Federal campground in George Washington & Jefferson National Forest
Location: Wardensville, VA, VA
Price: From $10 per night
Price range: $10–$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
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Wolf Gap Recreation Area offers ridgeline camping with access to excellent trails and viewpoints along the WV/VA mountain border, earning a 4.7/5 rating from 327 Google reviews. Campers praise the scenic hiking opportunities and convenient trailhead location.
Wildlife alert: Timber Rattlesnake present in area — wear hiking boots on trails. Also common: North American Porcupine, American Beaver, Red Fox, Blue Jay, Eastern Box Turtle, Wood Turtle.
Insider tips for Wolf Gap: First-come, first-served only — arrive early to claim a site Download Recreation.gov mobile app before arrival for QR code payment option at remote location Only 1 tent site available — arrive early during peak season
Skip Wolf Gap if: Need RV hookups — no hookups available. Visiting outside May-October — campground closed seasonally. Prefer advance reservations — first-come, first-served basis only.
Best time to visit Wolf Gap: May-October — Campground operates seasonally May through October only.
Nearby campgrounds: Trout Pond Recreation Area (Lost City, WV), Little Fort (Fort Valley, VA), Camp Roosevelt (Fort Valley, VA), Elizabeth Furnace (Fort Valley, VA).
Cell signal at Wolf Gap (Wardensville, 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.
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.
Known issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.
First-come, first-served only
arrive early to claim a site
Download Recreation.gov mobile app before arrival for QR code payment option at remote location
Only 1 tent site available
arrive early during peak season
Campground operates seasonally May through October only
FCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal.









Directions: From I-81: Take exit 279. Turn west on SR 675. Drive 3.5 miles to STOP sign at VA 42. Turn right, and take next left to continue on SR 675. Drive 3.1 miles to a fork in the road. Stay right, on SR 675, and drive another 3.4 miles to the top of the mountain. The entrance is on your right.
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