1 campground with availability this weekend
Northwest River Park & Campground near White Oak, North Carolina provides tent, RV, and cabin accommodations with an extensive trail system that includes horse-friendly paths. The campground features drive-in access, electric hookups, showers, and picnic tables at each site. Gravel campsites are mostly level, though some campers report needing blocks for leveling. The park maintains several hiking trails that connect to the surrounding natural areas, with miles of trails available for exploration. Bathrooms are clean and well-lit, with the facilities regularly maintained by attentive staff.
Chippokes State Park Campground and Chesapeake Campground offer additional options in the region with varying amenities for campers. Both locations provide water hookups, electric connections, and sewer facilities for RVs. The Northwest River Park area offers numerous outdoor activities beyond horseback riding, including kayak rentals, fishing opportunities, and miniature golf. Park rangers conduct regular checks of the campgrounds, ensuring a safe environment for visitors and their animals. Equestrian visitors should confirm specific horse amenities when booking, as facilities vary by location. Daily trail rides connect campers to the natural beauty of the area's river systems and wetlands.
"Equestrian trails available, which is always a plus."
"Some sites close to main road but not a lot of traffic."
from $21 - $36 / night
"The access to the little beaches are short but moderately steep, especially with lots of beach gear or strollers. It also seems to get washed out so watch your steps."
"Beautiful trails. Great (paved) campground! Feels like you're a million miles away from it all."
Available this weekend
from $37 - $311 / night
"The park is centrally located with easy highway access. Plentiful parking, lots of trails to choose from. The staff was top notch and super kind and helpful. "
"Sites: 11 primitive tent sites 2 of which are group sites 4 tent cabins that sit right on the edge of the lake
The individual campsites are FCFS and you must park and hike in."
from $11 - $42 / night
TravelerA beautiful campground. Nice wooded sites with decent space between sites. Bathroom and laundry were clean. Showers were just ok. Nice trails and the walk along the James
river was nice. Will definitely stay again.
TravelerGenerous sized sites but only semi-private. Excellent facilities
TravelerPark stuff are very friendly, sweet, I live the quietness of night time.
TravelerI felt serenity and hospitality at this site.
TravelerI loved staying at this campground. It’s definitely geared towards locals and quiet stays, no campground events and things of that nature, but it’s perfect for someone not looking for the fluff. They do have two pools, basketball courts, kayak rentals, and I believe pony rides! They have a really nice climate controlled game room too. They are extremely fairly priced. They also have THE best campground bathrooms I have ever seen. Seems like they host a lot of events, club and troop weekends, things of that sort. I really enjoyed staying there and I will be back. Nice low key local spot for someone in the full time RV life or needing an affordable quiet place to stay while in the area.
ScoutVery clean and easy setup. The campsites on the A loop are a little more on an angle, they converted tent site lots to camper lots so they come with a level tent area as well.
The pool doesn’t look like it’s been opened in years but there is a little beach area near the welcome center.
GuideThis is a beautiful campground! There are only seven campers here in this campground, and I can't believe it. The sites are gravel and mostly level but I did have to use a couple blocks of my levelers. There are picnic tables and fire pits at each site, however my picnic table has a very very warped bench. But it makes no difference to me as it is only me, and I have my own chairs! The bathrooms are clean and well lit. The only thing I have a problem with here, is that there are no garbage cans or dumpsters near the campsites. The only garbage containers I found were near the dump station, which is on the way out of the park, nowhere near the campground! There is lots to do within this camp, let alone in the area around the camp. I have noticed two hiking trails, I have seen the kayaks that are for rent and the area you launch, all we need now is some nicer weather. Other info, I asked if they had weekly rates and was told yes. But of course you are limited to 14 days like so many other campgrounds. When I arrived and talked to the clerk about the weekly rates, all he did was multiply the daily rate by the number of days. There is no discounted weekly rate. They also do not take Sam's club, do not have senior discounts, etc.. I don't know if their site on the the dirt shows the price, but it was $42 for the first night and drops to $38 per night for the rest of my stay.
GuidePlenty of room..showers/bathrooms huge..water NOT at all sites but easy to fill tanks. Some sites close to main road but not a lot of traffic.
LegendChippokes State Park is located on the grounds of an old historic plantation, actually one if the original plantations in the area dating back to the 1600’s. The land grant was huge, and as a state park now it provides a rich opportunity to learn about the James River, the natural and indigenous history of the region, the settlement history and role of this plantation in Virginia History, and more. Visiting here provides hiking opportunities to learn about fossils along the river shore, the temperate forest in the woods, and history around the old plantation. Taking the ferry across the river from Jamestown to get here was part of the adventure too. There is a nature center and visitor center that provides lots of info and programs near the river , a network of easy park roads for biking, and the plantation itself, set back further away from the river, provides a wealth of learning, including about the history of crops and trade in this area, and about the lives of the slaves who worked the plantation. The grounds right around the plantation are, in fact, a memorial to the hundreds of souls who lived and worked the land here. It was an amazing learning experience to come to the park, and the options to stay over in the park include standard campsites in a wooded campground, or cabins. The campground has all the usual state park amenities, and was very quiet when we were there in November—so late fall is a great time to come, as the fall weather was amazing
Northwest River Park & Campground is located in Chesapeake, Virginia, approximately 3 hours from White Oak, North Carolina. This established campground offers access to extensive equestrian trails that connect to surrounding natural areas. The campground sits in a wetland region, which creates unique camping conditions during rainy seasons when some sites may experience flooding.
Kayaking and paddling options: Northwest River Park & Campground provides kayak rentals for exploring Blackwater River. As reviewer Heather L. notes, "Canoes and paddle boats are available to rent for use in black water."
Miniature golf for families: The campground offers recreational facilities beyond nature activities. Patricia L. shares that there are "Plenty of things to do for the active camper. Put put golf, kayak, hiking and much more."
Horseback riding opportunities: Chippokes State Park Campground provides trails suitable for equestrian camping near White Oak, North Carolina. Elizabeth V. mentions, "Equestrian trails available, which is always a plus." The park combines historical plantation features with outdoor recreation.
Spacious campsites: Northwest River Park & Campground receives praise for its site layout. Gary D. reports, "Plenty of room..showers/bathrooms huge..water NOT at all sites but easy to fill tanks."
Clean facilities: Multiple campers mention the maintenance standards. Joseph H. states he was "Overall amazed at the cleanliness of the campground. The staff is very friendly. The park was very quiet going into the night."
Helpful staff: Jeff B. found staff assistance valuable, noting, "Great staff. Very helpful and keep the park clean. They have firewood at $6.00 a bundle. We went on a sellout weekend but was still pretty quiet."
Variable water access: Not all campsites have direct water connections. Sally T. advises, "Plan on bringing your own water as there isn't always running water (not sure why)."
Leveling requirements: Some sites require adjustment for proper RV positioning. Sheri K. notes, "The sites are gravel and mostly level but I did have to use a couple blocks of my levelers."
Limited trash disposal: Chesapeake Campground provides trash service, while some parks have restricted trash disposal areas. One camper reports, "The only garbage containers I found were near the dump station, which is on the way out of the park, nowhere near the campground!"
Consider weather impacts: When planning equestrian camping near White Oak with children, monitor forecasts. Nicole L. suggests, "If rain a lot of rain is forecasted you may want to talk to one of the rangers about your particular site."
Child-friendly activities: Some campgrounds offer specific family programming. Audriana V. reports about Chesapeake Campground: "There were a lot of child friendly activities to do here. It's about 40 mins from the beach. We tent camped and had a blast."
Swimming options: Chippokes State Park Campground offers water recreation for children. Danielle H. mentions you can "Hunt for sharks teeth on the beach. Pool is very clean."
Site selection for satellite access: For extended stays, connectivity matters. Cliff M. advises, "Several sites have good access to satellite system."
Reservation considerations: When booking RV sites, direct contact may be preferable. A camper explains, "From now on if I camp here, I will make the reservations directly with the park and not online."
Layout variations: The A loop at Chippokes has a specific design feature. Johnathan M. explains, "The campsites on the A loop are a little more on an angle, they converted tent site lots to camper lots so they come with a level tent area as well."
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