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Amelia Wildlife Management Area is primarily upland habitat with approximately 175 acres of bottomland hardwoods and beaver swamps along the Appomattox River. Formerly farmland, much of the area remains open and is actively managed to enhance wildlife habitat. Mature upland hardwoods and pine stands comprise the forestland on Amelia. The terrain is gently rolling and [...]
The Big Survey Wildlife Management Area rests atop four mountain ridges in the middle of Wythe County, Virginia. The property’s 7,500-acre woodland is just south of Wytheville and divides the Reed Creek and Cripple Creek watersheds in New River Valley. Oaks, hickories, and yellow pines dominate the rugged landscape featuring unusual quartzite outcroppings. The sandy [...]
Location
Located just off of Virginia Highway 39, this area offers a variety of camping situations. The lower portion of the campground is a mostly open grassy field with plenty of room to spread out. The upper area is small tent sites in a wooded setting.
Attractions
Back Creek, which runs along one side of [...]
Most of the management area’s 4,539 acres are in southern Fauquier County with the balance being in Culpeper County. Over 1,000 of these acres are open, the result of their past use for agriculture. Additional openings are found within the area’s forested land. Most of the area is rolling with low hills and shallow valleys. [...]
$10/night
The CCC (Civilian Conservation Corps) is gone, but their legacy still remains. “The boys of Roosevelt” built many of the recreation areas, roads, and trails, enjoyed today.
Many of the pathways and low foundations of this first CCC camp still remain on the grounds.
Today, Camp Roosevelt is enjoyed by many for camping, picnicking, and hiking. [...]
Cavalier WMA provides coastal and forested habitats for a wide range of wildlife, including black bear, neo-tropical migratory songbirds, canebrake rattlesnakes, white-tailed deer, and eastern wild turkeys.
Currently, much of the management area is cutover forestland, with several hundred acres in 15-year-old planted pine. The 3,800-acre main tract, located approximately 2.5 miles east of the Great [...]
The area is dominated by mountains rising steeply from narrow valley floors. Due to difference in elevation a unique forest had developed. Tree species from both southern and northern forests are found. Elevations range from 1600 feet to 4700 feet atop Beartown Mountain. There is considerable water on the area; a 330-acre man-made lake, one [...]
The campground offers 8 camping units with parking and picnic tables, picnic shelter and fireplace; a beautiful overlook of Elk Creek Valley is accessible in the area, as well as nearby Hale Lake (2 miles), Unaka nature trail and Little Dry Run and Iron Mountain Trails.
$5/night
The Crooked Creek Wildlife Management Area is located in the gently rolling mountains of Carroll county in Southwest Virginia. The area’s 1,796-acres, include both forested and open land and encompass portions of both Crooked Creek and the East Fork of Crooked Creek. Much of the area was formerly farmland, with several old home sites scattered [...]
Dick Cross (formerly Elm Hill) Wildlife Management Area is located in Mecklenburg County, along the north side of the Roanoke River just below John H. Kerr Dam. Gently rolling land, the area’s elevation varies from 200 to 300 feet. Much of the area was once a cattle farm and evidence of that operation remains. The [...]
One tract of land totaling 758 acres found adjacent to the Great Dismal Swamp National Wildlife Refuge is made up of mixed uplands and seasonal wetlands. The forest varies in age adding to the diversity of species and interest. There are a few trails and old roads found throughout the area, which can offer access [...]
This is a forestry service developed and hosted campsite.
Normal rate is $14.
12/1 through 4/16 this site has reduced services and $10/night fees.
Fairystone Farms Wildlife Management Area occupies 5,321 acres, in Patrick and Henry Counties. Divided into several parcels, the management area surrounds much of Fairystone State Park and borders portions of Philpott Reservoir. The area is nestled in the eastern foothills of the Blue Ridge and features steep slopes and small areas of bottom land. The [...]
Featherfin covers nearly 2,800 acres in Prince Edward, Appomattox, and Buckingham Counties. Numerous forested ridges and small drainages merge with the Appomattox River along Featherfin’s 10 miles of river frontage. These forest habitats include both hardwood and pine stands. Many hardwoods stands were selectively harvested over the past 30 or 40 years, but mature hardwoods [...]
Located between Troutdale and Konnarock (about 18 miles east of Damascus), at the junction of Highways 603 and 741, this primitive facility is favored by horse campers. Features include hitching posts and access to horse watering. Portable toilets, but no drinking water or showers. The camp offers access to the Virginia Highlands Horse Trail, Iron [...]
Located in Bath County and divided by Lake Moomaw, the two tracts of the Gathright Wildlife Management Area contains 13,428 acres, encompassing three major mountains, Allegheny and Bolar Mountains west of the lake, and Coles Mountain to the east. Elevations range from 1,400 to 3,600 feet. The area’s long northwest boundary is marked by the [...]
Goshen and Little North Mountain are primarily forested, being dominated by upland hardwoods. Elevations on the area range from 1,326 to 3,400 feet. The steepest topography is on the Goshen parcel. It is here, also, that a particularly unique habitat, the “Meadow Ground” is located, providing a valuable, native herbaceous habitat. The Little North Mountain [...]
The majority of the Hardware River Wildlife Management Area is wooded, primarily with hardwood species. These include many of the oaks, plus maple, hickory and gum. Some pure pine stands are found on the highest ground. Most of these stands occupy former farmland abandoned during the early thirties. Except for the low-ground along the James [...]
Located in the Appalachian Highlands, this area has grown to 7,190 acres. Havens occupies a part of Fort Lewis Mountain, about five miles west of the Roanoke-Salem area. This is steep and generally inaccessible terrain except to the hardiest hunter or nature enthusiast. Elevations range from 1,500 to 3,200 feet. There is very little water [...]
Hidden Valley Recreation Area in the George Washington National Forest offers excellent fishing in the Jackson River for stocked and native trout and other cold water fish species.
The 20 miles of trails offer excellent opportunities for hiking, enjoying scenic views, fishing and hunting access, and for mountain biking.
180 acres of hayfields offer viewing of woodchucks, [...]
Hidden Valley Wildlife Management Area is located in Southwest Virginia’s Washington County, and is bordered by Russell County along the area’s northwest boundary. This 6,400-acre property is mostly forested mountain land with the exception of a number of small openings, developed and maintained to enhance wildlife habitat. Two thousand feet at its lowest elevation, the [...]
Lake with beach, fishing stream, trails, no gas powered boats on lake.
$10/night
Highland Wildlife Management Area’s three separate tracts of land—Jack Mountain, Bullpasture Mountain and Little Doe Hill—comprise a total of 14,283 acres. Timber types are primarily upland hardwood forest of oak/hickory and mixed oak stands. A major exception to the area’s almost continuous forest habitat is an 80-acre opening of blue grass sod on the Jack [...]
Highland Wildlife Management Area’s three separate tracts of land—Jack Mountain, Bullpasture Mountain and Little Doe Hill—comprise a total of 14,283 acres. Timber types are primarily upland hardwood forest of oak/hickory and mixed oak stands. A major exception to the area’s almost continuous forest habitat is an 80-acre opening of blue grass sod on the Jack [...]
Hone Quarry Campground is located in Rockingham County, Virginia and is part of the Dry River Ranger District of the George Washington and Jefferson National Forests.
$5/night
Access From Harrisonburg, Virginia:
Take U.S. 42 South from Harrisonburg for approximately three miles to the intersection with State Route (S.R.) 257 at Dayton. Turn right off U.S. 42 onto S.R. [...]
The area consists of 2,910 acres of rolling hills with numerous small streams and beaver ponds. It is situated on the southeastern part of the Slate River drainage at an elevation of about 500 feet. The area supports extensive pine and hardwood forests. The hardwoods include a mixture of mature oaks and hickory. Areas of [...]
Located on Forest Road 14, two miles east of Highway 21 on the east end of the Mount Rogers National Recreation Area. Features include hitching rails, horse trailer parking, and chemical flush toilets. Open year-around; fee area. The camp offers access to the Virginia Highlands Horse Trail.
$7/night
The area’s 1,213 acres vary from hilly in the upper woodland to level bottomland along the James River. Elevation ranges from 350 to 500 feet. The area fronts on the James River for a length of slightly over one mile. Approximately 200 acres of the area are open, a lingering result of past use for [...]
Space available for Motor Homes, Trailers, and Tents. Paved entrance into the campground. Equipped with Dump Station and Bath House. Open Year Round! Showers, Laundry, and additional amenities are on premises with our LEE HI Travel Store. Great meals are offered on premises at our Berky’s Restaurant. Pricing per night: Dry Camp $10 / [...]
Little Fort is a minimally developed recreation area near the meadow that was once a rest stop for a stagecoach line. There are 9 campsites and vault toilets. No water is available, please bring your own. This is the closest campground to our OHV motorized trail system.
McClintic Point campground is located on Lake Moomaw in western Virginia. The 2530 acre lake has 43.5 miles of shore line, an average depth of 80 feet and a maximum depth of 150 feet.
$8/night
Directions
From Warm Springs, Virginia take US 39 west 12 miles to state route (SR) 600, turn left (south)on SR 600. Continue 10 [...]
All of Merrimac Farm WMA’s 301 acres lie within Prince William County. Nearly one mile of Cedar Run forms the southern boundary and Quantico Marine Corps Base makes up much of the eastern boundary. The rest of the WMA adjoins private land. The habitat on this WMA is diverse, ranging from upland and bottomland hardwoods [...]
$10/night
Developed forestry service campground.
This George Washington National Forest is located SW of Stokesville, VA. Very remote, but peaceful and quiet. It is an open park-like campground where you can park anywhere. Open all year. No water at CG, has 2 pit privey, however, water and dump station are located nearby (2 miles) at Todd Lake Campground (when open). [...]
Nearly level, the 934-acre Pettigew Wildlife Management Area’s modest elevations range from 50 to 200 feet. Most of the area is forested. Oaks and beech dominate hardwood stands, and pine stands consist of both Virginia and Loblolly. Formerly part of Fort A.P. Hill, areas that were once open, when used by the military for training, [...]
Once part of several farms, this gently rolling upland is well drained by several small streams that slowly make there way to Sallee Creek. Sallee Creek traverses the area northward on its way to the James River. Due to the past farming use of the area, and some of the current wildlife management practices of [...]
Four tracts, totaling 1,546 acres, make up the Princess Anne Wildlife Management Area. Beasley, Trojan and Whitehurst, are on the western shore of Back Bay, a slightly brackish body separated from the Atlantic Ocean by False Cape. The Pocahontas Tract, a group of marshy islands, is at the south end of the bay. The Beasley [...]
The Ragged Island Wildlife Management Area consists of 1,537 acres of brackish marsh and small pine islands along the south side of the lower James River. The major marsh vegetation on the area is marsh mallow, smartweed, saltmarsh cordgrass and black needlerush. The primary tree species is loblolly pine. Wax myrtle, often entangled with greenbrier, [...]
The area consists of 10,326 acres broken into eight separate tracts distributed along the east slope of the Blue Ridge Mountains in Madison and Greene Counties. Four of these tracts adjoin Shenandoah National Park and share nearly 25 miles of boundary. Elevation ranges from 1,400 to 3,840 feet. The Rapidan, Conway, and South Rivers are [...]
Raven Cliff Horse Camp provides access to the Virginia Highlands Horse Trail. It has parking, hitching rails and chemical toilets. No potable water. Open fields for camping.
$5/night
Stewart’s Creek Wildlife Management Area lies along the Blue Ridge Mountains and encompasses portions of the headwaters of the North and South Forks of the stream for which the area is named. Much of the area is rugged and steep, ranging in elevation from 1,580 feet at the lower parking lot to 2,955 feet at [...]
Located in the Barbours Creek Wilderness Area at the base of Potts Mountain, the Pines is a campsite with 17 family camping sites and 4 camping units with space for horse trailers to pull in. Horse corral and unloading ramps. Water available.
The camping area is located adjacent to a large expanse of wilderness and US [...]
The major portion of the management area’s two parcels, totaling nearly 4,000 acres, are located in Northwestern Fauquier County. Beginning at its lower reaches, the property rises in a series of steep inclines and benches to the crest of the Blue Ridge. The property’s long northwestern boundary closely follows the mountain crest, occasionally straying westward [...]
Elongated Turkeycock Mountain Wildlife Management Area lies along the ridge of Turkeycock Mountain northwest of Martinsville. Here, the mountain’s ridge also forms the boundary between Franklin and Henry Counties, and the management area’s 2,679 acres extend into both counties. The area is predominantly a forested landscape with several wildlife openings located throughout the WMA. Elevations [...]
Camping area features six units with grills and lantern posts, well water and toilets. A wildlife pond is a short walk from the campground. Dismal Falls is nearby and Dismal Creek provides fishing and wading. Numerous hiking trails, including the Appalachian Trail are easily accessible. A large expanse of the Jefferson National Forest for hunting, [...]
Located near Casanova, close to the heart of Fauquier County’s horse country, the 271 acre Weston has a variety of habitat features. Mature hardwood forests predominate and are found on upland terraces and along the meandering Turkey Run. Once actively managed farmland has now reverted to dense cedar thickets and old fields in various stages [...]
More accurately a plateau, the topography of the White Oak Mountain Wildlife Management Area is moderately rolling with elevations ranging from about 550 to 900 feet. The area’s 2,748 acres are about twothirds forested. Timber types are mixed hardwoods and pines including loblolly, and Virginia pine. Hardwood species are primarily the upland oaks — white, [...]
White Rocks Campground is a great camp spot for those who enjoy a natural setting and don’t need lots of amenities. It is set in the midst of a typical Appalachian forest and a small creek meanders through several sites.
Small RV’s would work in most sites. Larger campers can be accommodated in the pull-through [...]
Enjoy a wooded retreat on the Virginia and West Virginia state lines.
Once the site of Civilian Conservation Corps Camp, Wolf Gap F-3, this campground provides 9 campsites complete with tent pad, picnic table and fire ring.
There is a small picnic area with grills and picnic tables.
There is no fee to camp here. Water is available [...]