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Hawk Recreation Area
10 mi southwest of Shawneeland, VA · AT&T 5G · T-Mobile 5G
About Hawk Recreation Area
Hawk Campground sits nestled in the Alleghany Mountains surround by a spectacular nature setting. Experience an exciting hiking experience with easy access to the Tuscarora Trail right from the campground. In the fall, this inviting location offers hunters a secluded environment to stay overnight. Fall asleep to the mellow sounds of the trees gently swaying overhead and the simple harmony of nearby crickets.
- Season: Late April through mid-December
- Managed by: George Washington & Jefferson National Forest, FS
- Where: 10 mi southwest of Shawneeland, VA · 39.11639, -78.49917
Things to do:
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.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hawk Campground | Horse | 0.1 mi | 6.1 mi |
| Tuscarora - County Line | Horse | 2.2 mi | 8.5 mi |
Straight-line distance from camp, from Forest Service, BLM, state and OpenStreetMap trail data.
Good to know
AT&T 5G · T-Mobile 5G
From the carriers' FCC coverage maps, which tend to be generous.The Milky Way is clear overhead but fades toward town glow.
Class 4 of 9, from NASA/NOAA night-light data.Dump station: 16.9 mi
Nearest of each within 25 miles, straight-line.