Chompawamsic Backcountry Area
About This Campground
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.
Location
Chompawamsic Backcountry Area is located in Virginia
Coordinates
38.563356 N
77.396563 W
Access
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
- Hike-InBackcountry sites.
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Site Types
- Tent Sites
Features
For Campers
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- Toilets
- Alcohol
GuideChompawamsic 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…
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Location
Chompawamsic Backcountry Area is located in Virginia
Coordinates
38.563356 N
77.396563 W