Morris Hill Campground
USDA Forest Service campground in George Washington & Jefferson National Forest, near Covington, Virginia.
How it compares
- With 55 sites it is the #13 largest of 43 Virginia campgrounds that publish a site count.
- There are 27 other campgrounds in our data within 25 miles.
- 82% of Virginia campgrounds that publish a length limit accept a rig this long (40 ft).
- 100% of sites with a shade rating are listed as shaded or partly shaded.
- Pets allowed on 55 of 55 sites; campfires allowed on 54 (subject to seasonal fire bans).
- Straight-line distance: Roanoke ~46 mi, Blacksburg ~54 mi, Lynchburg ~58 mi.
Site mix
Amenities & rules
Fire pitsFire ringsGrillsPicnic tablesTent padsPets allowedTentsRVs/trailers
Trails within 5 miles
| Trail | Closest point | Mapped miles within 5 mi | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morris Hill | 0.1 mi | 1.0 | USFS |
| Fortney Loop | 0.1 mi | 2.8 | USFS |
| Cove | 0.5 mi | 0.3 | USFS |
| Oliver Mountain | 0.7 mi | 3.2 | USFS |
| Cole | 0.9 mi | 1.2 | USFS |
| Greenwood Point | 1.9 mi | 2.8 | USFS |
| Jackson | 2.2 mi | 0.9 | USFS |
| Roadside | 3.1 mi | 1.6 | USFS |
| Bolar Picnic Spur | 3.8 mi | 0.1 | USFS |
| Campground 1 Spur | 3.8 mi | 0.2 | USFS |
| Fee Booth Spur | 3.8 mi | 0.6 | USFS |
| Bolar Loop | 3.9 mi | 2.0 | USFS |
+ 4 more named trails.
Mountain biking nearby
33.7 miles of bike-legal trail lie within 5 miles. Difficulty mix: Unrated: 33.7 mi
| Trail | Closest point | Miles within 5 mi | Difficulty (as tagged) | Kids | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fortney Loop Trail | 0.1 mi | 2.8 | Unrated | OSM | |
| Morris Hill Trail | 0.2 mi | 0.9 | Unrated | OSM | |
| Jackson River Scenic Trail | 0.5 mi | 9.4 | Unrated | OSM | |
| Cove | 0.5 mi | 0.3 | Unrated | USFS | |
| Oliver Mountain Trail | 0.7 mi | 3.1 | Unrated | OSM | |
| Cole | 0.9 mi | 1.2 | Unrated | USFS | |
| Greenwood Point | 1.9 mi | 2.8 | Unrated | USFS | |
| Jackson Trail | 2.1 mi | 0.9 | Unrated | OSM | |
| Roadside | 3.1 mi | 1.6 | Unrated | USFS | |
| Bolar Picnic Spur | 3.8 mi | 0.1 | Unrated | USFS | |
| Campground 1 Spur | 3.8 mi | 0.2 | Unrated | USFS | |
| Fee Booth Spur | 3.8 mi | 0.6 | Unrated | USFS |
+ 5 more.
Ratings come only from OpenStreetMap mtb:scale / IMBA tags. Untagged trails show as "Unrated", and we never guess. Check conditions and maps on Trailforks or MTB Project.
Activities listed
Auto TouringBikingBoatingCampingClimbingFire Lookouts/cabins OvernightFishingHikingHorse CampingHorseback RidingHuntingInterpretive ProgramsOff Highway VehiclePicnickingRecreational VehiclesSwimmingSwimming SiteVisitor CenterWildlife Viewing
Nearest campgrounds
| Campground | Miles | State | Fee/night | Sites | Hookups | Max RV | Pets | Booking | Trails ≤5 mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coles Point George Washington & Jefferson National Forest |
1.4 | VA | — | — | — | — | — | Reserve | 18 (29.3 mi) |
| serenity OpenStreetMap listing |
3.6 | VA | — | — | — | — | — | ? | 16 (19.5 mi) |
| Bolar Mountain Recreation Area George Washington & Jefferson National Forest |
3.6 | VA | $8–$37 | 123 | E 50A W S | 50 ft | yes | Reserve | 20 (38.9 mi) |
| Mcclintic Point George Washington & Jefferson National Forest |
3.6 | VA | — | 23 | — | 21 ft | yes | Reserve | 20 (38.9 mi) |
| Lake Sherwood Monongahela National Forest |
5.6 | WV | $8–$100 | 106 | E | 55 ft | yes | Reserve | 16 (39.6 mi) |
| Meadow Creek Camping Area OpenStreetMap listing |
6.0 | WV | — | — | — | — | — | ? | 17 (38.6 mi) |
Hookups: E = electric (max amps), W = water, S = sewer. "—" means the agency doesn't publish it. Trail counts are named USFS/NPS trails within 5 miles. 🟢 = kid-friendly (green-rated) bike trail nearby.