Dispersed Camping in Rockingham County, Virginia
Showing 32 locations in Rockingham County.
Briery Branch Road Dispersed Camping
A quiet dispersed camping corridor situated along Briery Branch Road within the national forest. The area features scenic wooded pull-offs, ideal for those seeking a rustic, nature-focused experience close to mountain overlooks.
Camp Rader Run Dispersed Area
Dispersed camping options along the Camp Rader Run forest road corridor in the George Washington and Jefferson National Forest.
Cloverlick Branch Road Dispersed
A quiet dispersed camping corridor situated along Cloverlick Branch Road in the George Washington and Jefferson National Forest.
Cracker Barrel Harrisonburg
A convenient paved commercial overnight stop located just off Interstate 81. The lot offers dedicated long RV spaces, and staying overnight is generally permitted with basic courtesy.
Elkton Urban Overnight Parking
This zone covers general urban stealth and street parking within the town of Elkton. Dedicated municipal parking areas, such as the community center, explicitly prohibit overnight RV parking, making this area highly restricted for larger rigs.
Feedstone Mountain & Long Run Road
This dispersed camping area along Feedstone Mountain Forest Road and adjacent routes offers scenic, secluded sites along the mountain ridges of George Washington and Jefferson National Forest. Access is via Long Run Road, which begins as a well-graded surface before transitioning into rough, narrow double-track conditions near the ridge summits. Exceptional scenic vistas are available from the ridge, though sites are highly exposed to weather conditions. Active utility maintenance projects occasionally impact access.
Food Lion Mall Parking Lot
An active commercial shopping plaza parking lot near Elkton. Overnight stays are generally tolerated in the outer areas of the lot, though plaza management does not officially own the parking spaces. Ideal for a quick, convenient single-night stopover.
Fourth Mountain Trailside Site
A rustic hike-in backcountry campsite located along the Massanutten Trail network.
George Washington National Forest - Base Access Road
Gravel road corridor offering dispersed camping access within the George Washington and Jefferson National Forests near Massanutten.
Gum Run Forest Road
A quiet dispersed camping corridor along Gum Run road in the George Washington and Jefferson National Forest. It provides a peaceful, wooded setting with easy access for most vehicles.
Hone Quarry Camp Road Dispersed Camping
Dispersed roadside camping situated along the forest road near Hone Quarry. Excellent base camp for hiking and exploring the George Washington and Jefferson National Forests.
Hone Quarry Campground
A quiet, small developed campground situated along Hone Quarry Road in a scenic mountain hollow. Featuring about 10 wooded campsites next to a picturesque stream, this site is ideal for tent camping and small pop-up trailers. Features clean vault toilets and a picnic shelter nearby.
Hone Quarry Ridge Dispersed Area
Dispersed camping corridor along Hone Quarry Ridge within George Washington and Jefferson National Forests. Ideal for those seeking a quiet retreat with access to scenic ridge trails.
Hone Quarry Road Dispersed
A scenic dispersed camping corridor along Hone Quarry Road, running alongside a stocked trout stream. This forest road offers multiple quiet gravel pull-outs and primitive wooded sites just past the developed campground and near the local reservoir.
Hone Quarry Road Dispersed
Scenic dispersed camping corridor located along Hone Quarry Road within the George Washington and Jefferson National Forests. The road winds through a forested mountain valley with nearby trailheads and scenic vistas.
Little River Forest Road Dispersed
Dispersed roadside camping options situated along the Little River corridor within George Washington and Jefferson National Forests.
Little Shoemaker Road Dispersed
Quiet dispersed camping corridor along Little Shoemaker Road in George Washington and Jefferson National Forests.
Loft Mountain Campground
Positioned atop Big Flat Mountain, this expansive and popular campground provides excellent access to the Appalachian Trail and panoramic mountain views. It serves as an ideal base for exploring nearby waterfalls and wilderness areas within the national park.
Massanutten Mountain Backcountry Camping
Backcountry dispersed camping sites located along the scenic ridges of Massanutten Mountain in the George Washington and Jefferson National Forests. Accessible via hiking trails.
Massanutten Ridge Trailside Site
Dispersed hike-in campsite situated near the ridge of Fourth Mountain, accessible via the trail.
Narrowback Extension Road Dispersed
Dispersed forest sites situated along the Narrowback Extension. This native dirt road goes deep into the National Forest, providing private and quiet woodland clearings.
North River Road Dispersed
Dispersed camping corridor along North River road within the George Washington and Jefferson National Forests. Features scenic wooded areas near mountain ridges with nearby access to Todd Lake and North River Campgrounds.
Old 33 Shackelford Dispersed
Dispersed camping corridor along Old 33 Shackelford in George Washington and Jefferson National Forests.
Petro Travel Stop
A standard highway travel stop accommodating large commercial trucks and transit vehicles for overnight parking.
Salem Interstate Commercial Zone
A commercial district in Salem providing accessible overnight parking options at local retail and fitness locations. Visitors can utilize the Walmart parking lot or adjacent fitness centers, taking care to avoid areas with explicit restriction signs. Always verify policies with individual property management.
Second Mountain Dispersed
Dispersed camping along Second Mountain Road in George Washington and Jefferson National Forests.
Slate Lick Run
Wooded dispersed camping sites located along Slate Lick Run within George Washington and Jefferson National Forests.
Straight Hollow
Quiet, wooded dispersed camping spots along Straight Hollow in George Washington and Jefferson National Forests.
Swift Run Campground
An established private campground featuring hookups, tent sites, and amenities, positioned near the Shenandoah National Park entrance. Note that field observations from early 2023 indicate unconfirmed operational status, so calling ahead is recommended.
Todd Lake Campground
A peaceful developed campground nestled near Todd Lake in George Washington National Forest. This location offers standard lakeside and wooded camping with access to hiking, swimming, and nearby mountain trails on a first-come, first-served basis.
Union Springs Road Dispersed
Primitive dispersed camping sites nested along Union Springs Road inside the George Washington and Jefferson National Forests.
Walmart Dayton Parking Lot
A standard overnight option in a smaller Walmart parking lot, suitable for travelers needing a quick, convenient rest stop. Rigs should head toward the outer edges of the lot to stay clear of daily customer traffic.