Bolar Mountain Campground

About

Bolar Mountain Recreation Area occupies a prime location on the northern end of Lake Moomaw, a 2,530-acre manmade lake along the Jackson River in Bath County, Virginia. The lake averages 80 feet deep and offers 43 miles of wooded shoreline. Part of the George Washington & Jefferson National Forest, the campground provides over 125 individual campsites spread across multiple loops including Sugar Ridge and Campgrounds 1, 2, and 3. Site types range from walk-to tent sites to standard and premium non-electric sites, with electric hookups available at 21 sites in Campground 1. All sites include fire rings with grills, picnic tables, and lantern posts. Potable water is available from taps throughout the campgrounds, and two dump stations serve RV campers. The recreation area features a sandy swimming beach, volleyball court, playground, and accessible fishing dock. Bolar Mountain boasts 11 miles of hiking trails leading to two impressive overlooks: Islands Overlook Spur and Grouse Point Overlook. The boat ramp provides year-round access to the lake, where anglers pursue brown and rainbow trout, bass, and crappie. A marina with store is located one mile from the campground.

Directions

From Covington, take US Route 220 north to State Highway 39 and turn left. Take State Highway 39 to State Highway 600 (Bolars Draft Road) and turn left, then turn right on Twin Ridge Drive to reach the campground. For the store and marina, stay on State Highway 600 for one additional mile.