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Campsite #55 at Morris Hill Campground, VA
$18
Tent Site #55
| Drive-In | 8 people |
| 32 ft | Pull-Through |
| 2 | fair |
7/10
7/15
Campsite #55 Features: Drive-In access, Pull-Through parking, 32ft driveway, Fire ring w/ Grill, Picnic Table, RV Site, Tent Site, Trailer Site, Pets Allowed
Campsite Reviews (4)
5.0 out of 5
| 5 star | | 25% |
| 4 star | | 25% |
| 3 star | | 0% |
| 2 star | | 25% |
| 1 star | | 25% |
@PaulI5ABA11ABB · Camped on Sep 26, 2024 at Campsite #55
We came to camp during the brunt of Hurricane Helene. We knew there would be rain and time spent in our camper. During the breaks in the storm, Camp Host, David, came by to check on sites. The sites were all in expected order, the bathrooms were very clean and well stocked. Saturday turned out to be good enough weather for a family boat ride. The lake level was the lowest we've seen in years. Coles Point boat ramp was not usable due to the level and Fortney Branch only had a small section to get our boat in. The Forest Service or Army Corps maintenance employees cited draught as the reason, but we suspect they cater water flow to the papermill and other commercial purposes downstream and not for its advertised purpose (flood control/recreation). My Verizon cell phone had enough service (2 bars LTE) to stream a movie for the kids and my T-Mobile phone had no service (the closest place to get reception was back on E Morris Hill Rd). We were one of only about 4 total campers. The only drawback to Morris Hill is the lack of electric sites. Adding electricity to all or even a few sites would make this campground our usual go-to!
@JaredS3713C3F5 · Camped on Jul 5, 2024 at Campsite #55
We had a very disappointing stay at this campground. Despite having reserved our site (July 2-5), the previous camper remained parked there seven hours past check-out. The camp host initially argued that we didn't have the site reserved, even after we showed proof. The host finally checked the reservation list and contacted the previous camper, who was part of a group that reserved multiple sites (49, 51, 52, 53, 54).The previous camper, eventually moved their camper but left trash and a towel behind. We had to clean up their mess, and the camp host did not check on the site's cleanliness. On July 5th, the same group ran three generators until 3:30 AM despite being told to shut them down by the host. They initially complied but restarted them once the host left. The next night, they ran generators until 10:05 PM, only stopping because I confronted the host in the road with my complaints.During July 5th and 6th, the group had 4-6 vehicles per site, with guests staying until midnight. Their vehicles and boats were parked hazardously, half on and half off the road. A Jeep from their group repeatedly drove the wrong way down a one-way road on both days. On July 6th, we returned at 9 PM to find their guest's vehicle blocking our campsite entrance, and they refused to move it.The group also drank excessively both nights. When I asked the host for help with their rule violations, he casually opened a beer from his cooler and drank in front of me. Additionally, the neighboring campsite had an aggressive off-leash dog that entered our site three times, and their kids rode bikes through our site, agitating our leashed dog.Finally, on July 6th, a guest from the troublesome group entered our site and aggressively demanded I turn off my truck lights, as they were bothered while drinking and smoking in the road. The situation was unacceptable, and the lack of action from the camp host made it worse.
@ThomasC129 · Camped on Aug 11, 2021 at Campsite #55
I was unable to reserve a campsite for more than one day with the online tool due to a glitch in the system. I figured I could extend my stay by visiting the camp attendant but he told me it could only be done online. There is no internet there!!!! So, if you decide to stay an extra day, you cant unless you drive to a place with internet. (Which is no where close), I will not be back, the site is too remote to be stuck in the woods without a campsite and the local rangers/caregivers wont help you.
@GregH993 · Camped on Jul 3, 2020 at Campsite #55
Be certain to see the Falling Spring Falls, nearby! Definitely a lot of bear activity in the area. Seems to be a popular destination with the locals, I went during the 4th of July weekend, and there were a lot of folks visiting other campers. However, the week after the 4th, it was almost empty.
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