Free Camping Collection
Established Camping
Wolf Gap
About
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…
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
Stay Connected
- WiFiUnknown
- VerizonPoor
- AT&TFair
- T-MobileUnknown
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
Features
For Campers
- Trash
- Phone Service
- Toilets
For Vehicles
- Sanitary Dump
Didn't Feel Safe as a Solo Female
I stopped here on my last night of a 30 day RT trek from RI to CA. It is a USFS campground above I-81 that straddles the VA/WV line. The drive is back-woodsy and populated in a rural way (homes on the road). Once you hit the steeper climb, there are some switchbacks and narrow areas that would…
Really nice spot, but hard to get there w/ a big vehicle
My husband and I took our Chevy G 10 van and we had plenty of space to park, plenty of privacy, and access to a bathroom. However, the road to get here was a little bit treacherous for a vehicle so big. RVs beware
Peaceful and simple
Small campground, quiet. Easily accessible. Bring everything you need including water. Love this place :)
Location
Wolf Gap is located in West Virginia
Directions
Directions: From I-81: Take exit 279. Turn west on SR 675. Drive 3.5 miles to STOP sign at VA 42. Turn right, and take next left to continue on SR 675. Drive 3.1 miles to a fork in the road. Stay right, on SR 675, and drive another 3.4 miles to the top of the mountain. The entrance is on your right.
Coordinates
38.924544 N
78.689088 W