Walnut Flats Campground campground
Walnut Flats Campground
The Walnut Flats Campground has a range of amenities including picnic tables, fire rings, and vault toilets. The campground operates on a first-come, first-serve basis and has 23 campsites for tents, RVs, and trailers. The area is known for its abundant wildlife, including black bears, so campers are advised to keep food stored away properly.
An interesting fact about the area is that it was once used as a training ground for soldiers during World War II. The remnants of the training grounds can still be seen today.
The best time to visit the Walnut Flats Campground is during the summer months when the average temperature is around 80°F. However, visitors can also enjoy the fall foliage in the surrounding mountains in the autumn months.
Overall, the Walnut Flats Campground is a great place to enjoy the natural beauty of Virginia and participate in outdoor activities.
What's on-site at Walnut Flats Campground
Key facilities Snoflo tracks for this campground. Confirm with the operator before booking -- amenities can change seasonally.
Plan your trip down to the hour
Same weather feed Snoflo's iOS app uses -- updated continuously from NOAA / yr.no.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max so trends jump out at a glance.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks. Hover any point for the full breakdown.
Other campgrounds in the area
Snoflo-tracked campsites within driving distance of Walnut Flats Campground, with reservations status.
| Campground | Reservations | Toilets | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walnut Flats | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| Gatewood Park | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| Gentrys Landing | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| Claytor Lake State Park | ✓ | ✗ | → |
| Laurel Creek Campsite | ✗ | ✗ | → |
Nearby streamflow
USGS streamgauges within reach of Walnut Flats Campground -- pulled live from the National Water Information System.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Wolf Creek Near Narrows | 915 cfs | → |
| Walker Creek At Bane | 140 cfs | → |
| New River At Glen Lyn | 3,390 cfs | → |
| Reed Creek At Grahams Forge | 176 cfs | → |
| New River At Radford | 3,090 cfs | → |
| New River At Allisonia | 2,990 cfs | → |
Nearby snow depths
NRCS SNOTEL stations within reach of Walnut Flats Campground -- relevant when planning a shoulder-season or alpine trip.
| SNOTEL station | Snowpack | 24h Snowfall | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bluefield | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Burkes Garden | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Blacksburg Nwso | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Greenville 1 Se | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Christiansburg | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Bluestone Lake | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
Plan a longer trip
The closest parks, lakes, boat launches, and paddle runs so a camping night can grow into a full weekend.
Parks
- Chestnut Ridge State Natural Area Preserve
- Wilderness Kimberling Creek
- Bluestone Wildlife Management Area
- Bisset Park
- Claytor Lake Dublin
- Wilderness Peters Mountain
Boat launches
- Beach Drive 6833, Pulaski County
- Hidden Valley Pulaski County
- Brown Road 2598, Pulaski County
- Ben H. Bolen Drive 6620, Dublin
- Whitethorne Road 5269, Montgomery County
- New River Drive Radford City
Paddle runs
- The U.S. Route 460 Bridge In Glen Lyn, Virginia To The Maximum Summer Pool Elevation Of Bluestone Lake, South Of Hinton, West Virginia
- Jefferson Nf Boundary (Above Cascades Fall) To Jefferson Nf Boundary (Below Cascades Fall)
- Jefferson Nf Boundary Near Confluence With Nettle Hollow To Confluence With Laurel Branch
- Bluestone Dam To Gauley Bridge
- Bluestone Dam To Sandstone
Camping essentials & Leave No Trace
- Pack it in, pack it out
- Take all trash, food scraps, and gear back with you to keep campsites clean and protect wildlife.
- Respect wildlife
- Observe animals from a distance, store food securely, and never feed wildlife to maintain natural behavior and safety.
- Know before you go
- Check weather, fire restrictions, trail conditions, and permit requirements to ensure a safe and well-planned trip.
- Minimize campfire impact
- Use established fire rings, keep fires small, fully extinguish them, or opt for a camp stove when fires are restricted.
- Leave what you find
- Preserve natural and cultural features by avoiding removal of plants, rocks, artifacts, or other elements of the environment.
Set push alerts in the Snoflo app
Save Walnut Flats Campground as a favorite, set a custom threshold (precipitation, snowpack, freezing temperatures), and the iOS app will push the moment conditions cross.
About Walnut Flats Campground
Can I make reservations at Walnut Flats Campground?
This campground does not appear to accept reservations -- it's typically first-come, first-served. Arrive early on summer weekends.
How fresh is the weather data on this page?
The hourly forecast updates throughout the day from the NOAA / yr.no public feeds. Streamflow data is pulled live from USGS streamgauges and snowpack from the NRCS SNOTEL network.
What's the best time of year to visit?
Use the 15-day temperature & precipitation outlook on this page to plan -- pick a window with comfortable temperatures and low precipitation. For longer trips, the 5-day hourly meteogram shows snow + rain accumulation hour-by-hour.
How do I get to Walnut Flats Campground?
Tap Directions in the hero above to open driving directions in Google Maps, or Open in map to center the Snoflo interactive map on the campground.
Can I get alerts when conditions change?
Yes -- alerts are managed through the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this campground, set a threshold (temperature, snowpack, precipitation), and you'll get a push the moment it crosses.
Other campgrounds near here
Snoflo-tracked campgrounds within driving distance of Walnut Flats Campground.