Available Nov 13–15 · 2 nights14 sites open for every nightA forested campground near fishing, hiking, and mountain biking. Most campsites have no hookups, and RV fit varies by site.
Big Bend Campground sits along a pronounced bend of the South Branch Potomac River inside Smoke Hole Canyon, where the current and the steep, tree-lined walls shape a lively riverside scene. The campground is explicitly family-oriented and functions as a recreation hub for fishing, tubing, kayaking and river swimming; a one-mile Big Bend Loop Trail traces most of the river bend and is an easy walk that keeps you close to the water.










Length limits vary by campsite.
Dump station on site.
Availability on Recreation.gov. Showing 40 of 46 sites.
| Site | Fr 13 | Sa 14 | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 024 standard nonelectric | – | – | $27 |
| 037 standard nonelectric | – | – | $27 |
| 015 standard nonelectric | – | – | $27 |
| 019 standard nonelectric | – | – | $27 |
| 021 standard nonelectric | – | – | $27 |
| 025 standard nonelectric | – | – | $27 |
| 013 standard nonelectric | – | – | $27 |
| 020 standard nonelectric | – | – | $27 |
| 040 standard nonelectric | – | – | $27 |
| 046 standard nonelectric |
Hookups (individual campsites): 46 no-hookup individual sites.
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Themes from recent written reviews on Recreation.gov. Quotes are verbatim.
“Saw pileated woodpeckers, an Eagle , beautiful river, Loved it!!”
“Great campsite, had everything we needed and the hosts were so sweet!”
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“Great campsite, had everything we needed and the hosts were so sweet! The fire pits have optional grills which is nice, there are flush toilets, easy access to drinking water and trash bins. There are trees between lots so there is privacy as well. Great experience!”
“The sites are in great shape and the facilities are well maintained and clean. Beautiful mountains surrounding with easy hiking and exploring along the river. The hosts were very nice and helpful.”
“Loved this spot! Saw pileated woodpeckers, an Eagle , beautiful river, Loved it!!”
Available Nov 13–15 · 2 nights14 sites open for every night
Available Nov 13–15 · 2 nights5 sites open for every night
Available Nov 13–15 · 2 nights11 sites open for every night| – |
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| $27 |
| 042 standard nonelectric | – | – | $27 |
| 017 standard nonelectric | – | – | $27 |
| 043 standard nonelectric | – | – | $27 |
| 018 standard nonelectric | – | – | $27 |
| 041 standard nonelectric | – | – | $27 |
| 026 standard nonelectric | – | – | $27 |
| 033 standard nonelectric | – | – | $27 |
| 039 standard nonelectric | – | – | $27 |
| 022 standard nonelectric | – | – | $27 |
| 035 standard nonelectric | – | – | $27 |
| 028 standard nonelectric | – | – | $27 |
| 030 standard nonelectric | – | – | $27 |
| 045 standard nonelectric | – | – | $27 |
| 027 standard nonelectric | – | – | $27 |
| 014 standard nonelectric | – | – | $27 |
| 031 standard nonelectric | – | – | $27 |
| 032 standard nonelectric | – | – | $27 |
| 044 standard nonelectric | – | – | $27 |
| 016 standard nonelectric | – | – | $27 |
| 023 standard nonelectric | X | X | $27 |
| 008 standard nonelectric | – | – | $29 |
| 012 standard nonelectric | – | – | $29 |
| 004 standard nonelectric | – | – | $29 |
| 005 standard nonelectric | – | – | $29 |
| 011 standard nonelectric | – | – | $29 |
| 009 standard nonelectric | – | – | $29 |
| 003 standard nonelectric | – | – | $29 |
| 006 standard nonelectric | – | – | $29 |
| 002 standard nonelectric | – | – | $29 |
| 010 standard nonelectric | – | – | $29 |
✓ available · R reserved · X not available · C closed · W first come, first served · N not yet released
Rentals that may deliver here and whose listed length fits sites up to 30 ft. Delivery may be available — confirm fees and dates with the owner before you book.

Camper van · 19 ft · sleeps 2 · 70 mi from campground
$100/night listed · RVshare · Delivery may be available
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Camper van · 19 ft · sleeps 2 · 70 mi from campground
$100/night listed · RVshare · Delivery may be available
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Camper van · 19 ft · sleeps 2 · 70 mi from campground
$100/night listed · RVshare · Delivery may be available
View rentalShare of site-nights open, booked and closed on Recreation.gov for the next months, checked Nov 7. Months further out may not be released for booking yet.
| Month | Open | Booked | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2027 | 89% | 8% | 2% |
| May 2027 | 94% | 3% | 2% |
For July weekends, book about 171 days ahead. Three in four July Friday and Saturday arrivals were booked later than that, and half were booked 108 days or less before arrival. Past timing is guidance, not a guarantee of what is open now.
| Arrival month | Fri/Sat arrivals: half booked at least | A quarter at least | Other days: half booked at least | A quarter at least |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| April | 32 days ahead | 74 days ahead | 75 days ahead | 126 days ahead |
| May | 59 days ahead | 132 days ahead | 78 days ahead | 178 days ahead |
| June | 100 days ahead | 163 days ahead | 118 days ahead | 182 days ahead |
| July | 108 days ahead | 171 days ahead | 133 days ahead | 181 days ahead |
| August | 70 days ahead | 140 days ahead | 132 days ahead | 181 days ahead |
| September | 40 days ahead | 110 days ahead | 43 days ahead | 145 days ahead |
| October | 26 days ahead | 54 days ahead | 35 days ahead | 83 days ahead |
Months with fewer than 30 reservations of that kind are left blank. Sites where nearly every booking was made the day of arrival (pay on arrival) are left out. Closed seasons, windows not yet released for booking, and currently unavailable nights are separate from this history.
Based on Recreation.gov reservations, FY2015–2025 (8,615 reservations in the years scored). Counts reservations made, not nights actually camped: cancellations aren't in the data, and nights a site was closed count as not booked. FY2020–21 (COVID) are left out of the scores.
46 individual reservable campsites from Recreation.gov, checked Nov 7. Rates are the listed nightly rates.
Tent, van or small RV, no power
46 sites · $27, $50/night
0 open Nov 13–Nov 15