Bolar Mountain Recreation Area
Hot Springs, Virginia · 1,640 ft · In George Washington & Jefferson National Forest
Photos: USFS
At a glance
6 of 8 facts known · recreation.gov, checked Sep 24, 2026
- Elevation
- 1,640 ft (500 m)1,640 ft500 m
Loops4
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- Loop 141 sites41 standard · up to 45 ft
- Loop 216 sites16 standard · up to 45 ft
- Loop 330 sites30 standard · up to 45 ft
- Sugar Ridge Loop36 sites28 standard · 2 tent only · 6 walk-to · up to 50 ft
Other areas
From recreation.gov's site list, Oct 10, 2026: 1 staff entry left out. Loop names are trimmed and merged.
Amenities
From Recreation.gov, Recreation.gov — campground rate cards, USFS INFRA Recreation Sites · Correct
- Campfires allowed
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About
Overview
Bolar Mountain Recreation Area is a great destination for visitors looking for a fun getaway on Lake Moomaw. The area provides plenty of outdoor activities, including boating, fishing, camping and hiking. There is little to no cell service, so be ready to disconnect!
Recreation
Boating, canoeing, water skiing and relaxing on the beach are popular activities at the lake. Anglers fish for brown and rainbow trout, bass and crappie. A boat ramp is located at the Bolar Flat Marina, which has a modern dock with boat slips. Bolar Mountain boasts 11 miles of hiking trails that lead to two impressive scenic overlooks: Islands Overlook Spur and Grouse Point Overlook. Looking for a more primitive experience? Hike or boat to Greenwood Point for dispersed camp sites.
From Recreation.gov, Recreation.gov — campground rate cards, and USFS INFRA Recreation Sites · · Edit
Cell service
Report signalFCC map: no coverage reported
- VerizonNo coverage on FCC map
- AT&TNo coverage on FCC map
- T-MobileNo coverage on FCC map
Cell service at Bolar Mountain Recreation Area: FCC map Dec 2025
Weather
National Weather Service
- WedSunny, 1% chance of rain83°64°
- ThuRain Showers Likely, 74% chance of rain71°62°
- FriMostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers, 25% chance of rain76°39°
- SatMostly Sunny, 9% chance of rain55°32°
- SunSunny61°37°
Nearby camping
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Bolar Mountain Volunteer Village
Public Land · 0.2 mi · Hot Springs
Bolar Mountain Campground #1
Campground · 0.2 mi · Hot Springs
Bolar Mountain Campground #2
Campground · 1.1 mi · Hot Springs
3 more within 25 mi
4 OpenStreetMap entries in Hot Springs share one park. They may be individual sites of a single campground. Suggest a merge
Dispersed camping nearby
Free dispersed camping within 19 mi, on public land.
Location and contact
Data from Recreation Information Database (RIDB) / Recreation.gov, Recreation.gov — campground rate cards, USFS INFRA Recreation Sites
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