Bolar Mountain Recreation Area
Bolar Mountain Recreation Area is a national forest campground in Virginia. Hookups: full hookups.
- Type
- National forest campground
- Location
- Virginia
- Coordinates
- 37.98361, -79.96694
- Hookups
- Full hookups
- Activities
- Boating, Camping, Fishing, Hiking, Hunting, Interpretive Programs, Swimming Site, Water Sports, Wildlife Viewing
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap
- Phone
- 540-279-4144
Amenities
- Reservable sites
Only amenities a source confirms are listed; an amenity missing here is unknown, not absent.
About Bolar Mountain Recreation Area
Overview Bolar Mountain Recreation Area is a great destination for visitors looking for a fun getaway on Lake Moomaw. The area provides plenty of outdoor activities, including boating, fishing, camping and hiking. There is little to no cell service, so be ready to disconnect! Recreation Boating, canoeing, water skiing and relaxing on the beach are popular activities at the lake. Anglers fish for brown and rainbow trout, bass and crappie. A boat ramp is located at the Bolar Flat Marina, which has a modern dock with boat slips. Bolar Mountain boasts 11 miles of hiking trails that lead to two impressive scenic overlooks: Islands Overlook Spur and Grouse Point Overlook. Looking for a more primitive experience? Hike or boat to Greenwood Point for dispersed camp sites. Facilities We have four campgrounds here at Bolar Mountain Recreation area; Sugar Ridge, Campground 1, Campground 2 & Campground 3 respectively. Each campground has "Prime" sites which have a view and/or direct access to the lake, those seeking electric sites will find most of their options at Campground 1 followed by 2 & 3. Potable water taps can be found throughout each camp along with flush toilets and showers. Individual camp sites have a picnic table, lantern post, a fire ring and a Camp Host to answer any questions/concerns you may encounter. Campers can empty their waste tanks at one of the two dump stations at Campground 1 or Campground 2. Natural Features The campground sits on the northern end o
Cell coverage
No coverage data for this location yet.
Nearby RV services
- Dump station
- Montebello Resort · 46 mi
- Water fill
- Laundry Mat · 40 mi
- Propane
- Love's · 14 mi
- Low clearances
- None mapped within 10 mi
- Off-road routes
- 79 designated routes (111 mi) within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mcclintic Point | National forest campground | under 0.1 mi | — | No hookups |
| Bolar Mountain Volunteer Village | National forest campground | 0.2 mi | — | — |
| Bolar Mountain Campground #1 | Private campground | 0.2 mi | — | — |
| Bolar Mountain Campground #2 | Private campground | 1.1 mi | — | — |
| Bolar Mountain Campground #3 | Private campground | 1.1 mi | — | — |
| Greenwood Point Campground | Private campground | 1.7 mi | — | — |
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Sources. Recreation.gov (RIDB), USFS and BLM recreation sites. Updated June 2026. Facility facts only; DryRig does not publish ratings or reviews on this page.