Campground · VA
Lewis Mountain Campground
Lewis Mountain Campground is generally easy to book. Difficulty holds fairly steady across the 8 months we have reservation data for. The heat strip below breaks down every month — pick one for its full odds, lead-time chart, and easier nearby alternatives.
Booking difficulty by month
Midweek tip: in the busiest month (April), arrivals are lightest on Monday — shift your dates to improve your odds.
When reservations open
Booking window
Reservations open on a rolling 6-month window at 7:00 AM America/New York.
For example, sites for April 15, 2027 become bookable on October 15, 2026. Set a reminder a few minutes before release for the best shot.
Standard Recreation.gov 6-month rolling window: sites become bookable 6 months before arrival at 7:00 AM ET.
Sites & amenities
Activities: BACKPACKING, CAMPING, HIKING, HISTORIC & CULTURAL SITE, SCENIC DRIVE, WILDLIFE VIEWING, PICNICKING
How much does it cost to camp at Lewis Mountain Campground?
May 3, 2023 thru October 28, 2023, all campsites at Lewis Mountain Campground are first-come, first-served only. Payment is made via Scan & Pay or self-registration envelope. $30.00 per night/per site. $15.00 per night/per site with an Access (disability/golden age) or Senior Pass. Use the Recreation.gov Mobile App to pay the nightly camping fee when you arrive at the campground site. Prior to arriving at the campground download the Recreation.gov App to your mobile device and create a Recreation.gov account.
Fee details as listed on Recreation.gov. Rates and passes change by season, so confirm the current price on Recreation.gov before you book.