Can you reserve a site at Wolf Gap?

Yes, Wolf Gap is reservable through Recreation.gov.

How many campsites does Wolf Gap have?

4 sites in total, of which 1 can be booked.

Wolf Gap

Campground · 1 bookable site ·

Managed by the USDA Forest Service

Wardensville Wildlife Management Area (Wildlife Management Area) · Restricted Access

1
Bookable site: 2,244 ft
Elevation

Overview

This location is available on a first-come, first-served basis only. Visitors are required to physically arrive at the campground to purchase and claim a site. Once on-site, you may be able to pay for your campsite(s) by scanning a QR code using the Recreation.gov mobile app, and the Scan and Pay feature.

If this option is available, you will need to first download the free Recreation.gov mobile app https://www.recreation.gov/mobile-app prior to your arrival as some remote areas have limited or no cellular service.

The facts

Season: Open year round — USDA Forest Service, Aug 24, 2026
1 bookable site
4 sites in total, including non-bookable
Loops: Scan and Pay

Site types

3 Management
1 Standard Nonelectric

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4 campsites at Wolf Gap

Site	Loop	Type	Entry	Surface	Max rig	People
ScanPay 2	Scan and Pay	Management	—	—	—	—
ScanPay 3	Scan and Pay	Management	—	—	—	—
ScanPay 4	Scan and Pay	Management	—	—	—	—
Standard	Scan and Pay	Standard Nonelectric	—	—	—	—

Getting there

Directions: From I-81: Take exit 279. Turn west on SR 675. Drive 3.5 miles to STOP sign at VA 42. Turn right, and take next left to continue on SR 675. Drive 3.1 miles to a fork in the road. Stay right, on SR 675, and drive another 3.4 miles to the top of the mountain. The entrance is on your right.

38.92454, -78.68909 · 38°55'28.4"N 78°41'20.7"W

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Typical weather

Typically 84°F in Jul, down to 41°F in Jan.

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
High °F	41	44	51	64	72	79	84	82	76	65	55	45
Low °F	19	20	26	37	46	55	58	57	50	39	30	23
Precip in	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 6 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.

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Common questions about Wolf Gap

Can you reserve a site at Wolf Gap?: Yes, Wolf Gap is reservable through Recreation.gov.
How many campsites does Wolf Gap have?: 4 sites in total, of which 1 can be booked.

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Wolf Gap also appears in other federal recreation data. Facts below are matched by name and location, not confirmed by Wolf Gap's operator.

USDA Forest Service — data as of Aug 24, 2026

No Fee

Restrictions:

Alcoholic beverages prohibited.

USDA Forest Service's own page

Camping near Wolf Gap

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Wolf Gap Recreation Area less than 0.1 mi · Facility
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Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.

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