Warning
GeneralWe are currently replacing the Bolar Mountain wastewater treatment plant and are uncertain how this project will affect our 2026 recreation season offerings. Sugar Ridge Campground and Campground 1 at Bolar Mountain Recreation Area will initially open for first come first served camping to begin the 2026 recreation season. The Beach Area will initially open as well. There will be limited amenities and port-o-potties will be utilized. Morris Hill Campground will be open and reservations can be made through recreation.gov. The Picnic Pavilion will remain closed. The facilities are tentatively scheduled to open on May 15th. We will communicate any changes that may occur due to ongoing construction and improvement of these recreation sites. Please contact the James River and Warm Springs Ranger District office at 540-839-2521 if you have questions.
About Bolar Mountain Recreation Area
Number of accommodations: 85
Campground Amenities
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Potable Water
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Reviews (191)
What Guests Are Saying
Bolar Mountain Recreation Area offers a beautiful and serene environment with clear waters perfect for swimming and fishing, attracting many returning visitors. Camp sites are spacious and well-maintained, and the bathrooms are generally clean. However, some reviewers noted issues with overgrown vegetation, maintenance of facilities, and limited access to firewood and supplies, suggesting areas for improvement. Overall, visitors appreciate the area's natural beauty and the peaceful camping experience it provides.
What Guests Are Saying
Bolar Mountain Recreation Area offers a beautiful and serene environment with clear waters perfect for swimming and fishing, attracting many returning visitors. Camp sites are spacious and well-maintained, and the bathrooms are generally clean. However, some reviewers noted issues with overgrown vegetation, maintenance of facilities, and limited access to firewood and supplies, suggesting areas for improvement. Overall, visitors appreciate the area's natural beauty and the peaceful camping experience it provides.
Review Summary
Christin U
VerifiedFebruary 7, 2026 β’ Stayed at: 59, Loop: 3
Great time!
Martha A
VerifiedDecember 25, 2025 β’ Stayed at: 73, Loop: 3
Need to have camp host .....bathrooms need attention.....better security.....
derek b
VerifiedNovember 18, 2025 β’ Stayed at: 67, Loop: 3
A fantastic spot to get away for a few days or more. The water is as clear as you could hope for. Camp sites could be a little more private but a fantastic experience overall. Be sure to pick up water, ice and firwood on your way in.
Skylar M
VerifiedNovember 2, 2025 β’ Stayed at: 54, Loop: 2
Absolutely love Bolar Mountain & Lake Moomaw. The water is so clear and beautiful, perfect for swimming and paddle boarding. Our site (54) had beach access and a partial view of the mountains. There is a small marina store nearby if you forget any essentials.
Sue B
VerifiedSeptember 17, 2025 β’ Stayed at: 07, Loop: 1
Don't go there. save it fpr me! its a great place!
John S
VerifiedSeptember 9, 2025 β’ Stayed at: 50, Loop: 2
Another excellent trip to Moomaw. Bathrooms were clean, and cleaned regularly. Unfortunately two of the water spigots were out of service and required a longer walk to get fresh water, but it wasn't much of an inconvenience. The lake was uncharacteristically full for the time of year we visited, which was nice.
Melissa S
VerifiedSeptember 8, 2025 β’ Stayed at: 56, Loop: 2
Place is so grown up with brush and needs cleaned up in a bad way.
richard K
VerifiedSeptember 7, 2025 β’ Stayed at: 30, Loop: 1
Access to this location is less then desirable. Roads are narrow and dangerous at night.
Katherine M
VerifiedSeptember 5, 2025 β’ Stayed at: 27, Loop: 1
Im not one of those people that comes back to the same spot again and again because I believe there's just too much out there to see to keep coming back to the same place; except Lake Moomaw--I cant stay away. Its beautiful, serene, the water is so clean and clear, and it's not super populated. Love it so much!
Mary M
VerifiedSeptember 5, 2025 β’ Stayed at: 78, Loop: 3
The host were great. They kept the bathrooms and showers clean plus picked up the trash.
However, the grass had not been cut, which made it very dangerous for walking our animals, and the children running up and down through the tall grass. Some of the grass was so tall that you could not see properly when you exited the beach and the picnic area.
Twin Peaks overlook is virtually impossible to arrive. Itβs not been trimmed trees across the path. It was horrible so sad that this campground is not taking better care of.
Location Bolar Mountain Recreation Area
Address:
756 Twin Ridge Drive
Warm Springs, VA, 24484
United States
Know your route ahead of time, cell service will be intermitten if available at all.
From Covington, take 220 North to Hwy 39 and turn left on Hwy 39. Take Hwy 39 to Hwy 600 (Bolars Draft Road) and turn left on Hwy 600 towards the campgrounds. After about 7.5 miles turn right on Twin Ridge Drive for all campgrounds. Stay straight to head towards the store & marina, an overlook of the lake and McClintic Point.
**GPS often routes vehicles to take Richardson Gorge rd. via the Jackson River tpk. This route is NOT SUGGESTED for travel, especially when towing. It's a narrow dirt road with steep soft edges. Multiple accidents occur on this road each year.**
Latitude & Longitude: 37.9836 / -79.9669
Elevation: 491 feet
Policies & Rules
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Additional first-come, first-served sites may be available |
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Full RV hookups are not available |
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Click here for more information on George Washington and Jefferson National Forests |
| General |
Check out the forest's campground description for specific information to Fish Your National Forest |
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Don't Move Firewood: Help protect our forests! Prevent the spread of tree-killing pests by obtaining firewood at or near your destination and burning it on-site. Moving firewood is illegal in some states. Visit dontmovefirewood.org to learn more. |
Warnings & Advisories
Warning
GeneralWe are currently replacing the Bolar Mountain wastewater treatment plant and are uncertain how this project will affect our 2026 recreation season offerings. Sugar Ridge Campground and Campground 1 at Bolar Mountain Recreation Area will initially open for first come first served camping to begin the 2026 recreation season. The Beach Area will initially open as well. There will be limited amenities and port-o-potties will be utilized. Morris Hill Campground will be open and reservations can be made through recreation.gov. The Picnic Pavilion will remain closed. The facilities are tentatively scheduled to open on May 15th. We will communicate any changes that may occur due to ongoing construction and improvement of these recreation sites. Please contact the James River and Warm Springs Ranger District office at 540-839-2521 if you have questions.
