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Galax, VA
Full City Profile · Virginia · Galax city County
2.8
/5.0
C+
Fair
6,698
Population
813/sq mi density
$41,438
Median Income
$31,429 per capita
$126,800
Home Value
$175,815 Zillow
$692
Median Rent
23.8% income on rent
53°F
Avg Temperature
305 sunny days/yr
459
Violent Crime/100K
4,035 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$41,438 median income, 3.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$126,800 home value, $692/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
459 violent crimes/100K (21% above avg)
C
Education
2.5 / 5.0
18.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Campgrounds in Galax (10)
STONY FORK CABIN
STANDARD
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...
Doughton Park Campground
STANDARD
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...
STONY FORK CAMPGROUND
STANDARD
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...
BLUE SPRINGS GAP CABIN
STANDARD
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...
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...
SUNRISE CABIN
STANDARD
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...
Raven Cliff Recreation Area
STANDARD
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...
Collins Cove Horse Campground
STANDARD
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...
Comer's Rock Recreation Area
STANDARD
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...
Hussy Mountain Horse Camp
STANDARD
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...