U.S. Forest Service · George Washington & Jefferson National Forest · West Virginia

Wolf Gap

Open nowFirst-come, first-served

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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Wolf Gap
Photo from the area. Chris M (CC BY 2.0), via Wikimedia Commons

Season & status

StatusOpen
SeasonOpen year round
ForestGeorge Washington & Jefferson National Forest
FeesNo Fee
RulesAlcoholic beverages prohibited.

George Washington & Jefferson National Forest recreation page ↗

Weather by month

NOAA climate normals →
Weather by month near Wolf Gap30°40°50°60°70°80°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanuary: 30.1°F averageFebruary: 31.8°F averageMarch: 38.7°F averageApril: 50.5°F averageMay: 59.1°F averageJune: 66.9°F averageJuly: 70.6°F averageAugust: 69.3°F averageSeptember: 62.9°F averageOctober: 52.2°F averageNovember: 42.3°F averageDecember: 33.7°F averageTemp °F
The line is the average temperature at Lost Rvr, 6 miles from the campground at 1,690 feet, station USC00465453 in the NOAA monthly climate normals for 1991 to 2020.

Getting there

Directions: From I-81: Take exit 279. Turn west on SR 675. Drive 3.5 miles to STOP sign at VA 42. Turn right, and take next left to continue on SR 675. Drive 3.1 miles to a fork in the road. Stay right, on SR 675, and drive another 3.4 miles to the top of the mountain. The entrance is on your right.

Coordinates38.9245° N, 78.6891° W · Directions ↗

Supplies & services

Dump stationDump station ↗3.2 mi
Outdoor gearAppalachian Outdoor Adventures ↗21.7 mi
RV sales & serviceRoad Trip Camping ↗56.9 mi

Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors. Call ahead; hours change seasonally.

Explore

Worth a stop

Trails nearby

Forest Service trail data →
  • 0.1 mi
    Tibbet Knob
    2.3 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
  • 1.5 mi
    Big Schloss
    0.3 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
  • 2 mi
    Long Mountain ↗
    8.5 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
  • 2 mi
    Big Schloss Cutoff
    1.8 mi trail · hiking, bike
  • 2.5 mi
    Little Stoney Creek
    3.6 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
  • 2.7 mi
    North Mountain ↗
    54.1 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.

On the National Register nearby

On Register Atlas →

Guidebooks for West Virginia

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  • Camping Virginia and West Virginia
    Desiree Smith-Daughety, 2013
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  • Best tent camping
    Johnny Molloy, 2014
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  • Paddling Virginia and West Virginia
    Charli Kerns, 2019
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Reference

Questions people ask

Do I need a reservation at Wolf Gap?

No. Wolf Gap is first-come, first-served. Sites are taken on arrival and paid at the fee station.

Source: Forest Service

How much does it cost to camp at Wolf Gap?

No Fee

Source: Forest Service

Is Wolf Gap open right now?

Open as of Oct 16, 2026. Season Open year round.

Source: Forest Service status

What if Wolf Gap is full?

The nearest public campgrounds are Trout Pond Recreation Area (3.1 mi), Little Fort (13.7 mi, first-come), and Camp Roosevelt (16.1 mi, first-come).

Source: Campgrounds nearby