Jellystone Park™ Chincoteague Island, near Chincoteague, Virginia, is a lively campground that caters to families and outdoor lovers alike. With a mix of tent sites, RV spots, and cozy cabins, it’s designed to accommodate various camping styles while providing a fun atmosphere.

The campground boasts a water park that many visitors rave about, making it a hit for families looking to cool off and enjoy some splashes. Campers also appreciate the clean bathhouses and the convenience of having picnic tables and fire rings at their sites, perfect for evening gatherings. One visitor noted, “The location is awesome,” highlighting the easy access to nearby attractions.

You’ll find plenty to do around here, with the Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge just a stone's throw away, offering stunning views and wildlife watching opportunities. The campground is also close to shops and restaurants, so you can grab a bite or some ice cream after a day of adventure.

While some campers mentioned that the sites can feel a bit cramped, the vibrant atmosphere and friendly staff make it a welcoming spot. Whether you’re here for a weekend or a longer stay, Jellystone Park™ has a lot to offer for a memorable camping experience.

Enjoy the natural beauty of Virginia's Eastern Shore and the family-friendly fun of Chincoteague Island camping at our waterfront campground. We have a place for every type of camper to call home. You can get back to basics on a primitive tent site, sleep above the ground in a tree tent, try it before you buy it in an RV Rental, add a little luxury to your RVing with a deluxe patio site, sleep like an adventurer in a safari tent or get the ultimate glamping experience in one of our deluxe cabins or Island Bungalows. There are tons of amenities to keep you busy during your stay on Chincoteague Island. Take a dip in our pool, let the kids burn off some energy on our jump pillow or at our playground, take your pup to the dog park, or get in on the fun at the activities center. We also have a full slate of events and themed weekends, so there's never a dull moment. We're located in the heart of Chincoteague, so everything is at your fingertips. We're just one mile from the sandy beaches and wild ponies of Assateague Island National Seashore and great restaurants and shopping are just a short drive away. One of the island's premier attractions is just steps from the campground. At Maui Jack's Waterpark, you can cool off and relax in the lazy river or get your adrenaline pumping on twisting water slides. There's an area just for kids with fountains, tipping buckets and waterfalls and adults can lounge in a cabana or grab a cocktail and a snack from Keko's Bar and Grill.



Jellystone Park™ Chincoteague Island

Whether you're a tent camper, an RVer, or just passing through, Chincoteague, VA has a lot to offer. Chincoteague is an adventure-filled destination for those who love the outdoorsy camper lifestyle. But it's also great for those who prefer to spend time near the city, exploring and sightseeing. You're sure to find the perfect campground for your Chincoteague camping trip.

Chincoteague

The Best Camping Near Chincoteague, Virginia

The sites are very close together. There was several times during our stay that the bathroom was out of toilet paper. The staff was friendly. There are lots for the kids to do, jump pillow, playground, camp activities, pool and there is a water park for an additional fee. Plus it is close to the beach and you can bike ride to everything in the area. Also there are no campsite grills at this campground at all so make sure you bring your own!

Small sites Friendly Service Not Clean Restrooms

This was the second time we went here. Last year, we really enjoyed our stay. Chincoteague is a beautiful area, with lots to do.  This year, the price has more than doubled. Their excuse is that now that they have a Waterpark, they are now a KOA Resort. All well and good if you are looking for that type of thing, but the campground has changed as well. The sites are smaller and closer together. Full hookup only means electric, water and sewer. Although many sites have CATV, not all do. Speaking of sewer, a mild rainstorm during the night caused the septic system to overflow, inundating many of the campsites with black water. When I spoke to one of the camp employees, his reply was that the storm water runs into the septic system, and there isn’t anything they can do about it. I have never experienced this in any other campground. Most of the camp employees are very kind and helpful, but the office staff is indifferent. If you go, check your site before accepting it - most RV/trailer  sites are fine unless it storms. There is lots to do in the area, and many great restaurants on the island. Be sure to check out Mr. Whippys!  Restrooms and laundry are well maintained. 



Disappointing 

This campground is super clean, has nice sized sites, everyone is friendly and helpful. It’s our favorite campground.

Love it here!

Camped here several times and we love this place. Facilities and the grounds are always clean. The staff is very friendly, when purchasing ice or wood from camp store they try to get someone to deliver to your site.

Awesome campground 

A good campground if you plan to go around the island but not to much to do right there. Clean, descent size lots

Nice view, descent activities

Even for a KOA, this was bad.
The sites were way too close together.
The bathroom/shower house was filthy. When we told the people in the office about the problem they said they couldn’t do anything till the next day.
The guy at the site across the road had a pit bull off lead. Security said they would watch him in case he got aggressive. (When it would be too late!)


Wouldn’t go back

Small and crowded pool; campground layout is very basic and not aesthetically appealing (almost like an open field with a few trees scattered throughout to provide shade); nice camp store; not too many amenities to brag about.

Not related to the campground, but mosquitos in this area are absolutely ridiculous. Make sure you are covered in repellant before you arrive because otherwise, as soon as you open car doors, you are COVERED in mosquitos. The town sprays daily, but the solution obviously doesn't provide sustained relief.

Mediocre Camping

Great family campground, but that is what we expect from. KOA and this KOA keeps those standards high. 

Great campground and water park

I just stayed at this campground for the third year in a row. The area is beautiful, and it is a convenient drive from my house. 
My first stay was wonderful. Great campsites, friendly staff, good facilities. 
Last year, the price doubled, supposedly to make improvements. Our “full hookup “ site didn’t include CATV, and a minor rainstorm caused the sewage system to overflow, soaking all of my gear in waste water. When I spoke to the staff, the only comment was “We’re working on that”
Well, this year there was another price increase. The improvements were building a giant, expensive water park. The sites are now smaller, the roads are rutted and hard to tow through. Although the sites do now have CATV, our site only had a male connector, and three calls to the office proved ineffective. I found a Dish Network tech working in another part of the park and told him. He immediately came to our site and it took him 30 seconds to fix the problem. 
They do seem to have fixed the sewage problem. 
It’s a shame what has happened here. A great campground has fallen to greed. 
The staff, if you can find them, is indifferent. The prices are up in the hotel range, the water park looks nice if that is what you are looking for (I wasn’t). 
This will probably be my last stay here. 

Too many “Improvements”

We don’t always pick campgrounds for their spacious sites and scenic views.   BUT we do pick them based on the outdoor activities we can do from the campground itself via bike riding or walking. Since we don’t bring a car location is very important to us.

This private campground is in a fantastic location.  Waking distance to stores, water slide park, kayaking, fishing/crabbing from bridges  and  Biking distance to Chincoteague Wildlife Refuge &amp;  Assateague Island National Seashore .  There is even a complimentary trolley that will take you to the beach during the “in season”.

You can rent kayaks and bikes from this resort.  There is a pool, jumping pillow, and playground.  The water park adjacent cost an additional fee.  They have 3 day passes and after 3pm packages. (You May also get a discount from KOA front desk)

The campground- tight and efficient with a lot of options for staying here from little cabins safari style tent cabins, rental Rv’s, grassy tent area to full hook up rv sites.  We had a premium RV site and since we were here off season in late April- the campground was not super busy.  Just expect that you will be in very close proximity of your neighbors and it will be loud and boisterous in the evening.  Our solution?? Hike and Bike all day so you are exhausted. That way after dinner and a couple of glasses of wine... you really don’t care.

We came here specifically to experience the Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge and Assateague Island VA National Seashore and the parks did not disappoint.  We biked and hiked the the parks but you can easily enjoy a lot of the sites via car. Just know that pets are NOT allowed.  There are Ubers in this area.  Here is a link to the trail and park map.  
https://www.fws.gov/uploadedFiles/Region_5/NWRS/South_Zone/Chincoteague_Complex/Chincoteague/Chincoteague%20Refuge%20Trail%20Map%20(1).pdf

There is a fee of $10 per car for 7 day pass.  Bikers and Pedestrians get in free.  (The fee gets you into both parks).

Happy Camping!  Pamela and Keith

Location trumps privacy 

We paid over 200 for 2 nights. Due to pandemic the water park wasn’t open but for some reason we still had to pay full price. The spots are close together. The only we stayed here was because it was 10 minutes by car. 

Overpriced

We just returned from five nights at the Chincoteague KOA. I got a great deal over black friday weekend for a deluxe cabin but the "normal" prices are highway robbery. We paid $180/night booking months in advance, but even with the limited amenities due to covid the price per night was well over $300. 

We ran into a problem on the 4th night of our stay where the propane leak alarm sounded at midnight. We grabbed the kids and drove to the overnight guard who called the local fire department. They came, checked for a leak and over an hour later we were back in our cabin. Our kids didn't sleep much after that and ruined our plans for the following day. And of course on the 5th and final night the alarm sounded at 9:45. Thankfully maintenance was still there and switched out the monitor for one from a newer cabin. Talking to a few "neighbors" this seems to be a common problem that has been going on for over a year! The management didn't call or come by to check on us and apologize once after this happened. To be fair, at checkout my husband spoke to the manager and she gave us a credit of $100. But even with that I am still a little disappointed. 

Overall, my kids really enjoy the campground and area so we will probably return. The bathouses are very clean and there are a few to choose from all with laundry. There are kayaks available to rent and a small waterpark that is fun during non covid times. 

Beautiful spot, high prices, disappointing management 

We tried out this place as our first family camping trip. When we were for arriving at the camp site we noticed how close together the campsites were. So close that people camping on both sides were setting up parts of their equipment on our campsite. The staff was pleasant and accommodated us and let us pick out our own site where we felt way more comfortable and even drove us and kids in their golf cart around the campground until we chose a new site (way to go!). Once settled into the new site we absolutely loved it and wouldn’t mind coming back. Also, the facilities are well-maintained

Nice, Clean and Fantastic Staff. 

I was impressed with the kind and courteous staff.  The bath houses were sparkling clean.  Proximity to the beach and the quaint town of Chincoteague.  Shout out to Pico Taqueria!!!  Once you park it your in biking and walking range of everything.

Location Location Location

We had a great trip. The KOA was super clean and kid friendly. From crabbing right off the dock 100 yards from our tent site to jumping on the inflatable trampoline before dinner we had plenty to do without leaving the campground. A 15 minute drive to Assateague national park checking out the wild ponies and a day at the beach was an easy outing and the park was secure enough we weren't worried about our gear.

Great for late spring

Overpriced.  The smallest sites I've ever seen.  The water hookup had a splitter with neighbor site.  One craft per day.  Small pool, no other amenities.  Small waterpark next door.  Huge mosquito problem on the whole island.

Had an amazing time at this KOA in Chincoteague Island. Only one mile from the beach where the horses roam. Maui Water park was so fun, my kids loved it. The staff here was very kind and courteous. The KOA store was great as well. We will definitely book again for next year.

Beautiful time 

Mostly at the end of the island near the marsh. There Maui jack water park but open to the public 

We stayed here to watch NASA launch a rocket from Wallops Island.  We had a great view!  We were in a corner lot overlooking the lighthouse and salt marsh.  We could view the rocket climbing right beside the lighthouse.  It was really picturesque!

The camp ground had all the amenities, including a really nice water park for kids and a tiki bar for the adults.  It's walking distance to quite a lot of things on the island to include several restaurants, stores, a RV store &amp; places to rent scooters &amp; bicycles.  It's also just a short ride to the beach! Ultra convenient!  The staff was extremely kind &amp; helpful 

The only reason I didn't give it 5 starts is because the camp sites are VERY close together.  There was no way to avoid the neighbors sewer hook-up, as it was directly in front of us (that's the case with every site).  Nothing like climbing out of your camper with morning coffee &amp; having to stare at a sewer hook-up!  It may be trivial, but it really bothered us.  They should've laid the park out better.  Nothing is perfect, though, right?  Overall it was still a great experience!

Amazing place to watch a NASA rocket launch

This camp ground is so awesome. The beach is only 1 mile away. The water park is awesome, the kids loved it. Lots of restaurants nearby. The staff here is very nice 😊, and the people at the campground are friendly. Will definitely return soon.

An amazing time

The staff is top notch, very accommodating. The owners are trying to turn it into a resort and charge a nightly “resort fee” but the amenities and upkeep are just not  worth the price tag of $140/night.  All of the campgrounds in the area have seasonal sites that look like they’ve been in the family for years. Whether you stay here or somewhere else on the island, charter a trip with Up The Bay Pony Tours. 

Pro Tip: all electric connections are 50 AMP, if you need 30 AMP bring an adapter. We were fortunate that they had an adapter to lend us, but they didn’t have many. 

Nice park but over-priced 

We went opening weekend, so very early April. We tent with a toddler and two dogs, and it ended up being the coldest weekend ever. 

  

We had chosen a premium campsite, which had a raised tent pad and electric available. We were across the road from a bathhouse, which was very nice and clean. 

  

The raised platform made it difficult to stake our tent as it was just a bunch of pine needles in a wooden box. We used our rainfly to help keep our tent from blowing away.

  

It was nice having the firewood delivered to our campsite, which was super handy during the cold windy weather. 

  

Our toddler loved the swing set, and it was fun sitting on the pier overlooking Asateague Island.

  

We managed one night in our tent with 35 degrees and we were able to switch to an RV available for rent. It was nice to have heat for our second night. 

  

The RV rental had a nice platform with a table and chairs.

  

Since we were there for Easter weekend, there were some fun activities for the little ones.

  

Would love to go back in warmer weather.

Very cold yet accommodating

Lots to do including pools, water park lots of trails to hike or bike 

Family Friendly

Only stayed 1 night and set up when it was dark so I didn't really get a great look at the entire campground, but the tent sites had great views and I think there was a lighthouse nearby. Went to check out the wild ponies the following day

Fantastic views 

Unfortunately not my favorite trip this year I had higher hopes for this trip.    The sites are super close and tight you really have to watch you trailer size.   We were able to get in but most other camper around us could not get trailers in spaces, either due to trees, or utility boxes being right on the corners of sites.   Management didn't seem to do much enforcement with the late night partying and random drunks yelling at 2 - 3 -4 am.   Store was okay, didn't have a lot inside.   There is a water park attached to the campground but I was not a big fan of purchasing what I thought was semi- expensive extra tickets each day for a little water park.

  

One the other side of the coin we had fun crabbing off the dock with other campers, going into town was very convenient totally with in walking distance for ice cream.    Super convenient to drive over to see the ponies and go to the beach.   They had a pool nothing special but refreshing and fun for the children.

A little disapointed

This is a well kept, up-to-date campground with lots of variety for places to stay. However, the RV sites are very close, it was packed, noisy, and full of kids and barking dogs. Not quite the nature experience I was hoping for. Bath houses are clean and renovated and nice. Location is just across the bridge from Chincoteague Wildlife Refuge which was awesome. 

Lovely but crowded

Campground has easy walking access to the National Park, shops, restaurants, and mini golf. Just outside the gate is the water park and food truck court. We are very pleased with the location and views. The only thing I think could be improved is access to a water spigot for tent campers. Also for primitive site tent campers be aware there are no assigned spots. 

Great location

While this campground needs some serious updates, it gets a high rating from my family. The sites are tight and not very clean, however, when I reported issues to the front office, they immediately tried to help fix the issue. Unfortunately, this campground needs MANY repairs and updates. 

  

However, the staff was so wonderful, the activities were so fulsome and the location is so amazing, we will definitely return and I would recommend this campground to others. It is a bit overpriced for what it is, but good just the same.

Needs desperate updating--but still excellent 

Lots of choices, great scenery, fun for all.


Jellystone on the island

Has such potential but is very tight. Sites are one on top of the other. We were at the primitive tent site and that was extremely crowded. The sites are not assigned so it is pretty much a free for all. Campers drag benches and fire pits wherever they want which leaves some sites with no fire pit or campers hunting for benches. We were only there one night so we didn't waste time looking for a fire pit- just did without one. Would be nice if they marked off sites so that people were not right on top of you. Should also secure benches and fire pits so each site has one. Was very chaotic compared to state ran campgrounds- even for a holiday weekend. Someone showed up at 2am and setup camp right next to us. We woke up and they were sitting there looking into our tent. We just packed up and left. Gave it 3 stars because the water-park tickets are a great value and the location is awesome. Bathrooms were also in good shape- could have been cleaner but because the site was so crowded it was near impossible for staff to clean them often enough.

Packed In Tight

Used to be a great campground, than Sun Outdoors bought it out increased rates.  Now it is grossly overpriced.

Great location, grossly overpriced 

Close to Chincoteague and Assateague if you're there to see the wild ponies. The tent sites weren't so much as individual sites so much as you just set up somewhere in the huge grass field. Close to a lighthouse and I believe it made a sound occasionally but I camped here a few years ago now so I can remember. Realized I missed reviewing this place when I went on this road trip for some reason and wanted to add my review. 

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