Little Fort
Open year-round. First-come, first-served only with no advance reservations. No fees. Campers must bring their own drinking water.
Extreme Heat Warning issued July 1 at 7:57PM EDT until July 3 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
* WHAT...For the Heat Advisory, heat index values up to 104 expected. For the Extreme Heat Warning, dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 109 expected. * WHERE...Clarke, Frederick, Page, Shenandoah, and Warren Counties. * WHEN...For the Heat Advisory, from 10 AM to 8 PM EDT Thursday. For the Extreme Heat Warning, from 10 AM to 8 PM EDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat and high humidity events. Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.
Heat Advisory issued July 1 at 7:57PM EDT until July 1 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
* WHAT...For the Heat Advisory, heat index values up to 104 expected. For the Extreme Heat Warning, dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 109 expected. * WHERE...Clarke, Frederick, Page, Shenandoah, and Warren Counties. * WHEN...For the Heat Advisory, from 10 AM to 8 PM EDT Thursday. For the Extreme Heat Warning, from 10 AM to 8 PM EDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat and high humidity events. Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.
Heat Advisory issued July 1 at 7:57PM EDT until July 2 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
* WHAT...For the Heat Advisory, heat index values up to 104 expected. For the Extreme Heat Warning, dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 109 expected. * WHERE...Clarke, Frederick, Page, Shenandoah, and Warren Counties. * WHEN...For the Heat Advisory, from 10 AM to 8 PM EDT Thursday. For the Extreme Heat Warning, from 10 AM to 8 PM EDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat and high humidity events. Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.
About
Little Fort Campground sits in the George Washington National Forest near a meadow that once served as a rest stop for stagecoach travelers. This minimally developed recreation area offers 9 primitive campsites on a first-come, first-served basis with no fees or reservations required. The campground's main draw is its direct access to the Peters Mill Run/Taskers Gap OHV trail system, which spans 36 miles and is recognized as the largest OHV system in Virginia. The trails offer rugged adventure for ATV and off-highway vehicle enthusiasts, though an OHV Special Recreation Permit is required for trail use. Facilities are basic: vault toilets and picnic tables are provided, but campers must bring their own drinking water as none is available on-site. Pets are welcome but must be kept on a leash no longer than 6 feet. Alcoholic beverages are prohibited, and stays are limited to 14 days within any 30-day period. Bear-safe food storage practices are required.
Directions
From I-81: Take exit 279 and turn east on State Route 675. In the center of Edinburg (T-intersection), turn left onto U.S. Highway 11. At the north end of Edinburg, turn right onto State Route 675. Follow State Route 675 for 5.9 miles over Massanutten Mountain to a STOP sign at Kings Crossing (T-intersection). Turn left (north) and drive 7.3 miles to Detrick. Turn left onto State Route 758 in Detrick and drive 2.7 miles to camp entrance on left.
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Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | — |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $0 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | — |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (540) 984-4101 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | None |
Useful Links
| View on Recreation.gov | |
| USFS Little Fort Campground |
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