A sharp turn off the road through Smoke Hole Canyon leads to this riverside campground where the South Branch of the Potomac forms one border. Campers pay $10 at a self-service station near the entrance, then drive onto grassy sites that line the riverbank without clear delineation.
The campground operates on a find-your-spot system, with most tent campers setting up directly beside the water. A hill ascending toward the road houses various RVs of different ages and conditions. Fire rings dot the property, and vault toilets provide the primary facilities. Video surveillance monitors the entrance, though the atmosphere remains casual and unstructured.
Anglers frequently work the stocked trout waters, with both regular and catch-and-release sections marked along the river. Tom P. notes it's "a West Virginia backwoods campground" where you "drop your money in a slot and enjoy the river." The towering Eagle Rocks overlook the water, named for a Revolutionary War soldier buried in the area and rated 5.11 for climbers.
Small shops sit about three miles in either direction for basic supplies. Campers wanting more developed facilities might consider Smoke Hole Canyon to the north.
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Location
Private CampgroundEagle Rock Campground is located in West Virginia
Coordinates
38.82449419 N
79.28886736 W
Connectivity
T-MobileNo Coverage- VerizonNo Coverage
- AT&TNo CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 3/31/26
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- VerizonNo Coverage
- AT&TNo CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 3/31/26
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
Features
For Campers
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
Drive Time
- 1 hr 10 min from Harrisonburg, VA
- 1 hr 39 min from Winchester, VA
- 2 hrs 7 min from Morgantown, WV
