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Hone Quarry Campground

Federal campground in George Washington & Jefferson National Forest

Location: Dayton, VA, VA

Price: From $5 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/hone-quarry-campground to be notified when sites open up.

Simple, affordable campground with raised tent platforms at each site and fire pits. Campers praise the semi-private spacing between sites and peaceful atmosphere.

Wildlife alert: Pileated Woodpecker, White-breasted Nuthatch, Red Crossbill, Black-throated Green Warbler, Groundhog, Eastern/Gray Ratsnake Complex, and Northern Watersnake present in area.

Insider tips for Hone Quarry Campground: First-come, first-served only — arrive early as sites fill quickly (approximately 10 total sites despite listing showing 1 site). Download Recreation.gov mobile app before arrival to use Scan and Pay feature for on-site payment. No cell phone service — plan accordingly and inform others of your location before arriving. Each site includes a raised tent platform leveled with pebbles, picnic table, and fire pit.

Skip Hone Quarry Campground if: You need hookups — no hookups available.. You require cell phone service.. You prefer to book in advance — first-come, first-served only..

Best time to visit Hone Quarry Campground: May-October — Official operating season per verified data..

Nearby campgrounds: Todd Lake Campground (Mount Solon, VA), Brandywine Campground (Brandywine, WV), Spruce Knob Lake (RIVERTON, WV), Seneca Shadows (Seneca Rocks, WV).

Cell Phone Coverage at Hone Quarry Campground

Cell signal at Hone Quarry Campground (Dayton, 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.

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    Dayton, VA, VA★ 4 (0 reviews)From $5/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
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    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.

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    Verified facts

    RIDB / Recreation.gov official database
    Check-in2:00 PM
    Check-out12:00 PM
    SeasonMay through October
    Stay limit14 days
    HookupsNo hookups.
    Max/site6 people

    Amenities

    RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verified
    Essentials
    Fire Rings
    Recreation
    Picnic Tables

    Straight talk

    CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reports

    Known issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.

    Known issuesFederal campground — book early. No hookups at most sites. Seasonal operations.
    Skip it if:✕ You need hookups — no hookups available.✕ You require cell phone service.✕ You prefer to book in advance — first-come, first-served only.

    Insider tips & when to go

    CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

    First-come, first-served only

    arrive early as sites fill quickly (approximately 10 total sites despite listing showing 1 site).

    Download Recreation.gov mobile app before arrival to use Scan and Pay feature for on-site payment.

    No cell phone service

    plan accordingly and inform others of your location before arriving.

    Each site includes a raised tent platform leveled with pebbles, picnic table, and fire pit.

    Best: May-October

    Official operating season per verified data.

    Things to do nearby

    RIDB /activities /recareas + intel

    Conditions today

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    at campground coordinates

    Cell signal

    FCC BDC · quarterly dataset
    T-Mobile
    4G · 0%
    Verizon
    4G · 0%
    AT&T
    4G · 0%

    FCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal.

    Wildlife nearby

    iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 km
    Alert: Pileated Woodpecker, White-breasted Nuthatch, Red Crossbill, Black-throated Green Warbler, Groundhog, Eastern/Gray Ratsnake Complex, and Northern Watersnake present in area.

    Location

    Leaflet · OpenStreetMap tiles
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    N/A· George Washington & Jefferson National Forest
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    Campground entrance

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    #community · posts, photos & Q&A · AI-moderated (Claude Vision)

    Pro tips

    • 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.

    Frequently asked questions

    RIDB facts + intel · FAQPage schema, speakable
    How much does Hone Quarry Campground cost per night?+
    Hone Quarry Campground costs $5 per night. Hookup options: No hookups.
    What season is Hone Quarry Campground open?+
    Hone Quarry Campground is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
    Does Hone Quarry Campground have hookups?+
    No hookups.
    What is the maximum RV length at Hone Quarry Campground?+
    Hone Quarry Campground is primarily a tent camping facility.
    How do I make reservations at Hone Quarry Campground?+
    Hone Quarry Campground is a federal campground — book 6 months ahead at Recreation.gov. Set a free CamperWatch cancellation alert to be notified the moment a site opens.
    What is the cell service like at Hone Quarry Campground?+
    According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Hone Quarry Campground is rated none. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
    What season is Hone Quarry Campground open, and what are check-in times?+
    Hone Quarry Campground is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
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    $5 /night★ 4 (0)
    SeasonMay through October
    Check-in2:00 PM
    Check-out12:00 PM
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    Nearby Campgrounds

    Forest campground camping

    Todd Lake Campground

    Mount Solon, VA

    From $20/night

    Brandywine Campground

    Brandywine, WV

    From $20/night

    Spruce Knob Lake

    RIVERTON, WV

    From $15/night

    Seneca Shadows

    Seneca Rocks, WV

    From $17/night

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