After leaving the Blue Ridge Parkway we proceeded on to another beautiful campground, also in Virginia,

that I had looked up on-line and it said some of it was open. We knew we would arrive after the ranger station closed but we are experienced at late registration. When we got there we found 3 campgrounds. s

Since we again had no cell service and I couldn't check which one, we drove to each to see which was one was open. Two had gates across the entrance so we stayed in the third. Even though it is very early in the season we were surprised that we were the only ones there. We set up and spent the night. The bathroom lights weren't on and the hot water didn't work but the water and the electricity at the site did. It was another beautiful Virginia campground. The next morning when we registered, we were told there was a fourth campground down the road that was open and that the one we stayed in was actually closed but that someone forgot to close the gate! The ranger also gave us a discount for no hot water. She explained that the reason VA campgrounds are more expensive is that due to a law suit by private campground owners, they are now required to charge more than any nearby private facility!

This was the very dangerous entrance to the campground. No side rails! I'd hate to cross this pulling a trailer! That creek was really moving!

The park also had a triple dam, trails and creeks throughout. Another lovely Virginia park we will have to come back to.







Then it was on to West Virginia, another beautiful state that will need more exploring. We passed many vistas before arriving at our final destination, one of the few state parks open this early!  We were smart though and made a reservation this time.

Sandstone Falls

We arrived in time to do some hiking and enjoy the lovely weather. Apparently, even though it was unseasonably warm, it was still too early in the season for most campers. At this park we were one of 2 campers! We were able to hike up to an observation tower at 3000' feet and see a beautiful view of the surrounding mountains and valleys.

 

This was our last night of camping on the way home as tomorrow will be spent with Denny's brother and sister-in-law in Ohio. Every journey must come to and end.