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Morris Hill is a peaceful, rustic campground for groups of family and friends. The family campground is a family-friendly destination perched on a ridge above Lake Moomaw. Kids can have fun at the playground while older generations sit back and relax in the shade. The group sites accommodate up the 25 guests with space for up to eight tents. Campers can enjoy the wonders of camping with simple pleasures like s'mores on the campfire, berry picking in the woods, and watching for waterfowl and wildlife like deer. The convenient location near Lake Moomaw and sandy swim beaches, a fishing pier, boat ramp, and hiking and biking trails makes Morris Hill a popular spot.
An inviting swimming beach at Coles Point attracts many visitors. About less than a mile from the campground is a fishing pier where anglers seek brown and rainbow trout, bass and crappie. Back Creek is also nice for trout fishing. Hikers enjoy the Morris Hill Bike Trail and Fortney Loop Trail.
Family Campground: Most sites will fit any size RV. Campsite amenities include flush toilets, hot showers, a playground and drinking water. Group Sites: There is no water or electricity. Two fully accessible vault toilets, picnic tables and a group grill are on each group site. Coles Point Boat Ramp, the nearest boat ramp to Morris, is less than two miles away.
The campground sits on a ridge overlooking Lake Moomaw. It is about a half-mile from the south end of the lake. Lake Moomaw, which flows from the Jackson River, is a cold-water 2,530-acre lake with an inviting swimming beach.
Morris Hill is part of the George Washington and Jefferson National Forests which spans across Virginia and parts of West Virginia and Kentucky. These forests protect 40 species of trees that are mostly Appalachian hardwood and mixed pine-hardwood forests, 60 species of mammals and 200 species of birds.
Head downstream of the Jackson River for fly fishing, canoeing, rafting and kayaking. A half hour east of the lake is Hot Springs, Virginia, a quaint village known as a rural resort town.
Due to Covid-19 restrictions group camping will not be open this season. We apologize for any inconvenience. Please visit www.cdc.gov for the latest information on the virus.
Family Campground- From Covington, VA, take Exit 16A off Interstate 64 to US Rt. 220. Go north on Rt. 220 for 5.6 miles to State Rt. 687. Turn left onto Rt. 687 and go 3.2 miles to State Rt. 641. Turn left onto Rt 641/666 and go 4.2 miles to State Rt. 605. Then turn right onto Rt. 605 and proceed 2 miles to campground entrance on left.
Group Campsites- From Covington, VA, take Exit 16A or 16Boff I-64. Follow signs for US 220 and travel north on US 220 for about 5.5 miles. Turn left on State Road (SR) 687, (Jackson River Road) and travel about 3.2 miles. Turn left on SR 641 (Indian Draft Road). This shortly becomes SR 666. Travel about 4.2 miles on 641/666. You will come to a three-way intersection. Turn right onto SR 605 and travel about 2.5 miles, then turn left at the sign for the US Army Corps of Engineers Visitor's Center. Travel about 0.1 miles and there will be a heavy wooden gate on the left. Directions for entering the group area are on your confirmation letter. Open the gate and follow the signs to the group site you reserved.
Recently spent the night camping in a small tent - we were motorcycling along the MABDR - a little off the track but we booked on line last minute so all good, facility was in the forest. Quite busy due to the holiday weekend with lots of families. Bathrooms seemed limited but not too bad. Camp site was close to the road with the "very loud" cars, trucks and motorcycles racing past. This was annoying. Felt like give a 2 star so the 3 star is generous. (perhaps a different camp site would have been different)
We stayed at campsite 048 and it was GREAT! I love this place! We were close by the restroom which had plenty of toilet papers and hot water for showers. Yeah you’re going to see small bugs in sink because you’re out in nature. I used a Clorox wipe to wiped down the sink and toilet seat before use. The bathrooms aren’t the prettiest and can use a little fresh paint on the flooring but, who cares? If you’re camping you’re there to connect with nature. My husband and I honestly didn’t expect any bathrooms to be open due to COVID. So it was a plus for us to be able to use hot showers after adventuring out to nearby springs and doing day adventures and exploring. I’ve added some photos for all to see. Cellphone reception was awesome! We had signal at our site. Something to keep in mind if you’re not trying to disconnect completely from life lol. Everything was prefect and we will definitely be back soon!
Nice camp grounds, you have your fire pit (with a swing grill), picnic table, a place for your tent but was a little rocky. Luckily we had an air mattress that helped. We stayed close to the bathroom which was out dated but had working toilets, a sink and shower area. There was a sink area behind the bathroom building so we were able to wash our dishes. You can purchase firewood at the host camp sites for $6 a bundle. It wasn't close to the lake but I would stay here again.
Campsite 7 has no cell service- so be aware! We moved to 21 and had much much better reception. I don’t recommend the hiking trail- it is not well kept and we got lost. The hike to the lake is very long. Other than that, my heart was broken for the camp host’s dog- who barked at all hours- which they try to mitigate by zapping the living daylights out of him with a zap collar!
This place is great, plenty of room and relatively quiet at all hours. Short ride to the lake and river. We have never had a problem getting a site even at last minute.
