Facilities
The campground offers campsites with electric hookup options, bath houses, playgrounds, launch ramps and picnic shelters with grills and horseshoe pits which provide an ideal location for parties and other get-togethers.
Recreation.govVA
Cranesnest Campground (Va)
John W. Flannagan Dam and Reservoir
Upcoming Availability
6 of 14 days currently show available sites.
Tue, Oct 27
7
sites
Wed, Oct 28
7
sites
Thu, Oct 29
7
sites
Fri, Oct 30
7
sites
Sat, Oct 31
12
sites
Sun, Nov 1
14
sites
Mon, Nov 2
None
available
Tue, Nov 3
None
available
Wed, Nov 4
None
available
Thu, Nov 5
None
available
Fri, Nov 6
None
available
Sat, Nov 7
None
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Sun, Nov 8
None
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Mon, Nov 9
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available
Campground guide
What to know before booking
The John W. The campground offers campsites with electric hookup options, bath houses, playgrounds, launch ramps and picnic shelters with grills and horseshoe pits which provide an ideal location for parties and other get-togethers. The John W.
max Stay
14 nights
Official campground details, summarized
Concise planning notes based on the public Recreation.gov campground information.
Natural Features
The John W. Flannagan Dam, completed in 1964, carves out a 1,145-acre lake with nearly 40 miles of beautiful shoreline in the lush Virginia mountains.
Recreation
Flannagan's reputation as a fisherman's paradise is well-known. Visitors can enjoy secluded coves of deep, clean water that are well-stocked with bass, walleye and trout. Boating, canoeing, whitewater rafting and biking top the long list of activities available nearby.
Nearby Attractions
Breaks Interstate Park is nearby, offering lodging, dining, a museum, gift shop, rafting, canoeing, rock climbing and other outdoor activities.
Campsite map
Site markers come from Recreation.gov campsite coordinates.
Campsites
A sample of official campsite metadata for scanning equipment fit before booking.
Site 015
CRANESNEST CAMPGROUND (VA)
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Site 005
CRANESNEST CAMPGROUND (VA)
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Site 013
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Site 017
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Site 014
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Site 018
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Site 006
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Site 020
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Site 016
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Site 019
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Site 012
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Site 009
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Site 002
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Site 011
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Site 010
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Site 008
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Site 004
CRANESNEST CAMPGROUND (VA)
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Important notices
No more than 2 vehicles per site. All other visitors must park in the overflow parking areas.
Reservations must be made in advance by utilizing either recreation.gov or by calling +1 (877) 444-6777.
No parking is allowed in the grass. If there is not room at your site, please utilize the overflow lots at various locations within the campground.
No person(s) shall camp at one or more campsite for more than 14-days in a 30-day consecutive period at Cranesnest Campground.
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Common questions
Is Cranesnest Campground (Va) available right now?
Kestrel's most recent scan found openings on 6 of the next 14 days, starting Tue, Oct 27. Availability changes constantly — check the calendar above, then confirm on Recreation.gov.
How do I book Cranesnest Campground (Va)?
Reservations are handled by Recreation.gov, not by Kestrel. Use the official reservation link on this page to book. Kestrel only watches availability and tells you when a site frees up.
How quickly will I hear about a cancellation?
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