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Bolar Mountain Volunteer Village

Its sites are first-come, first-served (no reservations), and camping is free. Bolar Mountain Volunteer Village is a National Forest campground near Hot Springs, Virginia.

First-come, first-served

National Forest · Hot Springs, Virginia

National Forest
Managed by

Bolar Mountain Volunteer Village 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

  • ✓ Potable water
  • ✕ Toilets

On site: Potable water. No toilets.

Access and cell service

Elevation
1,708 ft

37.9842, -79.9633 in Bath. Open in OpenStreetMap. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.

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Common questions

Do you need a reservation at Bolar Mountain Volunteer Village?

No. Bolar Mountain Volunteer Village 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 Bolar Mountain Volunteer Village?

Camping at Bolar Mountain Volunteer Village is free.

Is there drinking water at Bolar Mountain Volunteer Village?

Yes, Bolar Mountain Volunteer Village has potable water.

Who manages Bolar Mountain Volunteer Village?

Bolar Mountain Volunteer Village is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.

Around Bolar Mountain Volunteer Village

Public land · within 15 miles

Public land within 15 miles: Falling Spring Falls State Park (8.1 miles to its center) , Douthat State Park (11 miles to its center) , and Watoga State Park (13 miles to its center) ; publiclandsdb.com has each unit's camping rules and boundary.

Hot springs and waterfalls nearby

swimholesmap.com · within 30 miles

Nearest to Bolar Mountain Volunteer Village, in straight-line miles: Hot Springs (hot spring, 7.3 miles), Falling Spring Falls (waterfall, 8.1 miles), and Warm Springs (hot spring, 11 miles). Each has its own page on swimholesmap.com.

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Fee
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More campgrounds: camping near Hot Springs and campgrounds in Bath.

Sources

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