Golden Rock Campground
Golden Rock Campground
Golden Rock Campground is a primitive riverside campsite operated by Downriver Canoe Company, located at Compton Rapid on the South Fork Shenandoah River and serving as the midpoint for two-day paddling trips.
The facility offers fresh water, portable toilets, picnic tables, and firepits, with tent camping only (no RVs or pop-ups allowed).
On weekends, camping is exclusively available to customers renting canoes, kayaks, or rafts for first-leg or multi-day river trips.
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