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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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
Virginia L
VerifiedJune 27, 2021 • Stayed at: 55, Loop: 2
We have been camping at Lake Moomaw for the past 25 years, and love the beautiful, peaceful area, the lake is always fantastic for kayaking and swimming. Biking and hiking are great too. It was wonderful how overgrowth of brush was cleaned out from the lake shore to the campsites it made launching the kayaks so much easier. We have noticed in the last few years that the beach and certain maintenance of the campsites has been neglected. Our water supply was leaking so bad we had to turn it off and on for our RV use because the ground became saturated plus it was a waste of water. The beach area needs to be cleaned up and refurbished, and of course it would have been nice to have a functional bath house there as well. The camp hosts did a good job keeping the bathrooms clean. We noticed in the last few years that the campsites are not checked and raked out if needed in preparation for the next occupant that was done in the past. So now we bring our own rake to spruce up the site before setting up and a trowel to clean up the fire pit. It would be nice to see some nature/ecology campfire talks or even a movie on Friday or Saturday night at the amphitheater geared towards the kids.
Sara S
VerifiedJune 27, 2021 • Stayed at: 62, Loop: 3
This was our first visit and we loved our weekend camping here. Clean, spacious site, shaded, private and right on the lake. We will definitely be coming back!
Jessica B
VerifiedJune 20, 2021 • Stayed at: 19, Loop: 1
This has always been our favorite place to camp, now reservation only which is hard for our family to do, marina is closed, so be campground closed, someone now at gate stopping you every time you come thru even though you have pass in window. Quiet time not observed overall campground has went downhill will be looking for new location for us.
Melissa H
VerifiedJune 18, 2021 • Stayed at: 31, Loop: 1
Very relaxing beautiful view of the lake
Karen Y
VerifiedJune 18, 2021 • Stayed at: 46, Loop: 2
Beautiful
Bonnie T
VerifiedJune 17, 2021 • Stayed at: 02, Loop: 1
Nice camphosts, love the campgrounds and have camped there for years. Quiet and peaceeful. Friendly campers, nicee sites.
Deborah S
VerifiedJune 15, 2021 • Stayed at: 50, Loop: 2
I have camped at all three loops a few times each. Right now Bolar Mountain Campgrounds have changed hands (Allegheny and Bath counties) and will be updating the store, Marina etc. I love it there, it has a very mellow vibe to it. The beauty of Moomaw is stunning. Camping again at the end of June. Love it!!!
Tracy U
VerifiedJune 14, 2021 • Stayed at: 59, Loop: 3
Very inconvenient that the marina is closed.
Kathy N
VerifiedJune 13, 2021 • Stayed at: 84, Loop: 3
Beautiful!
Terra L
VerifiedJune 10, 2021 • Stayed at: 54, Loop: 2
Camp hosts were great.Very helpful.
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 |
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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.
