Openings · last 7 days
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Booking reality
Campsite Sniper detected 4 site openings here in the last 7 days
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
4
Openings · last 90 days
4
Only 4 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 – Nov 29, 2026 · of 17 monitored sites
Of the 1,241 tracked site-nights (Sep 18 – Nov 29, 2026): 490 open for online reservation · 148 reserved · 603 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
60.5% of tracked site-nights are not currently open for online reservation. 490 of 1,241 remain open; here is where they are.
Load status
Sep 18 – Nov 29, 2026Not open online60.5%
Open site-nights490 / 1,241
Reserved (of online inventory)148 / 638
Weekday openings294
Weekend openings196
Of the open site-nights on mapped sites, 294 fall on weekdays and 196 on weekends (Fri–Sun).
Open dates by month
Sep 2026 – Nov 2026November holds the most room. 256 of 493 site-nights are still open there.
Holiday windows
Sites open per night · of 17 sites| 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 | 9 | Open |
| FRI Nov 27 | 9 | Open | |
| SAT Nov 28 | 9 | Open |
Labor Day: no online availability on any tracked night. Thanksgiving: 9 sites are available for the complete three-night stay.
Best-availability sites
Most open site-nights · tracked window| Site | Open site-nights |
|---|---|
| 001 | 69 |
| 007 | 65 |
| 008 | 63 |
| 009 | 58 |
| 015 | 51 |
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 Sep 18, 2026 snapshotNext open dateTue · Sep 22
Next open weekendFri · Sep 25
The next bookable night is Sep 22; the first open weekend starts Sep 25. Campsite Sniper can watch later dates for you.
Stays and site detail
490 open site-nights across 9 sites at Raccoon Branch Campground, from the same hourly snapshot as everything above.
Multi-night stays. 33 2-night, 30 3-night, 14 7-night openings where a single site is free for every night, per Campsite Sniper's current snapshot — soonest Sep 22 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 | 69 | 69 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3 +57 more |
| 007 | 30 ft | Yes | 65 | 43 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 4, Oct 5 +53 more |
| 008 | 35 ft | Yes | 63 | 43 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 4, Oct 5 +51 more |
| 009 | 45 ft | Yes | 58 | 43 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 4, Oct 5, Oct 6, Oct 7, Oct 8 +46 more |
| 015 | 50 ft | Yes | 51 | 28 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 8, Oct 9, Oct 17, Oct 18, Oct 19 +39 more |
| 017 | 40 ft | Yes | 50 | 44 nights | Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 30, Oct 8, Oct 9, Oct 10, Oct 17, Oct 18, Oct 19, Oct 20, Oct 21, Oct 22 +38 more |
| 013 | 35 ft | Yes | 46 | 29 nights | Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Oct 1, Oct 4, Oct 5, Oct 6, Oct 7, Oct 8, Oct 9, Oct 12 +34 more |
| 010 | 35 ft | Yes | 44 | 21 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 8, Oct 12, Oct 18, Oct 19, Oct 20, Oct 21 +32 more |
| 011 | 60 ft | Yes | 44 | 38 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Oct 23, Oct 24, Oct 25, Oct 26, Oct 27, Oct 28 +32 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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03 · Field Photos · roll CS-234574 · facility + sites
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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. 490 of 1,241 tracked site-nights are currently open (39.5%). Campsite Sniper has also detected 4 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 Raccoon Branch Campground?
Campsite Sniper detected 4 site-date openings at Raccoon Branch Campground in the last 7 days, 4 over 30 days and 4 over the last 90.
Can I get a multi-night stay at Raccoon Branch Campground?
30 three-night openings are showing, counting only runs where the SAME site is free for all three nights. The soonest starts Sep 22 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 256 open site-nights in the current snapshot of 493.
When is the next open date at Raccoon Branch Campground?
As of the Sep 18, 2026 snapshot: the next open date is Tue, Sep 22 and the next open weekend starts Fri, Sep 25. Detected openings can add earlier dates at any time; a free Campsite Sniper alert catches those the moment they appear.
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