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Hone Quarry

Hone Quarry, near Dayton, Virginia, is a cozy campground that offers a peaceful escape into nature. With its creekside sites and a laid-back vibe, it’s perfect for those looking to unwind without the distractions of modern life.

This spot is all about simplicity, featuring vault toilets and a few basic amenities. Visitors have mentioned the tranquility of the area, with one camper noting, “Quiet little campground, no frills and no cell service.” The sites are spread out, providing a sense of privacy, and many campers enjoy easy access to the nearby creek for some relaxing moments by the water.

For outdoor lovers, Hone Quarry is a gateway to adventure. There are hiking trails that lead into the surrounding forest, and the area is known for its fishing opportunities, especially with the river recently stocked with trout. As one happy camper shared, “Great area if you have dogs that need to run off leash.”

If you’re in the mood for some berry picking, keep an eye out for blackberries in season. While the campground is small and doesn’t offer reservations, it’s a first-come, first-served setup that adds to its charm. Whether you’re camping in a tent or an RV, Hone Quarry is a solid choice for a quiet getaway in the heart of nature.

Description

National Forest

George Washington & Jefferson National Forest

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.

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Location

Hone Quarry is located in Virginia

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Coordinates

38.462374 N
79.134722 W

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Access

  • Drive-In
    Park next to your site

Stay Connected

  • WiFi
    Unknown
  • Verizon
    Available
  • AT&T
    Unknown
  • T-Mobile
    Unknown

Site Types

  • Tent Sites
  • RV Sites
  • Standard (Tent/RV)

Features

For Campers

  • Trash
  • Phone Service
  • Toilets
  • Alcohol

For Vehicles

  • Sanitary Dump

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Reviewed Sep. 16, 2024

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.

Site4
Month of VisitFebruary
  • Review photo of Hone Quarry by Chalang R., September 16, 2024
  • Review photo of Hone Quarry by Chalang R., September 16, 2024
Reviewed Mar. 22, 2024

Very peaceful

Quiet little campground, no frills and no cell service. A few nearby dispersed sites as well.

Site4
Month of VisitJune
Reviewed Nov. 22, 2022

Love this place!

I’ve been coming here since I was a kid. Vault toilets, gravel road, only downsides imo. Beautiful, pretty spread out sites. Nice and quiet. Easy to get a site right next to the creek. Blackberries nearby in abundance when in season. One of my favorite campgrounds.

Month of VisitJuly
Reviewed Oct. 20, 2022

Small remote campground

We love hone quarry! It’s a small pay when you get there creek/riverfront camping. A gravel road will lead you to the campground and you can continue down to reach the quarry and you can even keep going (with the right vehicle) down the forest road to find a few dispersed sites. We like to hike the road that will lead into some forest hikes. Great area if you have dogs that need to run off leash

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Month of VisitMarch
  • Review photo of Hone Quarry by Katy Z., October 20, 2022
  • Review photo of Hone Quarry by Katy Z., October 20, 2022
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Reviewed Feb. 13, 2022

Quiet and clean.

I planned a weekend at this site but had to leave a day early to avoid forecasted snow. The river that runs right by the campground was recently stocked with trout and they were very active. I got to hike a nearby trail that while challenging was rewarding. I highly recommend this first come first serve campground.

Site8
Month of VisitFebruary
Reviewed Oct. 22, 2021

Secluded

The first camp sites are easy to get to are close to bathrooms and a creek if you keep going down the road the road does get pretty rough and I wouldn’t recommend any cars or less the 4 wheel drives at that point. But there’s more campground areas farther down but they don’t have restrooms. We went to the first site after the lake and it was fairly flat and open. And we we’re right by the trail that goes to the waterfall. The creek was a few minute walk away as well.

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Month of VisitOctober
  • Review photo of Hone Quarry by Breanna M., October 22, 2021
  • Review photo of Hone Quarry by Breanna M., October 22, 2021
  • Review photo of Hone Quarry by Breanna M., October 22, 2021
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Reviewed Jul. 12, 2020

Nice little campground

Great little campground with streams all around. Sites are $5 and by honor system but rangers do come through and check. Sites are nice and level tent spots.

Reviewed Aug. 9, 2019

Secluded

This campground is small and secluded. Sites are spread out and large. Really a beautiful place. The ranger on duty was extremely rude but it could almost be overlooked because of the amazing location. Most of the sites have creek access.

Reviewed Mar. 14, 2019

Nice little campground

$5 per site honor system. Limited sites,Bath room & trash bins available. Hiking,trout fishing & wheeling close by.

Reviewed Mar. 3, 2017

Beautiful campground!

This campground is a great place to stay for a weekend full of hiking. There are a number of trails that leave from the campground giving you lots of options for hikes. The campground is small which means it's usually quiet.

  • Review photo of Hone Quarry by Brittany B., March 3, 2017

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Does Hone Quarry have wifi?

    No, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, Hone Quarry does not have wifi.

  • Is there cell phone reception at Hone Quarry?

    According to campers on TheDyrt.com, Verizon signal is available, AT&T is unknown, and T-Mobile is unknown.

  • How hard is it to get a campsite at Hone Quarry?

    Some campers book as far as 6 months in advance, so on high-demand weekends it can be very difficult to get a campsite at Hone Quarry. If you want to get a last-minute campsite at Hone Quarry, try setting up a text message Alert atTheDyrt.com/alerts

  • Why is it so hard to get a campsite at Hone Quarry?

    There are 4 campsites at Hone Quarry and over 80 million Americans who camp! Try snagging a cancellation by setting up a text message Alert atTheDyrt.com/alerts