The Pines
Its sites are first-come, first-served (no reservations), and camping is free. The Pines is a National Forest campground near New Castle, Virginia.
First-come, first-served
- National Forest
- Managed by
The Pines sits inside George Washington and Jefferson National Forest. Its dispersed-camping rule, ranger offices, and boundary are on publiclandsdb.com. It sits 0.1 miles outside the boundary of Barbours Creek Wilderness; its permit and camping rules 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
- 1,000 ft
37.6050, -80.0767 in Craig. Open in OpenStreetMap. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Common questions
Do you need a reservation at The Pines?
No. The Pines 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 The Pines?
Camping at The Pines is free.
Is there drinking water at The Pines?
No. The Pines has no potable water, so bring all the water you need.
Who manages The Pines?
The Pines is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.
Around The Pines
Waterfalls nearby
The nearest waterfall to The Pines, in a straight line: Falling Spring Falls (waterfall, 19 miles). Each has its own page on swimholesmap.com.
Fenwick Mines Pavilion - Sites
- Not on record
- Season
- 05-12 to 10-08
- Fee
- Site: $25 per night
Craig Creek Recreation Area - Sites
- 1
- Season
- Not on record
- Fee
- Not on record
- Sites
- Not on record
- Season
- 04-01 to 11-01
- Fee
- Overnight Use:
- Sites
- 3
- Season
- 04-01 to 11-01
- Fee
- No recreation fee required, but reservation fees apply
More campgrounds: camping near New Castle and campgrounds in Craig.
Sources
- apps.fs.usda.gov (all fields), accessed 2026-09-30