Openings · last 7 days
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Booking reality
Campsite Sniper detected 3 site openings here in the last 7 days
01 · Detected Opening History · the openings record · file CS-233164
When Hopper Creek Group Camp reopens
Hopper Creek Group Camp's openings record: every site-date Campsite Sniper detected turning available, logged and time-stamped. Refreshed hourly.
Openings · last 30 days
3
Openings · last 90 days
3
Only 3 openings in the last 90 days: not enough recent activity for a reliable pattern. A free Campsite Sniper alert watches around the clock instead, and pings you the moment one opens.
02 · Availability Outlook · Sep 18, 2026 – Mar 19, 2027 · of 1 monitored site
Of the 78 tracked site-nights (Sep 18, 2026 – Mar 19, 2027): 59 open for online reservation · 19 reserved.
Where the open windows are
24.4% of tracked site-nights are not currently open for online reservation. 59 of 78 remain open; here is where they are.
Load status
Sep 18, 2026 – Mar 19, 2027Not open online24.4%
Open site-nights59 / 78
Reserved (of online inventory)19 / 78
Weekday openings42
Weekend openings17
Of the open site-nights on mapped sites, 42 fall on weekdays and 17 on weekends (Fri–Sun).
Open dates by month
Sep 2026 – Mar 2027November holds the most room. 26 of 30 site-nights are still open there.
Holiday windows
Sites open per night · of 1 site| Window | Night | Sites open | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labor Day | SAT Sep 5 | 0 | None open |
| SUN Sep 6 | 0 | None open | |
| MON Sep 7 | 0 | None open | |
| Thanksgiving | THU Nov 26 | 1 | Open |
| FRI Nov 27 | 1 | Open | |
| SAT Nov 28 | 1 | Open | |
| Christmas | THU Dec 24 | 0 | None open |
| FRI Dec 25 | 0 | None open | |
| New Year | THU Dec 31 | 0 | None open |
| FRI Jan 1 | 0 | None open |
Labor Day: no online availability on any tracked night. Thanksgiving: 1 site is available for the complete three-night stay. Christmas: no online availability on any tracked night. New Year: no online availability on any tracked night.
Availability
Most open site-nights · tracked window| Site | Open site-nights |
|---|---|
| G1 | 59 |
This site currently has 59 site-nights available.
Next windows
As of Sep 18, 2026 snapshotNext open dateSun · Sep 20
Next open weekendFri · Oct 30
The next bookable night is Sep 20; the first open weekend starts Oct 30. Campsite Sniper can watch later dates for you.
Stays and site detail
59 open site-nights across 1 site at Hopper Creek Group Camp, from the same hourly snapshot as everything above.
Multi-night stays. 9 2-night, 9 3-night, 2 7-night openings where a single site is free for every night, per Campsite Sniper's current snapshot — soonest Sep 20 at site G1.
All 1 site with current availability
| Site | Max RV | Hookups | Open site-nights | Longest run | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| G1 | Not recorded | None | 59 | 16 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 4, Oct 5 +47 more |
About Hopper Creek Group Camp
Overview
Hopper Creek Group Camp offers a rustic atmosphere under the trees for group camping. Nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains, the area welcomes visitors to enjoy the natural beauty and relaxing atmosphere.
Recreation
A mowed, grassy area is available for games and organized activities. Hiking trails surround the area, offering everything from short walks in and around Cave Mountain Lake Recreation Area to a full day hike along the nearby ridges. Backpacking opportunities are also available on the nearby Appalachian National Scenic Trail, in the James River Face Wilderness or in the Thunder Ridge Wilderness.
Facilities
The group camp can accommodate up to 50 people. It is designated for tent camping only, and tent pads are provided. The site is equipped with 12 picnic tables, a pedestal double grill, a large campfire circle and a vault toilet. Drinking water is not provided; campers must bring their own supply. Showers are available at nearby Cave Mountain Lake Recreation Area - at the beach bathhouse. A day use fee would apply to Hopper Creek campers entering Cave Mountain Lake.
Natural Features
A small stream gurgles past the camping area flowing downstream into Hopper Creek on its way to the James River. The campground sits at an approximate elevation of 1,100 feet at the base of Thunder Ridge.
Nearby Attractions
Hopper Creek is 3 miles from Cave Mountain Lake Recreation Area, which offers a day use area with sandy beach, designated swimming area and covered picnic shelter. Natural Bridge State Park is within an 8 mile drive and offers visitors views of the 215 foot tall Natural Bridge and limestone gorge, 6 miles of hiking trails, a Monacan Indian village and the 30 foot cascades of Lace Falls. Natural Bridge State Park is also a great place for unobstructed sky views and star gazing on mowed paths. Canoeing, kayaking and fishing are available in the nearby James River.
1 monitored siteNo hookups1 shadedMax party 50
Getting there
From I-81 North, take Exit 175 just south of Natural Bridge. Go north on U.S. Highway 11 toward Natural Bridge (left turn facing the Exxon station). From Natural Bridge, follow Route 130 East at the intersection with U.S. Highway 11 (right turn at the Natural Bridge parking lot). Continue east on Route 130 for approximately 4 miles to Natural Bridge Station. Turn right onto State Route 759 and continue for approximately 3 miles to the intersection with Route 781 and Petites Gap Road. Continue 1.6 miles ahead on Route 759 / Hopper Creek Road. Turn left into the recreation area entrance.
Glenwood & Pedlar Ranger District Office, Natural Bridge Station, VA 24579540-291-2188
BackpackingCampingCanoeingFishingHikingHuntingKayaking
View on Recreation.gov ↗ Get directions ↗
03 · Field Photos · roll CS-233164 · facility + sites
Photo gallery
Roll CS-233164 · Hopper Creek Group Camp · Natural Bridge Station VA9 frames · facility + sites
FAQ
How do I get a reservation at Hopper Creek Group Camp?
Reservations for Hopper Creek Group Camp are made through Recreation.gov. The current snapshot shows substantial availability: 59 of 78 tracked site-nights are open (75.6%), though availability can change. Campsite Sniper has also detected 3 site openings here in the last 90 days, so further dates may appear. Pick a site on the map to see its calendar, or set a free Campsite Sniper alert. You complete the reservation yourself on Recreation.gov.
Does Campsite Sniper book this campground for me?
No. Campsite Sniper sends alerts and direct Recreation.gov links. It never books, pays for, holds, hoards, or resells reservations.
How current is this availability data?
Campsite Sniper re-checks public Recreation.gov availability for this facility every hour and republishes whenever anything changes. This facility's data last changed at Sep 18, 2026 16:19 UTC; an older timestamp means nothing has changed since that time, not that checking stopped. Always confirm final availability on Recreation.gov when you book.
How often do new openings appear at Hopper Creek Group Camp?
Campsite Sniper detected 3 site-date openings at Hopper Creek Group Camp in the last 7 days, 3 over 30 days and 3 over the last 90.
Can I get a multi-night stay at Hopper Creek Group Camp?
9 three-night openings are showing, counting only runs where the SAME site is free for all three nights. The soonest starts Sep 20 at site G1. Confirm and book on Recreation.gov.
Which month has the most availability at Hopper Creek Group Camp?
November 2026, with 26 open site-nights in the current snapshot of 30.
When is the next open date at Hopper Creek Group Camp?
As of the Sep 18, 2026 snapshot: the next open date is Sun, Sep 20 and the next open weekend starts Fri, Oct 30. Detected openings can add earlier dates at any time; a free Campsite Sniper alert catches those the moment they appear.
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