Openings · last 7 days
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01 · Detected Opening History · the openings record · file CS-251909
When Steel Bridge Campground reopens
Steel Bridge Campground's openings record: every site-date Campsite Sniper detected turning available, logged and time-stamped. Refreshed hourly.
Openings · last 30 days
0
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 · Apr 2 – May 3, 2027 · of 3 monitored sites
Of the 96 tracked site-nights (Apr 2 – May 3, 2027): 3 open for online reservation · 93 reserved.
Where the open windows are
96.9% of tracked site-nights are not currently open for online reservation. 3 of 96 remain open; here is where they are.
Load status
Apr 2 – May 3, 2027Not open online96.9%
Open site-nights3 / 96
Reserved (of online inventory)93 / 96
Weekday openings2
Weekend openings1
Of the open site-nights on mapped sites, 2 fall on weekdays and 1 on weekends (Fri–Sun).
Open dates by month
Apr 2027 – May 2027May holds the most room. 2 of 9 site-nights are still open there.
Holiday windows
Sites open per night · of 3 sites| Window | Night | Sites open | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Memorial Day: no online availability on any tracked night.
Best-availability sites
Most open site-nights · tracked window| Site | Open site-nights |
|---|---|
| Red | 2 |
| White | 1 |
The 2 sites with the most open site-nights in the current snapshot. Pair a bookable date with a free alert to cover everything else.
Tracked window
CoverageCampsite Sniper's data for this facility starts Apr 2, 2027. That is about 151 days after the current snapshot was taken, so dates before Apr 2, 2027 are not covered by what Campsite Sniper tracks here — they are not known to be unavailable. The site-nights shown on this page describe Apr 2, 2027 onwards only. Check Recreation.gov for earlier dates.
Stays and site detail
3 open site-nights across 2 sites at Steel Bridge Campground, from the same hourly snapshot as everything above.
Multi-night stays. 1 2-night opening where a single site is free for every night, per Campsite Sniper's current snapshot — soonest May 2, 2027 at site Red.
All 2 sites with current availability
| Site | Max RV | Hookups | Open site-nights | Longest run | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Red | Not recorded | None | 2 | 2 nights | May 2, 2027, May 3, 2027 |
| White | Not recorded | None | 1 | 1 night | Apr 20, 2027 |
About Steel Bridge Campground
Overview
Steel Bridge Group Campground provides old-fashioned, rustic group camping for those that require few amenities. There are three well shaded camping sites for available for small group camping.
Recreation
Steel Bridge Group Camping provides old-fashioned, rustic group and family camping. Visitors enjoy splashing in the cool water of Potts Creek that edges the campground. Potts Creek is a stocked trout stream and has a small swimming hole as well as many rock ledges and small falls to play in.
Facilities
There are three color coded campsites -- Red, White and Blue. "Red" and "Blue" have a maximum occupancy of 25 people and 10 vehicles per site. Larger groups must reserve more than one site. "White" campsite has a maximum capacity of 10 people and three vehicles. There is no minimum occupancy at any site. All camping must be within the designated campsites. Tents, vehicles, etc., cannot be outside the boundary of your campsites. The area adjacent to the entrance gate is for day-use only. It is open to ALL permit holders of the three reservable campsites and is not for overnight use. Each group area contains a group fire ring and picnic tables. Two primitive toilets are located within the campground. There is no potable water and no hookups.
Natural Features
The campground is set in a narrow valley, flanked by National Forest land. Potts Crees lies adjacent to the campground.
3 monitored sitesNo hookups3 shadedWaterfrontRiverfrontPets OKFire pitsMax party 25
Getting there
Directions: From I-81: Take Exit 141 onto SR 419 north to SR 311. Travel north on SR 311 36 miles to Paint Bank. Take right on SR 18, and then go 3.5 miles to campground on right. All roads are paved until you reach the campground. Driving distance from I-81 is about 40 miles; estimated driving time is 1 hour.
110 Southpark Drive, Blacksburg, VA 24060-6648(540) 552-4641
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FAQ
How do I get a reservation at Steel Bridge Campground?
Reservations for Steel Bridge Campground are made through Recreation.gov. 96.9% of tracked site-nights are not currently open for online reservation; 3 of 96 remain open. 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 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 Steel Bridge Campground?
Campsite Sniper detected 4 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.
Which month has the most availability at Steel Bridge Campground?
May 2027, with 2 open site-nights in the current snapshot of 9.
When is the next open date at Steel Bridge Campground?
Campsite Sniper cannot answer that from the current snapshot. The availability data held for Steel Bridge Campground begins Apr 2, 2027 — about 151 days after this snapshot was taken, so any earlier dates are outside what Campsite Sniper is tracking here rather than known to be unavailable. Check Recreation.gov for dates before Apr 2, 2027.
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