Morris Hill Campground
Morris Hill is a peaceful, rustic campground for groups of family and friends. The family campground is a family-friendly destination perched on a ridge above Lake Moomaw. Kids can have fun at the playground while older generations sit back and relax in the shade. The group sites accommodate up the 25 guests with space for up to eight tents. Campers can enjoy the wonders of camping with simple pleasures like s'mores on the campfire, berry picking in the woods, and watching for waterfowl and wildlife like deer. The convenient location near Lake Moomaw and sandy swim beaches, a fishing pier, boat ramp, and hiking and biking trails makes Morris Hill a popular spot.
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Site mix
| Standard, no hookups | 51 |
| Tent-only | 2 |
| Group tent areas | 2 |
| Host/management | 2 |
Site guide
Will my RV fit
The longest site here provides 40 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter.
55 sites in 3 loops. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.
| Site | Loop | Type | Entry | Fits, ft | Surface | Shade | People / vehicles | Fires | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morris Hill Group #1 | Group Sites | Group tent | Paved | Partial | 25 / 8 | Yes | |||
| Morris Hill Group #2 | Group Sites | Group tent | Paved | Partial | 25 / 8 | Yes | |||
| 020 | MORR | Standard | Back-in | 40 | Gravel | Full | 8 / 2 | Yes | Standard |
| 021 | MORR | Standard | Back-in | 40 | Gravel | Full | 8 / 2 | Yes | Standard |
| 022 | MORR | Standard | Back-in | 30 | Gravel | Full | 8 / 2 | Yes | Standard |
| 023 | MORR | Standard | Back-in | 23 | Gravel | Full | 8 / 2 | Yes | Standard |
| 024 | MORR | Standard | Back-in | 28 | Gravel | Full | 8 / 2 | Yes | Standard |
| 025 | MORR | Tent only | Back-in | 38 | Gravel | Full | 8 / 2 | Yes | Standard |
| 026 | MORR | Standard | Back-in | 28 | Gravel | Full | 8 / 2 | Yes | Standard |
| 027 | MORR | Standard | Back-in | 20 | Gravel | Full | 8 / 2 | Yes | Standard |
Per-site records as published by the managing agency on Recreation.gov. Blank cells mean the agency listed nothing for that site. Check-in 2:00 PM, checkout 1:00 PM.
Amenities & rules
| Hookups | None |
| Max vehicle length | 45 ft |
| Equipment | RVs & trailers, Tents |
| Pets | Allowed |
| Campfires | Allowed, subject to restrictions |
| Tent pads | Yes |
Family Campground: Most sites will fit any size RV. Campsite amenities include flush toilets, hot showers, a playground and drinking water. Group Sites: There is no water or electricity. Two fully accessible vault toilets, picnic tables and a group grill are on each group site. Coles Point Boat Ramp, the nearest boat ramp to Morris, is less than two miles away.
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
Season & status
| Status | Closed for the season. Forest Service sites close for the season; check the official page for the reopening date. |
| Season | Memorial Day Weekend to late-October |
| Forest | George Washington & Jefferson National Forest |
| Booking | Reservations must be made 2 days ahead of arrival and can be made up to 6 months in advance for standard sites and 12 months in advance for group… |
| Fees | Fees are $21 per night for standard sites and $65 per night for group sites. |
George Washington & Jefferson National Forest recreation page ↗
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Getting there
Family Campground- From Covington, VA, take Exit 16A off Interstate 64 to US Rt. 220. Go north on Rt. 220 for 5.6 miles to State Rt. 687. Turn left onto Rt. 687 and go 3.2 miles to State Rt. 641. Turn left onto Rt 641/666 and go 4.2 miles to State Rt. 605. Then turn right onto Rt. 605 and proceed 2 miles to campground entrance on left.
| Nearest town | Covington, Virginia |
| Coordinates | 37.9311° N, 79.9711° W · Directions ↗ |
Supplies & services
| Dump station | Dump station ↗ | 9.5 mi |
| Outdoor gear | Harmony Outdoors ↗ | 21.4 mi |
| RV sales & service | MT Joy RV ↗ | 32.3 mi |
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Morris hill campground, Covington Virginia
Worth a stop
Head downstream of the Jackson River for fly fishing, canoeing, rafting and kayaking. A half hour east of the lake is Hot Springs, Virginia, a quaint village known as a rural resort town.
- 4.4 miBolar Boat Launch Day Use Pass ↗Boat launch
Trails nearby
- 0.1 miMorris Hill1 mi trail · hiking, bike
- 0.1 miFortney Loop3 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 0.7 miOliver Mountain3.3 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 1 miCole1.2 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 1.2 miBeach Trail0.08 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 1.2 miKelly Bridge ↗0.2 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
- 12.6 miSpice Run Wilderness ↗Wilderness · Forest Service · 6,037 acres
- 12.8 miRough Mountain Wilderness ↗Wilderness · Forest Service · 9,327 acres
Each unit is published as a centre point and an acreage rather than a boundary, so this section stands it in for a circle of the same area. Whether a campground is inside, and how far it is from one it is outside, are both approximate.
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Natural features
The campground sits on a ridge overlooking Lake Moomaw. It is about a half-mile from the south end of the lake. Lake Moomaw, which flows from the Jackson River, is a cold-water 2,530-acre lake with an inviting swimming beach. Morris Hill is part of the George Washington and Jefferson National Forests which spans across Virginia and parts of West Virginia and Kentucky. These forests protect 40 species of trees that are mostly Appalachian hardwood and mixed pine-hardwood forests, 60 species of mammals and 200 species of birds.
Recreation
An inviting swimming beach at Coles Point attracts many visitors. About less than a mile from the campground is a fishing pier where anglers seek brown and rainbow trout, bass and crappie. Back Creek is also nice for trout fishing. Hikers enjoy the Morris Hill Bike Trail and Fortney Loop Trail.
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Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Morris Hill Campground?
Sites at Morris Hill Campground are reservable on Recreation.gov. Reservations must be made 2 days ahead of arrival and can be made up to 6 months in advance for standard sites and 12 months in advance for group… Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.
Source: Recreation.gov
How much does it cost to camp at Morris Hill Campground?
Fees are $21 per night for standard sites and $65 per night for group sites.
Source: Recreation.gov
What time is check-in at Morris Hill Campground?
Check-in 2:00 PM, checkout 1:00 PM.
Source: Recreation.gov
Is Morris Hill Campground open right now?
Closed for the season as of Oct 16, 2026. Season Memorial Day Weekend to late-October.
Source: Forest Service status
How many sites does Morris Hill Campground have?
57 sites, including 51 standard sites without power, 2 tent-only sites, and 2 group tent areas.
Source: Recreation.gov
Will my RV fit at Morris Hill Campground?
The longest site here provides 45 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter. The sidebar tool checks a trailer or motorhome length against every site.
Source: Will my RV fit
Are there showers or a dump station at Morris Hill Campground?
Campsite amenities include flush toilets, hot showers, a playground and drinking water.
Source: Recreation.gov
Are pets allowed at Morris Hill Campground?
Yes, pets are allowed at Morris Hill Campground. Leash rules apply.
Source: Recreation.gov
Can I have a campfire at Morris Hill Campground?
Fires are allowed in the provided rings under normal conditions.
Source: Recreation.gov
What is there to do at Morris Hill Campground?
An inviting swimming beach at Coles Point attracts many visitors. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.
Source: Recreation
What is the nearest town to Morris Hill Campground?
Covington, Virginia. Head downstream of the Jackson River for fly fishing, canoeing, rafting and kayaking.
Source: Getting there
What if Morris Hill Campground is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Greenwood Point Campground (2 mi, first-come), Bolar Mountain Recreation Area (3.6 mi), and Mcclintic Point (3.6 mi).
Source: Campgrounds nearby