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Recreation Region: North River Ranger District

Brandywine Recreation Area

Located on the 10-acre Brandywine Lake, this wooded recreation area affords access to multiple hiking and mountain biking trails, a swimming beach, and a campground with an onsite host.

Reservations

This campground operates on a first-come, first-served basis.

General Information

Mid-May through Mid-December

6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m

Not suitable for large RVs. Dump station is available. Sites are limited to one RV or  two tents, no more than two vehicles, and no more than eight persons per site. When recreating on Forest Service Lands, follow the safety and outdoor ethics recommendations. 

The America the Beautiful Interagency Pass series and the George Washington & Jefferson National Forests Seasonal Day Use Pass are accepted here and cover day use fees. The America the Beautiful Senior and Access Passes provide a 50% discount to the base campsite fee (not hook ups) and day use fees. 

Overnight Use:
Peak Season:
Single Site: $20 per night
Non-Peak Season (water not available):
Single Site: $10 per night
Day Use:
$8 per vehicle per day (Up to 8 Passengers)
$2 per person per day (buses and vans)

 $20 per campsite per night during the primary (summer) recreation season and $10 per campsite per night during the winter season when water is not available. 

Please, keep your pet on a leash when in a recreation area or campground. The law requires dog owners to keep their dog on a leash with a length no greater than 6 feet and under physical control when within a recreational area, such as a campground or day use area (36 CFR 2616(j)). 

Outside view of North River Ranger District Office

Address: 401 Oakwood Drive Harrisonburg, VA 22801
Phone: 540-432-0187
Hours: Monday - Friday; 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM (Closed on federal holidays)
Office Email: brittany.lonas@usda.gov

Getting There

Latitude / Longitude

Latitude: 38.59527778

Longitude: -79.19972222

Directions

From Harrisonburg, VA: Take Route 33 West, 26 miles into West Virginia. The recreation area is 4.2 miles West of the Virginia-West Virginia state line and about 2 miles East of the town of Brandywine, WV.

Facility and Amenity Information

Restrooms

Flush Toilet(s)

Water

Potable water is available at this site.

Water is available when temperatures are above freezing but is winterized when temperatures are low enough to freeze and damage the water system.

Picnic Tables

Picnic tables are available at this site.

Recreation Opportunities

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Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources 

Last updated May 6, 2026