Escape to the mountains and get back to nature

We offer our guests a quiet, relaxing escape from the modern world.  You can expect a true back-to-nature camping experience with modern amenities.  Our venue is small and very remotely located in the Grayson Highlands of Virginia.  You’ll be able to see the Milky Way and hear coyotes at night.  During the day you can hear wild turkeys, see bees, butterflies, and bunnies in abundance.  We have been a family-owned farm for over 45 years.  We lovingly maintain our property where we garden, keep chickens, work on sustainable living and establishing our vineyard.   On the weekends we run the Achy Bum Cafe which offers espresso coffees, breakfast sandwiches on homemade bread or biscuits, and gourmet pizzas on Saturday nights.

Wild pony at Grayson Highlands State Park

Visit the Wild Ponies of Grayson Highlands

The Grayson Highlands trailhead is only 7 miles away.  Hike above tree line and visit the wild ponies.  Hike to to the highest peak in Virginia (Mt Rogers 5728′)

View at Buzzard's Rock

Drive to Whitetop Mountain overlook

Drive to the peak of nearby Whitetop Moutain, the 2nd highest mountain in Virginia at 5518 feet.  Featuring 360 degree views and a short hike to Buzzard’s peak.   A short 8 mile drive to experience spectacular views.

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Camping stove at Creeper Trail Campground overlooking fog in the mountains

2026 Season: May 1, 2026 – October 31th, 2026

2027 Season: April 16th – October 31st, 2027

Important Information:

The Virginia Creeper Trail between Whitetop and Damascus is scheduled to reopen March 31st, 2027! 

Beginning in 2027 we are discontinuing our youth group camping.  Families with kids are very welcome!  We have decided on this change to create a retreat where guests can enjoy a peaceful and restorative back-to-nature experience. 

Maximum RV Trailer Length we can accommodate is 28 feet, in some sites.  We are a small , remotely located campground accessible only via some curvy roads.  Some RV sites can only accommodate 18 feet trailers, please read the site descriptions. Make sure to visit our ‘Directions’ page to ensure you take a good route to our campground.

Wi-Fi available at the camp store and porch but not at your site.

Achy Bum Cafe hours:

During 2026, the Cafe will be closed so that Chef Juno can attend culinary school!  

For the 2027 season, the Cafe will open starting May 8th.

Breakfast: Saturday and Sunday: 7 – 11 AM

Pizza:  Saturday 5:30 – 7:30 PM.  Expanded hours on holiday weekends. 

Early in Spring and late in Fall the RV water spigots and  campground dish sink may be off due to cold temperatures.  You may fill up your water tank near the camp store.  Bathrooms and showers will still be open.  

All reservations between Sept 27th 2024 through the end of our 2024 season have automatically been issued a raincheck due to Hurricane Helene.  Your Booking ID serves as your raincheck.  To reschedule, please email us. 

Campground Address: 2248 Whitetop Gap Road, Whitetop, VA 2429

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About Us

We offer our guests a quiet, relaxing escape from the modern world.  You can expect a true back-to-nature camping experience with modern amenities.  Our venue is small and very remotely located in the Grayson Highlands of Virginia.  You’ll be able to see the Milky Way at night, hear coyotes and wild turkeys, see bees, butterflies, and bunnies in abundance.  We have been family-owned for over 45 years and lovingly maintain our property where we garden, keep chickens and work on sustainable living and establishing our vineyard.   On the weekends we run the Achy Bum Cafe which offers espresso coffees, breakfast sandwiches on homemade bread or biscuits, and gourmet pizzas on Saturday nights.

Accommodations include primitive tent camping, electric tent camping, and RV Sites with electric and water. We accommodate up to 28 foot RVs or 28 foot pull-behind campers (not including truck length).  Our bathrooms have been recently renovated.

There is no cell service available.  Wifi is available at the Achy Bum Cafe and porch.  There is no wifi available at the camp sites.  

Our retreat is located in the mountains at 3534 ft elevation in Grayson Highlands.  Our parents owned and operated Mountain Meadows Christmas Tree Farm here for over 40 years. Our generation operates as Grayson Highlands Homestead, working towards sustainable living and regenerative farming with our gardens, chickens, and pet rabbits.

Escape the summer heat (our summers temperatures rarely get into the 80s!) and enjoy some of the most beautiful outdoor recreation sites in Virginia. These include hiking above tree-line to see the wild ponies in the Grayson Highlands and visiting the two highest peaks in Virginia (Mt. Rogers 5728′ and Whitetop Mtn. 5518′). The area also offers top-10 rated trout and fly-fishing streams.

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