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Sleep under the stars.

The Upper James River Water Trail is served by a variety of camping and lodging options, including:

Gala river front campground

  • In Botetourt County, camping is available at Gala, Horseshoe Bend, and Arcadia through Twin River Outfitters.
  • In Rockbridge County, camping is available at James River Depot and Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Camp & Resort.
  • On the Maury River, camping is available in Buena Vista at Glen Maury Park.
  • Dispersed camping, also known as primitive camping, is permitted throughout the George Washington and Jefferson National Forests, except in specially designated areas.

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