Best Tent Camping near West Augusta, VA

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Best Tent Sites Near West Augusta, VA (34)

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    1. Switzer Lake Dispersed Camping

    10 Reviews
    57 Photos
    408 Saves
    Brandywine, West Virginia

    This colossal lake is a sight to behold. The surrounding forested mountains appear to just drop into the lake, making for scenery reminiscent of majestic paintings by the late Bob Ross. The lake should be checked during migration and winter for waterfowl. At other times of the year, it could host great blue and green herons and, on occasion, a bald eagle or osprey may drop in to pick out a bass for dinner. The neighboring hillsides are heavily wooded and host many woodland birds. Pileated woodpeckers can be heard as their loud raucous call reverberates across the lake. American goldfinch twitter overhead and ruffed grouse and wild turkey stalk the roadsides. Careful exploration is sure to reward the butterfly enthusiast; tiger and spicebush swallowtail, question mark, silver-spotted skipper, and American painted lady have been spotted here. There is little reason to doubt why they frequent this site as Black Eyed Susan, milkweed, wild columbine, and Queen Anne’s lace abound. Note that because this lake serves as the main water supply for surrounding towns, swimming and gas motorboating are prohibited. Camping is restricted to areas further down Skidmore Fork Rd/Switzer Lake Rd with less accessible sites past the second river crossing. Be sure to secure any food overnight as black bears are known to frequent campsites in this area.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • ADA Access
    • Tents
    • Dispersed
    • Alcohol
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    2. Hawk Nest Mushroom Farm

    6 Reviews
    10 Photos
    51 Saves
    Singers Glen, Virginia

    I grow mushrooms and sell them at the Harrisonburg Farmers Market. The camping area is about an acre and is beside the house. Park under a canopy of red cedar trees which are bug resistant so very few mosquitoes. Two fireplaces, first come first serve. No neighbors yet close to Harrisonburg. Free firewood. No curfews. Tent camping and conversion vans only. No RV's.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • Tents

    $25 - $30 / night

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    3. Poor Farm Dispersed Recreation Area

    4 Reviews
    1 Photo
    83 Saves
    Warm Springs, Virginia

    Hiking and fishing opportunities are abundant at Poor Farm Dispersed Recreation Area. Enjoy hiking trails that meander along the Jackson River, or break out that rod and reel as the trout stocked waters are popular amongst fly and traditional fishermen alike.

    • Tents
    • Standard (Tent/RV)
    • Dispersed
    • Toilets
    • Alcohol
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    5. Eagle Rock Campground

    4 Reviews
    30 Photos
    26 Saves
    Upper Tract, West Virginia
    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Tents
    • Standard (Tent/RV)
    • Toilets
    • Alcohol

    $10 / night

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    7. Gatewood Group

    1 Review
    3 Photos
    5 Saves
    Circleville, West Virginia

    Overview

    Gatewood Group Campground is ideally located just two miles from Spruce Knob Lake in the Monongahela Forest, creating an ideal base camp for hikes and wildlife watching.

    Recreation

    With over 500 miles of hiking trails, visitors are have many options in the forest, including the Gatewood Nature Trail. With some of the most beautiful overlooks in the area, Spruce Knob Lake offers fishing and boating opportunities (fish are stocked). No swimming is allowed. Unobstructed views of the night sky bring stargazer clubs to this spot all summer long.

    Natural Features

    The campground is situated on a ridge in the Allegheny Mountains of West Virginia. The Monongahela Forest extends over the north central highlands of the state, encompassing many of the region's highest peaks. Elevations range from 1,000-4,863 feet, and Gatewood sits at 4,300 feet. Variations in terrain and precipitation have created one of the most ecologically diverse national forests in the country.

    Nearby Attractions

    Spruce Knob, West Virginia's highest peak, lies just 9 miles from the campground. It overlooks forested ridges and grassy open pastures. Visitors can drive or hike to the top. Rock climbing is also a popular activity.

    • Pets
    • Reservable
    • Tents
    • Group
    • Standard (Tent/RV)
    • Tent Cabin

    $60 / night

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      10. George Washington National Forest Shaws Fork Equestrian Campground

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      3 Saves
      West Augusta, Virginia

      Provides access to trailheads and has a corral available. This site is also near the historic Civil War battlefield at McDowell, VA.

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    Recent Tent Reviews in West Augusta

    801 Reviews of 34 West Augusta Campgrounds


    • Wayne T.The Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from Devil’s Backbone Camp
      Nov. 19, 2024

      Devil’s Backbone Camp

      Best primitive sites! Such a nice campground!

      This was such a awesome campground!! First time ever staying and everybody was so helpful and friendly. He had the camp host come and check on us to see how things were. We stayed at the group 105 site and could not have been happier with that pick. It was off all by itself with the other 4 group primitive sites. Sites were huge and you could arrange and set up however you liked. Really loved that having 2 vehicles and 3 tents we had so much room. Loved the bathhouse being close too. Just a quick little walk/or drive around the corner the showers and stalls were so clean as well. Fire ring was huge too and they have wood on site. We even checked out the restaurant and bar/brewery on site. Everything looked so cool loved the way everything was set up. We will 100% be coming back and do the group site again. ur original plans of going off into the national forest and dispersed camping got canceled so we hated we couldn't do that. But this site the way they are set up really makes you feel like you are still out there disperse camping but with the luxury of a campground being so close. Loved it so much!

    • SThe Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from Rivers Edge Campground
      Oct. 30, 2024

      Rivers Edge Campground

      Lovely little spot

      Family camping trip and we tagged along in our tent. We’ve been priced out of our area so pleased to find this hidden gem. A small, comfortable, family run campground that has enough amenities to keep the littles entertained and adults relaxing. We stayed in the tent area, which we had all to ourselves. Our site was on the river and able to pull our motorcycles right up. I do think if the tent area is full it will feel crowded. There’s a small bathroom attached to back of camp store nearby. Then the larger bathhouse down the way. The RV sites were flat, clean, in an open area. We will, for sure, be back.

    • SJ W.The Dyrt PRO User
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      Oct. 29, 2024

      Reservoir Road Dispersed Campsite

      Very long road to get there

      Went in August and it was very buggy, also had someone park pretty close which when I drive down a really long dirt road that is questionable for my van, i want it to be private and this was about 5 miles of dirt road to get to it.

    • N
      Camper-submitted photo from Oronoco Campground
      Oct. 26, 2024

      Oronoco Campground

      Great FREE disperse campground with bathroom

      I love this campground, it’s 5 to 10 minutes from BV, right on the river, primitive with bathrooms, which is fine with me, I sleep in my forerunner with my two dogs, plenty of land and trails, it’s perfect for what I need👍

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      Camper-submitted photo from Oronoco Campground
      Oct. 26, 2024

      Oronoco Campground

      Great primitive campsite with restrooms

      Less than 10 campsites, all with fire circles and a public bathroom site. each campsite is on the river, very beautiful.

    • WThe Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from Oronoco Campground
      Oct. 16, 2024

      Oronoco Campground

      Great!

      Loved this little campground. Nice and quiet, toilets available (though not very clean but good enough). Only thing is that there’s a dog, we think from a property nearby, that acts aggressive towards campers. Luckily it went home around 18h, so we had a great night, but it was back the next morning and immediately had aggressive behavior. So watch out and be careful with your food!

    • nancy B.
      Camper-submitted photo from Waynesboro North 340 Campground
      Oct. 10, 2024

      Waynesboro North 340 Campground

      Aftermath of the hurricane

      My Rv sustained damage from a tree. The staff were awesome but the owner wasn’t. She wouldn’t even acknowledge me or say how sorry she was. Then she had me assigned to the worst site in the park. I have never been treated so terribly. She was only interested in her revenue and not the people.

    • Tiel M.The Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from Morris Hill Campground
      Sep. 23, 2024

      Morris Hill Campground

      Decent, nice hosts

      Nothing to write home about but it’s pretty. There’s a road that runs right in front that has some noise. Not all that different from most national forests, which isn’t bad.

    • EThe Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from Thunder Bridge
      Sep. 17, 2024

      Thunder Bridge

      Idyllic forest campground

      Thunder BRidge is a unique property tucked away in the Blue Ridge Mountains. Near Natural Bridge State Park in Virginia, the campground was once a CCC camp. Now it is home to many quiet tent sites, screen cabins, log cabins, and even some fully furnished rental cabins.

      The campground is about 60% wooded, the rest is open ground with buildings from the camp's earlier days. The open area includes  several artists' studios.  At one edge is a forest creek, great for wading. 

      The campground is mostly tenting sites and rustic cabins, but there are RV sites in the open area.

      This is not a "resort" but you won't find a more beautiful, quiet campground!

    • CThe Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from Hone Quarry
      Sep. 16, 2024

      Hone Quarry

      Great for mid week

      If you live in Harrisonburg, Bridgwater and any surrounding area, this place is amazing. Fair warning, this place is DARK DARK, but your campers, so. The campsites are clean, $5 a night will get you a place to stay. Payment box upfront. There’s a pond up the road to fish.

    • CThe Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from Eagle Rock Campground
      Sep. 16, 2024

      Eagle Rock Campground

      Great for a night

      Was coming back from fishing and need a place to sleep without paying for a hotel. Great place honestly. I don’t really have anything negative to say about it. At $10 and fishing, I’ll definitely be back.

    • WThe Dyrt PRO User
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      Sep. 5, 2024

      Dispersed camping at Mower Basin

      Beautiful views

      Very quiet, beautiful views, amazing drive from VA. Multiple campsites and they all have beautiful views. I have T-Mobile and had signal only by the first campsite for some reason. I had no signal for almost two hours heading towards VA.

    • BThe Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from Endless Caverns RV Resort & Cottages
      Sep. 2, 2024

      Endless Caverns RV Resort & Cottages

      Beautiful Resort

      The resort is beautiful. Pulling up and checking in, a host takes you to your site. Sites are spacious and there's lots to do! We loved our site because we are the only one on the right side of the hill. I did not get any info email though which I had to contact about. Other than that, everything was great. Drove around the campground to see which other sites I would like to try and get! I def would return.

    • M
      Camper-submitted photo from Bennie’s Beach Campground
      Aug. 21, 2024

      Bennie’s Beach Campground

      Cool spot by the creek

      Bennies has a cool spot by the creek for tent camping.  I was the only one there - after having driven through the aging RV neighborhood.  Check-in was mystical, but finally reached the groundskeeper by phone and left money in a mailbox.  "$40 cash money..."  Way overpriced considering the unsanitary (gross) showers and restrooms.  I think I felt cleaner before the shower.  If you don't need a shower and don't mind dropping $40 for a place to pitch your tent then Bennies may be for you.

    • JThe Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from Riverside Campground — Watoga State Park
      Aug. 15, 2024

      Riverside Campground — Watoga State Park

      Nice and quiet

      I liked this campground -- most RV sites have electric, and water fill stations are easily accessible.  Sites weren't too close together, and they were clean and well kept.  Staff was also quite friendly and available.  Note:  It's in a valley, so there's no cell service.  The wash houses have wi-fi, but it's not great and you have to be either in the building or sitting at the bench outside to use it.

    • SThe Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from Brandywine Lake Campground — Shenandoah Wildlife Management Area
      Jul. 24, 2024

      Brandywine Lake Campground — Shenandoah Wildlife Management Area

      Drive on up to site!

      Clean, comfortable campground with spacious sites. Some of the sites are very private, others are a little less. Some have bear boxes and some are a lot closer to bath house than others. There is a large overflow lot available and set up for campers. However, we went on a Monday night and only shared the campground with 4 other groups of campers. Hosts are on site and both friendly and informative. Hiking trails nearby and some start at campground. Lake is low but still good for swimming or floating. We had a very peaceful night, even with the rain. Recommend!

    • N
      Camper-submitted photo from Devil’s Backbone Camp
      Jul. 12, 2024

      Devil’s Backbone Camp

      Robbery

      $150 per night is crazy. Nothing special about the campground except proximity to devils backbone. This is a parking spot in a field with no trees and the sewer likely on the wrong side. There are no amenities. We’ve stayed many times but plan to go elsewhere going forward.

    • Jeremiah S.
      Camper-submitted photo from Harrisonburg - Shenandoah Valley KOA
      Jul. 8, 2024

      Harrisonburg - Shenandoah Valley KOA

      KOA Newbie

      This was our first KOA experience. I liked the pool, camp shop, and proximity to Massanutten water park. I also liked the size of site.

      My wife didn’t care for the lack of grass (mostly gravel) or the guy who took us to site that worked there talking over her when she was helping me back in.

      Most people know this but if a couple is backing in just let them figure it out.

      Other than price and backing in annoyance, I thought it was good place and would go back.

    • Trisha G.
      Camper-submitted photo from Eagle Rock Campground
      Jul. 4, 2024

      Eagle Rock Campground

      ♥️

      We have been coming to Eagle Rock for years. Most of the people change every year but there are some that have permanent campers here. A few rude people this year but we still enjoyed our time. It doesn’t have all the amenities that some would want. If you enjoy roughing it then ER is worth camping at.

    • Chaz M.The Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from Misty Mountain Camp Resort
      Jul. 1, 2024

      Misty Mountain Camp Resort

      Fun for the family

      This campground was really great for a family with small children. There were events the entire time we were there and the staff were awesome. The only detractors were that our site (52) was tiny so it was a tad stressful having kids running around right beside the road, the smell of weed that was prevalent (not the campground’s fault) and the motorcycle noise from the nearby interstate.

    • GThe Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from Shenandoah Valley Campground
      Jun. 7, 2024

      Shenandoah Valley Campground

      Nice place to stay

      We spent 2 weeks at SVC while our trunk was in the shop(our travel trailer got towed there- highly recommend Good Sam Roadside policy). Everyone on staff was accomodating, helpful and friendly. Very nice campground ammenities- stocked fishing pond, big swimming pool, and really nice creek for tubing with waterfall to cool down on the hotter days, horseshoes, mini golf and more. The biggest negative is lack of cell service/internet. Luckily it's a short drive to get service. Weekends were packed(esp. Memorial Day), but much quieter during the week. Many sites are tight and no walking paths between rows so people regularly walk through occupied sites when it's crowded. Smaller negatives- some washer/dryers out of order and litter left by campers wasn't picked up. Overall, a nice place to stay.



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    • Which is the most popular tent campsite near West Augusta, VA?

      According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular tent campground near West Augusta, VA is Switzer Lake Dispersed Camping with a 4.4-star rating from 10 reviews.

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