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Steel Bridge Campground

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USDA Forest Service
3Supported overnight records
1Published site categories
3Sites with a reported party limit
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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. Nearby Attractions Steel Bridge is located 5 minutes from Paint Bank, VA, and 25 minutes from New Castle, VA.

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Party limit
3
Vehicle limit
3
Vehicle length
0
Driveway entry
3
Shade
3

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The campsite mix

Group Standard Area Nonelectric
3

Operator directions

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.

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SITE / LOOPTYPEEQUIPMENT LIMITSPEOPLE / VEHICLESDRIVEWAYELECTRIC / SHADE
Site Blue
Steel Bridge
Source updated: 2025-12-02
Group Standard Area NonelectricNot reportedNumeric screening only25 people
10 vehicles
Pull-Through
Not reported
Not reported
Shade: Yes
Site Red
Steel Bridge
Source updated: 2025-12-02
Group Standard Area NonelectricNot reportedNumeric screening only25 people
10 vehicles
Pull-Through
Not reported
Not reported
Shade: Yes
Site White
Steel Bridge
Source updated: 2025-12-02
Group Standard Area NonelectricNot reportedNumeric screening only10 people
3 vehicles
Back-In
Not reported
Not reported
Shade: Yes

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