usfsnational forest

North River Campground

usfs · VA

  • dump station1.6 mi
  • fuel station6.3 mi

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About

This open area campground was originally constructed as a CCC camp. Evidence of the original sites and logging trails still remain today. North River Gorge is a popular hiking, biking, and fishing area with a swinging bridge spanning the North River. Close proximity to Wild Oak National Recreation Trail, Stanton Dam Day Use Area and Elkhorn Lake provide multiple recreational options that are easily accessible within a few miles. The campground is made up of nine campsites, none of which are accessible, and each contain a picnic table, fire ring, and lantern post

Around this stay

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

  • dump station

    Dump station

    1.6 mi
  • fuel station

    Zach's Country Store

    6.3 mi
  • grocery

    Food Lion

    14 mi
  • potable water

    Potable water

    12 mi
  • trailhead

    Trailhead

    3.0 mi
  • attraction

    Viewpoint

    2.3 mi
  • recreation site

    Staunton Dam Day Use Area

    0.5 mi

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

Contact & access

Reservations & demand

Lead time: Unknown

Not enough historical Recreation.gov reservation samples for this place yet. Historical demand only — not live availability.

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Source and verification

Last verified: 10/10/2026

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