Camp Burson

We were here over the 4th of July, had a "non-specific" site reservation, which meant we had the choice of about 7 sites on arrival. Ended up in a nice pull-through. Even though the place ended up packed, it was still quiet during quiet hours. This is truly one of the better CGs we've come across, in a beautiful location. You have to go to the Virginia Creeper bike trail (rentals available in Damascus), it's an easy 17 mile ride downhill the whole way. Great swimming at the park lake, real nice golf course nearby.

Quiet peaceful site on the side of a brook. Got there later in the day when there was no one around. Camp host directed us in the area where we were to park. He said choose any site in that location. We picked a nice spot next to a brook. Showers were great and clean. Next to the shower, was a dish cleaning area but it was not operational yet due to the cold weather. In the morning we checked out and the office was open and the woman at the desk was so nice and helpful. Grounds were clean and well maintained. They had water and electric and a dump station. They also had a laundry area. It was a few miles off of the highway and that is what we were looking for because we were exhausted.

This is second time we have stayed here. It is a Virginia State Park located near Marion, VA and is in the mountains - 10 degrees cooler then near our home in Eastern VA. The campsites are level and most will easily handle 40+ feet. The sites with full hook up are located in the Camp Burson area. Most of the sites are nicely shaded. There is a very nice lake behind the dam and great sand swimming beach about a mile up the road from Camp Burson near the Visitor Center. They also have a nice restaurant where we have had a good lunch and dinner. The park also rents kayaks, SUPs, paddle boats and canoes. You can fish in the lake with a license.

The park is about 3 miles outside of Marion which is a nice small town. The big attraction that brings us here is the Lincoln Theatre which is one of the Crooked Road Bluegrass Music Venues. Between the Marion and the Campground is a drive-in movie theater which pretty rare to find. Abingdon is down I-81 about 20 miles, it also has an active arts and bluegrass scene.

Route 16 connects Marion and the Park. Somewhat narrow and hilly. Several low branches to keep an eye for.