Bark Camp Recreation Area

Area Status: Open

Bark Camp Recreation Area offers a day use area and a campground situated near a 45-acre lake that is regularly stocked with rainbow trout. A three mile shoreline trail circles the lake, offering outstanding views. Highlights include an open air amphitheater overlooking the lake, a short hike to an interesting geological formation called “Kitchen Rock,” and universally accessible fishing piers and picnicking facilities.

At a Glance

Current Conditions:	The campground will close September 30, 2023. The day-use area is open year round.
Reservations:	During the campground open season, campsites are available on a first-come first-served basis. Reservations are not accepted.
Fees:	$3 per vehicle day use area fee. $20 per single campsite per night. $40 per double campsite per night. $5 electric hookups.
Open Season:	3rd Saturday in May - Last Saturday in September
Restrictions:	No gasoline powered boats allowed on the lake.
Closest Towns:	Coeburn, VA
Water:	Drinking water available only during the campground open season
Restroom:	Bath houses with hot showers and flush toilets available only during the campground open season
Passes:	The America the Beautiful Senior and Access Pass provides a 50% discount to base campsite fee (not hook ups) and the day use fee. No other America the Beautiful Interagency passes are valid at this site. The George Washington & Jefferson National Forests Seasonal Day Use Pass is accepted here and covers day use fees.
Operated By:	Clinch Ranger District: (276) 679-8370
Information Center:	For more information contact: Clinch Ranger District 1700 Park Avenue SW, Norton, VA 24273. 276-679-8370 Office Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00 - 12:00 and 12:30 - 4:30 Operating this campground would not be possible without help from volunteers. Find out about opportunities to volunteer at www.volunteer.gov.

General Information

Directions:

From Kingsport, TN: Follow US23 North to Norton VA. Take the Alternate 58 East exit toward Coeburn VA. Follow Alt 58 East for 5 miles to Tacoma. At the stop light turn right onto SR 706 and follow to the intersection with SR 699 on the left. Follow SR 699 for 0.1 mile then turn right onto SR 822. Follow SR 822 for 2 miles to the entrance of Bark Camp Recreation Area on the right.

From Abingdon, VA: Follow US 58W/US 19N to Hansonville, VA. Turn left onto US 58W Alternate and drive to Tacoma, VA. At the stop light, turn left (south) onto SR 706 and follow to the intersection with SR 699 on the left. Follow SR 699 for 0.1 mile then turn right onto SR 822. Follow SR 822 for 2 miles to the entrance of Bark Camp Recreation Area on the right.