Laurel Fork Primitive Camp
Its sites are first-come, first-served (no reservations), and camping is free. Laurel Fork Primitive Camp is a National Forest campground near Pound, Virginia.
First-come, first-served
- National Forest
- Managed by
Laurel Fork Primitive Camp 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
- ✕ Potable water
- ✕ Toilets
No potable water and no toilets.
Access and cell service
- Elevation
- 1,606 ft
37.1239, -82.6503 in Wise. Open in OpenStreetMap. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Common questions
Do you need a reservation at Laurel Fork Primitive Camp?
No. Laurel Fork Primitive Camp 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 Laurel Fork Primitive Camp?
Camping at Laurel Fork Primitive Camp is free.
Is there drinking water at Laurel Fork Primitive Camp?
No. Laurel Fork Primitive Camp has no potable water, so bring all the water you need.
Who manages Laurel Fork Primitive Camp?
Laurel Fork Primitive Camp is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.
Around Laurel Fork Primitive Camp
Waterfalls nearby
The nearest waterfall to Laurel Fork Primitive Camp, in a straight line: Bad Branch Falls (waterfall, 7.1 miles). Each has its own page on swimholesmap.com.
- Sites
- 1
- Season
- Not on record
- Fee
- Single Site: $12 per night
Pound River Campground - Sites
- 26
- Season
- Not on record
- Fee
- Not on record
Cranesnest Campground - Sites
- 31
- Season
- Not on record
- Fee
- Not on record
More campgrounds: camping near Pound and campgrounds in Wise.
Sources
- apps.fs.usda.gov (all fields), accessed 2026-09-30
- epqs.nationalmap.gov (elevationFt), accessed 2026-10-01