Primitive Camping off the beaten path near a historic picnic area built by the CCC. A short hike will give you amazing 360 degree views of the Mt. Rogers district of Jefferson National Forest. Hale Lake is a short drive way - perfect for swimming, fishing or canoeing.
I didn't have any issues putting "Comers Rock Recreation Area" into my phone's GPS (Waze) and arriving exactly where I was supposed to. When you turn off US 21 (aka the Grayson Turnpike/Elk Creek Parkway) to Jefferson National Forest Road 57, you'll see a sign a parking lot that says "road not suitable for passenger cars". Drive at your own risk from here. Though the road is extremely rocky and muddy, my brother and I drove through without any problems (in a Pontiac Vibe and a Chevy Malibu). You'll drive down this road for 3.6 miles and end up in the Comers Rock Campground Picnic area. You then have 6 first-come, first-served campsites to choose from. The campground has potable water available Mid April - the end of October.
Once you have camp setup, there are plenty of options for recreation fun!
Resources:
Comers Rock Recreation Area page on the National Forest site