Where is a good place to go Back Country camping in Virginia?

roadkill10

My cousin and I, along with a few others are planning a trip to go Back country camping and would like to know of a good place to do so in Virginia.

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Here's a trail along the AT that had pretty high ratings on trails.com...

Furnace Mountain / Trayfoot Mountain Overnight Loop (20.6 Miles):
"If you like mountaintop views and camping along streams, this loop is for you. Head north on the Appalachian Trail (AT) and turn west toward Austin Mountain, with many views of your destination. Camp in the woods along Madison Run and then climb up to Furnace Mountain for more views. Walk along the rest of Trayfoot Mountain and drop to Paine Run for more streamside camping. Pass historic Blackrock Springs and culminate your trip at the view from Blackrock."

Find more details here:
http://www.trails.com/tcatalog_trail.aspx?trailid=HGD087-040

Happy Trails!

Camping in virginia.?

Daniel S

Whats the best place to go camping in virginia?

I have a 10 person tent and would like to take a group of friends camping. I would like the adventure to include mountian climbing and canoeing if possible.

What are my options?

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I would Recommend Shenandoah National Park it has several different camping areas beautiful scenery and even back country camping . It should have what your looking for . Here is a link to the home page . there are more links on the page as far as hiking camping etc check it out.

http://www.nps.gov/shen/

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Does anyone know a nice river to camp and relax, anywhere around MD or VA areas?

jose

I'm looking for a place around MD or VA to go where you can cook and swim around a nice river. If anyone know any place like this, i would really appreciate your answers.

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Camping, so cool!
I am very glad to recommend you some best places for you to camp in Maryland and Virginia, hope you can find what you want.
1. The Treehouse Camp:This unique campground offers tree cottages, tree houses and tent camping about 6 miles from river rafting on the Maryland side of the Potomac and 6 miles from Harper's Ferry West Virginia.(Tel: (301) 432-5585)
2. Greenbelt Park: This 1100-acre park is located just 13 miles from the heart of Washington, DC and has the closest campgrounds to the nationâs capital. There are 174 campgrounds, 10 miles of hiking trails and three picnic areas.(Tel: (301) 344-3944)
3. Pohick Bay Regional Park
This beautiful park is just 22 miles from Washington, DC. The campground has 150 campsites. There is a lake with boating and fishing, an outdoor swimming pool, miniature golf, hiking trails and picnic shelters.
4. Westmoreland State Park
Activities include hiking, saltwater fishing, boating and swimming. Campground includes 133 campsites. Cabins are also available.(Tel: (800) 933-7275)

All the places listed above are the paradise for camping. You can cook and swim there as well~~
HAVE A GOOD TIME!

Hiking/camping in or around Ohio!?

Cupcake

My boyfriend wants me to surprise him with a cool place to go camping for his birthday but I am having trouble finding a new place! We live in northeastern Ohio and someplace in Ohio, western Pennsylvania, northern Kentucky or northern west Virginia would be ideal since gas prices are so killer :p we absolutely LOVE hocking hills, Ohio and ohiopyle, pennsylvania but he wants different and new!! Any places you guys have been that you would suggest? I'm also into photography so places with scenic views are much appreciated! Thank you!

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I've camped in all of those regions and in my opinion West Virginia has the most and best places to camp. There are of course a ton of campgrounds to choose from and there even more places to camp just anywhere in the Monongahela NF (with some restrictions).

If you want Scenic, you can't beat the Seneca Rocks area. In additon to Seneca Rocks there are numerous beautiful streams, canoeing/whitewater, caving, rock climbing, hiking, best trout fishing in the state (stocking now) all very nearby. Big Bend, Seneca Shadows, and Spruce Knob are probably the nicer developed campgrounds in the area.

Spruce knob, Blackwater falls,Dolly Sods are all in the nearby vicinity, very scenic and very unique in habitat.

It is probably too far south for you but the Gauley River and New River Recreational areas are very pretty and offer a ton of activities as well including some of the best whitewater in the nation. An outfitter can get you through those safe and may offer some really nice overnight river trips.

I'd suggest googling the destinations I've mentioned and looking the Mon NF website as well as calling the local district Ranger for more info.

http://www.fs.usda.gov/wps/portal/fsinternet/!ut/p/c5/04_SB8K8xLLM9MSSzPy8xBz9CP0os3gjAwhwtDDw9_AI8zPwhQoY6IeDdGCqCPOBqwDLG-AAjgb6fh75uan6BdnZaY6OiooA1tkqlQ!!/dl3/d3/L2dJQSEvUUt3QS9ZQnZ3LzZfMjAwMDAwMDBBODBPSEhWTjBNMDAwMDAwMDA!/?ss=110921&navtype=BROWSEBYSUBJECT&cid=FSE_003853&navid=091000000000000&pnavid=null&position=BROWSEBYSUBJECT&ttype=main&pname=Monongahela%2520National%2520Forest-%2520Home/

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Are there any camps in Virginia without recreational facilities?

Prussia

I mean places without playgrounds, parking lots, gift shops, and any of those annoying things.

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Avoid National Parks. Go to National Forest Campgrounds or go dispersed camping or try Virginia State Parks, depending on your level of comfort with primitive, wild, or developed camping.

George Washington and Jefferson National Forests

Supervisor's Office
5162 Valleypointe Parkway
Roanoke, VA 24019
1-888-265-0019
540-265-5100

Clinch Ranger District
9416 Coeburn Mountain Road
Wise, VA 24293
276-328-2931
Counties: Dickenson, Letcher (KY), Lee, Pike (KY), Scott, and Wise

Eastern Divide Ranger District
110 South Park Avenue
Blacksburg, VA 24060
540-552-4641
Counties: Bland, Botetourt, Craig, Giles, Monroe (WV), Montgomery, Pulaski, Roanoke, Smyth, Tazewell, and Wythe

Glenwood-Pedlar Ranger District
27 Ranger Lane
Natural Bridge Station, VA 24579
540-291-2188
Counties: Amherst, Augusta, Bedford, Botetourt, Nelson, and Rockbridge

James River Ranger District
810A East Madison Street
Covington, VA 24426
540-962-2214
Counties: Alleghany

Lee Ranger District
95 Railroad Avenue
Edinburg, VA 22824
540-984-4101
Counties: Frederick, Hampshire (WV), Hardy (WV), Page, Rockingham, Shenandoah, and Warren

Mount Rogers National Recreation Area
3714 Highway 16
Marion, VA 24354
Toll Free: 1-800-628-7202
Local: 276-783-5196
Counties: Carroll, Grayson, Smyth, Washington, and Wythe

North River Ranger District
401 Oakwood Drive
Harrisonburg, VA 22801
Toll Free: 1-866-904-0240
Local: 540-432-0187
Counties: Augusta, Highland, Pendleton (WV), and Rockingham

Warm Springs Ranger District
422 Forestry Road
Hot Springs, VA 24445
540-839-2521
Counties: Bath and Highland

Horse camps in virginia?

Cheyenne

I'm 16& I would like to go to a horse camp, but I've never heard of any in my area.. I live near Russell county, Va. Is there any, not so expensive, horse camps near me?

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I don't know of any horse camps, but there's plenty of trails around Honaker and Lebanon that you can ride. You should never be at a loss for someplace to ride, just ask around and you'll find plenty of places.

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Where can I find good camping spots in VA?

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Ben

Trying to plan a bachelor party for early May and we want to go camping. Since we'll be getting pretty wild, we need a camp spot that provides privacy so we don't disturb anyone else. We also need a spot that has activities for the day time (lazy tubing comes to mind).

Does anyone know of places in Virginia that fit this bill?

Thanks.

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Try doing a web search for woodall's.com



then select the state that you are interested in

Is there a drop off or pick up for hiking in West Virginia?

Emily

We're planning a hiking and camping trip in West Virginia. We wanted to park our car and hike each day a little further North or South. Is there any known pick up or drop off places around West Virginia where we can get a ride to or from our car after we hike so we don't have to go in a circle? (Sort of like when you canoe down a mountain and they bring you back to your car when it's over).

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probably, you could check a hiking forum like "SummitPost"
http://www.summitpost.org/phpBB3/eastern-us-new-englad.html

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Where is a nice place in Southwestern Virginia to go camping for a weekend?

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this_girl_

I would like this place to be secluded, quiet, and in the mountains. I would also like it to be near a lake or somewhere I could go fishing with some friends. I'd like the campground to be nice where the sites aren't too close to each other. Any thoughts?

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Mount Rogers National Recreation Area. Virginia's tallest mountain, some great views, and lots to do.

Where is a good place to go stargazing nearby Northern Virginia?

Michael

Looking for somewhere in the vicinity of Northern Virginia. Somewhere where I can just park my car, get out, set up a blanket and lay down. Preferably within one hour driving distance.

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Scroll down on the first link to December 4th. You get a good stargazing night with NOVAC...the Northern Virginia Astronomy Club...at one of the public observing nights, like a star party.
Free, but some places there's an overnight parking charge of $4 or so.
There will be members with telescopes all set up and some good folks to meet for a guided tour round the sky.
If you turn up in a car after dark turn off the headlamps as you approach the field where it's all set up.
It's normal manners at star parties so it doesn't mess up people's eyes when they've got their night vision sorted already.
Take some food and a flask of coffee or a camping stove for hot fresh coffee. Use stoves well away from the telescopes.
Loads of folks will be doing the same so no worries.
Gotta eat. It gets cold at night. Plenty of warm clothing, some hot food and coffee makes the night more comfortable.
http://www.novac.com/outreach/ . . . . . .
Here's the home page
http://www.novac.com/ . . . .
The big night was a few weeks ago......more coming
http://www.novac.com/gaze/ . . . .
Scroll down to Virginia for more clubs. Look over the border too if you're close.
Do a Google search for info on any of them close to you if no direct link is provided.
http://www.xyroth-enterprises.co.uk/usas.htm . . . .
By yourself....just drive away from the city lights. Anywhere dark is as good as anywhere else for watching the sky if the weather is good too. A low horizon all round helps. Next few nights the Moon is bright so it's not great for star watching but the Leonid meteors are around for a day or two yet.
Some good places on here for Virginia and some observing tips....
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ac/20101116/tr_ac/7195596_tips_sites_for_viewing_the_leonid_meteor_showers_near_harrisonburg_virginia . . ..
Have a good time.

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