. We bring lawn and board games, and just relax. The are numerous great hiking trails nearby, including the Appalachian trail, and lots of breweries and wineries. Cave Mountain Lake Campground, another US Forest site is just up the road, and has a nice swimming and fishing pond, and showers available. There is a day use fee for the campground. The Blue Ridge Parkway is a reasonable distance away, about 30 minutes on nice fire roads. Ive been told the Dinosaur Kingdom is not to be missed, and the Virginia Safari Park is really cool. A drive through zoo, with a small walk through section of smaller animals. We did notice that the entrance sign and the information board were missing this year. Im assuming theyre being updated and will be replaced. The Glenwood and Pedlar Ranger Station is nearby, oped on weekdays with lots of information about hiking trails and the Jefferson National Forest.The best thing about this is that there are no other people there at all. Just your group, and Mother Nature.
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@JamesD3491200 · Camped on Oct 9, 2023 at Campsite #G1
Great camp area. Bring water though.
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@JamesD3491200 · Camped on Jul 17, 2023 at Campsite #G1
We love Hopper Creek. Nice and shaded, clean bathroom. Only minus is the lack of potable water. Great camp!
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@JoeM4444950 · Camped on Oct 21, 2022 at Campsite #G1
It's a great group area that has a good, clean pit toilet. Bring your own water.
@JamesD3491200 · Camped on Oct 10, 2022 at Campsite #G1
This is a favorite place and my tenth rental of Hopper Creek Group Camp. Absolutely love this location.
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@TeresaJ5986936 · Camped on Sep 9, 2022 at Campsite #G1
We love this place. It’s always quiet and clean. Lots to do in the area, too.
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@TeresaJ5986936 · Camped on Sep 9, 2022 at Campsite #G1
We love this place. Its always quiet and clean. Lots to do in the area, too.
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@Cyn4094257 · Camped on Aug 28, 2022 at Campsite #G1
Our group had an awesome time at Hooper Creek. The toilet needed to be cleaned. The grounds are a gentle slope down hill. The warsh has exposed large tree roots, so be careful at night. The driveway and parking is nice. Quite and secluded.
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@JamesD3491200 · Camped on Jul 15, 2022 at Campsite #G1
Great campground. Hopper C reek hjas no water, so bring your own. Bathrooms well maintained.
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@WayneH9910250 · Camped on May 30, 2022 at Campsite #G1
The bathroom was clean and the campsites were free of debris. I've camped there for several years and thus know the routine regarding opening the gate and using the showers at Mountain Lake, but wonder about the experience of those new to the campsite, since there is no interaction with park employees. We did have sleep delayed Sat. evening due to the noise of folks somewhere nearby chasing after their baying hound dogs, but no one entered the campground.
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@JamesD3491200 · Camped on Oct 11, 2021 at Campsite #G1
We love Hopper Creek Campground. Perfect for us-out of the way, good solitude, clear clean area to camp. We'll be back!
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@JamesD268 · Camped on Oct 8, 2021 at Campsite #G1
Hopper Creek is one of the great old campgrounds. Clean and comfortable, spectacular setting. Maintained very well.
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@JacobP672 · Camped on Sep 27, 2019 at Campsite #G1
Best group camp site I've been to yet. Planned a college friends reunion camp trip here, plenty of spots for tents, parking is close and easy. The campsite is extremely open, lots of space for normal camping shenanigans. It's completely isolated from other campsites, unlike every other group campsite we've been too. No other campers within hearing range. It's also a LOT cheaper than any of the other campsites in the nearby national parks. A++ would highly recommend
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