North River Campground in VA -- Campground & RV Camping
North River Campground in VA
CampgroundGeorge Washington NF, North River Ranger District
13 mi from Bridgewater
4.0 mi off US 250 (straight line)
Road Access
- Road difficulty 1 of 5: an easy drive in.
- Recorded as maintained for passenger cars, gravel, pitching to 6%.
Setting
George Washington and Jefferson National Forests first-come, first-served campground featuring historic CCC-era infrastructure. North River Gorge offers a popular swinging bridge for hiking, biking, and fishing. Each site accommodates one RV or two tents with max eight persons. Vault toilets available; no potable water. $5/night. Open early March through late December. Nearby Wild Oak National Recreation Trail and Elkhorn Lake.
- Moderately separated here.
- Elkhorn Mountain stands 969 ft above the map pin, 0.8 miles west.
- Broad Run runs 0.1 mi off.
Climate averages
October normals 42–67°F, 2.4″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.
Starlink Radar
Open sky · Terrain & buildings · Tree canopy
Estimated horizon in eight compass directions, using 10 m USGS elevation. Sky clearance 29 of 100.