Raccoon Branch
Its 17 sites are reservable through Recreation.gov, and camping costs Single Site: $20 per night. Raccoon Branch is a National Forest campground near Sugar Grove, Virginia.
Reservable: Recreation.gov
- National Forest
- Managed by
- Some sites
- Hookups
- 60 ft
- Max RV length
Raccoon Branch sits inside George Washington and Jefferson National Forest. Its dispersed-camping rule, ranger offices, and boundary are on publiclandsdb.com. It sits right at the edge of Raccoon Branch Wilderness; its permit and camping rules and boundary are on publiclandsdb.com.
Getting a site
- Managed by
- National Forest
- Reservations
- Recreation.gov Book a site
- Fee
- Single Site: $20 per night
Source: recreation.gov, accessed 2026-09-29
Sites and hookups
- Total sites
- 17
- Hookups
- Some sites , up to 30 amp
- Max RV length
- 60 ft
- Site driveways
- Back-in
- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ Potable water
- ✓ Dump station
- ✓ Fire rings
- ✓ Pets allowed
On site: Toilets, potable water, dump station, fire rings, and pets allowed.
Source: recreation.gov, accessed 2026-09-29
Campsites
17 sites; 5 with electric hookups; the longest takes a 60 ft vehicle. Every site below links to its own page on Recreation.gov, where it is booked. Official site list and booking on recreation.gov.
| Book | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | RABC | Standard nonelectric | 25 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Full | Book site 001 |
| 002 | RABC | Standard nonelectric | 20 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Full | Book site 002 |
| 003 | RABC | Standard nonelectric | 35 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Full | Book site 003 |
| 004 | RABC | Standard nonelectric | 30 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Full | Book site 004 |
| 005 | RABC | Standard nonelectric | 25 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Full | Book site 005 |
| 006 | RABC | Standard nonelectric | 25 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Full | Book site 006 |
| 007 | RABC | Standard nonelectric | 30 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Full | Book site 007 |
| 008 | RABC | Standard nonelectric | 35 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Full | Book site 008 |
| 009 | RABC | Standard nonelectric | 45 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Full | Book site 009 |
| 010 | RABC | Standard electric | 35 ft | Back-in | 30 amp | No | Full | Book site 010 |
| 011 | RABC | Standard electric | 60 ft | Back-in | 30 amp | No | Full | Book site 011 |
| 013 | RABC | Standard electric | 35 ft | Back-in | 30 amp | No | Full | Book site 013 |
| 014 | RABC | Standard nonelectric | 30 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Full | Book site 014 |
| 015 | RABC | Standard electric | 50 ft | Back-in | 30 amp | No | Full | Book site 015 |
| 016 | RABC | Standard nonelectric | 30 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Full | Book site 016 |
| 017 | RABC | Standard electric | 40 ft | Back-in | 30 amp | No | Full | Book site 017 |
| 019 | RABC | Standard nonelectric | 35 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Full | Book site 019 |
Data source: Recreation.gov , accessed 2026-09-29. Site details are Recreation.gov's own per-site listing and can differ from the campground-wide facts above.
Rules
- Pets
- Allowed
- Campground host
- On site
Source: recreation.gov, accessed 2026-09-29
Access and cell service
- Elevation
- 2,796 ft
36.7464, -81.4258 in Smyth. Open in OpenStreetMap. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Common questions
Do you need a reservation at Raccoon Branch?
Sites at Raccoon Branch are reserved through Recreation.gov (https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/234574).
How much does it cost to camp at Raccoon Branch?
Camping at Raccoon Branch costs Single Site: $20 per night.
How many campsites does Raccoon Branch have?
Raccoon Branch has 17 campsites.
Does Raccoon Branch have RV hookups?
Some sites at Raccoon Branch have hookups, up to 30 amp; others do not. The longest rig allowed is 60 feet and there is a dump station.
Are there pull-through sites at Raccoon Branch?
Recreation.gov lists no pull-through sites at Raccoon Branch; 17 sites with a stated driveway are back-in or parallel.
Is there drinking water at Raccoon Branch?
Yes, Raccoon Branch has potable water. It also has toilets.
Are dogs allowed at Raccoon Branch?
Yes, pets are allowed at Raccoon Branch.
Is there a campground host at Raccoon Branch?
Yes, Raccoon Branch has a campground host on site.
Who manages Raccoon Branch?
Raccoon Branch is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.
Around Raccoon Branch
Public land within 15 miles: Little Wilson Creek Wilderness (6.8 miles to its center) , Lewis Fork Wilderness (8.6 miles to its center) , and Little Dry Run Wilderness (12 miles to its center) ; publiclandsdb.com has each unit's camping rules and boundary.
Hurricane Campground - Sites
- 22
- Season
- Not on record
- Fee
- Single Site: $20 per night
- Sites
- 1
- Season
- Not on record
- Fee
- Overnight Use:
Fox Creek Horse Camp - Sites
- 21
- Season
- 04-02 to 11-29
- Fee
- Standard nonelectric: $5 per night
- Sites
- Not on record
- Season
- Not on record
- Fee
- Single Site: $24 per night
More campgrounds: camping near Sugar Grove and campgrounds in Smyth.
Sources
- apps.fs.usda.gov (all fields), accessed 2026-09-30
- recreation.gov (reservationSystem, reservationSystemName, reservationUrl, hookups, electricAmpMax, maxRvLengthFt, drivewayType, petsAllowed, fireRings, dumpStation, hostOnSite, sites, campsites), accessed 2026-09-29
- epqs.nationalmap.gov (elevationFt), accessed 2026-10-01