North River Campground in VA -- Campground & RV Camping in Virginia
North River Campground in VA
Overnight stays are allowed only at the designated sites here.
Our source here is thin -- confirm on the ground before you commit.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.
Grounded in fs.usda.gov · read August 24, 2026Road difficulty 1 of 5 -- an easy drive in. Recorded as maintained for passenger cars, gravel, pitching to 6%.
Elkhorn Mountain stands 969 ft above the site, 0.8 miles west. Broad Run runs 0.1 mi off. The nearest town, Bridgewater, is 13 mi off.
September normals 53–77°F, 4.4″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.