Bolar Mountain Campground
usfs · VA
- 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.
- 10 mi
dump station
Dump station
- 8.6 mi
fuel station
Exxon
- 8.6 mi
grocery
Valley Supermarket IGA
- 11 mi
potable water
Potable water
- 4.5 mi
trailhead
Natural Well
- 8.1 mi
attraction
Falling Spring Overlook
- 0.5 mi
recreation site
Swimming area
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
- VA
- fs.usda.gov
- OPEN
Source and verification
Last verified: 10/5/2026
See the Sources tab for provenance detail.

