No AT&T or Verizon at all. Blowing Springs is a primitive campground located in a peaceful, secluded area. It offers large sites and access to a creek, perfect for floating and bathing. Take your own toilet paper as the bathrooms are not always stocked. There is a pipe with cold, fresh water in the woods, but it requires some effort to haul the containers. The campground is usually quiet, but...

Located in Warm Springs, VA, Bolar Mountain Recreation Area is a beautiful spot for camping. The campsites are shaded, well-sized and offer electric hook-ups, although some of the electric boxes are located on the wrong side of the site. The lake is a great spot for fishing and you can launch your boat from the nearby boat launch. There is also a swim beach and a general store nearby. The...

Hidden Valley Recreation Area is a historic location with an antebellum-era mansion which is now run as a Bed and Breakfast. The campground is available for visitors and is stocked with trout. The Jackson River flows through the valley, and movie buffs will recognize the area as the setting for the movie Somersby. With vast fields of wildflowers that attract countless butterflies, birds, and...