Ridge Runner Campground

You’ll be right on the Clinch River when you’re camping at the Ridge Runner Campground, and you’ll certainly want to spend some time on that river. Experience a two-hour tubing float or a 90-minute, three-and-a-half-hour, or seven-hour kayaking trip. All equipment, including top-notch safety gear and shuttle service to the river, is provided. Make the most of your Clinch River adventure while you’re here. The river is spectacular, and whether you’re in the mood for a lazy float or a solid rowing workout, you’ll appreciate everything that it has to offer. The Heart of Appalachia Bike Route is the only state bicycle route in Virginia, and you will be able to access it easily when you camp in an RV near St. Paul. It covers 128 miles with an additional 40 miles of side trails. Although it is in the mountains, the terrain is varied and includes paved and gravel roads, rail trails, and single tracks on the side trails. The total ascent is 6,585 feet. There is a suspension bridge river crossing. You will ride through National Forest land, rivers, farms, historic sites, and coal country. There are picnic areas along the way, as well as a few towns with stores that carry supplies. This can also be a scenic drive if that’s more your speed. More information is available at the Clinch Ranger District. Near Norton, the Flag Rock Recreation Area is also easily accessible with your rental motorhome at the Ridge Runner Campground. This 1,000-acre park features 25 acres that have been developed for outdoor recreation. It is a state sanctuary for the green salamander. The upper reservoir is a state-stocked trout waterway. It is also open to kayaking, canoeing, and motorboating. Other recreational opportunities include climbing, hiking, and mountain biking. There are picnic shelters with fireplaces, grills, water, electricity, and restroom access. Don’t miss the giant Woodbooger statue, which is celebrated with the annual Woodbooger Festival and a memorandum declaring the area an official Woodbooger sanctuary.