Best Dispersed Camping near Linden, VA
Hidden Valley Wildlife Management Area offers the primary dispersed camping option near Linden, Virginia. Camping is technically free but requires purchasing a $4 Virginia Wildlife Access pass online and adding a camping authorization to your account. The area permits stays up to 14 days and accommodates both tents and RVs with multiple pull-in sites. Access roads include steep grades that may challenge larger vehicles or buses, particularly along a four-mile stretch with harsh inclines.
The campground features several established sites with fire rings and trash cans, though no picnic tables are provided. A portable toilet is available at both the campground and nearby boat dock. The area borders a lake suitable for water recreation, with one camper noting the "lake is calm and clean." Campers should be prepared for self-sufficient camping as there is no drinking water, electric hookups, or shower facilities. Based on reviews from The Dyrt, the area offers "plenty of dead wood for fires" and tends to be "peaceful and pretty," though some visitors mentioned occasional late-night traffic through the parking area.
