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Brandywine Recreation Area
Area Status: 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.
At a Glance
| Operational Hours: | 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m |
|---|---|
| Reservations: | This campground operates on a first-come, first-served basis. |
| Fees: | Day use is $8 per vehicle for up to 8 passengers and $2 per person for vans and buses carrying more than 8 passengers and walk-ins. $20 per campsite per night during the primary (summer) recreation season and $10 per campsite per night during the winter season when water is not available. |
| Open Season: | mid-May - mid-December |
| Restrictions: | Not suitable for large RVs. Dump station is available. Showers available for Brandywine campers only. Sites are limited to one RV or two tents, no more than two vehicles, and no more than eight persons per site. |
| Closest Towns: | Brandywine, WV |
| Water: | Drinking water available |
| Restroom: | Bath houses have hot showers and flush toilets |
| Operated By: | North River Ranger District: 540-432-0187 |
General Information
Directions: From Harrisonburg, VA: Take Route 33 West, 26 miles into West Virginia. The recreation area is 4.2 miles West of the Virginia-West Virginia state line and about 2 miles East of the town of Brandywine, WV.Activities
Sand Play
Recreation areas with activity Sand Play:Mountain Biking
Recreation areas with activity Mountain Biking:Campground Camping
Recreation areas with activity Campground Camping:| No. of Sites | 35 |
| No. of Accessible sites |
Lake and Pond Fishing
Recreation areas with activity Lake and Pond Fishing:Fishing Regulations and Permits.
Picnicking
Recreation areas with activity Picnicking:| No. of Sites | Picnicking sites available |
| Reservation Info | No Reservations Required |
Boating - Non-Motorized
Recreation areas with activity Boating - Non-Motorized:Swimming
Recreation areas with activity Swimming:Alerts & Warnings
- Bolar Mountain Recreation Area Summer Schedule Delayed
- Effective July 1, 2022, Virginia law permits hunting on Sunday
- Downed Trees Blocking Forest Road 2005 on Marys Peak
- Bolar Flat Day Use Area at Lake Moomaw Closed for Public Health and Safety
- Grindstone camping limited in 2022
- Temp Closure: Rocky Run ATV trail, Second Mountain, Long Run Road
- Some roads and trails closed in Rockingham County VA and Pendleton County WV
Location
Latitude :
38.595276
Longitude :
-79.19972