Sulphur water runs from the taps at the campsite itself, a detail worth knowing before arrival. The shower house provides potable water, though the facilities are functional rather than polished. Electric hookups are listed as 30-amp but have run closer to 15 or 20-amp in at least one documented visit, which still handled an AC unit and refrigerator without issue. Access involves a rough road, so tow vehicles and low-clearance rigs should factor that in. A small lake on the property gives paddlers a place to launch a kayak or canoe. Among camping near Goshen, this privately managed site draws a mix of RV campers and seasonal regulars who tend to be welcoming toward newcomers. It works best for self-sufficient campers who can adapt to variable hookup output and rustic shower conditions.
Description
Looking to get away? Come stay with us! Nestled in the small town of Goshen, Virginia, you’ll find us at the Historic Cold Sulphur Springs Campground.
We offer RV and tent camping both on a daily and seasonal basis. Our camping season is from April 1st - December 31st.
The Historic Cold Sulphur Springs Campground dates back to at least the mid-late 1800s, when it was a large, flourishing resort frequented by travelers from near and far. In its heyday, the resort bustled with more than 250 guests who often spent entire summers there playing croquet and enjoying orchestra concerts at the hotel dance hall. They would arrive at the Goshen train station and be brought to the resort by horse and buggy, greeted with ice cold lemonade. Those who visited Cold Sulphur Springs, doctors especially, attributed miraculous medicinal benefits to the water, recommending it as a cure for a variety of ailments and encouraging patients to visit. The Goshen Land and Improvement company even used these testimonials as a marketing tool to attract visitors, claiming “The Cold Sulphur Springs is pronounced by leading physicians and chemists as the finest water in the state. We have in our possession testimonies from leading physicians north and south to that effect.”
However, the 1900s brought the onset of World War I and the advent of the automobile, allowing Americans to travel freely to a variety of locations without the need to summer for months at one resort. These factors caused the hotel at Cold Sulphur Springs to lose patrons and eventually meet its demise through fire and other means of destruction.
Today, the grounds provide a simpler kind of hospitality. Cold Sulphur Springs is a place for travelers from all walks of life to camp, fish, swim, boat, hike, and more. While little remains of the old hotel, the historic Spring House is still in tact at the campground, as are some remnants of original building foundations.
We invite you to explore the wonder that is the Historic Cold Sulphur Springs Campground and see the beauty that lies within.
Reservation Info
If you are visiting with a camper/RV, please note we offer 30 AMP hookups. Our hookups are GFI outlets, so you may need an adapter to connect to our hookups.
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Map & DirectionsCold Sulphur Spring Campground is located in Virginia near Goshen
Address
96 Cold Sulpher Springs Rd.
Goshen, VA
Coordinates
37.977172003465604 N
79.52217374731424 W
Connectivity
T-MobileLTESome Coverage- VerizonLTESome Coverage
AT&TNo Coverage
Connectivity
- T-MobileLTESome Coverage
- VerizonLTESome Coverage
- AT&TNo Coverage
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Group
Features
For Campers
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Firewood Available
- Reservable
- Showers
- Drinking Water
- Electric Hookups
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Sanitary Dump
- Water Hookups
- Pull-Through Sites
- 30 Amp Hookups
