James River and Warm Springs Ranger District
Visitors to the James River and Warm Springs Ranger District have opportunities to visit two wilderness areas located among the Alleghany Mountains in the western section of Virginia and 336,464 acres of mountains and valleys. The district has over 240 miles of multi-use trail and over 300 miles of roads. One of its most popular recreation destinations is Lake Moomaw, one of the largest lakes in Virginia, with 43 miles of undeveloped shoreline, campgrounds, and day use areas, including 3 boat launches. There, visitors can go both cold and warm water fishing, boating, picnicking, and camping. The closest town to the district is Hot Springs, Virginia. The James River and Warm Springs Ranger District provides recreation opportunities in Alleghany, Bath and Highland Counties, Virginia.
Complexes
Lake Moomaw is a popular outdoor recreation destination offering multiple campgrounds, swim beaches, boating ramps, fishing piers and scenic trails. Popular with boaters and anglers, the 2,530-acre cold-water lake sits along the Jackson River in the mountains of the Alleghany Highlands where it boasts over 40 miles of undeveloped shoreline.
Visitors can plan to base their adventures at recreation sites at the northern end of Lake Moomaw in Bath County or in the southern end of Lake Moomaw in Alleghany County.
Many recreation activities at Lake Moomaw require no reservations. Some campsites are first-come first-served; most campsites require a reservation. For specific site information, see the pages linked below.
Coles Point at Lake Moomaw boasts picnic shelters, two fishing docks, two boat ramps and a swimming beach.
This marina on the northern end of Lake Moomaw is a local hub of activity where visitors come to launch their boats on Lake Moomaw.
Bolar Mountain Recreation Area at Lake Moomaw offers visitors a fun getaway on Lake Moomaw.
Fortney Branch Boat Launch at Lake Moomaw offers a floating dock and two concrete boat launch ramps.
Greenwood Point Campground at Lake Moomaw offers the solitude of an isolated and remote location. With no road access, the adventure is just getting there!
McClintic Point at Lake Moomaw sits on the northern end of the lake.
Recreation Sites
Bath County Shooting Range
Blowing Springs Campground
Bolar Flat Marina
Bolar Mountain Recreation Area
Coles Point Day Use Area
Fortney Branch Boat Launch
Green Pastures Recreation Area
Greenwood Point Campground
Hidden Valley Recreation Area
Lake Moomaw Recreation