Hawk
Its sites are first-come, first-served (no reservations), and camping is free. Hawk is a National Forest campground near Wardensville, West Virginia.
First-come, first-served
- National Forest
- Managed by
Hawk 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
- 1,383 ft
39.1164, -78.4992 in Hampshire. Open in OpenStreetMap. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Common questions
Do you need a reservation at Hawk?
No. Hawk 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 Hawk?
Camping at Hawk is free.
Is there drinking water at Hawk?
No. Hawk has no potable water, so bring all the water you need.
Who manages Hawk?
Hawk is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.
Around Hawk
Waterfalls nearby
The nearest waterfall to Hawk, in a straight line: Overall Run Falls (waterfall, 25 miles). Each has its own page on swimholesmap.com.
More campgrounds: camping near Wardensville and campgrounds in Hampshire.
Sources
- apps.fs.usda.gov (all fields), accessed 2026-09-30
- epqs.nationalmap.gov (elevationFt), accessed 2026-10-01