Bolar Mountain Recreation Area

Water and restroom facility issues. The past 2 or 3 times we have stayed there are water issues or restroom facility issues and you can't use either. We pay for these services in our reservation but we never get to use them. When these go out you can't even dump your waste from your camper. This is a nice and very much used campground that desperately needs upgrades in utilities. Please upgrade or lower rates to make campers whole for utilities or facilities they don't get to use.

Lake was beautiful and our campsite was clean. Our water was turned off one day for repairs but nothing to crazy. The store is still closed so there is nowhere close to pick up supplies such as ice or gas. All campgrounds are still missing boat docks which each campground use to have. So, no easy access for handicap or elderly guest to access their boats. No cell service which is a safety concern.

There were some people in a campsite nearby who played loud music in the afternoon, which we do not care for. But, the loud music was no longer noticeable in the evening or after 10 PM. The camp host was very friendly and helpful. Bathrooms were clean and functional.

Bolar Recreation Area is location in beautiful spot on a lovely mountain lake, but the campground and facilities were in very poor condition. We stayed on Site 20, and that part of the campground did not have ANY potable water, not even at the bathhouse! We should have received an email about this in advance advising us to fill up our water tank before arriving. There wasn't anyone at the check in booth and we didn't see any signs of campground hosts we could contact if we had questions. The campsites were not well-maintained, and everything from the roads to the bathhouses felt very neglected. Also, there were no maps of any kind available anywhere in the campground. We saw signs to show that there were some hiking trails in the area, but without some sort of map, we didn't want to take the chance of hiking on those trails. Because the area had NO cell service, we couldn't go online to look for maps and information there. It's really a shame that a recreation area in such a beautiful area with so much potential has been neglected and allowed to fall into disrepair.

Lake Moomaw is a beautiful lake and the campgrounds have wonderful tall trees that supply ample shade while camping. I do wish however, that the state would take better care by picking up and prepping the camp sites before the campers arrive. I had to move large cut trees and branches to park my camper and vehicle. I would also like to see the camp store & gas pumps open again; they have been closed since COVID.The boat dock is in need of repair and re-opened. The state of Virginia needs to put more effort into the beautification of this gem.

Everything would have been perfect, but there was no water at our campground the first day and half we were there. We're used to that though, the same thing has happened the last several years we've camped there, so we were prepared. Other than that, everything was great.

This was a beautiful campground. It is well maintained, away from it all, and has easy access to the lake.
A large storm came in our final night, downing trees across the road and the campground lost power. The only forest tec. on the forest was out on the road, clearing up the mess with a local volunteer. They drove through all the campsites to make sure everyone was good. This was lucky for us because, at the same time, my car battery died, and they were able to give us a jump (FYI, keeping the drunk door of a Subaru open runners the battery).
If you want a campground with no cell phone reception, a beautiful atmosphere, and well-maintained... this is your spot!

Campground was clean and ready for the campers

Went opening weekend and the experience was great! Lots of rain, but plenty of chances to fish and go hiking.

Beautiful location!!