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Hawk Campground

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Hiking and fishing in George Washington National Forest draw campers to Hawk Campground, a drive-in site open from early April through late December. Access requires navigating a single-lane dirt road with sections that have partially washed out, making dry-weather arrival strongly advisable. The campground stays clean and well-maintained, with toilets stocked with supplies. Reservations are available, pets are allowed, and cell service is noted on-site. Campers wanting more options in the area can browse places to camp near George Washington National Forest or consider Hawk Recreation Area nearby.

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Map & DirectionsHawk Campground is located in West Virginia near Star Tannery

Public Campground

Directions

From Capon Springs, WV, take County Rt. 16 (Capon Springs Rd.) southeast 1.7 miles to Forest Rt. 502. Turn right onto Rt. 502 and go 1.3 miles to Public Rd. 347. Turn right onto Rt. 347 and go 0.7 miles to campground entrance on the right.

Coordinates

39.11650043 N
78.49890036 W

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Verified by 2 users
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Excellent Coverage

Access

Drive-In
Park next to your site

Site Types

Tent Sites
Standard (Tent/RV)

Features

For Campers

Picnic Table
Phone Service
Reservable
Toilets
Pets
Fires

Contact

General Info

Drive Time

28 min from Winchester, VA
56 min from Harrisonburg, VA
1 hr 3 min from Hagerstown, MD
1 hr 21 min from Chambersburg, PA

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Giselle P.

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Reviewed May. 8, 2025

Strongly suggest 4WD for the dirt road

I visited this site the first week of April but I did not spend the night. When I arrived, I was the only one there and with rain expected, I did not want to get stuck there alone.

I initially missed the right turn onto the dirt road coming down the hill. The road in is a single lane dirt road with parts of it partially washed away. I would not want to drive on this in the rain. There are minimal turning points so if someone is coming in while you're coming out or vice versa, someone would have to reverse.

The campground itself was clean and well maintained. The bathroom was also clean and there was toilet paper.

Seems like a nice place to stay when its dry.

Month of VisitApril