Best Campgrounds in Virginia

Nestled around a pristine 7-acre lake in the Blue Ridge Mountains, this campground delivers swimming, fishing, and hiking trails that wind through forested peaks.

Shaded electric sites and waterfront access on John H. Kerr Reservoir's 50,000 acres create an inviting base camp for boaters and water enthusiasts. Modern family-style restrooms with hot showers and a sandy swim beach just steps from your site transform this lakeside retreat into...

Spacious waterfront sites line the shores of John H. Kerr Reservoir, where campers launch boats directly into the water and wake to sunrise views stretching across the lake.

Thick forest canopy shelters 98 spacious sites where morning mist rises off John H. Kerr Reservoir just steps from your tent or RV. Launch your boat at dawn, return to hot showers by afternoon, and watch sunset from the sandy swimming beach—all without leaving camp.

Nestled along Philpott Lake's 100 miles of shoreline, this campground delivers direct water access with a beach, boat ramp, and fishing pier where anglers cast lines against a backdrop of Blue Ridge foothills.

Campers wake up to stunning views of Buggs Island Lake, with pristine sites nestled among 2,698 acres of natural beauty and 17 miles of winding trails to explore.

This 40-acre lake destination combines a sandy swimming beach with diverse activities from archery to hiking trails. Campers consistently praise the spotless facilities and welcoming staff who create a relaxed, family-oriented atmosphere along the water's edge.

Nestled at 3,500 feet elevation among ancient oaks, this campground places you mere steps from the Appalachian Trail and Dark Hollow Falls, Shenandoah's most photographed waterfall.

Pitch your tent where Daniel Boone and 300,000 pioneers once trekked through the Appalachian wilderness at this historic Cumberland Gap basecamp. Clean, spacious sites nestle beneath towering hardwoods, with 85+ miles of mountain trails leading to panoramic overlooks and Civil War earthworks.