Bark Camp Recreation Area

Crimson Maple Drive, Virginia 24250

Available Activities

Hiking
Camping
Fishing
Wildlife Watching
Photography
Picnicking

By Sarah MitchellOutdoor Editor & Trail ExpertFebruary 6, 2026 · Updated May 5, 2026

Southwest Virginia Mountain Lake — 45-Acre Stocked Trout Lake, Campground, Kitchen Rock Trail, George Washington and Jefferson National Forest, Scott County

Bark Camp Recreation Area is a U.S. Forest Service recreation area in the George Washington and Jefferson National Forests, Scott County, Virginia, near Coeburn and Norton. The area features a 45-acre mountain lake stocked with rainbow trout, a campground with some electric sites, the Kitchen Rock hiking trail, fishing opportunities year-round, picnic areas, and a peaceful mountain setting in the Appalachian highlands of Southwest Virginia.

Bark Camp is Southwest Virginia’s hidden trout lake — the 45-acre mountain lake is regularly stocked with rainbow trout by the Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources, making it a reliable fishing destination in the Appalachian highlands. The forested campground provides a quiet mountain retreat.

The Kitchen Rock Trail leads hikers through mixed hardwood forest to rock outcroppings with scenic views of the surrounding mountain terrain.

Things to Do

Trout fishing — 45-acre lake, rainbow trout stocked
Camping — forested sites, some electric
Kitchen Rock Trail — hiking with mountain views
Picnicking — lakeside areas
Wildlife viewing — Appalachian forest species
Photography — mountain lake, fall foliage

Park Information

Feature	Details
Location	Scott County, VA — near Coeburn/Norton
Lake	45 acres — stocked rainbow trout
Trail	Kitchen Rock — rock outcroppings, views
Forest	George Washington and Jefferson NF
Managed By	U.S. Forest Service
Coordinates	36.8668° N, 82.5262° W

Frequently Asked Questions

Can you fish at Bark Camp Recreation Area Virginia?

Yes — Bark Camp Recreation Area in Scott County, Virginia, features a 45-acre mountain lake stocked with rainbow trout. Located in the George Washington and Jefferson National Forests near Coeburn and Norton, the area also offers a campground with some electric sites, the Kitchen Rock hiking trail with mountain views, and lakeside picnic areas. A Virginia fishing license is required.

Last updated: May 2026

About the Author

Sarah Mitchell

Outdoor Editor & Trail Expert

Sarah Mitchell is an outdoor writer and trail researcher with over 8 years of experience exploring state parks across America. As the lead editor at AmericasStateParks.org, she has personally visited more than 200 parks in 42 states, logging thousands of trail miles and hundreds of campground nights. Sarah specializes in detailed park guides, accessibility information, and family-friendly outdoor planning. Her work focuses on helping first-time visitors feel confident and well-prepared for their state park adventures.

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Last updated: May 5, 2026