Atkins, VA

Full City Profile · Virginia · Smyth County County

2.9 /5.0

C+ Fair

1,026 Population 166/sq mi density

$46,432 Median Income $29,547 per capita

$77,700 Home Value $145,628 Zillow

52°F Avg Temperature 318 sunny days/yr

357 Violent Crime/100K 3,634 property/100K

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Overall

2.9 / 5.0

Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

B+

Economy

3.9 / 5.0

$46,432 median income, 1.2% unemployment

A+

Affordability

5.0 / 5.0

$77,700 home value, /mo rent

Safety

1.0 / 5.0

357 violent crimes/100K

Education

1.7 / 5.0

8.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Campgrounds in Atkins (18)

BACKBONE ROCK RECREATION AREA PAVILIONS

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1 sites 4.9/5 (8 reviews) $50/night Reservable

Fishing, Hiking, Scenic Drive, Swimming, Star Gazing, Water Access, Wildlife Viewing

The pavilion at Backbone Rock Recreation Area is a popular location for family reunions and other types of group gatherings. The pavilion is large and...

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HURRICANE CAMPGROUND

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21 sites 4.8/5 (91 reviews) $20–$40/night Reservable

Equipment: Tent, RV, Trailer

HUNTING, HIKING, FISHING, CAMPING, BIKING

Hurricane Campground is one of the best kept secrets in southwest Virginia. Located along a rushing mountain stream under the shade of hemlock and rho...

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STONY FORK CABIN

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1 sites 4.7/5 (21 reviews) $65/night Reservable

Wildlife Viewing, Hunting, Hiking, Fishing, Camping, Biking

Stony Fork Cabin is a cozy one-bedroom hideaway with most of the comforts of home. Visitors can hike, mountain bike, explore the many nearby creeks, o...

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BACKBONE ROCK CAMPGROUND

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11 sites 4.6/5 (70 reviews) $10–$20/night Reservable

Equipment: Tent, RV, Trailer

Swimming, Wildlife Viewing, Hunting, Hiking, Fishing, Camping, Rock Climbing, Biking, Backpacking, Scenic Drive, Star Gazing

Backbone Rock Campground will open for the 2026 season on 4/27/26. The pavilion and vault toilets in the day-use area will open on 3/16/26. Backbone R...

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GRINDSTONE

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4.6/5 (53 reviews) $24–$36/night Reservable

Day Use Area, Hiking, Fishing, Camping, Biking, Scenic Drive

Grindstone Campground is tucked in the Fairwood Valley among pastures and wooded hillsides. The surrounding Mount Rogers National Recreation Area prov...

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Doughton Park Campground

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123 sites 4.5/5 (136 reviews) $30–$45/night Reservable

Equipment: Tent, RV, Trailer, Caravan/Camper Van, Pickup Camper, Fifth Wheel, Pop up, Hammock

Day Use Area, Visitor Center, Hiking, Camping, Backpacking, Birding, Fishing, Historic & Cultural Site, Picnicking, Photography, Star Gazing, Wildlife Viewing

Nestled in a landscape of mountains, open meadows and pioneer cabins, Doughton Park Campground is surrounded by 30 miles (48 km) of hiking trails offe...

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FOX CREEK HORSE CAMP

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3 sites 4.5/5 (2 reviews) $5/night Reservable

Equipment: Horse

WILDLIFE VIEWING, HUNTING, HORSEBACK RIDING, FISHING, CAMPING

Fox Creek Horse Camp is a premiere destination for riding enthusiasts who are looking for the rare opportunity to ride from their campsite onto hundre...

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STONY FORK CAMPGROUND

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49 sites 4.5/5 (279 reviews) $20–$30/night Reservable

Equipment: Tent, RV, Trailer, Fifth Wheel

WILDLIFE VIEWING, HUNTING, FISHING, CAMPING, BIKING

Stony Fork, tucked in a dense forest setting, is located at the foot of Big Walker Mountain beside the Big Walker Mountain Scenic Byway. The East Fork...

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BLUE SPRINGS GAP CABIN

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1 sites 4.4/5 (28 reviews) $45/night Reservable

WILDLIFE VIEWING, HUNTING, HIKING, FISHING, CAMPING, BIKING

Blue Springs Gap Cabin is located high on a mountaintop near Camp, Virginia, giving visitors the feeling of being on top of the world. The space has t...

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Basin Cove Backcountry Camping

ITINERARY_SINGLE

8 sites 4.3/5 (4 reviews) $15/night Reservable

Equipment: Tent, Hammock

Birding, Fishing, Photography, Camping, Hiking

Basin Cove backcountry is a primitive camp located in historic Basin Cove at Doughton Park on the Blue Ridge Parkway in North Carolina.. Multiple tra...

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BEARTREE

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38 sites 4.3/5 (132 reviews) $0/night Reservable

Equipment: Tent, RV, Trailer

Hiking, Fishing, Camping, Scenic Drive, Biking, Wildlife Viewing

Beartree offers a relaxing, family-friendly atmosphere and a variety of recreational activities. Located in the Mount Rogers National Recreation Area,...

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SUNRISE CABIN

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1 sites 4.2/5 (25 reviews) $100/night Reservable

WILDLIFE VIEWING, HUNTING, HORSEBACK RIDING, HIKING, CAMPING, BIKING

Visitors at Sunrise Cabin enjoy outstanding views from the front porch. Sunrise cabin provides visitors with unique opportunity to enjoy the natural...

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OLD VIRGINIA GROUP HORSE CAMP

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1 sites 4.0/5 (6 reviews) $50/night Reservable

Equipment: Horse

WILDLIFE VIEWING, HUNTING, HORSEBACK RIDING, FISHING, CAMPING

Old Virginia Group Horse Camp provides group equestrian camping just minutes from a large network of horse trails in the Mount Rogers National Recrea...

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RACCOON BRANCH CAMPGROUND

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17 sites 3.9/5 (39 reviews) $20–$27/night Reservable

Equipment: Tent, RV, Trailer

WILDLIFE VIEWING, HIKING, FISHING, CAMPING, BIKING

Raccoon Branch Campground, nestled at the base of Dickey Knob, offers scenic mountain views, hiking trail access from campsites and cool mountain stre...

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Raven Cliff Recreation Area

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1 sites 1.0/5 (1 reviews) $5/night Reservable

WILDLIFE VIEWING, WATER SPORTS, HIKING, FISHING, CAMPING, HISTORIC & CULTURAL SITE, BOATING, BIKING

There are 20 camping units available on a first-come, first-served basis. Each unit has a gravel parking spur, picnic table and fire grill. Some sites...

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Collins Cove Horse Campground

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11 sites 0.0/5 $5/night Reservable

Camping, Fishing, Horse Camping

Collins Cove is a first-come, first-served, primitive campground. Each of the 10 camping units have a wooden picnic table, fire ring, and hitching ra...

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Comer's Rock Recreation Area

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1 sites 0.0/5 $3–$5/night Reservable

Equipment: Caravan/Camper Van

WILDLIFE VIEWING, HUNTING, HORSEBACK RIDING, HIKING, FISHING, CAMPING, HISTORIC & CULTURAL SITE, BOATING, BIKING

This historic log picnic shelter was built by the Civilian Conservation Corps. It is located next to Comers Rock Campground in the heart of the Mount...

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Hussy Mountain Horse Camp

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4 sites 0.0/5 $7/night Reservable

The nonelectric units are available on a first-come, first-served basis only. Visitors are required to physically arrive at the campground to purchase...

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