North River
Its sites are first-come, first-served (no reservations), and camping costs Single Site: $5 per night. North River is a National Forest campground near West Augusta, Virginia.
First-come, first-served
- National Forest
- Managed by
North River 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
- Single Site: $5 per night
Source: apps.fs.usda.gov, accessed 2026-09-30
What's there
- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ Fire rings
- ✕ Potable water
On site: Toilets and fire rings. No potable water.
Access and cell service
- Elevation
- 1,835 ft
38.3394, -79.2072 in Augusta. Open in OpenStreetMap. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Common questions
Do you need a reservation at North River?
No. North River 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 North River?
Camping at North River costs Single Site: $5 per night.
Is there drinking water at North River?
No. North River has no potable water, so bring all the water you need.
Who manages North River?
North River is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.
Around North River
Waterfalls nearby
The nearest waterfall to North River, in a straight line: St. Mary's Falls (waterfall, 29 miles). Each has its own page on swimholesmap.com.
- Sites
- 1
- Season
- 05-15 to 10-31
- Fee
- Single Site: $20 per night
- Sites
- 1
- Season
- Year-round
- Fee
- Single Site: $5 per night
More campgrounds: camping near West Augusta and campgrounds in Augusta.
Sources
- apps.fs.usda.gov (all fields), accessed 2026-09-30
- epqs.nationalmap.gov (elevationFt), accessed 2026-10-01