Bolar Mountain Recreation Area
George Washington & Jefferson National Forest — lakeside, fishing, hiking
Location: Warm Springs, VA, VA
Price: From $16 per night
Price range: $16–$37 per night
Rating: 3.8 out of 5 (190 reviews)
Season: May through October
Bolar Mountain Recreation Area is a great destination for visitors looking for a fun getaway on Lake Moomaw. The area provides plenty of outdoor activities, including boating, fishing, camping and hiking. There is little to no cell service, so be ready to disconnect!
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Flush Toilets, Drinking Water, Showers, Dump Station, Electric Hookups, Camp Host, Fishing, Boat Launch
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Bolar Mountain Recreation Area offers a scenic lakefront destination on Lake Moomaw with diverse outdoor activities including boating, fishing, hiking, and water sports. The area provides a true disconnect experience with little to no cell service.
Wildlife alert: American Black Bear present in area. Timber Rattlesnake and Eastern/Gray Ratsnake Complex also documented within 8km radius.
Insider tips for Bolar Mountain Recreation Area: Book early - this is a popular federal campground with 124 sites Plan your route before arrival due to intermittent or no cell service Boat ramp available at Bolar Flat Marina for water recreation access
Skip Bolar Mountain Recreation Area if: Need RV hookups - no hookups available at most sites, only suitable for self-contained RVs. Visiting outside May-October - campground operates seasonally. Require reliable cell service - little to no connectivity in area.
Best time to visit Bolar Mountain Recreation Area: May-October — Campground operates seasonally May through October only.
Nearby campgrounds: Mcclintic Point (Warm Springs, VA), Coles Point (Covington, VA), Lake Sherwood (WHITE SULPHUR SPRING, WV), Morris Hill Campground (Covington, VA).
Cell Phone Coverage at Bolar Mountain Recreation Area
Cell signal at Bolar Mountain Recreation Area (Warm Springs, VA): none overall signal based on FCC broadband data.
Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.
Bolar Mountain Recreation Area is a great destination for visitors looking for a fun getaway on Lake Moomaw. The area provides plenty of outdoor activities, including boating, fishing, camping and hiking. There is little to no cell service, so be ready to disconnect!
Verified facts
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early - this is a popular federal campground with 124 sites
Plan your route before arrival due to intermittent or no cell service
Boat ramp available at Bolar Flat Marina for water recreation access
Campground operates seasonally May through October only
Things to do nearby
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Wildlife nearby
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Getting there →
Know your route ahead of time, cell service will be intermitten if available at all. From Covington, take 220 North to Hwy 39 and turn left on Hwy 39. Take Hwy 39 to Hwy 600 (Bolars Draft Road) and turn left on Hwy 600 towards the campgrounds. After about 7.5 miles turn right on Twin Ridge Drive for all campgrounds. Stay straight to head towards the store & marina, an overlook of the lake and McClintic Point. ** GPS often routes vehicles to take Richardson Gorge rd. via the Jackson River tpk. Th
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- Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — George Washington & Jefferson National Forest fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at George Washington & Jefferson National Forest before arrival — seasonal closures common.
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