Recreation
From lush woods and cold mountain streams to unique mountaintop balds, over 1.8 million acres of Appalachian forests in Virginia, West Virginia, and Kentucky are yours to explore.
Recreation opportunities abound on the George Washington & Jefferson National Forests.
Blue Springs Gap Cabin
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Located high on a mountaintop near Camp, VA, Blue Springs Gap Cabin seems to be on top of the world. There are three cozy bedrooms, a kitchen, a living room and a wrap around porch with an amazing…
Bolar Flat Marina
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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.Â
Bolar Mountain Recreation Area
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Bolar Mountain Recreation Area at Lake Moomaw offers visitors a fun getaway on Lake Moomaw. The area provides opportunities for plenty of activities, including camping, boating, fishing and hiking,…
Boley Field Group Campground
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This large, open field is good for groups that wish to picnic and tent camp together but require few amenities. It is located at the base of Brush Mountain and the surrounding forest provides shade.…
Braley Pond Day Use Area
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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
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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
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The Briery Branch Reservoir is the highlight of this day use area and is a popular fishing area.
Caldwell Fields Group Campground
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Caldwell Fields offers two large, open fields for group camping, Milton and George Fields. These fields are ideal for campers who require few amenities. A third field is available at the site for…
Camp Roosevelt Recreation Area
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Camp Roosevelt Campground is the site of the first Civilian Conservation Corps Camp in the Nation. Follow the path through the CCC camp and view the foundations where the actual buildings once stood.…
Camp Run Campground
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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