New River
Its sites are first-come, first-served (no reservations), and camping is free. New River is a National Forest campground near Carroll, Virginia.
First-come, first-served
- National Forest
- Managed by
New River sits inside George Washington and Jefferson National Forest. Its dispersed-camping rule, ranger offices, and boundary are on publiclandsdb.com. It sits 0.1 miles outside the boundary of New River Trail State Park; its hours, entrance fee, 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
- ✕ Potable water
- ✕ Toilets
No potable water and no toilets.
Access and cell service
- Elevation
- 2,085 ft
36.8036, -80.9253 in Carroll. Open in OpenStreetMap. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Common questions
Do you need a reservation at New River?
No. New River 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 New River?
Camping at New River is free.
Is there drinking water at New River?
No. New River has no potable water, so bring all the water you need.
Who manages New River?
New River is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.
Around New River
- Sites
- 11
- Season
- 04-02 to 11-29
- Fee
- Standard nonelectric: $5 per night
Raven Cliff - Sites
- Not on record
- Season
- 04-02 to 11-29
- Fee
- Single Site: $5 per night
- Sites
- 4
- Season
- 04-02 to 11-29
- Fee
- Site: $7 per night
More campgrounds: camping near Carroll and campgrounds in Carroll.
Sources
- apps.fs.usda.gov (all fields), accessed 2026-09-30
- epqs.nationalmap.gov (elevationFt), accessed 2026-10-01