County Profile

Nestled in the rolling foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, Campbell County, Virginia embodies a rich and balanced blend of natural beauty, practical living, cultural heritage, community spirit, and future vision.

These elements combine with a shared commitment to quality of life for all residents, excellence in education, a strong local work ethic, responsible fiscal planning, and solid family values. The result is a unique forward-focused community in which residents and County government cooperate toward: 

• Conservative fiscal stewardship of taxpayer resources;
• Ensuring continued economic and educational opportunities for residents and local youth;
• Collaborating on issues within a respectful and open democracy to identify the best long-term outcomes for everyone;
• Respecting local heritage and cultural diversity;
• Providing a pragmatic vision of success for current and future generations through prudent planning.

Over 55,000 people call Campbell County’s 511 square miles home. The County is bordered by Lynchburg to the north and includes the Town of Altavista in the southwest and the Town of Brookneal in the southeast. It is bordered to the south by the scenic Staunton River.

Campbell County is 115 miles west of Richmond, the state capital; 200 miles southwest of Washington, DC; and 200 miles west of Norfolk. The county is included in the Lynchburg Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA).