Blue Ridge Campground at Explore Park
Primitive camping, raised platforms, and group camp sites at Explore Park are operated by Blue Ridge Campground. Please note that these sites are only available Thursday, Friday and Saturday from April 1 to October 28.
Blue Ridge Campsite will also be open on the following Holiday Dates: May 28, May 29, June 18, June 19, July 2, July 3, July 4, plus September 3 and September 4 ( Holiday dates by phone reservation only at (540) 427-1800 )
- Register Online: By using Roanoke County's ONLINE REGISTRATION PORTAL. Please note you must have or create an account to complete your purchase.
- Register by Phone: Call the Explore Park Visitor Center at (540) 427-1800
- Same Day Rental: Call the Explore Park Visitor Center, during open hours, to book on the same day (540) 427-1800
- Holiday Date Rental: By phone reservation only at (540) 427-1800
- Campground Map: Click here to view the Campground Map
- Customer must provide tents
- Two pets maximum, must stay on leash, no pet fee
- Site Amenities: Fire pit, picnic table
- Vehicles are not permitted at the campsites; No "car camping" allowed. This campground requires a quarter mile walk in and out unless you catch a shuttle during operating hours (see below)
- Shuttle-In: 3 PM - 6 PM
- Shuttle-Out: 9 AM - 11 AM
Firewood can be purchased when booking or on-site via the shuttle attendant from 3 PM to 6 PM.