Openings · last 7 days
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01 · Detected Opening History · the openings record · file CS-234574
When Raccoon Branch Campground reopens
Raccoon Branch Campground's openings record: every site-date Campsite Sniper detected turning available, logged and time-stamped. Refreshed hourly.
Openings · last 30 days
25
Openings · last 90 days
41
Only 41 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 · Nov 2, 2026 – May 3, 2027 · of 17 monitored sites
Of the 799 tracked site-nights (Nov 2, 2026 – May 3, 2027): 226 open for online reservation · 36 reserved · 537 on sites not offered for online reservation (first-come, first-served or administrative). Of the facility's 17 monitored sites, 9 can be reserved online and 8 are first-come, first-served.
Where the open windows are
71.7% of tracked site-nights are not currently open for online reservation. 226 of 799 remain open; here is where they are.
Load status
Nov 2, 2026 – May 3, 2027Not open online71.7%
Open site-nights226 / 799
Reserved (of online inventory)36 / 262
Weekday openings113
Weekend openings113
Of the open site-nights on mapped sites, 113 fall on weekdays and 113 on weekends (Fri–Sun).
Open dates by month
Nov 2026 – May 2027November holds the most room. 191 of 476 site-nights are still open there.
Holiday windows
Sites open per night · of 17 sites| Window | Night | Sites open | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thanksgiving | THU Nov 26 | 8 | Open |
| FRI Nov 27 | 8 | Open | |
| SAT Nov 28 | 9 | 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 | |
| Memorial Day | FRI May 28 | 0 | None open |
| SAT May 29 | 0 | None open | |
| SUN May 30 | 0 | None open | |
| MON May 31 | 0 | None open |
Thanksgiving: 8 sites are available for the complete three-night stay. Christmas: no online availability on any tracked night. New Year: no online availability on any tracked night. Memorial Day: no online availability on any tracked night.
Best-availability sites
Most open site-nights · tracked window| Site | Open site-nights |
|---|---|
| 001 | 28 |
| 007 | 28 |
| 013 | 26 |
| 015 | 26 |
| 009 | 25 |
The 5 sites with the most open site-nights in the current snapshot. Pair a bookable date with a free alert to cover everything else.
Next windows
As of Nov 2, 2026 snapshotNext open dateFri · Nov 6
Next open weekendFri · Nov 6
The next bookable night is Nov 6; the first open weekend starts Nov 6. Campsite Sniper can watch later dates for you.
Stays and site detail
226 open site-nights across 9 sites at Raccoon Branch Campground, from the same hourly snapshot as everything above.
Multi-night stays. 23 2-night, 22 3-night, 10 7-night openings where a single site is free for every night, per Campsite Sniper's current snapshot — soonest Nov 6 at site 001.
RV length. Longest recorded site here is 60 ft. 16 sites take 25 ft, 9 sites take 35 ft, 4 sites take 40 ft.
All 9 sites with current availability
| Site | Max RV | Hookups | Open site-nights | Longest run | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | 25 ft | Yes | 28 | 24 nights | Nov 6, Nov 7, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13, Nov 14, Nov 15, Nov 16, Nov 17 +16 more |
| 007 | 30 ft | Yes | 28 | 24 nights | Nov 6, Nov 7, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13, Nov 14, Nov 15, Nov 16, Nov 17 +16 more |
| 013 | 35 ft | Yes | 26 | 22 nights | Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13, Nov 14, Nov 15, Nov 16, Nov 17, Nov 18, Nov 19 +14 more |
| 015 | 50 ft | Yes | 26 | 22 nights | Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13, Nov 14, Nov 15, Nov 16, Nov 17, Nov 18, Nov 19 +14 more |
| 009 | 45 ft | Yes | 25 | 19 nights | Nov 7, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13, Nov 14, Nov 15, Nov 16, Nov 17, Nov 18 +13 more |
| 011 | 60 ft | Yes | 24 | 12 nights | Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13, Nov 14, Nov 15, Nov 16, Nov 17, Nov 18, Nov 19 +12 more |
| 017 | 40 ft | Yes | 24 | 16 nights | Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 14, Nov 15, Nov 16, Nov 17, Nov 18, Nov 19, Nov 20, Nov 21 +12 more |
| 008 | 35 ft | Yes | 23 | 7 nights | Nov 6, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 15, Nov 16, Nov 17, Nov 18, Nov 19, Nov 20 +11 more |
| 010 | 35 ft | Yes | 22 | 19 nights | Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13, Nov 14, Nov 15, Nov 16, Nov 17, Nov 18, Nov 19, Nov 20, Nov 21, Nov 22 +10 more |
About Raccoon Branch Campground
Overview
Raccoon Branch Campground, nestled at the base of Dickey Knob, offers scenic mountain views, hiking trail access from campsites and cool mountain streams. Campers can access Dickey Creek and the Raccoon Branch from the campground. The most notable time to visit is fall, when the trees boast gorgeous fall foliage.
With a location just 11 miles from Interstate 81, the beautiful campground is easily reached by drivers heading out from one of the surrounding cities.
Recreation
The beautiful Dickey Knob Trail takes hikers through a Wilderness to the top of Dickey Knob for spectacular views of Sugar Grove and Rye Valley. The creek provides a setting for wading and fishing.
Facilities
Every site accommodates RV or tent camping and five campsites have electric hookups. Perks of the campground include flush toilets, drinking water, paved roads and spurs and a dump station. There are no showers. A volunteer host is onsite to welcome visitors and offer advice on the region.
Natural Features
The campground is at an elevation of 2,880 ft., along a large grassy area, surrounded by pines, hardwoods and rhododendrons. Perched in the Appalachian Mountains, Raccoon Branch is part of the Mount Rogers National Recreation Area, a 200,000-acre stretch of designated wilderness areas.
Nearby Attractions
Hike the Appalachian Trail, which extends more than 2,175 miles throughout the Appalachian Mountains across 14 states. The trail was designated as the first National Scenic Trail. The Virginia Creeper Trail, Hungry Mother State Park and Grayson Highlands State Park are nearby.
17 monitored sites8 FCFS sitesRVs up to 60 ft17 with hookups17 shadedPets OKMax party 8
Getting there
From I-81, take Marion exit 45 onto Virginia State Route 16 South. Follow SR 16 South for approximately 13 miles to the campground on the right.
6416 Sugar Grove Highway, Sugar Grove, VA 24375800-628-7202
BikingCampingFishingHikingWildlife Viewing
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FAQ
How do I get a reservation at Raccoon Branch Campground?
Reservations for Raccoon Branch Campground are made through Recreation.gov. 71.7% of tracked site-nights are not currently open for online reservation; 226 of 799 remain open. Campsite Sniper has also detected 41 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 Nov 2, 2026 16:20 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 Raccoon Branch Campground?
Campsite Sniper detected 41 site-date openings here over the last 90 days, none in the last 7. A free alert watches around the clock and pings you the moment one appears.
Can I get a multi-night stay at Raccoon Branch Campground?
22 three-night openings are showing, counting only runs where the SAME site is free for all three nights. The soonest starts Nov 6 at site 001. Confirm and book on Recreation.gov.
Which sites at Raccoon Branch Campground fit a 35-foot RV?
9 of the 17 sites that support RV analysis have a recorded maximum of 35 ft or more; the longest recorded is 60 ft.
Which month has the most availability at Raccoon Branch Campground?
November 2026, with 191 open site-nights in the current snapshot of 476.
When is the next open date at Raccoon Branch Campground?
As of the Nov 2, 2026 snapshot: the next open date is Fri, Nov 6 and the next open weekend starts Fri, Nov 6. Detected openings can add earlier dates at any time; a free Campsite Sniper alert catches those the moment they appear.
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