U.S. Forest Service · George Washington National Forest · VA

Hidden Valley Recreation Area

Hidden Valley Recreation Sign with split rail fence behind it and open field in middle ground with forested hillslope in the background.Photo · U.S. Forest Service
OpenStatus
First-comeAccess

The place

With vast fields of wildflowers that attract countless butterflies, birds, and other wildlife, the Hidden Valley Recreation Area is appropriately named due to its secluded and hidden feeling. Drawing visitors for hundreds of years, the valley is a historic location with an antebellum-era mansion which is now run as a Bed and Breakfast. Camping is available at the campground. Stocked with trout, the Jackson River flows through the valley, and movie buffs will recognize the area as the setting for the movie Somersby .

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No reservation needed

First come,
first servedArrive early — popular areas fill by afternoon

Fees

$15 per campsite per night.
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This campground sits in VA-06. This member’s public-lands record →

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