Walnut Flats
Its sites are first-come, first-served (no reservations), and camping is free. Walnut Flats is a National Forest campground near Bland, Virginia.
First-come, first-served
- National Forest
- Managed by
Walnut Flats sits inside George Washington and Jefferson National Forest. Its dispersed-camping rule, ranger offices, and boundary are on publiclandsdb.com.
Getting a site
- Managed by
- National Forest
- Reservations
- None, first-come
- Fee
- Free
Source: apps.fs.usda.gov, accessed 2026-09-30
What's there
- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ Potable water
On site: Toilets and potable water.
Access and cell service
- Elevation
- 2,436 ft
37.1981, -80.8864 in Giles. Open in OpenStreetMap. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Common questions
Do you need a reservation at Walnut Flats?
No. Walnut Flats is first-come, first-served: there is no reservation system, so arrive early to claim an open site.
How much does it cost to camp at Walnut Flats?
Camping at Walnut Flats is free.
Is there drinking water at Walnut Flats?
Yes, Walnut Flats has potable water. It also has toilets.
Who manages Walnut Flats?
Walnut Flats is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.
Around Walnut Flats
Waterfalls nearby
The nearest waterfall to Walnut Flats, in a straight line: The Cascades (waterfall, 19 miles). Each has its own page on swimholesmap.com.
More campgrounds: camping near Bland and campgrounds in Giles.
Sources
- apps.fs.usda.gov (all fields), accessed 2026-09-30
- epqs.nationalmap.gov (elevationFt), accessed 2026-10-01