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George Washington National Forest off 812

George Washington National Forest off 812, near Virginia, is a peaceful spot for those looking to escape the hustle and bustle. This area offers a quiet retreat with a lovely creek and fire ring, perfect for a cozy night under the stars.

Visitors appreciate the remote feel of the location, with some noting that it’s ideal for car camping. One camper mentioned, “I didn’t see anyone else near this site when I stayed,” highlighting the solitude you can find here. The scenery is beautiful, surrounded by lush forest, making it a great place to unwind and enjoy nature.

While there are no toilets or drinking water, the site is free and allows for campfires, which many campers enjoy. If you’re up for a little adventure, there’s access to the Appalachian Trail nearby, so you might spot some hikers passing through. Just remember to pack out what you bring in, as there are no trash facilities.

Whether you're rolling in with a small trailer or just pitching a tent, this location offers a simple, back-to-nature experience that many find refreshing. If you’re looking for a quiet spot to recharge, this is definitely worth checking out.

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Location

George Washington National Forest off 812 is located in Virginia

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Coordinates

37.60995206 N
79.37766667 W

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DISPERSED CAMPING

Enjoy dispersed camping on government land and leave no trace. Pack in and pack out. No (or limited) services at this camping area. Permit may be required.


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Reviewed Oct. 29, 2024

Anniversary Trip!

We had the absolute best time. It was so peaceful being by the creek and just relaxing. You are off the road of the national forest so cars come by but nobody bothers you and it stays quiet. Will definitely be back soon!

Month of VisitOctober
  • Review photo of George Washington National Forest off 812 by Kenlei B., October 29, 2024
  • Review photo of George Washington National Forest off 812 by Kenlei B., October 29, 2024
  • Review photo of George Washington National Forest off 812 by Kenlei B., October 29, 2024
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Reviewed Sep. 16, 2024

Labor day weekend

August 31, 2024, Labor Day weekend camping trip. Spent a night here camping with my younger sister.  She could only do one night, as she lives up north and had to be back up by Monday to go back to work on Tuesday. We arrived around 10:30am, we got everything set up before we ventured out. Very nice spot we found, very quiet except for nature. Best sounds ever. We visited the Natural bridge, which was about 20 minutes or so from the camp site. It did some light rain from around 8p til sometime after midnight, but stayed comfy and dry.

Month of VisitAugust
  • Review photo of George Washington National Forest off 812 by Katrina L., September 16, 2024
  • Review photo of George Washington National Forest off 812 by Katrina L., September 16, 2024
Reviewed Sep. 4, 2024

More Spots Available!

We came for this site specifically but it was already occupied so we kept going down the road. Luckily there were 4-5 additional site & we got one for 3 nights. They are all lovely & creekside with fire pits & there is a hike at the end of the road that takes you to a gorgeous summit & links to AT!

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Month of VisitSeptember
  • Review photo of George Washington National Forest off 812 by Kelly K., September 4, 2024
Reviewed Sep. 9, 2023

Perfect for one night stay

Went with our little teardrop trailer (13ft), no issues with the road and enough space at the spot for both car and the trailer. Quiet place with a creek and fire ring. Previous folks left us some firewood, thank you! No bear encounter.

Month of VisitSeptember
  • Review photo of George Washington National Forest off 812 by Wild Berries B., September 9, 2023
  • Review photo of George Washington National Forest off 812 by Wild Berries B., September 9, 2023
Reviewed Dec. 24, 2022

Secluded

I stopped here for a night while traveling across the country. It is a hilly drive down back roads off of 81. You loose cell service a couple miles from the site. The site itself is nice, perfect for car camping. Fire ring and river are right there, no toilets. I didn’t see anyone else near this site when I stayed.

Month of VisitDecember
  • Review photo of George Washington National Forest off 812 by Ryan L., December 24, 2022
  • Review photo of George Washington National Forest off 812 by Ryan L., December 24, 2022
  • Review photo of George Washington National Forest off 812 by Ryan L., December 24, 2022
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Reviewed Oct. 5, 2021

Nice & quiet

Nice and peaceful. First time camping there and had a nice time. Nice trials.

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Month of VisitOctober
  • Review photo of George Washington National Forest off 812 by jackie , October 5, 2021
  • Review photo of George Washington National Forest off 812 by jackie , October 5, 2021
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Reviewed Jul. 31, 2021

Peaceful remote camping

Unexpectedly found this site after planning on doing some primitive camping off the road. There's 2 sites that I saw on the road with pits.

There's access to the App Trail on the road so you might see some hikers but it was real quiet otherwise. Pretty nice scenery (you're smack in the middle of the forest) so if you want to get out and away from people this is a great site.

Month of VisitJuly
  • Review photo of George Washington National Forest off 812 by Mark M., July 31, 2021
  • Review photo of George Washington National Forest off 812 by Mark M., July 31, 2021
  • Review photo of George Washington National Forest off 812 by Mark M., July 31, 2021
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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the elevation of George Washington National Forest off 812?

    George Washington National Forest off 812 is located at 851 feet.

  • Are fires allowed at George Washington National Forest off 812?

    Yes, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, fires are allowed at George Washington National Forest off 812, although make sure to check current fire restrictions in the area.