OutReserve

Bolar Mountain Recreation Area

Warning

General

We 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.

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Bolar Mountain Recreation Area
Bolar Mountain Recreation Area
Bolar Mountain Recreation Area
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About Bolar Mountain Recreation Area

Bolar Mountain Recreation Area is a great destination for visitors looking for a fun getaway on Lake Moomaw. The area provides plenty of outdoor activities, including boating, fishing, camping and hiking. There is little to no cell service, so be ready to disconnect!

Number of accommodations: 85

Campground Amenities

  • Potable Water
    Potable Water

Sites & Availability

85 Sites Available

Site
Price
🚐 01, Loop: 1
30 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 02, Loop: 1
30 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 03, Loop: 1
30 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 05, Loop: 1
30 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 06, Loop: 1
30 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 07, Loop: 1
30 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 08, Loop: 1
30 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 09, Loop: 1
30 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 10, Loop: 1
30 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 11, Loop: 1
30 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 12, Loop: 1
30 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 13, Loop: 1
30 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 14, Loop: 1
30 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 15, Loop: 1
30 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 16, Loop: 1
30 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 17, Loop: 1
30 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 18, Loop: 1
30 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 19, Loop: 1
30 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 20, Loop: 1
30 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 21, Loop: 1
30 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 22, Loop: 1
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 23, Loop: 1
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 24, Loop: 1
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 25, Loop: 1
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 26, Loop: 1
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 27, Loop: 1
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 28, Loop: 1
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 29, Loop: 1
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 30, Loop: 1
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 31, Loop: 1
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 32, Loop: 1
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 34, Loop: 1
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 35, Loop: 1
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 36, Loop: 1
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 37, Loop: 1
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 38, Loop: 1
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 39, Loop: 1
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 40, Loop: 1
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 41, Loop: 1
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 42, Loop: 1
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 43, Loop: 2
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 44, Loop: 2
Water Only
Price not available
🚐 45, Loop: 2
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 46, Loop: 2
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 47, Loop: 2
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 48, Loop: 2
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 49-Double, Loop: 2
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 50, Loop: 2
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 51, Loop: 2
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 52, Loop: 2
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 53, Loop: 2
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 54, Loop: 2
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 55, Loop: 2
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 56, Loop: 2
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 57, Loop: 2
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 58, Loop: 2
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 59, Loop: 3
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 60, Loop: 3
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 61, Loop: 3
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 62, Loop: 3
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 63, Loop: 3
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 64, Loop: 3
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 65, Loop: 3
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 66, Loop: 3
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 67, Loop: 3
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 68, Loop: 3
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 69, Loop: 3
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 70, Loop: 3
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 71, Loop: 3
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 72, Loop: 3
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 73, Loop: 3
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 75, Loop: 3
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 77, Loop: 3
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 78, Loop: 3
Water Only
Price not available
🚐 79, Loop: 3
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 80, Loop: 3
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 82, Loop: 3
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 83, Loop: 3
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 84, Loop: 3
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 85, Loop: 3
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 86, Loop: 3
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 87, Loop: 3
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 88, Loop: 3
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 89, Loop: 3
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 90, Loop: 3
No Hookups
Price not available

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.

Review Summary

3.9
191 reviews
5
41.9%
80
4
25.7%
49
3
15.2%
29
2
10.5%
20
1
6.8%
13

Franklin H

Verified

July 29, 2025 Stayed at: 56, Loop: 2

4

This was the first at Lake Moomaw. I booked site 56. Site was level and spacious. Access to the lake was via a short path behind the site.
The camp store was open. The staff there were very nice and welcoming. WiFi is available at the store

Donnie S

Verified

July 28, 2025 Stayed at: 59, Loop: 3

4

We really enjoyed our stay at Lake Moo Maw. However, there are a few things that need attention. We did not have a host to share these with but the water hookup at our site leaked all over the place. We ended up putting water in our camper tank and using it from there to keep the leaks from making a mess under our camper. Two of the showers were locked and out of order and one other door was almost impossible to get closed/open. We fished every day we were there and still enjoyed ourselves very much. Camp ground 3 is the best.

Thomas T

Verified

July 28, 2025 Stayed at: 38, Loop: 1

5

This place is flat out beautiful. There is no staff around however. Not sure if an issue were to arise what could be done. Seems like the crowd was respectful of late night hours and whatnot.
Overall you have to like the water to enjoy this place. We swam, fished, and hung out.

Andrew N

Verified

July 24, 2025 Stayed at: 28, Loop: 1

5

Absolutely wonderful place to camp and relax. Facilities are nice, the water and scenery is beautiful. No cell service so plan accordingly.

Kathryn H

Verified

July 23, 2025 Stayed at: 64, Loop: 3

4

We love camping at Lake Moomaw, but the noise level of neighbors and heavy boat traffic took away from our experience this time. We went after the weekend but still had really noisy neighbors that let their kids walk through our site and others' sites. There is no privacy. It just depends how lucky you are with getting good neighbors.

The boat traffic can be incessant and provide an all day hum of motors. In the mornings the water is so clear and beautiful, but by the end of the day the boats have churned it all up.

We like when the water is lower because when it is high (like it was when we camped this time), there is nowhere to hangout next to the water. When it is lower, you can set up chairs and an umbrella and hang out by the water. You can check water levels online. The path to get to the water is narrow and flanked by poison ivy. Before we had neighbors, I moseyed around their waterfront sites and found this to be the case there, too.

The campground does seem somewhat neglected. The reservation cards on our site were weeks old and the fire pits often have trash in them. Seems like no one checks the sites between checkout and check-in. The trail to greenwood point has a lot of downed trees.

The bathrooms were very well maintained, and our water spigot (just across the driveway from the site) worked fine. The store at the marina was open and had ice, firewood (pricey though), emergency supplies, and a cute selection of snacks, drinks, and ice cream.

Sharion R

Verified

July 20, 2025 Stayed at: 71, Loop: 3

5

Great campground!

Melodie M

Verified

July 16, 2025 Stayed at: 07, Loop: 1

5

Want to get off the grid and spend quality time with your loved ones? This is it. We thoroughly enjoyed ever second. The campgrounds were well maintained, shaded and just perfect. We didn't want to leave and can't wait to go back.

Joe B

Verified

July 14, 2025 Stayed at: 18, Loop: 1

5

Peaceful and very relaxing! Lake is beautiful.

Larry M

Verified

July 14, 2025 Stayed at: 43, Loop: 2

5

Love this campground, shaded and quiet

Larry J

Verified

July 14, 2025 Stayed at: 89, Loop: 3

5

The bathrooms and showers were well maintained. The sites were clean. There was no local wood for sale at the camp site, I recommend bringing a hand saw to cut wood for fires. There’s plenty of trees down to cut.

Location Bolar Mountain Recreation Area

Address:
756 Twin Ridge Drive
Warm Springs, VA, 24484
United States

Latitude & Longitude: 37.9836 / -79.9669

Elevation: 491 feet

Policies & Rules

Category About
General

Additional first-come, first-served sites may be available

General

Full RV hookups are not available

General

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

General

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

General

We 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.

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