Shenandoah / Blue Ridge
1,000–4,049 ft · VA🚗 Directions
Shenandoah NP and George Washington NF along the Blue Ridge. Oak-hickory forests dominate ridgetops; tulip poplar, white ash, and basswood fill cove forests. Old apple orchards in the hollows are classic morel ground. Stream bottoms along the South Fork Shenandoah produce reliably. Skyline Drive provides elevation-gradient access.
Updated Apr 13, 6:48 PM
Foraging Potential80/100
❌Moisture
✅Soil Temp
✅No Freeze
✅No Drought
Precip 7d
0.00"
Precip 14d
0.00"
Soil Temp
65°F
SWE
Snow Water Equivalent — how much water is in the snowpack vs. normal. Declining SWE means snowmelt is adding moisture to the soil.0%
Drought
None
Snowmelt
complete
Viable Species
MODERATE
True Morel
moisture marginal
Limiting Factors
Insufficient moisture
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Nearby Camping
Big Meadows Campground - Shenandoah (VA)
developedNPS~0.6 mi from center<p>*All campsites at Big Meadows are 100% reservation only and must be reserved in advance by visiting www.recreation.gov. Campsites will be released in waves, The majority of sites can be reserved up to 6 months out. Other sites will be released 2 weeks prior to your arrival date and the remaining sites released 4 days prior to your arrival date. </p>
<p>*$30.00 per night/per site </p>
<p>*$15.00 per night/per site with an Access (disability/golden age) or Senior Pass</p>
<p>Must present pass/ID upon check-in</p>
<p>*Group sites are $75 per night/per site</p>
<p>*plus recreation.gov administrative fees with reservation</p>/night
Graves Mountain Farm Campground
developed~7.1 mi from center
Camp 6
developedNational Forest~10.8 mi from center
Endless Caverns RV Resort & Cavern Tours
developed~12.8 mi from center
Swift Run Campground
developed~13.2 mi from center
Camp Roosevelt Campground
developedGeorge Washington & Jefferson National Forests~14.3 mi from centerFee required/night
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Camp Roosevelt Recreation Area
developedUSFS~14.5 mi from center
George Washington & Jefferson National Forest
Hoover Ridge Campground
developed~15.6 mi from center
Camp Outback
developed~15.7 mi from center
MATHEWS ARM CAMPGROUND
developedNPS~17.9 mi from center<p>*$30.00 per night/per site </p>
<p>*$15.00 per night/per site with an Access (disability/golden age) or Senior Pass</p>
<p>Must present pass/ID upon check-in</p>
<p>*Group sites $75.00 per night</p>
<p>*plus recreation.gov administrative fees with reservation</p>/night
Golden Rock Campground
developed~18.1 mi from center
Cedar Mountain Campgrounds
developed~19.8 mi from center
Lee Ranger District
developedUSFS~21.1 mi from center
Hazard Mills Campground
developedUSFS~21.5 mi from center
Low Water Bridge Campground
developedLow Water Bridge Campground~22.6 mi from centerFee required/night
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Loft Mountain Campground
developedNPS~22.8 mi from center<p>*$30.00 per night/per site <br>*$15.00 per night/per site with an Access (disability/golden age) or Senior Pass<br>Must present pass/ID upon check-in<br>*plus recreation.gov administrative fees with reservation<br></p>/night
North River Ranger District
developedUSFS~23.2 mi from center
Little Fort Campground
developedUSFS~23.3 mi from centerFee required/night
George Washington & Jefferson National Forest
Shenandoah State Park Campground
developed~23.4 mi from centerFee required/night
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Dundo Campground
backcountry~25 mi from center
The Old Dominion Equestrian Endurance Organization
developedODEEO~26 mi from centerFee required/night
Tom Floyd Wayside
backcountryPotomac Appalachian Trail Club~27 mi from center
Mudhole Gap Camping
developed~27.5 mi from center
Elizabeth Furnace Family Campground
developedGeorge Washington National Forest, Lee Ranger Dist~28 mi from centerFee required/night
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Elizabeth Furnace Recreation Area
developedUSFS~28.3 mi from center
Elizabeth Group Campground
developed~28.6 mi from center
Wolf Gap Recreation Area
developedUSFS~30.2 mi from center
George Washington & Jefferson National Forest
Mosby Campground
backcountry~30.6 mi from center
Strasburg Riverlot
developed~31.2 mi from center
Girl Scout Camp
developed~31.5 mi from center
Trout Pond Recreation Area
developedUSFS~33 mi from center
George Washington & Jefferson National Forest
Lost River Campground
developedJoyce Teets~35.3 mi from centerFee required/night
40 sites
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Horse Camp Site #1
backcountry~35.5 mi from center
Site #2
backcountry~35.6 mi from center
Big Ridge Camp Ground
developed~36.1 mi from center
Hone Quarry Campground
developedUSFS~37.3 mi from centerFee required/night
George Washington & Jefferson National Forest
Shenandoah Valley Campground
developed~37.3 mi from center
Camp Run Campground
developedUSFS~38.5 mi from centerFee required/night
George Washington & Jefferson National Forest
Camp Flamingo
backcountry~39.5 mi from center
Stokesville Campground
developed~40 mi from center
Hiker Camping
developed~40.3 mi from center
White Oak Campground
developed~40.5 mi from center
Hawk Recreation Area
developedUSFS~40.6 mi from center
George Washington & Jefferson National Forest
Camp Slater
backcountry~40.9 mi from center
Camp Washington
backcountry~40.9 mi from center
Lake Monticello Owners Association Campground
developed~41.9 mi from center
Christopher Run Field Sites
developed~42.4 mi from center
Fauna Tent Area
developed~43.9 mi from center
Glen 14
developed~45.5 mi from center
Glen 3
developed~45.7 mi from center
Glen 2
developedWilderness Presidential Resort~45.7 mi from center
Glen 27
developed~45.8 mi from center
Camp Rock Enon
developedBoy Scouts of America~46.8 mi from center
Candy Hill Campground
developed~47.2 mi from center
Hillside
developed~48.3 mi from center
Rustic Road
developed~48.4 mi from center
Cabin Row
developed~48.4 mi from center
Hilltop
developed~48.4 mi from center
Walnut Hills Campground & RV Park
developed~48.4 mi from center
Kennedy Fields
developed~49.2 mi from center
Blue Ridge Regional Park
developedNorthern Virginia Regional Park Authority~49.5 mi from centerFee required/night
⚠ Road Access Notice
Always verify road access is public before following GPS directions to mountain areas. Many forest roads are seasonal, gated, or require 4WD. Dispersed camping follows USFS/BLM rules (typically 14-day limit). Check ranger district offices for current road and campground conditions.