Thunder River Outdoor Recreation and Campground is located along the Russell Fork River in what is known locally as the "Splashdam" area in Haysi, VA. The property was once home to a thriving coal community until a flood in 1957. After that it served as the site for a Clinchfield Coal Company "tipple" for several years.
More recently the property was abandoned and had become overgrown and pretty much uninhabitable. The site, now owned by the Hill family has undergone a transformation to become a destination for camping and outdoor recreation. The location beside the river offers access for fishing, kayaking/canoeing/tubing, swimming and picnicking in a private setting.
More recently the property was abandoned and had become overgrown and pretty much uninhabitable. The site, now owned by the Hill family has undergone a transformation to become a destination for camping and outdoor recreation. The location beside the river offers access for fishing, kayaking/canoeing/tubing, swimming and picnicking in a private setting.
Services
Visitors to campsites are allowed between the hours of 8 a.m. until 10:00 p.m. Visitors must park in overflow parking areas. TRC will issue a limited number of day passes to the campground to those not visiting campsites but wish to enter the campground for access to the river for fishing, swimming, picnicking etc.
