Dispersed Camping in Shenandoah County, Virginia
Showing 84 locations in Shenandoah County.
Anytime Fitness - Strasburg
Commercial parking lot adjacent to the Anytime Fitness facility in Strasburg, Virginia.
Anytime Fitness
Paved commercial parking lot of an active fitness center in Woodstock.
Bear Wallow Road Dispersed Camping
Quiet dispersed camping options scattered along Bear Wallow Road within the George Washington and Jefferson National Forests.
Beetle Run Road Dispersed Area
Beetle Run Road offers dispersed camping within the George Washington and Jefferson National Forest. The lower gravel section is accessible to standard vehicles and remains open year-round, while the upper dirt portion is subject to seasonal closures and is primarily open during late fall and winter. Sites are primitive and scattered along the road corridor, providing quiet forested surroundings.
Bentonville Canoe Landing Corridor
Dispersed camping corridor along the gravel access road leading to the Bentonville Canoe Landing within George Washington and Jefferson National Forests.
Bonnet Hill Road Dispersed
Scenic dispersed camping corridor along Bonnet Hill Road in the George Washington and Jefferson National Forests. The corridor offers wooded pullouts suitable for quiet camping during the open season.
Cameron Trailhead Parking Lot
A fully paved parking lot serving as a trailhead in George Washington and Jefferson National Forests. It is an easily accessible, level location suitable for a quick overnight stay for standard-sized vehicles and campervans.
Capon Furnace - East Dispersed
Dispersed camping corridor along Capon Furnace East in the George Washington and Jefferson National Forests. Offers standard forest settings suitable for motorhomes and passenger vehicles under standard national forest regulations.
Cedar Creek Dispersed Camping (FR 1243)
This scenic dispersed camping corridor is located in the George Washington and Jefferson National Forests. It offers basic roadside pullouts on a native dirt surface, which are mostly open during local autumn seasons.
Cove Mountain Road Dispersed Area
A scenic dispersed camping corridor along Cove Mountain Road. Motorized access is subject to seasonal road gates.
Cowger Ridge Road Dispersed Camping
Dispersed camping corridor along Cowger Ridge Road within the George Washington and Jefferson National Forests. Offers secluded sites in a quiet forested mountain environment.
Cracker Barrel - Woodstock
A welcoming commercial parking lot option offering designated RV and trailer spaces behind the restaurant, well-separated from highway traffic.
Crease Mountain Forest Road Dispersed
Dispersed camping corridor along Crease Mountain Road in the George Washington and Jefferson National Forests. Surrounded by dense eastern hardwood forests with opportunities for quiet woodland camping.
Creekside Campground
A convenient private campground located just outside of Edinburg along a quaint creek. It features 33 RV sites with full hookups and a few primitive tent sites, making it a great stopover option close to the interstate.
Crisman Hollow Dispersed Camping
Located along Crisman Hollow Road in George Washington and Jefferson National Forests, this corridor offers scenic dispersed camping options in a lovely mountain valley setting near Duncan Knob.
Crisman Hollow Road Dispersed Camping
A scenic forest road corridor winding through George Washington National Forest, offering roadside pull-off spots and creekside tent spaces. It provides a peaceful wooded setting with several fire rings. The road is well-maintained gravel but subject to seasonal winter closures.
Crisman Hollow Road Dispersed
Dispersed roadside campsites along Crisman Hollow Road in George Washington National Forest. Sites feature pullouts next to the road with primitive fire rings, often with room for small tents nearby.
Crisman Hollow Trailhead Campsite
A primitive walk-in campsite located near hiking trails off Crisman Hollow Road in George Washington National Forest.
Dellinger Gap Dispersed Camping
Dispersed camping options situated along the Dellinger Gap forest road corridor within George Washington and Jefferson National Forests.
Edinburg Gap Dispersed Camping (FR 374)
Dispersed camping options situated along Edinburg Gap Road (Forest Road 374) in the George Washington and Jefferson National Forests. The area features a spacious gravel staging lot near an ATV trail loop that includes a vault toilet, alongside smaller, more secluded forested pullouts further down the road.
Elizabeth Furnace Campground
A charming and quiet developed Forest Service campground set in the Shenandoah Valley along Passage Creek. It features generous spacing between sites, year-round vault toilets, and a seasonal bathhouse with hot showers and flush toilets available from May through October.
Elizabeth Furnace Group Camp
A forested group campground located in the scenic Shenandoah Valley along Passage Creek. Part of the George Washington and Jefferson National Forests, the recreation area offers historic trails, a stocked trout stream, vault toilets, and hand-pumped drinking water. Ideal for large groups seeking a wooded retreat with historic iron furnace ruins nearby.
Fogal Settlement Road Dispersed Camping
This scenic corridor within the George Washington and Jefferson National Forest offers dispersed camping opportunities along a dirt road.
Forest Road 375 Dispersed Camping
Primitive dispersed campsites located along Forest Road 375 (FS 375) in the George Washington and Jefferson National Forests. This quiet, forested corridor features small pull-offs best suited for tent campers, vans, and small, high-clearance setups looking for quiet, undeveloped camping.
George Washington and Jefferson National Forest - Horse Parking Lot
A flat gravel parking area inside the George Washington and Jefferson National Forests near Woodstock, Virginia. It offers straightforward access to the surrounding forest roads and hiking trails.
George Washington National Forest - Mongold Hollow Spur
A quiet gravel spur road providing dispersed camping options in the George Washington and Jefferson National Forests near Basye.
George Washington National Forest - Williams Road Dispersed
Dispersed camping corridor along Williams Road within the George Washington and Jefferson National Forests, offering scenic wooded sites near the Woodstock Lookout Tower.
Grove Hollow Road Dispersed
Dispersed campsites located in George Washington and Jefferson National Forest along Grove Hollow Road. This route experiences periodic seasonal closures.
Half Moon Road Dispersed
Dispersed camping opportunities along Half Moon Road within the George Washington and Jefferson National Forests.
Halfmoon Mountain Dispersed Area
Primitive backcountry hike-in and dispersed camping sites nestled within the George Washington and Jefferson National Forests near Halfmoon Mountain. Ideal for backpackers and rustic campers seeking quiet wilderness isolation.
Haven Creekside Private Campground
An expansive 18-acre private creekside property operating as a paid camping destination. The peaceful landscape features lighted walking paths, a deep creek suitable for swimming and floating, and undisturbed forested meadows.
Hawk Forest Road Corridor
A scenic gravel forest road corridor offering access to dispersed camping opportunities within the George Washington and Jefferson National Forests, located near the Hawk Recreation Area.
Hazard Mill Road Dispersed
Scenic dispersed sites nested along Hazard Mill Road in the George Washington and Jefferson National Forests.
Horse Camp Site #1
Forested equestrian-friendly backcountry camp located along the multi-use trail system.
Hunkerson Gap Road Dispersed Camping
Roadside dispersed camping opportunities nestled along Hunkerson Gap Road in the George Washington and Jefferson National Forests.
Hupp Parking Area Dispersed Zone
A parking and access area within the George Washington and Jefferson National Forest, providing a starting point for local trails and limited nearby dispersed camping options.
King's Crossing Road (FR 3188098d)
Quiet dispersed camping corridor along a native-material forest road within the George Washington and Jefferson National Forests.
Laurel Run
Seasonal dispersed camping corridor located along Laurel Run in the George Washington and Jefferson National Forests.
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Limekiln Road Dispersed
Dispersed forest camping opportunities nestled along Limekiln Road in a quiet wooded setting.
Little Crease Mountain Hike-In
Primitive hike-in campsite situated along the wooded trails of Little Crease Mountain.
Little Fort Campground
Tucked away deep in the forest, this quiet mountain campground features basic amenities like picnic tables, fire rings, and a pit toilet. Popular with recreational trail riders and seasonal hunters, it offers an authentic, off-grid woodland camping experience with direct trail access.
Little Schloss Road Dispersed
A quiet backcountry corridor along Little Schloss Road in George Washington and Jefferson National Forests, featuring several walk-in and hike-in campsites. Ideal for primitive tent camping near Mill Mountain and Sugar Knob.
Lost River Campground
A privately owned, year-round campground providing level RV, tent, and long-term sites with full hookups. The property features comprehensive amenities, including hot showers, laundry, and a seasonal swimming pool, with easy paved access suitable for big rigs.
Love's Travel Stop Strasburg
A commercial travel stop off Interstate 81 offering paved truck bays and standard travel services.
Lowe's - Woodstock
A quiet alternative commercial parking lot where managers have historically granted permission to quiet, self-contained rigs.
Lower Little Stony Fire Road (FR 92)
Forest Road 92 offers scenic dispersed camping opportunities in the George Washington and Jefferson National Forests. Camping spots include quiet clearings tucked along the stream and a spacious, open gravel lot near the Little Schloss trailhead, which easily accommodates larger setups.
Marvin Chapel Road Dispersed
A quiet gravel forest corridor located within the George Washington and Jefferson National Forest. The road offers dispersed camping pull-offs along its length.
Massanutten Trail Backcountry Site
A quiet backcountry hike-in campsite situated along the Massanutten Trail in the National Forest.
Millford Gap Lane Primitive Site
A primitive, hike-in dispersed camping spot located along Millford Gap Lane in George Washington and Jefferson National Forests.
Mine Run Road Dispersed Area
Dispersed roadside camping sites along Mine Run Road within George Washington and Jefferson National Forests, providing a quiet forested environment with easy access.
Mudhole Gap Camping
This dispersed camping area along Strasburg Reservoir Road provides rustic, wooded sites within the national forest.
Narrow Passage Road Dispersed Camping
Quiet dispersed camping options along the Narrow Passage forest road (FR 88) within the George Washington and Jefferson National Forest.
Old Shawl Pond Forest Road
A scenic National Forest road corridor located within the George Washington and Jefferson National Forests near Strasburg, Virginia, offering dispersed camping in a peaceful wooded setting.
Old Squirrel Gap Road
Dispersed camping corridor along Old Squirrel Gap Road within George Washington and Jefferson National Forest. The gravel road offers roadside pull-outs suitable for motorhomes and standard passenger vehicles.
Old Strasburg Reservoir Road Camp Area
Secluded backcountry hike-in campsites situated along the Old Strasburg Reservoir Road corridor in the George Washington National Forest. These walk-in spots offer deep woods privacy and direct trail access near scenic mountain overlooks. No vehicle camping is permitted at the actual sites, which must be accessed on foot from the trailhead.
Orkney Forest Road Dispersed Camping
Primitive dispersed camping corridor located along Orkney Forest Road within the George Washington and Jefferson National Forests.
Peters Mill Run Dispersed Camping
A rustic native dirt road corridor offering a wilderness dispersed camping experience. It features seasonal access and is best suited for standard vehicles during dry conditions.
Pilot Travel Center Strasburg
A paved travel center providing easy highway off-ramp access and practical overnight parking options.
Pitt Springs Road Dispersed
Quiet forest road corridor in the George Washington and Jefferson National Forests offering dispersed camping opportunities.
Runions Road Dispersed Area
Rustic dispersed camping corridor along Runions Road inside George Washington and Jefferson National Forests. Ideal for visitors seeking a peaceful forest setting with typical primitive sites.
Sherman Gap Road Dispersed
A quiet dispersed camping corridor located along Sherman Gap Road (FDR 117) within the George Washington and Jefferson National Forests. This area provides primitive roadside pull-offs in a wooded mountain setting, perfect for self-contained rigs looking for a peaceful stay.
Signal Knob Trail Hike-In
Wooded backcountry campsite accessible only on foot near the Signal Knob trail network.
Site #2
Secluded mountain backcountry campsite along the ridge trails near Basye.
Snake Hollow Dispersed Camping (FR 81)
Dispersed camping corridor along Snake Hollow in George Washington and Jefferson National Forest. Offers scenic forest settings with gravel road access.
Snyder Ridge Dispersed Camping
Rustic, wooded dispersed camping options situated along Snyder Ridge in the George Washington and Jefferson National Forests. Ideal for scenic mountain ridge settings near recreational areas.
South Fork Trailside Site
A walk-in, backcountry site located along hiking trails near the scenic South Fork Overlook.
Squirrel Gap Dispersed Camping
A seasonal forest road corridor with gravel surface, providing quiet dispersed camping spots. Accessible to standard passenger vehicles from early spring through mid-winter.
Sugar Hollow
Sugar Hollow offers dispersed camping along a forested National Forest road corridor. The road provides seasonal access into the scenic George Washington and Jefferson National Forests.
Sulphur Springs
Sulphur Springs corridor offers peaceful forest service road dispersed camping within the George Washington and Jefferson National Forests.
Tea Mountain Hollow (FR 124)
A quiet dispersed camping corridor situated along Tea Mountain Hollow within the George Washington and Jefferson National Forests. Highly suitable for motorhomes and smaller rigs seeking primitive forest surroundings.
The Bluffs at Cedar Creek
A scenic, streamside private campground offering water and electric hookups, a dump station, picnic tables, and fire pits. The property features streamside campsites, a swimming hole, and a relaxed environment popular for trout fishing.
Tomahawk Parking
A gravel parking area within George Washington and Jefferson National Forests, suitable for passenger cars and smaller motorhomes. Dispersed camping is permitted nearby in accordance with standard forest regulations.
Trash Heap Road Dispersed Area
A peaceful dispersed camping corridor located along a native surface forest road within the National Forest.
Trout Pond Amphitheater Road
An access corridor within the George Washington and Jefferson National Forest offering dispersed camping opportunities near the Trout Pond Recreation Area.
Trout Pond Recreation Area
A family-friendly developed campground in the George Washington and Jefferson National Forests, located near Trout Pond and Rock Cliff Lake. Features a sandy swimming beach, children's playground, and lakeside trails. Offers sites with campfire rings, picnic tables, hot showers, and optional electric hookups.
Trout Run (FR d9d9d8f2)
A maintained gravel road corridor offering shaded dispersed camping pull-offs inside the George Washington and Jefferson National Forests, providing quick access to hiking trails and natural landmarks.
Turkey Pen Road Dispersed Camping
A peaceful forest corridor offering several dispersed roadside campsites along Turkey Pen Road near the Gap Creek Trailhead. Nestled within the George Washington and Jefferson National Forests, these spots sit adjacent to creeks and scenic hiking trails like Duncan Knob. The gravel access road is well-maintained but can be winding, making it a great retreat for camper vans and smaller trailers looking for a quiet mountain escape.
Vagabound Parking Lot & Dispersed Area
A collection of level gravel turnouts and parking areas situated along the forest road near Passage Creek. It offers spacious areas suitable for self-contained rigs, with easy access to nearby trails, fishing spots, and established fire rings.
Vances Cove Dispersed Area
A scenic forest corridor offering dispersed camping in the mountain hollows of the George Washington and Jefferson National Forests. The area is heavily wooded and is highly popular during seasonal periods.
Waites Run Forest Access Road Dispersed
Dispersed camping access along Waites Run Road within the George Washington and Jefferson National Forests. Offers secluded sites in a beautiful forested valley.
Walmart - Woodstock
A convenient overnight stop in a fully stocked Walmart parking lot. Best suited for quick rest stops while traveling along the interstate.
Wolf Gap Campground
A beautiful, free Forest Service campground situated directly on the border of Virginia and West Virginia. It offers 10 developed sites with tent pads, picnic tables, and fire rings, making it a perfect base camp for hikers. The location provides direct trailhead access to scenic local hiking trails.
Wolf Gap Powder House Fire Road Dispersed
Dispersed walk-in camping sites along the Wolf Gap Powder House Fire Road in George Washington National Forest. Motorized vehicles may be prohibited past the trailhead gate, making this area best suited for walk-in or backpacking setups near the Big Schloss trail.