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Chompawamsic Backcountry Area

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National Park Service

Campsites are accessible from the 2.5 mile loop trail. A permit is required to gain camp overnight and can be obtained by visiting recreation.gov or calling 877-444-6777. The permit is free of charge, however there is a small reservation fee for each permit ($8 per permit if reserving on the…

Fee Info

Permits for camping in the backcountry are available on a first come, first serve basis by visiting recreation.gov for $8 or by calling 877-444-6777 for $9. Day-use permits for the backcountry area will still be available at the visitor center free of charge.

Backcountry camping permits are…

Reservation Info

Please note that permits are available on a first come, first served basis. Individuals cannot reserve multiple campsites in Chopowamsic for other visitors.

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Location

Chompawamsic Backcountry Area is located in Virginia

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Coordinates

38.563356 N
77.396563 W

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Access

  • Walk-In
    Park in a lot, walk to your site.
  • Hike-In
    Backcountry sites.

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  • Tent Sites

Features

For Campers

  • Phone Service
  • Reservable
  • Toilets
  • Alcohol

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Marvin D.
Reviewed Nov. 5, 2022

Chompawamsic Backcountry Camping

All of the sites are located around the 2.5 mile hiking trail. There is a pit toilet located at the parking area. You have to hike to your sites from there. No campfires allowed, and bring water. There is a reservoir just beyond sites 3 and 4, but I wouldn't trust filtering that and using for…

Site 3
Month of VisitNovember
  • pit toilet at parking lot
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Location

Chompawamsic Backcountry Area is located in Virginia

Detail location of campground

Coordinates

38.563356 N
77.396563 W

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