Description
Elevation: 2367 ft.
The Stony Fork Creek Campground provides a good base to explore this area. In addition to having camping and parking sites, it also provides access to the Seven Sisters Trail, which follows East Fork Stony Fork Creek. The main attraction to the area is the large number of mature white pines found along the creek and next to Rt. 717, just northeast of the Seven Sisters Trailhead. These pines provide habitat for Blackburnian Warbler. Other species more typical of mid-elevation, mixed deciduous forests frequent the campground and surrounding habitat.
Wildlife Sightings
105 species have been reported at this site to date.
Birds Recently Seen at Stony Fork Creek Campground:
- Red-bellied Woodpecker
- Ruby-crowned Kinglet
- Cedar Waxwing
- Northern Cardinal
Recent Checklists:
| Date | # of Species | Submitted By |
|---|---|---|
| 16 Oct 2026 | 4 | Jeff Cook |
| 2 Oct 2026 | 14 | Bird Smith |
| 2 Oct 2026 | 2 | Bird Smith |
| 1 Oct 2026 | 9 | Bird Smith |
| 30 Jul 2026 | 1 | Kathy Bearden |
Amenities & Accessibility
Amenities
- Restrooms
Other Amenities: Camping/Lodging, Hiking Trails
Accessibility Considerations
This location does not have a Birdability Site Review available at this time
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Maps & Directions
From the Seven Sisters Trailhead on Rt. 717 continue northeast on Rt. 717 for 3.3 miles to the sign on the left. There are two additional pullouts along Rt. 717 in the 2.6 miles between the campground and the Seven Sister Trailhead.
Site Information
Managed By:
- U.S. Forest Service
Access Requirements:
- Daily, sunrise-sunset; admission free
Contact Information:
- Mt. Rogers National Recreation Area: 276-783-5196
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