Morris Hill Campground

George Washington & Jefferson National Forest

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.

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.

Need to Know

• Additional parking is remote
• No livestock allowed. Leashed pets are permitted.
• The Family Campground has first-come, first-served sites.
• No chainsaws allowed.
• Vehicles must park on the spurs and not extend into the roadway.
• For more information on George Washington and Jefferson National Forests, click here
• Don't Move Firewood: Help protect our forests! Prevent the spread of tree-killing pests by obtaining firewood at or near your destination and burning it on-site. Moving firewood is illegal in some states. Visit dontmovefirewood.org to learn more.

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.

Nearby Attractions

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.

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.

Changes & Cancellations

Due to Covid-19 restrictions group camping will not be open this season. We apologize for any inconvenience. Please visit www.cdc.gov for the latest information on the virus. 

Contact Information

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651 Coles Mountain Road Covington VA 24426

Phone Number

For campground inquiries, please call: 540-279-4144

Rental Options

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Driving Directions

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.
Group Campsites- From Covington, VA, take Exit 16A or 16Boff I-64. Follow signs for US 220 and travel north on US 220 for about 5.5 miles. Turn left on State Road (SR) 687, (Jackson River Road) and travel about 3.2 miles. Turn left on SR 641 (Indian Draft Road). This shortly becomes SR 666. Travel about 4.2 miles on 641/666. You will come to a three-way intersection. Turn right onto SR 605 and travel about 2.5 miles, then turn left at the sign for the US Army Corps of Engineers Visitor's Center. Travel about 0.1 miles and there will be a heavy wooden gate on the left. Directions for entering the group area are on your confirmation letter. Open the gate and follow the signs to the group site you reserved.

Available Campsites

• Site 020, Loop MORR, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 012, Loop MORRIS HILL CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 002, Loop MORRIS HILL CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 011, Loop MORRIS HILL CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 021, Loop MORR, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 040, Loop Spur, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 008, Loop MORRIS HILL CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 049, Loop Spur, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 051, Loop Spur, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 034, Loop MORR, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 053, Loop Spur, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 025, Loop MORR, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
• Site 046, Loop Spur, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 009, Loop MORRIS HILL CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 031, Loop MORR, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 045, Loop Spur, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 044, Loop Spur, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 001, Loop MORRIS HILL CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 024, Loop MORR, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 023, Loop MORR, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 022, Loop MORR, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site Morris Hill Group #2, Loop Group Sites , Type Group Tent Only Area Nonelectric
• Site 029, Loop MORR, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 028, Loop MORR, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 015, Loop MORRIS HILL CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 004, Loop MORRIS HILL CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 047, Loop Spur, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 019, Loop MORRIS HILL CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 041, Loop Spur, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 055, Loop Spur, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 033, Loop MORR, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 048, Loop Spur, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 042, Loop Spur, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 013, Loop MORRIS HILL CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 018, Loop MORRIS HILL CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 054, Loop Spur, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 010, Loop MORRIS HILL CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site Morris Hill Group #1, Loop Group Sites , Type Group Tent Only Area Nonelectric
• Site 043, Loop Spur, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 036, Loop MORR, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 035, Loop MORR, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 027, Loop MORR, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 026, Loop MORR, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 052, Loop Spur, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 032, Loop MORR, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 014, Loop MORRIS HILL CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 016, Loop MORRIS HILL CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 007, Loop MORRIS HILL CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 005, Loop MORRIS HILL CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 037, Loop MORR, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 017, Loop MORRIS HILL CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 003, Loop MORRIS HILL CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 030, Loop MORR, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
• Site 050, Loop Spur, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 006, Loop MORRIS HILL CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric

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