Bark Camp Recreation Area
Bark Camp Recreation Area offers a day use area and a campground situated near a 45-acre lake that is regularly stocked with rainbow trout. A three mile shoreline trail circles the lake, offering outstanding views. Highlights include an open air amphitheater overlooking the lake, a short hike to an interesting geological formation called “Kitchen Rock,” and universally accessible fishing piers and picnicking facilities.
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General Information
Operating this campground would not be possible without help from volunteers. Find out about volunteer opportunities on the volunteer page.
The campground is open from the 3rd Saturday in May through the last Saturday in September.
The day use recreation area is open year-round.
Open 3rd Saturday in May till the Last Saturday in September, Quiet hours are 10:00 p.m. until 6:00 a.m.
The America the Beautiful Senior and Access Pass provides a 50% discount to base campsite fee (not hook ups) and the day use fee. No other America the Beautiful Interagency passes are valid at this site. The George Washington & Jefferson National Forests Seasonal Day Use Pass is accepted here and covers day use fees.
No gasoline powered boats allowed on the lake.
Fees:
Single Site: $20/night.
Single Site (Electric): $25/night
Group Site $40/night
Day Use $3/vehicle
Double Site: $40/night.
Double Site (Electric): $40/night +$5/night.
Interagency Senior/Access Recreation Passes provide a 50% discount to Single Campsites ONLY.
*The discount applies only to the fee for the campsite physically occupied by the pass holder, not to any additional fee or campsite(s) occupied by members of the pass holder's party.*
https://store.usgs.gov/recreational-passes
Day Use: $3/vehicle/day
George Washington & Jefferson National Forest Passes are Honored for Day Use: $30/annual
https://www.fs.usda.gov/main/gwj/passes-permits/recreation
Interagency Recreation Passes are Honored for Day Use.
store.usgs.gov/recreational-passes
Purchase a Digital Day Use Pass: https://www.recreation.gov/sitepass/74440
OR
Please be prepared to pay with CASH or CHECK.
*Sites may be reservable and reservation fees apply.*
$3 per vehicle day use area fee. $20 per single campsite per night. $40 per double campsite per night. $5 electric hookups.
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: 1700 Park Avenue SW Norton, VA 24273
Phone: 276-679-8370
Hours: Monday - Friday; 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM (Closed on federal holidays)
Getting There
Latitude / Longitude
Latitude: 36.86666667
Longitude: -82.52416667
Directions
From Kingsport, TN: Follow US23 North to Norton VA. Take the Alternate 58 East exit toward Coeburn VA. Follow Alt 58 East for 5 miles to Tacoma. At the stop light turn right onto SR 706 and follow to the intersection with SR 699 on the left. Follow SR 699 for 0.1 mile then turn right onto SR 822. Follow SR 822 for 2 miles to the entrance of Bark Camp Recreation Area on the right.
From Abingdon, VA: Follow US 58W/US 19N to Hansonville, VA. Turn left onto US 58W Alternate and drive to Tacoma, VA. At the stop light, turn left (south) onto SR 706 and follow to the intersection with SR 699 on the left. Follow SR 699 for 0.1 mile then turn right onto SR 822. Follow SR 822 for 2 miles to the entrance of Bark Camp Recreation Area on the right.
Facility and Amenity Information
Restrooms
Restrooms are not available at this site.
Restrooms are closed when the campground is closed for the season.
Water
Potable water is not available at this site.
Water is not available when the campground is closed for the season.
Other Amenities
Bath houses with hot showers and flush toilets available only during the campground open season.
Recreation Opportunities
Day Hikes Info
Nearby day hikes include the Bark Camp Lakeshore Trail and the Kitchen Rock Trail.
