Federal campgroundtype
First comebooking
Apr–Octbest months
About James River Ranger District
Recreational opportunities in the James River Ranger District.
- Managed by: George Washington & Jefferson National Forest, FS
- Where: 1 mi northwest of Covington, VA · 37.7951, -79.994
Things to do:
FishingHikingBoating & paddlingSwimming
Weather by month
43°25°Jan
48°27°Feb
56°33°Mar
68°42°Apr
75°50°May
82°58°Jun
85°63°Jul
84°62°Aug
78°55°Sep
68°43°Oct
56°33°Nov
47°28°Dec
Typical daily highs and lows (°F), 1991–2020 NOAA normals. Best months: Apr–Oct (comfortable days, mild nights, little rain). Nights below freezing: Dec–Feb.
See James River Ranger District from above
Fly over it in 3D, check today's weather and fire news, plan the drive and print a trip plan.
Trails near camp
| Trail | Open to | From camp | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dry Run | Horse | 0.7 mi | 10.4 mi |
| Peters Ridge | Horse | 1.6 mi | 4.7 mi |
| Fore Mountain | Horse | 2.0 mi | 14.6 mi |
Straight-line distance from camp, from Forest Service, BLM, state and OpenStreetMap trail data.
Good to know
Cell signal
Verizon 5G · AT&T 5G · T-Mobile 5G
From the carriers' FCC coverage maps, which tend to be generous.Night sky: Bright suburban
The Milky Way shows only on the best nights, if at all.
Class 6 of 9, from NASA/NOAA night-light data.RV essentials
Dump station: 10.8 mi
Propane: 6 mi
Camps nearby
- Morris Hill Campground 9.5 mi
- Whispering Pines Campground 10.8 mi
- Coles Point 10.8 mi
- Greenwood Point Campground 11.4 mi
- Craig Creek Recreation Area 12.1 mi
- serenity 12.5 mi