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Blue Hollow Campground

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Fall brings the park's best conditions. Daytime temperatures run 50s to 70s°F with cool nights in the 30s to 50s, and October delivers red, orange, and gold foliage against the Natural Bridge and gorge walls. Skies are clearest then, and biting insects drop off. Crowds spike on October weekends, so weekday mornings are quieter. Summer is hot and humid with bugs common on the trails. Winter limits access to some trails when icicles form. The campground is open year-round.

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About Blue Hollow Campground

Blue Hollow sits in Natural Bridge State Park, offering primitive walk-in camping in the forest surrounding Virginia's 200-foot limestone arch. The campground has no vehicle access. Reservations book small group sites with three tent pads each, scattered far apart for privacy.

Weather and SeasonsFall brings the park's best conditions. Daytime temperatures run 50s to 70s°F with cool nights in the 30s to 50s, and October delivers red, orange, and gold foliage against the Natural Bridge and gorge walls. Skies are clearest then, and biting insects drop off. Crowds spike on October weekends, so weekday mornings are quieter. Summer is hot and humid with bugs common on the trails. Winter limits access to some trails when icicles form. The campground is open year-round.

Natural Features and SceneryThe campground occupies rolling, densely forested terrain cut by Cedar Creek's limestone gorge. Dense canopy provides shade over the walk-in sites. The Natural Bridge itself. A 200-foot tall arch carved by Cedar Creek. Sits at the park's center, framed by waterfalls like Lace Falls and Saltpeter Cave along the creek. Trails climb to views of the Blue Ridge and Appalachian Mountains from overlooks on the Skyline and Blue Ridge Trails. Elevation here is 1,237 feet.

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No Potable WaterThis campground does not have potable water on-site. Bring all the water you need for drinking, cooking, and cleaning.

No Cell ServiceCell phone service is not available at this campground. Plan accordingly for emergencies and download offline maps before arriving.

No Flush ToiletsFlush toilets are not available at this campground. Expect vault or pit toilets only.

No Electric HookupsElectric hookups are not available at this campground. RV campers should arrive with a full battery and plan for off-grid power (generator hours/quiet rules permitting).

No Water HookupsSite-level water hookups are not available. RV campers should fill freshwater tanks before arrival; check the No Potable Water note above if applicable for drinking water.

No Dump StationThere is no dump station at this campground. Plan to use a dump station along your route or at a nearby facility before or after your stay.

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Well-maintained park with beautiful scenery, shaded trails, helpful rangers, and secluded primitive camping experience. Campers appreciate the natural beauty, peaceful walks, and unique geological...

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Tent campers who want seclusion near a landmark usually overrun by day-trippers: the three-pad group sites are spread far enough apart that you'll rarely hear neighbors, and fall weekdays put the gorge and Lace Falls nearly to yourself.

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No pets allowed, no water hookups, no showers, and no RV or trailer access makes this a non-starter for most families or anyone who didn't pack in everything they need. The parking lot is potholed and the 134 steps to the arch are steep.

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About Lewiston National Recreation Area

Context for the broader area surrounding Blue Hollow Campground, sourced from the federal Recreation.gov rec-area record.

<A HREF="https://www.usbr.gov/projects/index.php?id=169">Lewiston Dam</a>, <A HREF="https://www.usbr.gov/projects/index.php?id=506">Central Valley Project - Shasta/Trinity Division</a>, is about 7 miles downstream from <A HREF="https://www.usbr.gov/projects/index.php?id=266">Trinity Dam</a>. It diverts water by means of Clear Creek Tunnel to Whiskeytown Lake. The dam is 91 feet high and 745 feet long. The Trinity River Fish Hatchery, operated by the California Department of Fish and Game, has a capacity of about 40 million eggs. It is immediately downstream from Lewiston Dam and compensates for the upstream spawning area that has been rendered inaccessible and unusable by the dams. Lewiston Lake is more like a large, cold, slow-moving river with a large population of trout. Rainbow trout range from 8 to 18 inches, 12- to 14-inch average. The German brown average over 20 inches. Effective flies either cast from a drift boat or trolled slowly. Productive slow trolling. Shore fishing produces both varieties of trout.

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About 40 miles west of Redding, California on State Highway 299. Access road, Trinity Dam Blvd.

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