Dispersed Camping in Rockbridge County, Virginia
Showing 55 locations in Rockbridge County.
Archer Run Dispersed Camping
Peaceful dispersed camping along Archer Run within the George Washington and Jefferson National Forests. Convenient roadside pull-offs offer quick setups in a standard Appalachian forest environment.
Battery Creek Road Dispersed Camping
A quiet dispersed camping corridor along Battery Creek Road in the George Washington and Jefferson National Forests, located near Goff Mountain and Terrapin Mountain.
Beason Road Dispersed
Quiet dispersed camping options nestled along Beason Road within the George Washington and Jefferson National Forests.
Buck Hill Dispersed Camping
Quiet dispersed campsites located along Buck Hill Road within the George Washington and Jefferson National Forests. These sites offer peaceful wooded surroundings and convenient access to the nearby Buck Hill Trailhead.
Buck Hill Dispersed Site 2
A secluded forest campsite located near the Buck Hill Trailhead.
Buck Hill Dispersed Site 3
A quiet, wooded clearing suitable for dispersed camping near Buck Hill.
Camp PMI Patrol Sites - Goshen Scout Reservation
A cluster of patrol campsites located on the private grounds of the Goshen Scout Reservation near Trocki Trail. These sites are strictly restricted to scouts and registered groups with official reservations. Unaffiliated public camping is not permitted.
Camp Ross Scout Reservation Area
A scenic woodland cluster around Camp Ross and Lake Merriweather, located within private scouting reservation boundaries.
Camp Ross Site 1
Campsite 1 at Camp Ross, situated within the forested borders of the scout reservation near Lake Merriweather.
Camp Ross Site 2
Campsite 2 at Camp Ross, situated within the forested borders of the scout reservation near Lake Merriweather.
Camp Ross Site 3
Campsite 3 at Camp Ross, situated within the forested borders of the scout reservation near Lake Merriweather.
Cave Mountain Lake Campground
Nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains within the George Washington and Jefferson National Forests, this developed campground surrounds a scenic, historic reservoir. Features include picnic areas, hiking access, and an onsite waste station.
Cave Mountain Lake Family Campground
A scenic, historically rich developed recreation area nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia. Constructed in the late 1930s by the Civilian Conservation Corps, this site features a beautiful 7-acre lake, a sandy swimming beach, and access to extensive trail systems including paths leading to the Appalachian Trail.
Cedar Bottom Road
Dispersed campsites along Cedar Bottom Road in the George Washington and Jefferson National Forest, set against rolling forested hills and mountain terrain.
Cedar Bridge Hollow Dispersed
Quiet dispersed camping corridor nestled in the George Washington and Jefferson National Forests, providing a peaceful escape within a scenic wooded valley.
Clayton Mill CR Dispersed Camping
Dispersed camping sites along Clayton Mill Road within the George Washington and Jefferson National Forests.
Davidson Forest Road Dispersed
Seasonal dispersed camping along Davidson Forest Road in the George Washington and Jefferson National Forests.
Fox Grape Road Dispersed Camping
Dispersed campsites along the Fox Grape road corridor nestled within the George Washington and Jefferson National Forests.
Foxfire Road Camp Spot
A basic unpaved pull-off along Foxfire Road near the outer boundaries of the scout reservation.
George Washington and Jefferson National Forest near Glasgow, VA
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Gilmore Hollow Dispersed Spot
A quiet roadside dispersed camping spot located along Gilmore Hollow in the George Washington and Jefferson National Forests. This spot offers a rustic wooded setting with convenient access directly off a well-maintained forest road.
Glasgow KOA Campground
A full-service commercial campground offering full RV hookups, clean bathhouse facilities, and an on-site camp store with firewood. It provides highly convenient access directly off the interstate.
Glenwood Administrative Site Corridor
Road corridor adjacent to the Glenwood Ranger Station in the George Washington and Jefferson National Forests. Features reliable paved road surface conditions year-round.
Hellgate Trailhead Road Dispersed
A national forest road corridor offering beautiful, wooded dispersed camping spots adjacent to nearby trailheads.
Hopper Creek Group Camp
A rustic group camp nestled under mature forest canopy in the Blue Ridge Mountains. Accommodating up to 50 people, this site is strictly designated for tent camping and requires reservations.
Hopper Creek Road Dispersed
A quiet dispersed camping corridor along Forest Road 3105 leading deep into the forest. High clearance is recommended as some sections or spurs can have washouts, occasionally creating secluded dead ends.
Hunting Creek Road Dispersed
This Forest Service corridor provides scenic dispersed camping opportunities in the George Washington and Jefferson National Forests during its seasonal open period. Standard national forest dispersed rules apply during the active season.
Hunting Creek Trailhead
A quiet trailhead parking area located within the George Washington and Jefferson National Forests, providing access to the Terrapin Mountain trail network.
Little Cedar Road (FR 700)
A scenic dispersed camping corridor along Little Cedar Road situated inside the George Washington and Jefferson National Forests.
Little Otter Road Dispersed
Dispersed camping opportunities located along Little Otter Road within the George Washington and Jefferson National Forest. The gravel forest road offers a quiet, wooded setting suitable for small-to-medium rigs seeking primitive camping.
Locher Tract Dispersed Camping
Dispersed camping sites located along the Locher Tract road within the George Washington and Jefferson National Forests, offering scenic wooded surroundings and convenient trail access.
Lowe's - East Lexington
A quieter commercial parking alternative located directly adjacent to Walmart, offering ample space and a slightly more relaxed setting.
Lynchburg / Blue Ridge Parkway KOA
A well-maintained commercial campground located just off the Blue Ridge Parkway. Features clean facilities, hookup options, and shaded sites.
Marble Spring Backcountry Campsites
A cluster of primitive, hike-in backcountry campsites situated along the Appalachian Trail near Highcock Knob and Marble Spring. Highly secluded and ideal for backpackers seeking deep forest solitude.
Opossum Hollow Dispersed Camping
Dispersed forest service road corridor offering secluded, primitive camping opportunities in a tranquil, heavily wooded setting within George Washington and Jefferson National Forests.
Otter Creek Campground
Located along the scenic Blue Ridge Parkway, this tranquil campground sits alongside Otter Creek. It offers quiet, rustic wooded sites suitable for tents and RVs, with access to several hiking trails, including the Otter Lake Loop and Trail of Trees.
Peters Creek Spur
A quiet forest road spur offering dispersed camping opportunities within the George Washington and Jefferson National Forests near Glasgow, Virginia. The setting provides a peaceful escape under a dense canopy of trees.
Petites Gap Road Dispersed
A winding forest road corridor offering rustic dispersed camping pull-offs and trailhead parking within the George Washington and Jefferson National Forests. Running down from the Blue Ridge Parkway, the road features small, unpaved pullouts adjacent to a creek, with several spots providing established fire rings. Access from the Parkway is quite steep and narrow, making it best suited for smaller vans, truck campers, and passenger vehicles.
Petro Travel Plaza
A commercial truck stop off the highway offering large paved parking lots suitable for overnight stops.
PMI Site 1
A private patrol campsite situated along Trocki Trail within the Goshen Scout Reservation.
PMI Site 10
A designated patrol campsite located along the ATV Road within the reservation.
PMI Site 2
A quiet designated patrol site in the woods for registered scout groups.
PMI Site 3
A secluded wooded patrol site reserved for scout camp participants.
PMI Site 4
A private patrol campsite set in a peaceful forested clearing within the reservation.
PMI Site 5
A private camp area designated for patrol groups at Camp PMI.
PMI Site 6
A designated group camping area located on private scout land.
PMI Site 7
A quiet patrol campsite situated deep within the reservation grounds.
PMI Site 8 (unused)
An auxiliary patrol site along ATV Road reserved for camp activities.
PMI Site 9
A private group campsite positioned along Trocki Trail for scout programming.
Rattlesnake Branch Dispersed Camping
Quiet, isolated dispersed camping pull-offs nested along the Rattlesnake Branch forest road within the George Washington and Jefferson National Forests. Ideal for visitors seeking a remote woodsy retreat.
Reed Creek Road Dispersed
Quiet dispersed camping along Reed Creek Road, offering a tranquil wooded backdrop in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains.
Skillern Mountain Road Dispersed
Scenic dispersed camping corridor along Skillern Mountain Road within the George Washington and Jefferson National Forest. The gravel road leads through dense woodland and offers a peaceful setting close to Cave Mountain.
Terrapin Forest Road Corridor
This zone includes dispersed camping spots and trailer parking lots along Terrapin Road (Forest Road 319) in the George Washington and Jefferson National Forests. Popular with ATV riders, the area offers dirt pull-offs and a larger gravel trailer lot.
Walmart - East Lexington
A standard retail parking lot offering level asphalt spots on the eastern outskirts of town, often utilized for convenient single-night stays near services.
Wilson Mountain Road Dispersed
A scenic Forest Service road corridor on Wilson Mountain within the George Washington and Jefferson National Forest. Dispersed camping is allowed along the aggregate gravel road shoulder in designated pullouts.