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Chopawamsic Backcountry Camping Permits

Prince William Forest Park

🏕️ CampgroundShenandoah National ParkVirginia⭐ 4.4 (19)
Chopawamsic Backcountry Camping Permits
🟢 8 open windows as of Sep 19 — soonest Sat Sep 19–Tue Sep 22
Availability checked 9h ago · changes fast, verify before you drive
📈 CampSage caught 2 cancellations here in the last 7 days — set an alert below to catch the next one.
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💡 In short

Chopawamsic Backcountry Camping Permits in Virginia has 8 open booking windows on Recreation.gov right now, the soonest Sat Sep 19–Tue Sep 22. Reserve directly through the booking link above — cancellations go fast. To catch future openings the instant they appear, set a free CampSage cancellation alert.

📅 Open dates
Sat Sep 19 – Tue Sep 223 nightsbook these dates →opened 9h ago👥 5 in a row, CHOP #BC4–CHOP #BC8 next to each othersites #BC1, #BC2, #BC4, #BC5, #BC6, #BC7, #BC8
Sun Sep 20 – Wed Sep 233 nightsbook these dates →sites #BC3
Thu Sep 24 – Sun Sep 273 nights🗓 weekendbook these dates →sites #BC2
Fri Sep 25 – Mon Sep 283 nights🗓 weekendbook these dates →opened 9h ago👥 CHOP #BC1 & CHOP #BC2 next to each othersites #BC1, #BC2, #BC5, #BC6, #BC8
Sun Sep 27 – Wed Sep 303 nightsbook these dates →👥 CHOP #BC3 & CHOP #BC4 next to each othersites #BC3, #BC4, #BC7
Fri Oct 2 – Mon Oct 53 nights🗓 weekendbook these dates →👥 CHOP #BC3 & CHOP #BC4 next to each othersites #BC3, #BC4, #BC7
Sun Oct 25 – Wed Oct 283 nightsbook these dates →👥 4 in a row, CHOP #BC1–CHOP #BC4 next to each othersites #BC1, #BC2, #BC3, #BC4, #BC6
Mon Oct 26 – Thu Oct 293 nightsbook these dates →sites #BC5

📷 What these sites look like

Photos of sites that are open right now, from recreation.gov. Angles vary by park — usually the site and its parking pad.

Campsite CHOP #BC1 — Area of flat ground in the forest next to a wooden post labe
Site CHOP #BC1 · Area of flat ground in the forest next to a wooden post labeNPS Photo/Melissa Weih
Campsite CHOP #BC2 — Area of cleared flat ground in the forest next to a wooden p
Site CHOP #BC2 · Area of cleared flat ground in the forest next to a wooden pNPS Photo/Melissa Weih
Campsite CHOP #BC4 — Area of cleared flat ground in a forest clearing next to a w
Site CHOP #BC4 · Area of cleared flat ground in a forest clearing next to a wNPS Photo/Melissa Weih
Campsite CHOP #BC5 — Area of cleared flat ground in the forest next to a wooden p
Site CHOP #BC5 · Area of cleared flat ground in the forest next to a wooden pNPS Photo/Melissa Weih
Campsite CHOP #BC6 — Area of cleared flat ground in the forest around a wooden po
Site CHOP #BC6 · Area of cleared flat ground in the forest around a wooden poNPS Photo/Melissa Weih
Campsite CHOP #BC7 — Area of cleared flat ground in the forest next to a wooden p
Site CHOP #BC7 · Area of cleared flat ground in the forest next to a wooden pNPS Photo/Melissa Weih
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Nearest DC fast charging: 5.9 mi away (straight line).

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Distances are straight-line, not driving — the road can be much longer where a river, a lake or a canyon sits in between. From OpenStreetMap — community-mapped, so plug types can lag reality. Verify on your charging network’s app before counting on a charger.

🔭 Planning further ahead?

We watch the next 60 days closely — that's where cancellations show up. recreation.gov takes bookings out to about March 2027, so there may be 2+ night stays past our window.

📊 How often sites open up here

CampSage's scans caught 10 openings at Chopawamsic Backcountry Camping Permits over the last 30 days, on 10 separate days, most of them for stays anywhere from same-day to about 2 days out and the openings typically covered 3 nights.

These are the openings our own scans saw — not a figure the booking system publishes. We re-check availability several times a day, so the real number can be higher.

🏕️ About this campground

Hike To🎒 backcountry🎒 fishing🎒 hiking🎒 wildlife viewing

Ratings

4.4★★★★☆19 ratings
5★12
4★4
3★1
2★2
1★0
Star ratings from recreation.gov (they don't publish written review text). Read & leave reviews on recreation.gov ↗

📶 Cell coverage camper-reported

Verizon2.7/4
T-Mobile2.4/4
AT&T2.0/4

💡 Insider tips from campers

❓ Chopawamsic Backcountry Camping Permits FAQ

How do I reserve a campsite at Chopawamsic Backcountry Camping Permits?

Chopawamsic Backcountry Camping Permits in Virginia takes campsite reservations through Recreation.gov. On this page, use the “Book / check availability” button to open the live booking page, see which dates are free, and reserve your site.

How can I get a spot at Chopawamsic Backcountry Camping Permits when it's fully booked?

Popular campgrounds like Chopawamsic Backcountry Camping Permits often fill months ahead, but campers cancel every day and those sites reopen for booking. CampSage checks availability for you and sends a free email the instant a cancellation opens — set an alert on this page and you can grab the spot before anyone else.

How often do campsites open up at Chopawamsic Backcountry Camping Permits?

CampSage's scans caught 10 openings at Chopawamsic Backcountry Camping Permits over the last 30 days, on 10 separate days, most of them for stays anywhere from same-day to about 2 days out and the openings typically covered 3 nights. These are the openings our own scans saw — not a figure the booking system publishes. We re-check availability several times a day, so the real number can be higher.

Is Chopawamsic Backcountry Camping Permits a good campground?

Chopawamsic Backcountry Camping Permits holds an average rating of 4.4/5 from 19 camper ratings on Recreation.gov. The full star breakdown is shown above.

Is there cell service at Chopawamsic Backcountry Camping Permits?

Of the carriers campers have reported on at Chopawamsic Backcountry Camping Permits, Verizon rates highest at 2.7 out of 5 from 12 reports. See the carrier-by-carrier breakdown above — service can still vary by campsite, terrain, and weather.

Where is Chopawamsic Backcountry Camping Permits located?

Chopawamsic Backcountry Camping Permits is located in Shenandoah National Park, Virginia. Tap “Directions” above for driving directions, or see nearby campgrounds lower on this page.

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