Hidden Valley Campground
Sites are first-come, first-served. Recreation.gov lists this campground for paying on site, and you may be able to pay with the Scan and Pay feature of its app.
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Season & status
| Status | Open |
| Season | Day Use area open year-round. Campground open mid-March through mid-December |
| Forest | George Washington & Jefferson National Forest |
| Booking | Reservations are not accepted. Overnight accommodations are available on site at the Hidden Valley Bed and Breakfast. |
| Fees | $15 per campsite per night. |
George Washington & Jefferson National Forest recreation page ↗
Weather by month
Getting there
| Coordinates | 38.0992° N, 79.8219° W · Directions ↗ |
Supplies & services
| Dump station | Dump station ↗ | 12.8 mi |
| Outdoor gear | Harmony Outdoors ↗ | 17.1 mi |
| RV sales & service | MT Joy RV ↗ | 41.1 mi |
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Explore
Worth a stop
- 10.1 miBolar Boat Launch Day Use Pass ↗Boat launch
Trails nearby
- 0.1 miRiver Loop1 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 0.1 miLost Woman (upper Loop)0.9 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 0.1 miLost Woman (lower Loop)0.7 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 0.2 miCobbler Mountain Access0.2 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 0.4 miHidden Valley West1.1 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 0.4 miCobbler Mountain2.3 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
Trail and trailhead records are the Forest Service's. Distances are straight-line to the nearer trail end. Trail conditions are not tracked here.
Public land it sits in
This campground sits inside George Washington and Jefferson National Forest.
- inGeorge Washington and Jefferson National Forest ↗National Forest · Forest Service · 3,487,961 acres
- 2.7 miMonongahela National Forest ↗National Forest · Forest Service · 1,703,725 acres
- 12.3 miRough Mountain Wilderness ↗Wilderness · Forest Service · 9,327 acres
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Reference
Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Hidden Valley Campground?
No. Hidden Valley Campground is first-come, first-served. Reservations are not accepted. Sites are taken on arrival and paid at the fee station.
Source: Forest Service
How much does it cost to camp at Hidden Valley Campground?
$15 per campsite per night.
Source: Forest Service
Is Hidden Valley Campground open right now?
Open as of Oct 16, 2026. Season Day Use area open year-round. Campground open mid-March through mid-December.
Source: Forest Service status
How many sites does Hidden Valley Campground have?
31 sites.
Source: Forest Service
What if Hidden Valley Campground is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Blowing Springs (4 mi, first-come), Pocahontas Campground (7.9 mi), and Bolar Mountain Recreation Area (11.2 mi).
Source: Campgrounds nearby