New River Trail is a 57-mile linear park that follows an abandoned railroad right-of-way. The park parallels the scenic and historic New River for 39 miles and passes through four counties and the city of Galax.
New River Trail State Park has four primitive campgrounds: Cliffview, Millrace, Baker Island and Double Shoals. There’s no vehicular access to the campsites and no showers or bathhouses.
Cliffview Campground (Carroll County near Galax) is a trailside campground with primitive tent camping only. It overlooks Chestnut Creek.
Millrace Campground (Wythe County at Foster Falls). This campground overlooks the New River. There is no vehicular access to the campground. There is a short hike to the sites from the parking lot.
Baker Island Campground (Foster Falls) has seven very primitive sites. The sites are on an island accessed only by boat and are available year-round. Reservations are strongly encouraged because prior registration of a site on Baker Island is required, even for walk-ins.
Double Shoals Campground is an honor system campground. First-come, first-served and no reservations. Four primitive sites only. Campers must bring their own water. It is part of the New River Canoe Trail and is accessible only by river or trail.
