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!

Operator

National Forest

Camping types

Tent

Fee

From $16 per night (confirm with the operator)

Reservations

Reservable online

Phone

540-279-4144

Amenities

Location

Nearby adventures

Outdoor things to do around Bolar Mountain Recreation Area, shown on the map above. Distances are straight-line from the campground, so driving or walking will be longer; trail details are approximate. Confirm access and conditions with the land manager.

Hikes and trailheads

• Coles PointHike · 2.3 mi from campShow on map
• Allegheny Mountain TrailHike · 16.4 mi long · 2.0 mi from camp

  A loop trail.

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• Allegheny Mountain TrailHike · 16.4 mi long · 2.0 mi from camp

  A loop trail.

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• Lake Sherwood TrailHike · 3.4 mi long · 2.4 mi from camp

  A trail maintained by United States Forest Service.

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• Natural WellTrailhead · 4.5 mi from campShow on map
• Brushy Ridge (ft#456) - WsrdHike · 9.9 mi from camp

  Follow this trail across a stream and through mixed Appalachian hardwood forest as you climb Beards Mountain. Recreation.gov

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Mountain biking

• Mountain Momma Expert Cross CountryBike ride · 50.2 mi long · Long-distance trail · 8.7 mi from campShow on map

Scenic sights

• Chestnut KnobPeak · 3,209 ft · 5.4 mi from campShow on map
• High TopPeak · 3,645 ft · 5.9 mi from campShow on map
• Falling Spring FallsWaterfall · 8.1 mi from camp

  A 262-foot waterfall.

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• Falling Spring OverlookViewpoint · 8.1 mi from campShow on map
• Lookout RockViewpoint · 9.4 mi from camp

  A viewpoint along Blue Suck Falls Trail.

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Climbing and snow sports

• The Homestead Ski AreaSkiing and snowshoeing · 8.1 mi from campShow on map

Trail and sight data: Recreation.gov and OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

Reviews

Data sources

• Recreation.gov (RIDB) — Public domain (U.S. Government work)

Listing details come from the sources above and may be out of date. Confirm fees, dates and closures with the operator before you travel.