Bolar Marina Prospectus

The George Washington and Jefferson National Forests is soliciting applications for a special use permit for the operation and maintenance of the Bolar Flat Marina, General Store, and Adjoining Day Use Area on Lake Moomaw in Bath County, Virginia.

The recreation area includes a floating dock with slips for 37 boats (2 of which are ADA slips), 652 square feet store, 2,000 gallon gas tank and pump, double-lane boat ramp, dry storage lot for approximately 40 boats and recreational vehicles, group picnic shelter with restrooms that accommodates 50-60 people, 12-site picnic area with a restroom building, and a small fishing pier. Past annual revenues since 2017 have an average annual revenue of $153,152.

Lake Moomaw encompasses 2,530 surface area and is surrounded by public land. A large Forest Service campground is nearby. Many campground visitors rely on the Bolar Flat boat ramp, store and gas sales to support their outdoor recreation activities. Prospective applicants are encouraged to participate in an on-site tour on April 1, 2025, Starting time of 10:30AM, with a bad weather backup date of April 3, 2025, starting time of 10:30AM .

Please notify Kevin Kyle, District Ranger for the James River and Warm Springs Ranger Districts at kevin.kyle@usda.gov for questions and/or participating in the scheduled on-site tour.