Can you reserve a site at Hawk Recreation Area?

No. Hawk Recreation Area is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.

Hawk Recreation Area

Facility · Virginia ·

Managed by the USDA Forest Service

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

1,383 ft
Elevation

Hawk Campground sits nestled in the Alleghany Mountains surround by a spectacular nature setting. Experience an exciting hiking experience with easy access to the Tuscarora Trail right from the campground. In the fall, this inviting location offers hunters a secluded environment to stay overnight. Fall asleep to the mellow sounds of the trees gently swaying overhead and the simple harmony of nearby crickets.

The facts

Season: Late April through mid-December — USDA Forest Service, Aug 24, 2026

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Getting there

From I-81: Take exit 296 and turn west on VA 55. Drive 14.5 miles and cross into West Virginia at top of mountain (VA 55 becomes WV 55). Descend for 1.0 mile and make a sharp right turn onto Forest Road 502 (gravel road). After 2.7 miles, turn left onto Forest Road 347. Camp entrance is on the right.

39.11639, -78.49917 · 39°6'59.0"N 78°29'57.0"W

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Typical weather

Typically 85°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	52	65	72	80	85	84	77	65	54	45
Low °F	21	23	30	39	49	58	62	60	53	41	32	25
Precip in	2.7	2.3	3.6	3.6	4.0	4.4	3.2	3.3	3.9	3.1	2.9	2.9

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 3.6 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 Hawk Recreation Area

Can you reserve a site at Hawk Recreation Area?: No. Hawk Recreation Area is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.

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

USDA Forest Service — data as of Aug 24, 2026

No Fee

Restrictions:

Alcoholic beverages prohibited.

USDA Forest Service's own page

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NPS Visitor Center 13.4 mi · Facility
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Wolf Gap Recreation Area 16.7 mi · Facility
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Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.

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