Bolar Mountain Campground
USFS · Campground · Fee
Fast facts
- Cost
- Fee charged
- Managed by
- USFS
- Type
- Campground
- Hours
- Open From Memorial Weekend till Labor Day Weekend, Quiet hours are 10:00 p.m. until 6:00 a.m.
- Reservations
- fs.usda.gov
- Coordinates
- 37.9838, -79.9681
- Last verified
- September 18, 2026
About this place
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.
From the USFS.
Is Bolar Mountain Campground free?
No. Bolar Mountain Campground charges a fee. It is managed by the USFS. Sites are reservable through fs.usda.gov.
How do I get to Bolar Mountain Campground?
From Covington, take U.S. Route 220 north to State Higway 39 and turn left on State Highway 39. Take State Highway 39 to State Highway 600 (Bolars Draft Road) and turn left on State Highway 600 to the campground. Turn right on Twin Ridge Drive. To store & marina, stay on State Highway 600 for one mile. Store and marina are on the right.
Nearby
- MCCLINTIC POINT0.1 mi
- BOLAR MOUNTAIN RECREATION AREA0.1 mi
- Bolar Mountain Volunteer Village Campgro0.3 mi
- Greenwood Point Campground1.7 mi
- COLES POINT 2.3 mi
- Morris Hill Group Campground2.7 mi
- LAKE SHERWOOD2.8 mi
- Mcclintic Point Campground3.2 mi
No other services within 50 mi on the record.
SourceData from the USFS. Last synced September 18, 2026. Community reports and photos are submitted by travelers and are not verified by the agency.
