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Bolar Mountain Campground

usfs · VA

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  • dump station10 mi
  • fuel station8.6 mi

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About

Bolar Mountain Recreation Area at Lake Moomaw offers visitors a fun getaway on Lake Moomaw. The area provides opportunities for plenty of activities, including camping, boating, fishing and hiking, as well as volleyball and a playground. The recreation area sits on the northern end of Lake Moomaw, a manmade lake covering 2,530 acres along the Jackson River. The lake's average depth is 80 feet and it has 43 miles of wooded shoreline. Bolar Mountain boasts 11 miles of hiking trails that lead to two impressive scenic overlooks: Islands Overlook Spur and Grouse Point Overlook.

Around this stay

Nearest surrounding services and recreation within ~25 mi — not on-site amenities.

  • dump station

    Dump station

    10 mi
  • fuel station

    Exxon

    8.6 mi
  • grocery

    Valley Supermarket IGA

    8.6 mi
  • potable water

    Potable water

    11 mi
  • trailhead

    Natural Well

    4.5 mi
  • attraction

    Falling Spring Overlook

    8.1 mi
  • recreation site

    Swimming area

    0.5 mi

Forest road access near this stay: LEMMON HOLLOW in George Washington and Jefferson National Forest. Motorhome access is listed as open on the nearest MVUM segment — verify current restrictions.

Contact & access

Source and verification

Last verified: 10/5/2026

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