It's true even if it's cliché. Spending time in the great outdoors can really change your…read moreperspective and give you a hopefulness that things will be alright. We decided to check out Paul's place because it was fairly close and he was so friendly on the phone when I called for more specific info. It's definitely a laid back and rustic environment but I was all in. Paul takes care of his customers and he was very adamant in teaching us the rules of the river before letting us launch. I had $60 in cash and he would only take $40 even thought the price was listed as $50. It's a great deal for you to kayak, paddle board and tube on the gorgeous river. We had it basically to ourselves that day and it was a revelation. The only thing I'd say is there needs to be upgrades to the life jackets. Most of them were child sized. However, all of the other equipment was well maintained. Please go and support this business!

Mr. Paul is just as good a person you would ever meet..... This is great for all ages and skill…read morelevels.... God Bless you Mr. Moody.

The worst tubing experience ever! The facility was gross... nasty bathrooms and even worse shower…read morethat I wouldn't even step foot in. The staff seemed like they hate their jobs and wouldn't go out of their way at all, not even to smile. The tubes were nothing more than a car tire inner tube. What a joke!

Outstanding tubing and camping. I've been coming here for years and always have a fantastic…read moreexperience. The staff is so helpful, the tubes are comfy and the float is unforgettable. Put this place on your must do!

This is the best campground I've stayed at. The sites were clean and clear in view. Each had a fire…read morering and picnic tables. Rvs welcome. The bathrooms were the cleanest I've seen. I couldn't believe it. Nice showers, nice sink area and clean. Area for washing dishes. Couple playgrounds. Sun site and shade sites and every single person there smiled and said hello. Lots of respect here because at 10pm on the nose, everyone got quiet in an instant. That almost never happens! I loved camping here. Check out is 12pm! A bundle of wood is $6 and there's a lot in there. I hope I get to come back.

We had to stop here for a dump station. People were nice and helpful. It's conveniently located…read morenext to the main road. It has a nice playground.

During a family vacation stay at an AirBnb river house in Draper VA over a long weekend in mid-June…read more2022, I called Anthony at River Junction C&C to rent a canoe for 2 days. He was very friendly and offered to deliver the canoe, paddles, and 2 adult life vests on early Saturday morning (8:30am). Very reasonable rates and friendly service. I would strongly recommend River Junction C&C for any of your canoe rental needs. Anthony prefers to communicate by phone or text messages (instead of emails). Look for more information on their Facebook page which will have the following URL: https://www.facebook.com/riverjunctioncampground.

I feel like I found a hidden gem at this campground! Located right on the massive River, the site…read morehad plenty of space for my tent, car, plus a picnic table and fire ring. Restrooms with shower were clean and roomy. The rv campers were friendly too. All and all, I wish I lived closer because I would love to make this a regular experience. Woke up to the fog covering the land making it feel magical. It's a 10/10!

What a fun and relaxing place! Our hosts met us upon arrival and checkin was a breeze. Checkout was…read moresuper easy as well. Without doubt will return and try one of the other vintage trailers...cause why not! We stayed in Bonnie and Clyde and it was perfect for the two of us. The unit was very clean and well stocked. Bruce did a great job of redoing the interior and had a very creative solution to a practical issue in a smaller older trailer...gotta stay to learn! Lol. I particularly liked having a small microwave and fridge in the unit. Allowed us not to waste leftovers. It was a nice day so we went down to the beach and got a bit of sun before walking downtown for the evening. We enjoyed hanging out on the deck later in the evening and was surprised at how many stars you could see literally a block or so from downtown. If ya wanna experience Floyd in a unique manner give this place a try.

I camped two nights at the site and Bruce is a great host! I enjoyed the view from my popup camper…read moreand its proximity to Floyd. The site is an easy walk to Dogtown Roadhouse and Floyd Country Store. I recommend Green Acres for a fun adventure that includes a clean bathhouse, swimming and a Pickleball Court.

We went for the rollercoaster which was SO FUN! The people there are so kind too. It was wonderful…read moreand well worth it!

I count our lucky blessings that we were able to find any place on memorial day weekend as we…read moretravel back to Ohio. We arrived Friday approximately 5 PM after a long down the road due to a few stops and heavy traffic, not to mention the terrain, after departing St. George, South Carolina. We were happy that they offered a military discount. Overall, this is a very beautiful park. Extremely well-kept! Yes, the spaces are a little tight if 100% filled however, I certainly didn't see anywhere, as mentioned by another reviewer, a sewer hook up 36 inches from a fire pit. They also offer a nice little café and sundry shop in their office. My wife and I had some of their breakfast pizza as well as a lunch pizza and chicken wings. All three were absolutely delicious! There is a small pool for children as well as a splash area. Additionally, there's a rather novel putt putt golf and gem mining area. In addition to RV spaces there are small apartments and large apartments. There are a number of long-term residents at the majority are short term rental. We liked it so much. We bookmarked it for a future stop if we're passing through the area. Keep up the great work!

This park is one of those ones that feels like a private to public site; the majestic house at the…read morelakefront has been turned into a visitor center. The visitor center has a room or two of exhibitions on hydrology and wildlife but is not anything big. I came seeking a New Year's hike and expecting some scenery while being unsure if the amount of trails available would be enough. I managed to spend a solid two hours circumnavigating the place. In summer, swimming and boating are more likely the activities du jour, and it appears to be an excellent place for such activities. While the park looks close to the highway on the map, it feels like being at a park and there isn't any road noise. Like most VA state parks, they do charge for parking (waived for New Year's Day).

Don't let all my NJ posts fool you. I was born and raised in southwest Virginia and most of my…read morefamily still lives there. Although I am forever grateful that my parents moved us out of the area when we were younger - especially when I get a peek at the local electoral maps - my heart remains in the mountains. Can't say my brains remain here though because it took until today to realize Claytor Lake was 1) a state park and 2) gorgeous and amazing. All these years I just thought it was nowhere special that my cousins would go fishing. And to think I road trip all the way to NH and Maine every year and could have just driven 7 miles from my grandmother's for an equally rewarding experience. I had cabin fever today at my granny's and caught the local Outdoors magazine write up about Claytor Lake. There's camping?? Swimming?? Trails?? I watched a few videos on YouTube then got in the car to see for myself. Need to know: -There's a booth at the entrance - closed after 4pm. $7 parking fee for most paid by the honor system with cash or check or by card through the QR code during after hours. There are 4 campgrounds - I only saw Campground D open and it was overwhelmingly being used by those with RVs, teardrops, and campers. These are NOT wooded lots, rather gravel pull-ins and you'll likely be very close to your neighbor. A lil too close for me but I can see it not being a huge deal since everyone had campers to sleep in. I took a drive through this campground to see if I would feel comfortable and I didn't see any displays that would make me think I wouldn't (you picking up what I'm putting down?) Trails and paved paths galore. I saw one trail today but didn't get to explore much. Apparently the only shoes I packed for this trip were Crocs. Paved paths snake through the park and are accessible for those with mobility devices. The "lake" was created by damming the river. The water is clear by the shore. We love clean river water! Tons of shelters, grills, benches. There is something for everyone! Not sure if shelters are first come first serve or if you need to book them in high season - check the website. There's a gift shop but it was closed. I was bummed because you know I love stickers! I am counting down the days until I can return in the warmer weather. I would not be opposed to camping here or swimming once they reopen the beach for the season. I also look forward to exploring the trails. Fantastic solo outing. What a gem in my little country corner of the world.

My son and I finally had an opportunity to camp at Crooked Mountain last night, and it was perfect!…read moreIt rained, but the tent pad drained extremely well and we were right next to the portapotty and cute little handwashing station/ changing area. Our dogs loved exploring the fields and beautiful trails with us. The creek sounds lulled us to sleep and what I really loved was the trees shading us from morning sunlight so my early riser child didn't feel the need to wake me up at 5:30 in the morning to go on another adventure. The sites are spacious with a fire pit and picnic table. Overall, it was a great night!

From the owner: We are a unique farm, campground, and store located off the Blue Ridge Parkway (mm 159.3) and 4…read moremiles outside the town of Floyd, VA. We offer campsites from March to November and in the summer we offer a you-pick flower farm. Our store has basic essentials needed for camping, farm items, local art, and souvenirs. Car and Motorcycle friendly camping

My wife and I took our first camping trip to Dixie Caverns Campground, a full hookup campground,…read moreand we will definitely make it a go-to destination! Very clean and peaceful once you get used to the road noise from nearby I-81. However, with the proximity of the highway to the campground, getting there is very convenient when pulling an RV. The staff is top notch and super friendly! The campground is also on the outskirts of town so getting supplies or going to dinner is easily done. I hesitantly highly recommend Dixie Caverns Campground only because I don't want it to be fully booked the next time we call for a reservation! Seriously, you need to make plans to visit here!

The wife and I paid a visit to my son attending a nearby University. After much discussion, we…read moredecided to visit the Dixie Caverns. We very much enjoyed the tour of the cavern led by a high schooler. He was both informational and entertaining. The gem store was a small room seen as you entered to purchase your tour tickets. The "antique" store encompassing one end of the facility was more of a collectibles area. There was a wide range of items for purchase from what appeared to be several vendors. All in all, an enjoyable visit that is worth an hour or two of your time if you're passing through the area.

My husband and I like to hike so on our recent visit to Roanoke we started exploring options. We…read morelearned that McAfees Knob is the most photographed spot on Appalachian trail. We were a bit nervous about an 8 mile hike, but decided we were going to take it on. That hike was no joke, it kicked my butt. However, I did it and I am not someone in amazing shape by any means. There were some very steep/uphill parts and some stretches that were mostly flat. Trail was well marked. I was happy for the variation and we stopped as needed. It is doable, its just long. They say it takes you about 4 hours, which was accurate for us as we arrived around 10am, finished about 2pm. We did the AT trial up and decided to go for the fire road (runs basically parallel but isn't as strenuous) back as we were already tried. I highly recommend this if you not a serious hiker. Most everything I read kept saying you need to get their early as it gets so busy. That wasn't our experience, but it was an unseasonably colder, windy day so that probably deterred people. We also went on a Thursday to help reduce crowd as recommended. Note there are no bathrooms near parking. We found an outhouse near one of the camping sites about 2/3 way up, which we were grateful for. I am not sure it is being maintained regularly, so bring your own TP and hand sanitizer. Now, the view once you get to the top is absolutely beautiful. You can see out so far while you sit/stand on the rocky overlook. I even slowly inched my way out to the very tip of the rock to get the full 360 view. Breathtaking! We brought some snacks to eat up there to replenish (do this) and enjoy the views. We didn't stay up there as long as I would have liked as it was quite cold with the wind when we no longer had the tree cover. Dress appropriately! After we finished the hike, we took a long nap at our Airb&B. I am not sure I would choose to do it again, but I feel very accomplished that we completed this trail and enjoyed the views and our picutres very much.

What an awesome hike. Our new Thanksgiving tradition has been to go on a hike and this was our pick…read morethis year. We got there around 10am since it's a 3 hour drive from Charlotte. I thought it would be empty on Thanksgiving, but it was pretty crowded. We got a parking spot just fine, but the lot was fairly full. The hike is rated as strenuous, but I thought it was moderate. It's about 4 miles to Mcafee Knob from the parking lot making it 8 miles round trip. We took the Appalachian Trail on the way there and the fire road on the way back. The fire road is flatter and wider--an easier hike overall. Parts of the AT were covered in leaves making it a bit hard to hike. Everyone says the last mile is hard. It's uphill but I didn't find it to be too steep. The views at the end are gorgeous. Luckily it wasn't too crowded and we didn't have to wait to get our picture. We didn't stay at the top long because it was incredibly windy which made it pretty cold even though the rest of the hike was comfortable. The whole hike with stops took us just under 4 hours. With views and difficulty combined, we thought it was a great hike!