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Bull Run Campground, located near Interstate 66, is a getaway that is not far from Washington, D.C. and Northern Virginia attractions. Bull Run Park is only 27 miles from Washington, D.C. and 15 miles from the Vienna Metro Center Station. We are convenient for visitors to the Dulles area , Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center of the National Air and Space Museum and Manassas National Battlefield Park.

The variety of campsites available at Bull Run Campground are RV sites with electric only service, Electric RV sites with water, RV sites with full-service (which includes sewer, water and electric), tent sites, rustic cabins and group camping areas.
There are two bathhouses in the campground that offer hot showers, sinks, toilets and laundry facilities. The camp store sells camping supplies, snacks, ice and firewood and is open daily from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Bull Run Regional Park

Lichtman

Choose your next adventure at Pohick Bay Campground in Lorton, Virginia. Bring the kids for a day of splashing and sliding at Pirate’s Cove Waterpark, spend a day on the bay with our canoe, paddleboard, stand up paddleboard and kayak rentals; or bring your own boat to our public boat launch ramp. Make a day of it by renting a picnic shelter or stay a little longer and reserve one of our cabins or campsites.

Pohick Bay Campground

Mile 47.6 - Hiker-biker campgrounds are located along the towpath approximately every 5-7 miles. No fee or reservation required. Overnight stays are limited to one night. All sites include a chemical toilet, picnic table, grill, and drinking water. Please Note: Potable water may not be available at each campsite. Water is treated with iodine. Please plan to have water purification tablets with you. Water is turned off from mid-November to mid-April each year.

Calico Rocks Hiker-biker Overnight (hbo) Campsite

Need wide-open space to unwind while enjoying some locally crafted wine and beer? We've got you! Our farm has 30 private acres of open fields, rolling terrain, wooded areas, and a running stream for wading and exploring. We are a scenic and easy 10 min drive from I-70 New Market, MD. Hang out with family and friends at your private campsite or enjoy music and libations at one of the many local wineries/breweries- most have weekend music festivals and food trucks during spring, summer, and fall months. Located in walking distance(1 mile) to Linganore Winery and Red Shedman Brewery, we are centrally located to eight other wineries and breweries that are an easy ten minute drive through scenic Frederick County farmland. Hiking more your thing? The Appalachian Trail is a mere 30 min drive and the historic C&O Canal(great for biking, jogging, hiking, and horseback riding) is a 30 min drive as well. Kayaking, tubing, rafting, and horseback riding are available in historic Harper's Ferry(35 mins) too. While there, you can check out the local shops, the C&O canal, hiking trails, and a self-guided tour of John Brown's Raid. There are plenty of local creameries(working dairy farms selling homemade ice cream, cheeses, and more) and farmer's markets for fresh farm to table fruits, veggies, and meats. Fine dining, history, and quaint antique stores more your thing? We've got you there too! Historic Mount Airy(10 mins) has lots of specialty shops and some farm to table restaurants, New Market(10 mins) has a plethora of quaint antiques stores, and Frederick(20 mins) has lots and lots of speciality shops and farm to table restaurants. Take a walk back in time with us when agriculture and farming reigned supreme!

Camp Winery

84 acre campground on a ranch in the mountains in the Shenandoah Valley bordering George Washington national forest. We have fully kitchen and bathroom cabins and RV camp spots with water/electric and primitive camp spots as well as a full hook up site. Large pull thru sites of about 100 x 40 ft... located only 8 miles off of highway 81.. 15 to 20 mins from Luray caverns, zip lining, rafting, a zoo, and Skyline dr. plus restaurants and shopping. Our guests can participate in our guided horse rides on property, fishing for free in our 2 catch and release ponds, sign up for ax and archery activity, hike right into National forest. Enjoy petting our horses over the fence and feeding the horses treats like carrots and apples.



Fort Valley Ranch

Big Meadows Campground (mile 51.2) is centrally-located in Shenandoah National Park, providing easy access to many of the most popular destinations in the Park, including Big Meadows, Dark Hollow Falls, and Byrd Visitor Center. All sites include a place for a tent or RV, a fire ring, and a picnic table. Secluded in the thick trees and rolling hills of Shenandoah National Park, the Big Meadows Campground is the ideal spot for camping near Washington. Natural Features: Shenandoah National Park spans 300 square miles of the Blue Ridge Mountains in the southern Appalachians. The park rises above the Virginia Piedmont to its east and the Shenandoah Valley to its west. The scenery at Meadows Campground never disappoints, with a stunning array of colors in the fall and a blanket of bright wildflowers in the spring. This green and shady campground is a wilderness paradise for outdoor enthusiasts. Recreation: Shenandoah National Park has over 500 miles of trails, including 101 miles of the Appalachian Trail. Some trails lead to a waterfall or viewpoint while others wind deep into the forest and wilderness. Big Meadows is near many of the major facilities and popular hiking trails in the park. Three waterfalls are within walking distance, and the Meadow, with its abundant plant growth and wildlife, is an ideal nearby attraction. Wildlife viewing is also a popular pastime, with black bears, wild turkey, deer, birds and countless other animals thriving in the park. The campground is also located right off the famous Skyline Drive, which runs 105 miles north and south along the crest of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Stunning views are visible from any of the 75 scenic overlooks. Facilities: This expansive campground offers more than 200 campsites, including sites that can accommodate larger groups. Picnic areas are provided, as modern conveniences like flush toilets, showers and dump stations create a comfortable camping experience. Nearby Attractions: Two visitor centers with bookstores and exhibits are located in the park (milepost 5 and milepost 51). There are concession managed restaurants, gift shops and lodging facilities scattered throughout the park. ACTIVITIES Hiking Visitor Center: Ranger Station Wildlife Viewing Day Use Area: Amphitheater

Big Meadows Campground - Shenandoah (VA)

The Cove is a privately owned, certified tree farm. The Cove covers about three thousand acres ranging from one 
to three thousand feet in altitude in the Appalachian Mountains and a part of The Cove has been developed to 
provide outdoor recreation for the general public. It is the desire of the present owners to share the charm, 
solitude, and beauty of The Cove with those who love the outdoors.

The Cove Campground

Eligible users of the Force Support Squadron activities are active duty military, military retirees, reservists, Department of Defense civilian employees and family members of military identification card holders. 



Andrews AFB Military FamCamp

Campground by Shenandoah National Park - the eastern side. Campground is 7 acres of the farm meadows growing to 55 acres on busy weekends.

No need to reserve - always plenty of space. Free-form Camping - no assigned places. You get to make your own world Pet Friendly - on leads please.

On an 1800 acre working Farm with 14 activities. Animal familiarization on weekend mornings.

18 Miles of Trails on the Farm leading to another 100 miles in the Park. Have two mountains - one higher than Old Rag and a 29% grade for a mile.

Seasonal pool.

Restaurant with Farm to Table food.

Live Bluegrass music on weekends, campfire with marshmallows on Sat.

Nature walks, guided hikes, yoga schedule, two mountain trout fly fishing streams, two Fishing Ponds - no license needed on the ponds.

No hook-ups, sorry.

Dump Station - $40

Excellent, potable water.

Porta-potties, pit toilets, showers and wet toilets in Dorm Area - 150 yards away.

**Fees**

Adult to 16 yrs - $12 p/p per nt

15 yrs to 11 yrs - $6 p/p per nt

10 yrs and under - FREE

Horses - $10 per horse per nt.

**Stabling in Camp Field $25 per nt. Must reserve.**

[Book Online using the Horse activities section here](<https://fareharbor.com/embeds/book/gravesmountain/items/?full-items=yes>).

Or Guest Services 540 923 4231 \| [info@gravesmountain.com](<mailto:info@gravesmountain.com>)

Your contacts will be at the Stables - Casey and Joey Haynes of Circle H Equine Sales

Hay, feed and tack - see Casey and Joey at the Stables.

**Honor Box Check-in**

Always open. Use cash, fill out form and hang your placard in your vehicle.

- For Credit Cards, please charge at the Market or up at the Main Lodge



**Pay Online Option**

Please follow the link below to book and pay online.

Bring your paper confirmation with you and attach it to your self-check-in paper work to show that you have paid. This does not give you a "defined" space - still free-form camping where YOU choose.

\*\*Campground Hosts \*\*

Casey and Joey of the Stables. They will come through several times a day. The stables are up the road (toward the Blue Ridge), first lane on your right - Apple Tree Lane - drive to by the silo - the stables are just to the left.

**Always Open for Arrival**

Please just respect the peace of others when you come in.

**Information, Events, Maps, Restaurant**

All available across the road and up the hill at the Main Lodge Guest Care.

**Size of Campground**

The camp ground starts at 7 acres and expands to 55 plus cares.

\*\*What Is it Like at Graves \*\*

The Blue Ridge starts to rise just to the northwest - the shoulder

Our farm lands abut the Shenandoah National Park in one place. To one side of you is our lower mountain - Graves at just 890 ft- there is a good ridge trail up to it. To the other side is Doubletop Mountain at 3455 ft - a hard scrabble on loose rock footing - technical.

You are on a working farm, with many activities - 12 plus - see the tabs on the listing, farm animal tours, live music, local beers, wines, and moonshine, a southern family style restaurant, nature walks, hawk walks discoveries, a seasonal pool with lifeguards ($5 pp), two swimming holes, two stocked fishing ponds, two mountain trout streams, massage, Yoga, and mountain climbing - all by appointment.

**Where on the Farm**

In the Rose River Valley - braced by two streams.

Just down the road - 200 yards - form the Market-Deli & Tackle corner store.

The Main Lodge Overlooking our stream valley, the farm, and the Blue Ridge with "Old Rag" mountain folding above Graves Mountain.

* - Coffee available at the main lodge from 7:30 AM. and the Market from 7AM*

**Hiking the Two Famous SNP Trails **

- The Park access fee: $15 pp for a week/
- $30 per car and all people in t for a week.
- When parking choose car and MARK your car with your receipt.
- Young ones - 15 yrs down are FREE
- [Buy on lone if you choose - here ](<https://www.recreation.gov/sitepass/74293>)
- **\#1**
- **Old Rag Mountain Trails, Up and Down or Circuit.**
- *No dogs allowed on Old Rag Trails.*
- Now, for 2022 and on, the Park requires a day use trail permit for all hikers so as to limit hikers to a reasonable number. 
- :: [Buy tickets for each Old Rag hiker here](<https://www.nps.gov/shen/planyourvisit/faqs-oldrag.htm>)\ >



**You must take rain gear** and extra layers- frequent showers in the summer, food, water, extra layers, and head lamp. - WEATHER CHANGES and you could get into a "white out".

***There is no cell access.***

\*\*\*There are two ways to do this hike \*\*\*

**1) Front Access** , scrambling through the boulder slots. This is VERY busy on weekends. It is a 10.5 mile drive from the Campground - going the back way via Etlan to Nethers to trail head.

[Trail Details here > ](<https://www.hikingupward.com/snp/oldrag/>)The main parking lot is now right by the trail head with the over flow lots back 6/10th of mile. On a weekend, you will be hiking with hundred of others. The circuit is 9.5 miles and will take at least 8 hrs. Half is a 2800 ft vertical climb and descent while half is fire road and not too challenging.

2) **Back access** \-up our back hollow road - Weakley Hollow Rd, which starts by the corner Market. It is 6.6 miles to Berry Hollow Parking area. Limited parking but not much used. DO NOT park on the road shoulder. If needed, drive back to the White Oak Parking lot and walk up. Put park fees in the honor box. For Trail details - [see narrative explanation here >](<https://virginiatrailguide.com/2015/01/19/old-rag-via-berry-hollow/>). and follow these details in partial reverse You can go up to the top and down - 1780 elevation gain, with not many other hikers. Tough hike but you do not scramble through the rock slots. 6-7 hrs - STRENUOUS. Do do the full loop, scrambling down through the slots - now with the throngs from the front access, then at bottom you will loop back on the Weakley Hollow Fire Rd/Berry Hollow to your car. 9.5 hrs. STRENUOUS, last part of circuit is gentle.

**\#2**

**White Oak Canyon Trail**

Dog Friendly Trail.

Parking Lot and Trail Head - a 6 mile drive up our back hollow road - Weakley Hollow Rd - that starts at the corner Market-Deli & Tackle. Park in the large parking lot. Put Park Fees in Honor Box. [For hike details see here ](<https://www.hikingupward.com/SNP/WhiteOakCedarRun/>)\>[ And here](<https://gohikevirginia.com/whiteoak-canyon-trail/>)\ > https://gohikevirginia.com/whiteoak-canyon-trail/

3 miles, 430 ft elevation gain This is not too strenuous, can be a family hike, up by a series of waterfalls.

- Our cascading workshop comes down these waterfalls - led by our Shenandoah Mountain Guides Team).



The hike can be STRENUOUS if you choose to hike up to the top of the Ridge.

**Warning In winter** \- black ice build up by waterfalls, means that for safety, you should stay well back from the falls. Black ice can cause a catastrophic tumble. **It happens.** Please be aware..

**Our Own 18 Miles of Trails**

On the Farm we have 18 miles of trails that can connect out to Camp Hoover, Rapidan and then up to Skyline Drive.

- We have gentle strolls out through the orchard, around ponds, along the stream sides, up onto the shoulders of Graves Mountain, and then up to the ridge line.
- Strenuous kickers will take you Doubletop Mountain at 3455 feet, along its shoulders. Steep, challenging footing and a killer workout 
- Here are two maps
- [Map of Nar Farm Area and Trails](<https://www.gravesmountain.com/wp-content/uploads/graves_master_map_trails_activities_09282020.pdf>)\ >
- [Map of near and far trails](<https://www.gravesmountain.com/wp-content/uploads/GravesstablesHorse-HumanTrailsMap.pdf>)\ >



\*\*Little Critters Notice \*\*

***– we are a Farm and you are on a partial meadow and forest around.***

So you will have bugs, toads, frogs come to visit, while bear and deer may stroll by in the early morning. We do not use pesticides on these fields.

**Big Critters - Bears and Deer - no Sasquatch that we know of but keep listening for the "knocks"**

Be "Bear aware" in campground and on trails. Keep your food secure, if you come across a bear, make noise and retreat facing it. Its is always wise to make human noise as you walk along - warning any bears that is is time to skedaddle.



Graves Mountain Farm Campground

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