Oronoco
Its sites are first-come, first-served (no reservations), and camping is free. Oronoco is a National Forest campground near Amherst, Virginia.
First-come, first-served
- National Forest
- Managed by
Oronoco sits inside George Washington and Jefferson National Forest. Its dispersed-camping rule, ranger offices, and boundary are on publiclandsdb.com.
Getting a site
- Managed by
- National Forest
- Reservations
- None, first-come
- Fee
- Free
Source: apps.fs.usda.gov, accessed 2026-09-30
What's there
- ✓ Toilets
- ✕ Potable water
On site: Toilets. No potable water.
Access and cell service
- Elevation
- 1,662 ft
37.7475, -79.2647 in Amherst. Open in OpenStreetMap. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Common questions
Do you need a reservation at Oronoco?
No. Oronoco is first-come, first-served: there is no reservation system, so arrive early to claim an open site.
How much does it cost to camp at Oronoco?
Camping at Oronoco is free.
Is there drinking water at Oronoco?
No. Oronoco has no potable water, so bring all the water you need.
Who manages Oronoco?
Oronoco is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.
Around Oronoco
Waterfalls nearby
Nearest to Oronoco, in straight-line miles: Crabtree Falls (waterfall, 12 miles), and St. Mary's Falls (waterfall, 15 miles). Each has its own page on swimholesmap.com.
More campgrounds: camping near Amherst and campgrounds in Amherst.
Sources
- apps.fs.usda.gov (all fields), accessed 2026-09-30
- epqs.nationalmap.gov (elevationFt), accessed 2026-10-01