Accessible only by foot via the New River Trail or by kayak from the New River, Double Shoals Campground provides two primitive sites for trail hikers and paddlers. Each site includes a picnic table, fire ring with grill, bench seating, and access to a pit toilet. The campground operates within New River Trail State Park at no cost to overnight visitors.
The remote location requires campers to pack in all gear and supplies, making it well-suited for lightweight backpacking or river-based camping trips. Those planning multi-day adventures along the trail corridor can find campsites near Fries for additional staging options.
Description
Double Shoals Campground is an honor system campground. There's a self-pay system onsite for first-come, first-served use. Two primitive sites only. Campers must bring their own water. It is part of the New River Canoe Trail and is accessible only by river or trail via paddling or hiking. The Town of Fries is the closest access. Location is mile marker P-40 on the Fries branch of New River Trail State Park. Land neighboring Double Shoals is privately owned and landowners do not accommodate parking.
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Location
Public CampgroundDouble Shoals Campground — New River Trail State Park is located in Virginia
Coordinates
36.755378976517534 N
80.96377914603401 W
Connectivity
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Connectivity
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- AT&TNo Coverage
Access
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
- Hike-InBackcountry sites.
- Boat-InSites accessible by watercraft.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
Features
For Campers
- Picnic Table
- Toilets
- Pets
- Fires
Drive Time
- 1 hr 2 min from Blacksburg, VA
- 1 hr 21 min from Winston-Salem, NC
- 1 hr 30 min from Beckley, WV
