EAGLE ROCK FARM FIELD GUIDE
Riverside Solitude on a Working Dairy: Site #14 at Gala Campground
An interior wooded, drive‑in or paddle‑in campsite on an 8‑acre parcel of a working dairy farm in Eagle Rock, VA — this guide lays out access, amenities, and practical logistics for Site #14.
Riverside Solitude on a Working Dairy: Site #14 at Gala Campground.
Experience the serene setting of the Gala River Front Campground, a small, unmanned riverside site on an 8‑acre parcel at the back of a working dairy farm in Eagle Rock, Virginia. Site #14 is an interior wooded campsite with a level gravel tent area, picnic table and fire ring; the campground offers both drive‑in and paddle‑in access and provides group river access, port‑a‑potties and a dumpster, though no water or utilities are available. The property is located at 80 Thompson Drive, about 30 minutes (roughly 21 river miles) upstream from Twin Rivers Outfitters' shop in Buchanan, and requires advanced reservations.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Riverside Woodland Seclusion
Site #14 sits as an interior wooded campsite on a working dairy farm’s 8‑acre parcel, offering a compact, level gravel tent area with a picnic table and fire ring beside the river.
Drive‑In or Paddle‑In Options
The campground allows both drive‑in and paddle‑in access and includes a group river access area; it lies about 30 minutes, or roughly 21 river miles, upstream from the operator’s shop in Buchanan.
Unmanned Site; Minimal Services
The site is unmanned and intended for self‑reliant camping: port‑a‑potties and a dumpster are provided, but no water or utilities are available — visitors must bring their own water and supplies.
What the day feels like
What Staying at Site #14 Feels Like
Arrive along Thompson Drive and set into a sheltered, interior wooded site with a level gravel tent pad, picnic table and fire ring. Depending on your approach you can drive in or paddle in to the campsite; the campground is quiet and unmanned, with basic communal facilities nearby — port‑a‑potties and a dumpster — so stays require advance planning and provisioning.
THE SETTING
Riverside Woodland Seclusion
Site #14 sits as an interior wooded campsite on a working dairy farm’s 8‑acre parcel, offering a compact, level gravel tent area with a picnic table and fire ring beside the river.
THE ACCESS
Drive‑In or Paddle‑In Options
The campground allows both drive‑in and paddle‑in access and includes a group river access area; it lies about 30 minutes, or roughly 21 river miles, upstream from the operator’s shop in Buchanan.
THE BASICS
Unmanned Site; Minimal Services
The site is unmanned and intended for self‑reliant camping: port‑a‑potties and a dumpster are provided, but no water or utilities are available — visitors must bring their own water and supplies.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who gets the most from Site #14 — and who should look elsewhere.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
There is no potable water or utilities at the campground — customers are required to bring their own water. Bring food, fuel for campfires where permitted, and all personal supplies.
Each campsite includes a picnic table, fire ring and a level gravel tent area; the property provides port‑a‑potties and a dumpster but no other services.
Use the provided port‑a‑potties and the on‑site dumpster for trash; plan to pack out anything not accepted in the dumpster and follow Leave No Trace practices.
Road access passes under a railroad bridge that restricts vehicles longer than 25 feet; large RVs will not fit through the underpass.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
Are reservations required?
Yes — advanced reservations must be made in advance for the unmanned campground.
Is there potable water on site?
No — customers are required to bring their own water; there are no water or utility hookups.
Can I drive directly to the site?
Yes — the site allows drive‑in access, but road access requires passing under a railroad bridge that restricts vehicles longer than 25 feet.
Is the campground staffed?
No — the Gala River Front Campground is unmanned.
Are large RVs allowed?
No — the railroad underpass restricts vehicles longer than 25 feet, so large RVs cannot fit.
What are the rates and how are children charged?
The rate is $14 per person per night plus tax with a minimum $36 camping fee; children under age 5 are not counted for billing purposes.