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Recreation Region: Lee Ranger District

Hawk Recreation Area

Hawk Campground has 15 campsites and sits nestled in the Alleghany Mountains surround by a spectacular nature setting. Experience an exciting hiking experience with easy access to the Tuscarora Trail right from the campground. In the fall, this inviting location offers hunters a secluded environment to stay overnight. Fall asleep to the mellow sounds of the trees gently swaying overhead and the simple harmony of nearby crickets.

General Information

April through mid-January

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. The Virginia State Parks pass does not apply on the National Forest. 

Alcoholic beverages prohibited. When recreating on Forest Service Lands, follow the safety and outdoor ethics recommendations. 

No Fees are required for this site.

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)). 

Front View of Lee District Ranger Office

Address: 102 Koontz St. Edinburg, VA 22824
Phone: 540-984-4101
Hours: Monday - Friday; 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM (Closed on federal holidays)

Getting There

Latitude / Longitude

Latitude: 39.11638889

Longitude: -78.49916667

Directions

From I-81: Take exit 296 and turn west on VA 55. Drive 14.5 miles and cross into West Virginia at top of mountain (VA 55 becomes WV 55). Descend for 1.0 mile and make a sharp right turn onto Forest Road 502 (gravel road). After 2.7 miles, turn left onto Forest Road 347. Camp entrance is on the right.

Facility and Amenity Information

Restrooms

Restrooms are available at this site.

Water

Potable water is not available at this site.

Picnic Tables

Picnic tables are available at this site.

Recreation Opportunities

Hunting Info

Please note that hunting is not permitted in designated campgrounds or developed recreation areas. Hunting activities on National Forest land in Virginia are regulated by the Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources.  Visit the Virginia DWR website for licensing information and for hunting regulations and detailed game unit information.

Last updated May 2nd, 2025