CAMPGROUND NAME: Blowing Springs
VISIT DATE: 7/28/95
UPDATE DATE: 3/31/2007
STATE: Virginia
REGION: Southern
RANGER DISTRICT: Warm Springs
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Warm Springs
RESERVATIONS: No
DIRECTIONS:
In Warm Springs, VA, take State Route 39 west 9 miles to campground
on the left.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
A pleasant, but primitive campground with the sound of Back Creek in
the background. The campground seems to cater to fishermen.
SEASONS:
Open Seasonal: No
Open All Year: Yes
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED:
Rate: $6 per day
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 21
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION:
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 0
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 23
Total Sites: 23
Group Tent Sites: No
Open Sites: Yes
Wooded Sites: Yes
No. Tables on Sites: 22
No. Grilles on Sites: 23
RV INFORMATION
Hookups: None
Group RV Sites: No
No. RV Pull Throughs: 1
Waste Station: Yes
Potable Water at Waste Station: No
Largest Parking Apron Size: 21' X 75'
Comments:
RV parking is best suited at bottom of hill. Driving up onto the hill may
be difficult for some; suggest walking the hill first.
BATH AND SHOWER FACILITIES
Vaults: Yes
Flush Toilets: No
Hot Showers: No
OTHER FACILITIES
Playground: No
Public Phone: No
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 1
No. Threaded: 0
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: No
WATER SPORTS - None
HIKING - No
FISHING
Stocked trout
CAMPGROUND NAME: Bolar Mountain Campground #1
VISIT DATE: 7/28/95
UPDATE DATE: 3/31/2007
STATE: Virginia
REGION: Southern
RANGER DISTRICT: Warm Springs
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Warm Springs
RESERVATIONS: 1-877-444-6777 or make on-line reservation
DIRECTIONS:
In Warm Springs, VA, take State Route 39 west 13 miles to State
Route 600. Turn left onto Rt. 600 and go 7 miles to the campground.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
Bolar Mountain Campground #1 is one of three campgrounds located in the
Bolar Recreation Complex. The other two campgrounds are Bolar Mountain
Campground #2 and Bolar Mountain Campground #3. The campground is
located on the northwest shore of Lake Moomaw. The lake was built by the
Army Corps of Engineers between 1965 and 1979. Most of the campsites are
located on a ridge above Lake Moomaw with some along or close to the lake
shore. There is a camp store located at the Bolar Flat Marina where bait,
gas and firewood can also be purchased. An amphitheater is available at
the beach.
A pleasant day trip is a scenic drive through the Richardson Gorge. Take
State Rt. 603 northeast passed the Bolar Flat Marina. The road is gravel
and narrow; not recommended for motor homes or travel trailers. Along this
road, the authors found a setting that one would expect to see in a tropical
environment. Hundreds of icicle-like streams of water flowed down over
moss-covered rocks through and around ferns - a natural 30 to 40 foot
vertical rock garden. Continue on to State Rt. 687 to the village of Bacova
in a quaint setting with an artisan guild. Take a picnic lunch and enjoy.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: No
Seasonal Comment:
Open March 29 through December 4.
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $16 per day without electric; $20 per day with electric.
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 21
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 0
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 41
Total Sites: 41
Group Tent Sites: No
Open Sites: No
Wooded Sites: Yes
No. Tables on Sites: 41
No. Grilles on Sites: 41
RV INFORMATION
No. Full Hookups (includes waste): 0
No. Water and Electric Only: 0
No. Water Only: 0
No. Electric Only: 22
Group RV Sites: No
No. RV Pull Throughs: 0
Waste Station: Yes
Potable Water at Waste Station: Yes
Largest Parking Apron Size: 22' X 75'
Comments:
There are many wide, long aprons. The waste station is located
between Bolar Mountain Campgrounds 2 and 3.
BATH AND SHOWER FACILITIES
Vaults: Yes
Flush Toilets: Yes
Hot Showers: Yes
Comments:
Deep sinks are available at bath house.
OTHER FACILITIES
Playground: No
Public Phone: No
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 4
No. Threaded: 3
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: Yes
WATER SPORTS
Lake: Yes
Swimming (provided): Yes
Sailing: Yes
Boat Ramp: Yes
Boat Carry Down Access: Yes
Power Boating: Yes
Boating (no power): Yes
Water Skiing: Yes
Rafting (whitewater): No
Kayaking (whitewater): No
Comments:
Lake Moomaw is a cold-water 2,530-acre (15 mile) lake with a
sandy beach for swimming. The boat ramp is located at the Bolar
Flat Marina. The marina has a modern dock with 18 boat slips and
gas for power boats.
HIKING
Greenwood Point Trail (loop) - 4.4 miles
Loop Trail - 1.8 miles
Hidden Valley Trail - 5.7 miles
Bogan Run Trail - 7.5 miles
Rock Shelter trail (loop) - 2.3 miles
FISHING
Brown and Rainbow trout, bass and crappie
The Jackson River and Back Creek offer good trout fly fishing.
Special regulations may apply; pick up copy of current state regulations.
CAMPGROUND NAME: Bolar Mountain Campground #2
VISIT DATE: 7/28/95
UPDATE DATE: 3/31/2007
STATE: Virginia
REGION: Southern
RANGER DISTRICT: Warm Springs
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Warm Springs
RESERVATIONS: 1-877-444-6777 or make on-line reservation
DIRECTIONS:
In Warm Springs, VA, take State Route 39 west 13 miles to State
Route 600. Turn left onto Rt. 600 and go 7 miles to the campground.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
Bolar Mountain Campground #2 is one of three campgrounds located in
the Bolar Recreation Complex. The other two campgrounds are Bolar
Mountain Campground #1 and Bolar Mountain Campground #3. The
campground is located on the northwest shore of Lake Moomaw. The
lake was built by the Army Corps of Engineers between 1965 and 1979.
Most of the campsites are located on a ridge above Lake Moomaw with
some along or close to the lake shore. There is a camp store located
at the Bolar Flat Marina where bait, gas and firewood can also be
purchased. An amphitheater is available at the beach.
A pleasant day trip is a scenic drive through the Richardson Gorge.
Take State Rt. 603 northeast passed the Bolar Flat Marina. The road
is gravel and narrow; not recommended for motor homes or travel trailers.
Along this road, the authors found a setting that one would expect to see
in a tropical environment. Hundreds of icicle-like streams of water flow
down over moss-covered rocks through and around ferns - a natural 30 to
40 foot vertical rock garden. Continue on to State Rt. 687 to the village
of Bacova in a quaint setting with an artisan guild. Take a picnic lunch
and enjoy.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: No
Seasonal Comment:
Open May 7 through October 22
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $16 per day without electric; $20 per day with electric.
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 21
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 0
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 15
Total Sites: 15
Group Tent Sites: No
Open Sites: No
Wooded Sites: Yes
No. Tables on Sites: 15
No. Grilles on Sites: 15
RV INFORMATION
No. Full Hookups (includes waste): 0
No. Water and Electric Only: 1
No. Water Only: 0
No. Electric Only: 0
Group RV Sites: No
No. RV Pull Throughs: 0
Waste Station: Yes
Potable Water at Waste Station: Yes
Largest Parking Apron Size: 14' X 44.5'
Comments:
The waste station is located between Bolar Mountain
Campgrounds 2 and 3.
BATH AND SHOWER FACILITIES
Vaults: Yes
Flush Toilets: Yes
Hot Showers: Yes
Comments:
Deep sinks are available at the bath house.
OTHER FACILITIES
Playground: No
Public Phone: No
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 4
No. Threaded: 4
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: Yes
WATER SPORTS
Lake: Yes
Swimming (provided): Yes
Sailing: Yes
Boat Ramp: Yes
Boat Carry Down Access: Yes
Power Boating: Yes
Boating (no power): Yes
Water Skiing: Yes
Rafting (whitewater): No
Kayaking (whitewater): No
Comments:
Lake Moomaw is a cold-water 2,530-acre (15 mile) lake with a
sandy beach for swimming. The boat ramp is located at the Bolar
Flat Marina. The marina has a modern dock with 18 boat slips and
gas for power boats.
HIKING
Greenwood Point Trail (loop) - 4.4 miles
Loop Trail - 1.8 miles
Hidden Valley Trail - 5.7 miles
Bogan Run Trail - 7.5 miles
Rock Shelter trail (loop) - 2.3 miles
FISHING
Brown and Rainbow trout, bass and crappie
The Jackson River and Back Creek offer good trout fly fishing.
Special regulations may apply; pick up copy of current state regulations.
CAMPGROUND NAME:Bolar Mountain Campground #3
VISIT DATE: 7/28/95
UPDATE DATE: 3/31/2007
STATE: Virginia
REGION: Southern
RANGER DISTRICT: Warm Springs
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Warm Springs
RESERVATIONS: 1-877-444-6777 or make on-line reservation
DIRECTIONS:
In Warm Springs, VA, take State Route 39 west 13 miles to State
Route 600. Turn left onto Rt. 600 and go 7 miles to the campground.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
Bolar Mountain Campground #3 is one of three campgrounds located in
the Bolar Recreation Complex. The other two campgrounds are Bolar
Mountain Campground #1 and Bolar Mountain Campground #2. The
campground is located on the northwest shore of Lake Moomaw. The
lake was built by the Army Corps of Engineers between 1965 and 1979.
Most of the campsites are located on a ridge above Lake Moomaw with
some along or close to the lake shore. There is a camp store located
at the Bolar Flat Marina where bait, gas and firewood can also be
purchased. An amphitheater is available at the beach.
A pleasant day trip is a scenic drive through the Richardson Gorge.
Take State Rt. 603 northeast passed the Bolar Flat Marina. The road
is gravel and narrow; not recommended for motor homes or travel trailers.
Along this road, the authors found a setting that one would expect to see
in a tropical environment. Hundreds of icicle-like streams of water flow
down over moss-covered rocks through and around ferns - a natural 30 to
40 foot vertical rock garden. Continue on to State Rt. 687 to the village
of Bacova in a quaint setting with an artisan guild. Take a picnic lunch
and enjoy.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: No
Seasonal Comment:
Open May 7 through September 6.
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $16 per day - no electric hookups
$20 per day - electric hookups
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 21
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 0
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 29
Total Sites: 29
Group Tent Sites: No
Open Sites: No
Wooded Sites: Yes
No. Tables on Sites: 29
No. Grilles on Sites: 29
RV INFORMATION
No. Full Hookups (includes waste): 1
No. Water and Electric Only: 6
No. Water Only: 2
No. Electric Only: 0
Group RV Sites: No
No. RV Pull Throughs: 0
Waste Station: Yes
Potable Water at Waste Station: Yes
Average Parking Apron Size: 15' X 50'
Comments:
The waste station is located between Bolar Mountain
Campgrounds 2 and 3.
BATH AND SHOWER FACILITIES
Vaults: Yes
Flush Toilets: Yes
Hot Showers: Yes
Comments:
Deep sinks are available at bath house.
OTHER FACILITIES
Playground: No
Public Phone: No
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 5
No. Threaded: 5
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: Yes
WATER SPORTS
Lake: Yes
Swimming (provided): Yes
Sailing: Yes
Boat Ramp: Yes
Boat Carry Down Access: Yes
Power Boating: Yes
Boating (no power): Yes
Water Skiing: Yes
Rafting (whitewater): No
Kayaking (whitewater): No
Comments:
Lake Moomaw is a cold-water 2,530-acre (15 mile) lake with a sandy
beach for swimming. The boat ramp is located at the Bolar Flat Marina.
The marina has a modern dock with 18 boat slips and gas for power boats.
HIKING
Greenwood Point Trail (loop) - 4.4 miles
Loop Trail - 1.8 miles
Hidden Valley Trail - 5.7 miles
Bogan Run Trail - 7.5 miles
Rock Shelter trail (loop) - 2.3 miles
FISHING
Brown and Rainbow trout, bass and crappie
The Jackson River and Back Creek offer good trout fly fishing.
Special regulations may apply; pick up copy of current
state regulations.
CAMPGROUND NAME: Camp Roosevelt
VISIT DATE: 9/10/95
UPDATE DATE: 1/30/2008
STATE: Virginia
REGION: Southern
RANGER DISTRICT: Lee
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Luray
RESERVATIONS: No
DIRECTIONS:
In Luray, VA, at intersection of US Rt. 340 and Mechanic St., go north on
Mechanic St. (becomes State Rt. 675) for 2.5 miles to a "Y" intersection.
Bear left, staying on Rt. 675, and go 0.4 miles to a "T" intersection. Turn
right, continuing on Rt. 675 (Fort Valley Rd.), and go 4.5 miles to
campground on right.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 1,257 feet.
The campground, situated in the Massanutten Mountain Range, is the site
of the first Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) Camp (Camp Roosevelt,
April 4, 1933). Enjoy walking in and around the old CCC foundations -
pick up a brochure from the Lee Ranger District Office. It is a single loop
running through a stand of mixed hardwoods including oak, maple, and elm.
A large, level grass area in center of loop is great for various sports such
as flag football, etc. Passage Creek is nearby and there is a public
horseback riding stable on State Rt. 678, about 3 miles from campground.
An interesting day trip is Lions Tale Trail, the product of a cooperative effort
between the area's Lions Club and the Forest Service. It is an interpretive
loop, fun and interesting for both children and adults.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: No
Seasonal Comment:
Open first Tuesday in May through third Monday in October.
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $10 per day
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 21
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 0
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 10
Total Sites: 10
Group Tent Sites: No
Open Sites: No
Wooded Sites: Yes
No. Tables on Sites: 10
No. Grilles on Sites: 10
RV INFORMATION
Hookups: None
Group RV Sites: No
No. RV Pull Throughs: 0
Waste Station: Yes
Potable Water at Waste Station: No
Average Parking Apron Size: 16' X 44'
Comments:
The parking aprons are gravel and paved and all are about same size.
BATH AND SHOWER FACILITIES
Vaults: No
Flush Toilets: Yes
Hot Showers: No
OTHER FACILITIES
Playground: No
Public Phone: No
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 2
No. Threaded: 0
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: No
WATER SPORTS - None
HIKING
Massanutton Mountain Trail #408 - 9 miles
FISHING - No
CAMPGROUND NAME: Elizabeth Furnace Campground
VISIT DATE: 09/10/95
UPDATE DATE: 1/30/2008
STATE: Virginia
REGION: Southern
RANGER DISTRICT: Lee
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Front Royal
RESERVATIONS: No
DIRECTIONS:
From Front Royal, VA, take State Rt. 55 west 4.2 miles to County
Rt. 678 (Fort Valley Rd.). Turn left onto Rt. 678 and go 4.4 miles to
campground on left.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 830 feet.
The campground, closest to Washington, DC and near Passage Creek,
is very popular and attractive. A stream meanders through it and there
are lots of deciduous shade trees. The sites are close together and there
is an amphitheater. Each campsite has a lantern pole.
The campground and area is rich in history. During the 19th century pig
iron was produced in the Elizabeth Furnace area. During the Civil War,
soldiers manned the nearby Signal Knob to observe the enemy. In 1936
the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) recycled logs from abandoned
cabins in the Elizabeth Furnace area to build a new cabin next to the
campground.
A nice day trip is taking a drive along State Rt. 678 (between the
intersections of State Rts. 675 and 55). The road is paved and meanders
through beautiful Virginia country with forested and farm scenes.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: No
Open All Year: Yes
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $10 per day
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 0
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 32
Total Sites: 32
Tent Pads: Yes
Group Tent Sites: No
Open Sites: No
Wooded Sites: Yes
No. Tables on Sites: 32
No. Grilles on Sites: 32
RV INFORMATION
Hookups: None
Group RV Sites: Yes
No. RV Pull Throughs: 0
Waste Station: Yes
Potable Water at Waste Station: Yes
Largest Parking Apron Size: See comments below
Comments:
The parking aprons are gravel and vary dramatically in size (32' up 70' in
length and 10' to 20' in width) and shape (traditional, "L," and "V").
BATH AND SHOWER FACILITIES
Vaults: Yes
Flush Toilets: No
Hot Showers: No
OTHER FACILITIES
Playground: Yes
Public Phone: No
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 1
No. Threaded: 0
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: No
Comments: The water spigot is a handpump.
WATER SPORTS - None
HIKING
Pig Iron Trail (foot - interpretive loop) - 0.3 miles
Charcoal Trail (foot, loop - interpretive) - 0.6 miles
Signal Knob Trail (foot, mountain biking - loop) - 10.2 miles
Bear Wallow Trail (foot, mountain biking - loop) - 4.5 miles
There are several connecting trails most of which ascend to Signal Knob.
FISHING
Stream fishing
CAMPGROUND NAME: Hidden Valley
VISIT DATE: 5/20/95
UPDATE DATE: 3/31/2007
STATE: Virginia
REGION: Southern
RANGER DISTRICT: Warm Springs
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Warm Springs
RESERVATIONS: No
DIRECTIONS:
From Warm Springs, VA, take State Rt. 39 west 3 miles to State Rt. 621.
Turn right onto Rt. 621 and go 1 mile to Forest Rt. 241. Bear left
onto Rt. 241 and go 1.75 miles to campground on the left.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The campground is located adjacent to the Jackson River ("one of
100 best trout streams in the country") in an open pastoral
river valley in the Allegheny mountains. There is lots of
local history to explore in the area to include the pre-Civil War
Warwick Mansion where bed and breakfast is available.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: No
Seasonal comment:
Open March 31 through December 4.
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $6 per day
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 0
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 30
Total Sites: 30
Group Tent Sites: No
Open Sites: Yes
Wooded Sites: Yes
No. Tables on Sites: 30
No. Grilles on Sites: 30
RV INFORMATION
No. Full Hookups (includes waste): 0
No. Water and Electric Only: 0
No. Water Only: 0
No. Electric Only: 0
Group RV Sites: No
No. RV Pull Throughs: 0
Waste Station: Yes
Potable Water at Waste Station: No
Largest Parking Apron Size: 13' X 64'
BATH AND SHOWER FACILITIES
Vaults: Yes
Flush Toilets: No
Hot Showers: No
OTHER FACILITIES
Playground: No
Public Phone: No
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 4
No. Threaded: 4
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: No
WATER SPORTS - None
HIKING - No
FISHING
Native and stocked trout.
CAMPGROUND NAME: Hone Quarry
VISIT DATE: 7/28/95
UPDATE DATE: 2/25/2008
STATE: Virginia
REGION: Southern
RANGER DISTRICT: North River
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Dayton
RESERVATIONS: No
DIRECTIONS:
From Dayton, VA, take State Rt. 257 west 11 miles to Forest Rt. 62.
Turn right onto Rt. 62 and go 1.8 miles to the campground.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The campground is primitive, nestled in a thick grove of very tall
pines. It is very "forest," quiet and beautiful. No water in campground:
bring your own drinking water.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: No
Open All Year: Yes
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $5 per day
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 21
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 4
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 6
Total Sites: 10
Group Tent Sites: No
Open Sites: No
Wooded Sites: Yes
No. Tables on Sites: 10
No. Grilles on Sites: 10
RV INFORMATION
Hookups: None
Group RV Sites: No
No. RV Pull Throughs: 0
Waste Station: Yes
Potable Water at Waste Station: No
Largest Parking Apron Size: 13.5' X 50'
Comments:
Waste station is about a mile from the campground.
BATH AND SHOWER FACILITIES
Vaults: Yes
Flush Toilets: No
Hot Showers: No
OTHER FACILITIES
Playground: No
Public Phone: No
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 0
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: Yes
WATER SPORTS
Lake: Yes
Swimming (provided): No
Sailing: No
Boat Ramp: No
Boat Carry Down Access: No
Power Boating: No
Boating (no power): Yes
Water Skiing: No
Rafting (whitewater): No
Kayaking (whitewater): No
Comments:
Hone Quarry Lake is one mile from campground.
HIKING - No
FISHING
Stream and lake fishing.
CAMPGROUND NAME: Morris Hill Campground
VISIT DATE: 7/28/95
UPDATE DATE: 1/30/2008
STATE: Virginia
REGION: Southern
RANGER DISTRICT: James River
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Covington
RESERVATIONS: 1-877-444-6777 or make on-line reservation
DIRECTIONS:
From Covington, VA, take Exit 16A off Interstate 64 to US Rt. 220.
Go north on Rt. 220 for 5.6 miles to State Rt. 687. Turn left onto
Rt. 687 and go 3.2 miles to State Rt. 641. Turn left onto Rt 641/666
and go 4.2 miles to State Rt. 605. Turn right onto Rt. 605 and proceed
2 miles to campground entrance on left.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The campground is located on a ridge above Lake Moomaw about 1/2 mile
from the southern end of the lake.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: No
Seasonal Comment:
Open May 2 through November 23
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $14 per day
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 21
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 2
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 53
Total Sites: 55
Group Tent Sites: No
Open Sites: No
Wooded Sites: Yes
No. Tables on Sites: 55
No. Grilles on Sites: 55
RV INFORMATION
Hookups: None
Group RV Sites: No
No. RV Pull Throughs: 1
Waste Station: Yes
Potable Water at Waste Station: Yes
Largest Parking Apron Size: 12.5' X 75'
Comments:
Many sites will take any size RV.
BATH AND SHOWER FACILITIES
Vaults: No
Flush Toilets: Yes
Hot Showers: Yes
OTHER FACILITIES
Playground: Yes
Public Phone: No
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 5
No. Threaded: 0
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: Yes
WATER SPORTS
Lake: Yes
Swimming (provided): Yes
Sailing: Yes
Boat Ramp: Yes
Boat Carry Down Access: No
Power Boating: Yes
Boating (no power): Yes
Water Skiing: Yes
Rafting (whitewater): No
Kayaking (whitewater): No
Comments:
Lake Moomaw is a cold-water 2,530-acre lake with a sandy beach for
swimming. There are three boat ramps on the lake. Coles boat ramp
is 2.5 miles from campground; Fortney Branch is 1.5 miles; and
Bolar Flat Marina is 35.6 miles. The Marina has a modern dock and
gas for power boats.
The nearby Jackson River has five public access points for canoeists
and kayakers.
HIKING
Morris Hill Bike Trail (non-motorized) - 1.1 miles
Fortney Loop Trail (foot) - 3.2 miles
FISHING
Brown and Rainbow trout, bass and Crappie.
The Jackson River and Back Creek offer good trout fishing for fly fisherman.
Special regulations may apply; pick up copy of current state regulations.
CAMPGROUND NAME: North River
VISIT DATE: 7/28/95
UPDATE DATE: 2/25/2008
STATE: Virginia
REGION: Southern
RANGER DISTRICT: North River
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Staunton
RESERVATIONS: No
DIRECTIONS:
From Staunton, VA, take US Rt. 250 west 17 miles to State Rt. 715.
Turn right onto Rt. 715 and go 6.3 miles to Forest Rt. 95. Turn
right on Rt. 95 and then left on Rt. 95 to Forest Rt. 95B. Turn
right onto Rt. 95B and proceed to the campground.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The campground is a remote, developed primitive site with tall pines
surrounded by a creek on two sides. The loop configuration of the
campground makes it a good location for large families, scout outings,
etc. During late summer and early fall, the campground is packed with
at least one group of RVrs who traditionally gather at North River.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: No
Open All Year: Yes
Seasonal Comment:
Open March 4 through December 12.
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $5.00 per night.
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 21
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 0
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 12
Total Sites: 12
Group Tent Sites: No
Open Sites: Yes
Wooded Sites: Yes
No. Tables on Sites: 12
No. Grilles on Sites: 12
RV INFORMATION
Hookups: None
Group RV Sites: No
No. RV Pull Throughs: 0
Waste Station: No
Largest Parking Apron Size: 25' X 100'
Comments:
There are no designated sites. Set up in outer ring or inner circle.
BATH AND SHOWER FACILITIES
Vaults: Yes
Flush Toilets: No
Hot Showers: No
OTHER FACILITIES
Playground: No
Public Phone: No
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 0
No. Threaded: 0
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: Yes
WATER SPORTS - None
Comments:
Wading is possible in the creek.
HIKING - No
FISHING
Stream fishing.
CAMPGROUND NAME: Sherando Lake Recreation Area
VISIT DATE: 07/28/1995
UPDATE DATE: 2/6/2008
STATE: Virginia
REGION: Southern
RANGER DISTRICT: Pedlar/Glenwood
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Staunton
RESERVATIONS: No
DIRECTIONS:
In Staunton, VA, at intersection of Interstate routes 64 and 81,
take I64 east 8.9 miles to State Rt. 624 (Exit 96). Turn off at
Exit 96 and at end of exit ramp, turn right onto Rt. 624 and go
2.5 miles to State Rt. 664. Turn left onto Rt. 664 and go 7.4
miles to Forest Rt. 91. Turn right onto Rt. 91 and go 2.4 miles
to campground.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation 1,900 ft.
The Sherando Lake Recreation Area is comprised of Sherando Lake
and a campground with three loops - A, B, and C. Loop A, also
known as White Oak, has 33 campsites and is best suited for tents
and pop-up campers; no RV hookups are provided in this loop.
Loop B, also known as Riverbend, has 12 campsites all with
electric RV hookups. Loop C, also known as Meadow Loop, has 18
campsites, all with electric hookups. The public phone is
located at Sherando Lake bathhouse. The overstory consists of oak
and maple with some pine, dogwood and redbud. The understory is a
mix of laurel, rhododendron and blueberry, which provides some screening
and privacy between campsites.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: No
Seasonal Comment:
Open April 1 through October 31.
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Loop A - $20 per day
Loops B and C - $20 per day - single (with or w/o electric hookups)
with $5 surcharge for hookups
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 33
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 30
Total Sites: 63
Tent Pads: No
Group Tent Sites: Yes
Open Sites: No
Wooded Sites: Yes
No. Tables on Sites: 63
No. Grilles on Sites: 63
RV INFORMATION
No. Full Hookups (includes waste): 0
No. Water and Electric Only: 0
No. Water Only: 0
No. Electric Only: 30
Group RV Sites: Yes
No. RV Pull Throughs: 0
Waste Station: Yes
Potable Water at Waste Station: Yes
Average Parking Apron Size: See below
Comments:
The parking aprons are paved. The average parking apron size for
Loop A is 10' X 30'. Campsites in Loops B and C will accommodate
most any size RV. Interior road in Loop A is narrow and curvy;
loop is best suited for tents and pop-up campers.
FACILITIES
Vaults: No
Flush Toilets: Yes
Hot Showers: Yes
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: Yes
Public Phone: Yes
Playground: No
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 11
No. Threaded: 0
Comments:
The showers are wheelchair friendly.
WATER SPORTS
Lake: Yes
Swimming (provided): Yes
Sailing: No
Boat Ramp: No
Boat Carry Down Access: Yes
Power Boating: No
Boating (no power): Yes
Water Skiing: No
Rafting (whitewater): No
Kayaking (whitewater): No
Comments:
There are actually two lakes. The upper lake was built for flood
control. The lower lake, Sherando Lake, is 24 acres and has a
large sandy beach with bathhouse.
HIKING
The following trails are provided for both foot and mountain bikers:
Torry Ridge - 7 miles
Blue Loop Trail - 2.5 miles
White Rock Gap Trail - 2.5 miles
White Rock Falls - 2.5 miles
Slacks Trail - 2.6 miles
A network of trails for foot travel only, such as Cliff (moderately steep in
some places), Lakeside and Upper Lake, are leisurely walks near the lake.
FISHING
Stocked trout in Sherando Lake and fishing nearby streams.
CAMPGROUND NAME: Todd Lake
VISIT DATE: 7/28/95
UPDATE DATE: 2/25/2008
STATE: Virginia
REGION: Southern
RANGER DISTRICT: Dry River
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Bridgewater
RESERVATIONS: No
DIRECTIONS:
From Bridgewater, VA, take State Rt. 42 south 5.8 miles to
State Rt. 754 (Badger Rd.). Turn right on Rt. 754 and go
1.7 miles to State Rt. 731. Turn right on Rt. 731 and go
1.8 miles to State Rt. 730. Turn left onto Rt. 730 and go
3.7 miles to State Rt. 718. Turn right onto Rt. 718 and go
1 mile to Forest Rt. 95. Turn left onto Rt. 95 and go
3.8 miles to campground.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The campground is nestled between Trimble and Grindstone Mountains
near Todd Lake.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: No
Seasonal Comment:
Open May 15 through October 20.
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $16.00 per day.
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 21
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 2
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 18
Total Sites: 20
Group Tent Sites: No
Open Sites: No
Wooded Sites: Yes
No. Tables on Sites: 20
No. Grilles on Sites: 20
RV INFORMATION
Hookups: None
Group RV Sites: No
No. RV Pull Throughs: 0
Waste Station: Yes
Potable Water at Waste Station: No
Largest Parking Apron Size: 17' X 70'
Comments:
The waste station is about 1 mile east of the campground on
Forest Rt. 95.
BATH AND SHOWER FACILITIES
Vaults: No
Flush Toilets: Yes
Hot Showers: Yes
Comments:
Wheelchair friendly toilet available in day use area and in campground.
OTHER FACILITIES
Playground: No
Public Phone: No
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 4
No. Threaded: 3
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: Yes
WATER SPORTS
Lake: Yes
Swimming (provided): Yes
Sailing: No
Boat Ramp: No
Boat Carry Down Access: Yes
Power Boating: Yes
Boating (no power): Yes
Water Skiing: No
Rafting (whitewater): No
Kayaking (whitewater): No
Comments:
Beach use: $5 a day per car; $1 a day per walk-in.
Changing rooms are available. Sandy beach at swimming area which
is wheelchair-friendly.
HIKING - Yes
Comment:
Loop trail (name unknown)
FISHING
Sunfish
CAMPGROUND NAME: Brandywine
VISIT DATE: 7/28/95
UPDATE DATE: 2/25/2008
STATE: West Virginia
REGION: Southern
RANGER DISTRICT: North River
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Brandywine
RESERVATIONS: No
DIRECTIONS:
From Brandywine, WV, take US Rt. 33 east for 2 miles to campground
on the right.
NOTE: An alternative route is take US Rt. 33 west from Harrisonburg,
VA for 26 miles to campground.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The campground is rustic situated conveniently to State Rt. 33
with some open and shady sites. There is an unusual amount of space
between sites - quite private.
A nice day trip or two is visiting Schaefer's Antiques in Brandywine
in an extended barn with an excellent selection of all kinds of
antiques. It is owned by a husband/wife team. Given the wide
selection, quantity and quality of the merchandise, it is hard to
believe one couple could do it all. Down the road a bit in Brandywine
is a restaurant called "The Cabin." Good American cuisine is served.
Every day the owner/operator makes fresh, delectable pies and bread.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: No
Seasonal Comment:
Open May 15 through December 10. No potable water between October 20
and December 10.
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $16.00 per day; $5 between October 20 and December 10
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 21
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 9
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 21
Total Sites: 30
Group Tent Sites: No
Open Sites: No
Wooded Sites: Yes
No. Tables on Sites: 30
No. Grilles on Sites: 30
RV INFORMATION
Hookups: None
Group RV Sites: No
No. RV Pull Throughs: 0
Waste Station: Yes
Potable Water at Waste Station: No
Largest Parking Apron Size: 12' X 55'
Comments:
The parking aprons are paved.
BATH AND SHOWER FACILITIES
Vaults: Yes
Flush Toilets: Yes
Hot Showers: Yes
OTHER FACILITIES
Playground: No
Public Phone: No
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 4
No. Threaded: 1
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: Yes
WATER SPORTS
Lake: Yes
Swimming (provided): Yes
Sailing: No
Boat Ramp: No
Boat Carry Down Access: Yes
Power Boating: No
Boating (no power): Yes
Water Skiing: no
Rafting (whitewater): No
Kayaking (whitewater): No
Comments:
Beach use: $5 a day per car; $1 a day per walk-in.
Power boats limited to electric motors. Sandy beach.
HIKING:
Loop trail available.
FISHING
Lake fishing. Wheelchair-friendly fishing pier.
CAMPGROUND NAME: Hawk
VISIT DATE: 9/4/94
UPDATE DATE: 1/30/2008
STATE: West Virginia
REGION: Southern
RANGER DISTRICT: Lee
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Capon Springs
RESERVATIONS: No
DIRECTIONS:
From Capon Springs, WV, take County Rt. 16 (Capon Springs Rd.)
southeast 1.7 miles to Forest Rt. 502. Turn right onto Rt. 502 and go
1.3 miles to Public Rd. 347. Turn right onto Rt. 347 and go 0.7
miles to campground entrance on the right.
NOTE: See warning about RV access in General Comments.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 1,355 feet.
This campground is located in a very serene, hardwood forest.
Although some of the camp sites are large enough for RVs, the
access road leading into the campground is a challenge. RVs at
this campground are not recommended.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: No
Seasonal Comment:
Open first Tuesday in April through last Monday in December.
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED:
Rate: No charge
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 21
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 15
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 0
Total Sites: 15
Group Tent Sites: Yes
Open Sites: No
Wooded Sites: Yes
No. Tables on Sites: 15
No. Grilles on Sites: 15
BATH AND SHOWER FACILITIES
Vaults: Yes
Flush Toilets: No
Hot Showers: No
OTHER FACILITIES
Playground: No
Public Phone: No
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 1
No. Threaded: 0
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: Yes
WATER SPORTS - None
HIKING - No
FISHING - No
CAMPGROUND NAME: Trout Pond
VISIT DATE: 7/14/95
UPDATE DATE: 1/30/2008
STATE: West Virginia
REGION: Southern
RANGER DISTRICT: Lee
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Wardensville
RESERVATIONS: 1-877-444-6777 or make on-line reservation
DIRECTIONS:
In Wardensville, WV, take County Rt. 23/10 (Trout Run Rd.) south 5.4 miles to
County Rt. 16 (Trout Run Rd.). Turn right onto Rt. 16 and go 6.3 miles to
campground sign (Forest Rt. 500). Turn left onto Rt. 500 and go about 1 mile to
campground.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 2,000 ft.
The campground has two overlapping loops, one inside the other on a hillside
overlooking Trout Pond. The more rustic sites are located nearest the pond. The
campground is very well shaded and part of a big complex. This is
a fun-filed campground, well worth the long drive. Reservations for
weekend stays are recommended. Trout Pond is the only natural pond in
West Virginia which adds to the campground's beauty. Rockcliff Lake is
nearby and is the location of the swimming beach.
As a matter of background, Trout Pond was created by a sinkhole that fills with
water from mountain streams running off Long Mountain. Much of the region
surrounding Trout Pond lies on layers of limestone that erodes away by rainfall
which forms sinkholes. Some of the sinkholes grow quite large. Trout Pond,
with its significant depth and location, may be thought of as a lake, but it is a
sinkhole that can drain at unexpected times and refill sometime later.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: No
Comments:
Open fourth Tuesday in April through second Monday in December.
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
May 20 through September 11
$19 per day - single no electric hookups
$22 per day - single electric hookups
$27 per day - double no electric hookups
$30 per day - double with electric hookups
Before May 20 and after September 11
$15 per day - single no electric hookups
$18 per day - single electric hookups
$22 per day - double no electric hookups
$25 per day - double with electric hookups
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 21
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION:
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 6
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 40
Total Sites: 46
Group Tent Sites: No
Open Sites: No
Wooded Sites: Yes
No. Tables on Sites: 46
No. Grilles on Sites: 46
RV INFORMATION
No. Full Hookups (includes waste): 0
No. Water and Electric Only: 0
No. Water Only: 0
No. Electric Only: 13
Group RV Sites: No
No. RV Pull Throughs: 2
Waste Station: Yes
Potable Water at Waste Station: Yes
Largest Parking Apron Size: 15' X 55'
Comments:
Sites vary in shape with some flaring out at entrance or rear
of parking apron while others are dog-leg shaped.
BATH AND SHOWER FACILITIES
Vaults: No
Flush Toilets: Yes
Hot Showers: Yes
Comments:
The showers are wheelchair friendly.
OTHER FACILITIES
Playground: Yes
Public Phone: Yes
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 4
No. Threaded: 2
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: Yes
WATER SPORTS
Lake: Yes
Swimming (provided): Yes
Sailing: No
Boat Ramp: Yes
Boat Carry Down Access: Yes
Power Boating: Yes
Boating (no power): Yes
Water Skiing: No
Rafting (whitewater): No
Kayaking (whitewater): No
Comments:
Two acre pond (Trout Pond) and beautiful 18 acre lake (Rockcliff Lake).
Power boats limited to electric motors. Combination white sandy and
grass beach on Rockcliff Lake.
HIKING
There are several trails in area including:
Long Mountain Trail - 7.8 miles.
Trout Pond Trail - 2.5 miles.
Rockcliff Lake Trail (foot) - 1 mile
FISHING
Trout
A fishing dock is located on Rockcliff Lake.
