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
Franklin H
VerifiedJuly 29, 2025 • Stayed at: 56, Loop: 2
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
VerifiedJuly 28, 2025 • Stayed at: 59, Loop: 3
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
VerifiedJuly 28, 2025 • Stayed at: 38, Loop: 1
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
VerifiedJuly 24, 2025 • Stayed at: 28, Loop: 1
Absolutely wonderful place to camp and relax. Facilities are nice, the water and scenery is beautiful. No cell service so plan accordingly.
Kathryn H
VerifiedJuly 23, 2025 • Stayed at: 64, Loop: 3
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
VerifiedJuly 20, 2025 • Stayed at: 71, Loop: 3
Great campground!
Melodie M
VerifiedJuly 16, 2025 • Stayed at: 07, Loop: 1
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
VerifiedJuly 14, 2025 • Stayed at: 18, Loop: 1
Peaceful and very relaxing! Lake is beautiful.
Larry M
VerifiedJuly 14, 2025 • Stayed at: 43, Loop: 2
Love this campground, shaded and quiet
Larry J
VerifiedJuly 14, 2025 • Stayed at: 89, Loop: 3
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
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.