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Top Dispersed Camping in Virginia

122 Reviews

Searching for the perfect place to dispersed camp in Virginia? Dispersed camping is camping where no facilities are provided. Search nearby dispersed sites or find top-rated spots from other campers.

Best Dispersed Camping Sites in Virginia (28)

  1. Camper-submitted photo from Shenandoah National Park Dispersed Sites — Shenandoah National Park

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    Shenandoah National Park Dispersed Sites — Shenandoah National Park

    15 Reviews
    106 Photos
    392 Saves
    Bentonville, Virginia

    Shenandoah National Park has 196,000+ acres of backcountry and wilderness and over 500 miles of trails to explore.…

    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Dispersed
    • Firewood Available
    • Drinking Water
  2. Camper-submitted photo from Braley Pond Dispersed Camping & Day Use Area

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    Braley Pond Dispersed Camping & Day Use Area

    11 Reviews
    6 Photos
    353 Saves
    West Augusta, Virginia

    Braley Pond Day Use Area is a very popular access to multiple trailheads including Ramsey's Draft Wilderness.…

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • ADA Access
    • Dispersed
    • Trash
    • Toilets
  3. Camper-submitted photo from Mount Rogers National Recreation Area

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    Mount Rogers National Recreation Area

    11 Reviews
    20 Photos
    259 Saves
    Sugar Grove, Virginia

    This is a FREE national forest site along Hwy 58. There are quite a few of these sites within 3 miles of this…

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Phone Service
    • ADA Access
    • Dispersed
    • Trash
  4. Camper-submitted photo from Switzer Lake Dispersed Camping

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    Switzer Lake Dispersed Camping

    8 Reviews
    35 Photos
    335 Saves
    Brandywine, West Virginia

    This colossal lake is a sight to behold. The surrounding forested mountains appear to just drop into the lake,…

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • ADA Access
    • Tents
    • Dispersed
    • Alcohol
  5. Camper-submitted photo from Spy Rock
  6. Camper-submitted photo from Flagpole Knob

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    Flagpole Knob

    5 Reviews
    29 Photos
    196 Saves
    Brandywine, West Virginia

    Forest Road 85 travels 3.6 miles to the summit of Flagpole Knob, wobbling along the top of the Alleghany Mountains…

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Dispersed
    • Alcohol
  7. Camper-submitted photo from George Washington National Forest off 812
  8. Camper-submitted photo from Washington & Jefferson National Forest Dispersed Sites
  9. Camper-submitted photo from Eagle Nest Lookout

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    Eagle Nest Lookout

    4 Reviews
    24 Photos
    34 Saves
    Norge, Virginia

    To camp on Virginia Wildlife Management Area, you must register on the Go Outdoors Virginia Website:…

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Dispersed
    • Alcohol
  10. Camper-submitted photo from Dispersed Camping Site off FR 812

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    Dispersed Camping Site off FR 812

    2 Reviews
    4 Photos
    81 Saves
    Glasgow, Virginia

    The best way to find out what areas are open to dispersed camping is to contact the nearest District Office to the…

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Tents
    • Group
    • Dispersed
    • Alcohol

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