North River Ranger District
The North River Ranger District offers recreation opportunities in Augusta, Highland, and Rockingham counties, Virginia and Pendleton county, West Virginia.
General Information
Phones are currently down as of 12/10/25 - Please email for questions and current information. brittany.lonas@usda.gov
Recreation Sites
Blue Hole Day Use Area
Site Open
A popular day use, picnicking location popular for many locals in north Rockingham County.
Braley Pond Day Use Area
Site Open
Braley Pond Day Use Area is a very popular access to multiple trailheads including Ramsey's Draft Wilderness. Outdoor enthusiasts will enjoy this area for picnicking, fishing, or camping overnight in…
Brandywine Recreation Area
Site Open
Located on the 10-acre Brandywine Lake, this wooded recreation area affords access to multiple hiking and mountain biking trails, a swimming beach, and a campground with an onsite host.
Briery Branch Day Use Area
Site Open
The Briery Branch Reservoir is the highlight of this day use area and is a popular fishing area.
Camp Run Campground
Site Open
Nestled along a Shenandoah Mountain drainage in Pendleton County, WV, Camp Run provides an opportunity for primitive 1950’s style camping that is popular with hunters. There are 9 sites in total.Â
Confederate Breastworks Interpretive Site
Site Open
A popular scenic viewing area for fall foliage, this winding 0.5 mile interpretive trail meanders along the top of Shenandoah Mountain. Relive the events of April 1862 through the letters of Captain…
Elkhorn Lake Day Use Area
Site Open
This day use area is a popular non-motorized boating and fishing area with a wheelchair accessible pier. Elkhorn Day Use Area serves as a municipal watershed for Staunton, VA.
Hite Hollow Shooting Range
Site Closed
This shooting ranges offers six rifle lanes and two handgun lanes with covered shooting platforms and benches. Shotguns, clay or skeet shooting is prohibited.Please bring your own paper targets and…
Hone Quarry Campground
Site Open
Hone Quarry Campground is within one mile of Hone Quarry Reservoir. Nearby trailheads lead to popular rock climbing areas. Highlights of the campground include a picturesque stream, a hike to a…
Mountain House Day Use Area
Site Open
Mountain House Day Use Area provides the primary access to Ramseys Draft Wilderness and an opportunity for a nice picnic or to stage a hiking adventure. Native trout fishing is available in the…