A gravel road leads into Hone Quarry, a drive-in campground set within George Washington National Forest outside Dayton, Virginia, where sites run $5 per night on an honor system with a payment box at the entrance. Rangers do check for compliance. The campground is small, which keeps crowds manageable, and most sites are level with enough spacing between them to feel spread out.
Water access is the defining feature here. A creek runs alongside much of the campground, and many sites sit close enough to hear and reach it easily. A pond up the road provides fishing, and the river was stocked with trout according to multiple visitors, making it a reliable stop for anglers. Several trails leave directly from the campground, including one that leads to a waterfall. The road is manageable for standard vehicles near the first sites, but rougher terrain further in requires four-wheel drive, so campers with regular cars should plan to stay in the front section of the campground.
Vault toilets and trash service are on-site. Cell service is listed as available, though at least one reviewer noted experiencing none, so it is worth planning accordingly. No pets are allowed. Nearby options in the camping spots near George Washington National Forest include Meadow Knob to the north and Flagpole Knob to the northwest for campers building out a multi-day itinerary in the area. Hone Quarry is open year-round, but late spring through fall tends to see the most use, so arriving on a weekday increases the chance of landing a creekside site.
Description
Overview
This location is available on a first-come, first-served basis only. Visitors are required to physically arrive at the campground to purchase and claim a site. Once on-site, you may be able to pay for your campsite(s) by scanning a QR code using the Recreation.gov mobile app, and the Scan and Pay feature. If this option is available, you will need to first download the free Recreation.gov mobile app https://www.recreation.gov/mobile-app prior to your arrival as some remote areas have limited or no cellular service.
RV Road Trip Guides
Map & DirectionsHone Quarry is located in Virginia near Mount Solon
Coordinates
38.462374 N
79.134722 W
Connectivity
T-MobileNo Coverage- VerizonNo CoverageVerified by 1 user
- AT&TNo Coverage
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- VerizonNo CoverageVerified by 1 user
- AT&TNo Coverage
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
Features
For Campers
- Trash
- Phone Service
- Toilets
- Alcohol
For Vehicles
- Sanitary Dump
Drive Time
- 34 min from Harrisonburg, VA
- 1 hr 19 min from Charlottesville, VA
- 1 hr 30 min from Winchester, VA
