Lake Anna draws boaters, anglers, and swimmers to its 13,000 acres of water, and Christopher Run Campground sits directly on its shoreline in Mineral, Virginia, operating from April through October. The campground is large, with a mix of tent sites, full hookup RV sites with electric, water, and sewer connections, and pull-through options. A notable portion of the population here tends toward seasonal and semi-permanent campers, which shapes the atmosphere considerably.
Water access is the campground's primary draw. There's a small beach with swim access to the lake, plus a boat ramp, kayak and canoe rentals, and boat slips. Fishing is possible from the grounds. The sites are mostly wooded with shade from oak, maple, and poplar trees, and the campground also includes a playground, mini golf, an arcade, a convenience store, and laundry facilities. One practical note for campers planning to cook: fire rings and charcoal grills are not standard at tent sites, only at cabins. At least one reviewer confirmed that building a rock ring on-site was permitted when they asked staff directly.
Bathrooms and showers draw consistent praise for cleanliness. Dan & Karen M. call it "a super nice campground with clean bathrooms and showers," and the bathrooms are reportedly air-conditioned. The showers are timed, requiring repeated button pushes to keep water running, and Tina C. noted the water runs "lukewarm." There is no internet access on-site.
Holiday weekends bring noticeably heavier crowds with extra vehicles and boats. Reservations are recommended, especially for weekends, as sites fill quickly. A busy road runs along the opposite shore, and traffic noise carries across the water into the evening. Pets are allowed. Campers who want a quieter, more wooded experience with established fire infrastructure might consider Lake Anna State Park Campground, which several reviewers mention as a nearby alternative a few miles east.
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Map & DirectionsChristopher Run Campground is located in Virginia near Mineral
RV ParkDirections
From jct Hwy-208 & US-522: Go 5 mi N on Hwy-208 & US-522, then 1-1/2 mi N on US-522.
Address
6478 Zachary Taylor Hwy
Mineral, VA 23117
Coordinates
38.09719041 N
77.89360574 W
Connectivity
T-Mobile5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 6 usersLast on 8/20/26
VerizonLTESome Coverage- AT&T5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 1 user
Connectivity
- T-Mobile5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 6 usersLast on 8/20/26
- VerizonLTESome Coverage
- AT&T5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 1 user
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
- Boat-InSites accessible by watercraft.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Group
- Cabins
- Tent Cabin
Features
For Campers
- Market
- ADA Access
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Firewood Available
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- Showers
- Drinking Water
- Electric Hookups
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Sanitary Dump
- Sewer Hookups
- Water Hookups
- Pull-Through Sites
- Big Rig Friendly
