Blowing Springs

Federal campground in George Washington & Jefferson National Forest

Location: Warm Springs, VA, VA

Price: From $20 per night

Rating: 4 out of 5 (0 reviews)

Season: May through October

This location is available on a first-come, first-served basis only. Visitors are required to physically arrive at the campground to purchase and claim a site. Once on-site, you may be able to pay for your campsite(s) by scanning a QR code using the Recreation.gov mobile app, and the Scan and Pay feature.

Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.

Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables

Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/blowing-springs to be notified when sites open up.

Blowing Springs offers affordable tent camping at $20/night in a scenic location with fire rings and picnic tables. First-come, first-served access provides flexibility for spontaneous camping trips.

Wildlife alert: American Black Bear present in area; also Cedar Waxwing, Barred Owl, American Robin, Northern Cardinal, White-tailed Deer, American Beaver, American Mink, and Eastern Garter Snake documented within 8km.

Insider tips for Blowing Springs: Arrive early and physically visit the campground to claim your site—first-come, first-served only Download the Recreation.gov mobile app before arrival to use Scan and Pay feature if available This is a federal campground with only 1 tent site available

Skip Blowing Springs if: You need hookups—none available at this campground. You require advance reservations—first-come, first-served only. You plan to visit November through April—seasonal operations only.

Best time to visit Blowing Springs: May-October — Campground operates seasonally during these months only.

Nearby campgrounds: Hidden Valley Campground (Warm Springs, VA), Pocahontas Campground (Marlinton, WV), Bolar Mountain Recreation Area (Warm Springs, VA), Lake Sherwood (WHITE SULPHUR SPRING, WV).