North River Campground

This open area campground was originally constructed as a CCC camp. Evidence of the original sites and logging trails still remain today. North River Gorge is a popular hiking, biking, and fishing area with a swinging bridge spanning the North River. Close proximity to Wild Oak National Recreation Trail, Stanton Dam Day Use Area and Elkhorn Lake provide multiple recreational options that are easily accessible within a few miles.

Active Alerts

Food Storage and Disposal Requirements - Bear Safety

Prohibitions in designated recreation sites

Reservations

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

General Information

early-March - late-December

Open Season: Early-March to Late-December, Quiet hours are 10:00 p.m. until 6:00 a.m.

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.

Campsites 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 recreation ethics.

Overnight Use:
Single Site: $5 per night

Camping: $5.00 per site per night.

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)

Getting There

Latitude / Longitude

Latitude: 38.33944444

Longitude: -79.20722222

Directions

From Staunton, VA: Follow U.S. 250 west to Churchville. Continue west on U.S. 250 for 10 miles past Churchville and turn right onto State Route (S.R.) 715. This road turns into Forest Development Road (FDR) 96. Follow S.R. 715/FDR 96 8.5 miles to FDR 95 and turn right. Follow FDR 95 2.1 miles to the intersection with FDR 958 and turn right. North River Campground is one mile on the left.