About Wolf Gap Recreation Area
Wolf Gap Recreation Area was once the site of a 1930’s African American Civilian Conservation Corps Camp. This recreation area has many hiking opportunities nearby. From here begin your hike to the popular Big Schloss Overlook with scenic views of Virginia and West Virginia mountains. Stay at one of our charming campsites and enjoy falling asleep to the peaceful symphony of nearby crickets.
- Season: Open year round
- Managed by: George Washington & Jefferson National Forest, FS
- Where: 5 mi northwest of Columbia Furnace, VA · 38.92455, -78.68909
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Official page for this camp (fees, closures, booking)
Weather by month
Typical daily highs and lows (°F), 1991–2020 NOAA normals. Best months: May–Sep (comfortable days, mild nights, little rain). Nights below freezing: Nov–Mar.
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Trails near camp
| Trail | Open to | From camp | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mill Mountain | Horse | at camp | 6.1 mi |
| Tibbet Knob | Hiking | 0.1 mi | 2.3 mi |
| Big Schloss | Hiking | 1.5 mi | 0.3 mi |
| Long Mountain | Horse | 1.9 mi | 8.6 mi |
| Laurel Run | Horse | 2.5 mi | 2.7 mi |
| Little Stoney Creek | Horse | 2.5 mi | 3.7 mi |
Straight-line distance from camp, from Forest Service, BLM, state and OpenStreetMap trail data.
Good to know
Verizon 4G · AT&T 5G
From the carriers' FCC coverage maps, which tend to be generous.The Milky Way is bright, with a little glow low on the horizon.
Class 3 of 9, from NASA/NOAA night-light data.Dump station: 19.3 mi
Propane: 12.1 mi