Morris Hill Campground
Morris Hill at Lake Moomaw offers a peaceful, rustic campground. The campground offers scenic views from its perch on a ridge above the southern end of Lake Moomaw. Located just a half-mile from the lakeshore, this campground provides easy access to sandy swim beaches, a fishing pier, boat ramp, and hiking and biking trails.
Hikers enjoy the nearby Morris Hill Bike Trail and Fortney Loop Trail.
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Reservations
Reservations can be made by visiting Recreation.gov. Reservations must be made 2 days ahead of arrival and can be made up to 6 months in advance for standard sites and 12 months in advance for group sites.
General Information
Memorial Day Weekend - late-October
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.
When recreating on Forest Service Lands, follow the safety and outdoor ethics recommendations.
Fees are $21 per night for standard sites and $65 per night for group sites.
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
Directions
GPS Info. (Latitude, Longitude):
37.93111, -79.97111
37°55'52"N, 79°58'16"W
Family Campground- From Covington, VA, take Exit 16A off Interstate 64 to US Rt. 220. Go north on Rt. 220 for 5.6 miles to State Rt. 687. Turn left onto Rt. 687 and go 3.2 miles to State Rt. 641. Turn left onto Rt 641/666 and go 4.2 miles to State Rt. 605. Then turn right onto Rt. 605 and proceed 2 miles to campground entrance on left.
Group Campsites- From Covington, VA, take Exit 16A or 16Boff I-64. Follow signs for US 220 and travel north on US 220 for about 5.5 miles. Turn left on State Road (SR) 687, (Jackson River Road) and travel about 3.2 miles. Turn left on SR 641 (Indian Draft Road). This shortly becomes SR 666. Travel about 4.2 miles on 641/666. You will come to a three-way intersection. Turn right onto SR 605 and travel about 2.5 miles, then turn left at the sign for the US Army Corps of Engineers Visitor's Center. Travel about 0.1 miles and there will be a heavy wooden gate on the left. Directions for entering the group area are on your confirmation letter. Open the gate and follow the signs to the group site you reserved.
Facility and Amenity Information
Accessibility
Accessible fishing dock
Restrooms
Restrooms are not available at this site.
Restrooms are available when the site is open for the season.
Water
Potable water is available at this site.
Water is available only when the site is open for the season.
Picnic Tables
Picnic tables are available at this site.
Other Amenities
Flush toilets with warm water showers in family campground. Vault toilets in group campground.
