Campgrounds and RV parks near Martinsville, VA

Martinsville sits in the Virginia Piedmont at the foot of the Blue Ridge, with the Smith River running through town and Philpott Lake a short drive northwest. The area draws RV travelers looking for lake camping, river access, and forested state park sites within a couple hours of Roanoke, Greensboro, and the Blue Ridge Parkway. Options range from private RV parks close to town, like Indian Heritage RV Park and Smith River RV Park, to lakefront and reservoir camping at Lake Sugar Tree and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers sites around Philpott Lake, including Goose Dam Campground. Fairy Stone State Park is 4,741 acres, making it the largest of the six original Virginia state parks, and its 168-acre lake adjoins Philpott Reservoir, just minutes from the Blue Ridge Parkway. The park includes a main campground and an equestrian area, making Equestrian - Fairy Stone State Park a fit for RV travelers bringing horses. Most sites cluster in Henry and Patrick counties, within roughly 30 to 45 minutes of downtown Martinsville and Martinsville Speedway.

For state park sites, including the campground and equestrian area at Fairy Stone State Park, reservations can be made online or by calling 1-800-933-PARK through the Virginia State Parks reservation system. Campsite reservations open 11 months in advance, and sites can book out fast for summer weekends and holidays. Goose Dam Campground and other U.S. Army Corps of Engineers sites around Philpott Lake are reserved through Recreation.gov or by calling 1-877-444-6777, typically on a rolling six-month window. Private options such as Indian Heritage RV Park, Smith River RV Park, and Lake Sugar Tree are booked directly with the operator by phone or website. Race weekends at Martinsville Speedway fill nearby parks first: book well ahead for spring and fall NASCAR dates.