Available Nov 13–15 · 2 nights6 sites open for every nightA forested campground near fishing, hiking, and mountain biking. Most campsites have no hookups, and RV fit varies by site.
Perched near the top of White Rock Mountain at about 2,309 feet, the recreation area is best known for its 1930s Civilian Conservation Corps stone lodge and three stone cabins, all painstakingly restored to their original character by volunteers and Forest Service staff. The lodge and cabins are rented separately from campsites and offer modern conveniences you won't find at a primitive site: electricity, running water, full kitchens stocked with stove, refrigerator, microwave, coffee pot, crock pot, dishes and cookware, private bathrooms, and large patios with charcoal grills and fire pits.

















Length limits vary by campsite.
Limited electric sites.
Availability on Recreation.gov.
| Site | Fr 13 | Sa 14 | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08 tent only nonelectric | R | R | $15 |
| 01 standard nonelectric | R | R | $15 |
| 04 rv nonelectric | R | R | $15 |
| 03 standard nonelectric | R | R | $15 |
| 07 tent only nonelectric | R | R | $15 |
| 06 tent only nonelectric | R | R | $15 |
| 02 standard nonelectric | R | R | $15 |
| 05 standard nonelectric | R | R | $15 |
| 09 group standard nonelectric | R | R | $20 |
| CABIN B cabin electric |
Hookups (individual campsites): 4 electric, 8 no-hookup individual sites · group site listed separately (1 no-hookup).
21923 Bowles Gap Rd
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Verbatim from guest reviews on Recreation.gov ↗ (294 reviews, ★ 5.0). Not written or edited by us.
“This place is as beautiful as any mountain top ever. The plus is the hot and all her goodies and hospitality at the general store. Worth the long drive up the mountain. ”
“Gorgeous views, a nice hiking trail, and the staff is so friendly and helpful. My wife and I camp there often. it is kept pretty quiet so you can experience nature.”
“Absolutely marvelous. Cabins are very clean and comfortable. ”
| R |
| R |
| $125 |
| CABIN A cabin electric | R | R | $125 |
| CABIN C cabin electric | R | R | $125 |
| LODGE cabin electric | C | C | $215 |
✓ available · R reserved · X not available · C closed · W first come, first served · N not yet released
Available Nov 13–15 · 2 nights6 sites open for every night
Available Nov 13–15 · 2 nights4 sites open for every night
Available Nov 13–15 · 2 nights3 sites open for every nightAn idea to start from, built from this campground's listing and real tours nearby. Times, openings and prices change, so check each before you go.
Rentals that may deliver here and whose listed length fits sites up to 20 ft. Delivery may be available — confirm fees and dates with the owner before you book.

Camper van · 17 ft · sleeps 3 · 50 mi from campground
$150/night listed · Outdoorsy · Delivery may be available
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Travel trailer · 17 ft · sleeps 5 · 97 mi from campground
$100/night listed · Outdoorsy · Delivery may be available
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Travel trailer · 20 ft · sleeps 6 · 103 mi from campground
$109/night listed · Outdoorsy · Delivery may be available
View rentalPaid experiences on Viator. Distances are from this campground when the tour lists its own start point.

46 mi · 4 hr–8 hr · from $175/person

46 mi · 2 hr–4 hr · from $14/person

46 mi · 4 hr–8 hr · from $175/person
Sites open for booking 6 months ahead (Recreation.gov rules).
Share of site-nights open, booked and closed on Recreation.gov for the next months, checked Nov 7. Months further out may not be released for booking yet.
| Month | Open | Booked | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2026 | 40% | 57% | 3% |
| Dec 2026 | 79% | 20% | 1% |
| Jan 2027 | 0% | 0% | 100% |
| Feb 2027 | 0% | 0% | 100% |
| Mar 2027 | 0% | 0% | 100% |
| Apr 2027 | 0% | 0% | 100% |
| May 2027 | 0% | 0% | 100% |
Seasonal loop closures in this window: WHITE ROCK MOUNTAIN RECREATION AREA (Nov 2026, Dec 2026, Jan 2027, Feb 2027, Mar 2027, Apr 2027, May 2027).
For October weekends, book about 63 days ahead. Three in four October Friday and Saturday arrivals were booked later than that, and half were booked 40 days or less before arrival. Past timing is guidance, not a guarantee of what is open now.
| Arrival month | Fri/Sat arrivals: half booked at least | A quarter at least | Other days: half booked at least | A quarter at least |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March | 10 days ahead | 25 days ahead | 8 days ahead | 23 days ahead |
| April | 19 days ahead | 36 days ahead | 10 days ahead | 29 days ahead |
| May | 22 days ahead | 45 days ahead | 11 days ahead | 29 days ahead |
| June | 15 days ahead | 35 days ahead | 18 days ahead | 39 days ahead |
| July | 10 days ahead | 27 days ahead | 11 days ahead | 34 days ahead |
| August | 9 days ahead | 27 days ahead | 8 days ahead | 27 days ahead |
| September | 10 days ahead | 28 days ahead | 9 days ahead | 33 days ahead |
| October | 40 days ahead | 63 days ahead | 15 days ahead | 32 days ahead |
| November | 27 days ahead | 58 days ahead | 12 days ahead | 38 days ahead |
| December | 5 days ahead | 17 days ahead | 8 days ahead | 14 days ahead |
Months with fewer than 30 reservations of that kind are left blank. Sites where nearly every booking was made the day of arrival (pay on arrival) are left out. Closed seasons, windows not yet released for booking, and currently unavailable nights are separate from this history.
Based on Recreation.gov reservations, FY2015–2025 (6,336 reservations in the years scored). Counts reservations made, not nights actually camped: cancellations aren't in the data, and nights a site was closed count as not booked. FY2020–21 (COVID) are left out of the scores.
12 individual reservable campsites from Recreation.gov, checked Nov 7 · 1 group site listed separately. Rates are the listed nightly rates.
Tent, van or small RV, no power
4 sites · $15/night
Loops: WHITE ROCK MOUNTAIN RECREATION AREA (4)
0 open Nov 13–Nov 15
4 sites · $125, $215/night
Loops: WHITE ROCK MOUNTAIN RECREATION AREA (4)
0 open Nov 13–Nov 15
Tents only, no power
3 sites · $15/night
Loops: WHITE ROCK MOUNTAIN RECREATION AREA (3)
0 open Nov 13–Nov 15
1 site · $15/night
Loops: WHITE ROCK MOUNTAIN RECREATION AREA (1)
0 open Nov 13–Nov 15
1 site · $20/night
Loops: WHITE ROCK MOUNTAIN RECREATION AREA (1)
0 open Nov 13–Nov 15
46 mi · 4 hr–6 hr · from $175/person

46 mi · 4 hr–6 hr · from $175/person

46 mi · 8 hr · from $325/person

46 mi · 4 hr–6 hr · from $275/person

46 mi · 5 hr–7 hr · from $395/person

51 mi · 1.8 hr · from $59/person