Hidden Valley Recreation Area
With vast fields of wildflowers that attract countless butterflies, birds, and other wildlife, the Hidden Valley Recreation Area is appropriately named due to its secluded and hidden feeling. Drawing visitors for hundreds of years, the valley is a historic location with an antebellum-era mansion which is now run as a Bed and Breakfast. Camping is available at the campground. Stocked with trout, the Jackson River flows through the valley, and movie buffs will recognize the area as the setting for the movie Somersby.
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Reservations
All campsites are available first-come, first-served. Reservations are not accepted.
General Information
Operating this campground would not be possible without help from volunteers. Find out about volunteer opportunities on the volunteer page.
Day Use area open year-round. Campground open mid-March through mid-December.
Day Use area open year-round. Campground open mid-March through mid-December, Quiet hours are 10:00 p.m. until 6:00 a.m.
The America the Beautiful Interagency Pass series and the George Washington & Jefferson National Forests Seasonal Day Use Pass are accepted here and cover day use fees. The America the Beautiful Senior and Access Passes provide a 50% discount to the base campsite fee (not hook ups) and day use fees.
Overnight Use:
Single Site: $15 per night
$15 per campsite per night.
Please, keep your pet on a leash when in a recreation area or campground. The law requires dog owners to keep their dog on a leash with a length no greater than 6 feet and under physical control when within a recreational area, such as a campground or day use area (36 CFR 2616(j)).
Address: 422 Forestry Road Hot Springs, VA 24445
Phone: 540-839-2521
Hours: Monday - Friday; 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM (Closed on federal holidays)
Getting There
Latitude / Longitude
Latitude: 38.09916667
Longitude: -79.82194444
Directions
From the Intersection of State Route 39 and US 220: Follow SR 39 west for about 3.25 miles to SR 621. Turn right on SR 621 and follow it about 1 mile to the intersection with Forest Road 241, Hidden Valley Road. Turn left on FR 241 and follow it about 1.5 miles to Hidden Valley Campground on the left, and another 0.5 miles to trailhead and fishing parking
Facility and Amenity Information
Restrooms
Restrooms are available at this site.
Water
Potable water is available at this site.
Picnic Tables
Picnic tables are available at this site.
