Bolar Mountain Volunteer Village Campgro
Open — This campground is exclusively for volunteers working with the U.S. Forest Service on the James River and Warm Springs Ranger District. It is not available for public recreation camping.
Cold Weather Advisory issued January 19 at 2:27AM EST until January 20 at 12:00PM EST by NWS Blacksburg VA
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 10 below expected. * WHERE...Portions of northwest North Carolina, southwest and west central Virginia, and southeast West Virginia. * WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to noon EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 10 below zero could result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken.
About
Bolar Mountain Volunteer Village Campground serves as a base of operations for volunteers working with the U.S. Forest Service on the James River and Warm Springs Ranger District of George Washington National Forest. This specialized facility is not open to the general public and is reserved exclusively for volunteers engaged in official Forest Service projects. The campground offers essential amenities to support volunteers during their service, including water and electric hookups at individual sites, as well as communal facilities for laundry and showers. Located in Bath County near the Bolar Mountain Recreation Area, the volunteer village provides a convenient staging area for various forest management and conservation activities. Access is via Highway 600 (Bolars Draft Road) off Highway 39, with the campground situated on Twin Ridge Drive. The area offers proximity to the broader Bolar Mountain Recreation Area amenities while maintaining its dedicated purpose as a volunteer support facility.
Directions
From Covington, take US 220 North to Highway 39 and turn left. Follow Highway 39 to Highway 600 (Bolars Draft Road) and turn left. Turn right on Twin Ridge Drive to reach the campground.
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Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | — |
| Toilets | No |
| Dump Station | — |
| Wifi | — |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| Showers | Yes |
| Electric Hookups | Yes |
| Water Hookups | Yes |
| Sewer Hookups | No |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $0 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | — |
| Pull Through Sites | — |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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