The glamping sites near Aldie, Virginia are spread along the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, with elevations ranging from 400 to 1,200 feet. The region sits between the Shenandoah River and Bull Run, creating diverse ecosystems for campers to explore. Temperatures can reach 90°F in summer months, and many sites are fully booked on weekends from May through September.
What to do
Hiking and water activities: Andy Guest/Shenandoah River State Park Campground offers extensive trail systems with various difficulty levels. "The park offers very doable hiking and mountain biking options for beginners. Campground access to the Shenandoah River," notes one visitor at Shenandoah River State Park.
Historical exploration: Harpers Ferry Campground provides a perfect base for history enthusiasts. "Beautiful to walk in with historical markings throughout the park describing the Civil War events here. The campground is tucked deep within the park, so you barely hear any road noise," reports a camper. The area's rich Civil War history is accessible through numerous walking tours.
Disc golf and family recreation: Pohick Bay Regional Park features an 18-hole disc golf course that's popular with glampers seeking alternative outdoor activities. "I'd recommend taking in a game of disc golf on their 18 hole course," suggests a regular visitor at Pohick Bay Campground.
What campers like
Waterfront camping spots: Riverside glamping at Harpers Ferry offers direct water access. "Gorgeous spot on the river. Small campground with not a lot of amenities BUT THAT RIVER IS GORGEOUS. Lots of activities - tubing, zip lining, fishing," writes an enthusiastic visitor at Harpers Ferry Campground - River Riders.
Spacious sites with privacy: Little Bennett Campground provides well-separated glamping options. "We stayed at site D72 for 4 days. The sites are quiet, very spacious, level, and heavily wooded with 50A service, water and sewer hookup," explains one RV camper at Little Bennett Campground.
Clean facilities: Brunswick Family Campground maintains high standards for their bathhouses, a priority for many glampers. "The showers could use a good cleaning but they are typical Campground showers perfect for the campground life. The little store has just the necessities and there is an amazing playground for the kids," notes a return visitor.
What you should know
Train noise considerations: Several riverside glamping sites have nearby train tracks. "The river views were amazing, but face the other way and you're looking at a 15 or so foot CSX rail line berm. The trains that come through here almost hourly range from quick commuter MARC or Amtrak trains to long freight trains," warns a reviewer at Brunswick Family Campground.
Booking requirements: Most glamping sites near Aldie enforce minimum stay policies, with weekends requiring 2-3 night minimums during peak season (April-October). Advance reservations are essential, especially for premium riverside or mountain view sites.
Off-season availability: While some glamping operations close from November through March, Cherry Hill Park remains open year-round. "This campground is huge, and very crowded. We were there in the days leading up to 4th of July, and there was not a single empty site," mentions one visitor during peak season.
Tips for camping with families
Activity planning: Bull Run Regional Park provides structured family activities. "The campground had a climbing wall on one afternoon. There are miles of trails and my gkids enjoyed the nature scavenger hunt. You even get a prize when you finish," shares a family at Bull Run Regional Park.
Playground accessibility: When booking glamping with children, check proximity to playgrounds. "Only draw back is that there's only one playground that's awkwardly located," notes one family camper about Bull Run Regional Park.
Kid-friendly amenities: Seek out sites with dedicated children's programs. "We had a great time here over a long weekend in August. They informed us that they had a scavenger hunt for the kids going all weekend, they had an outdoor movie scheduled for Friday night, a campfire story time scheduled for Saturday night and crafts scheduled for Sunday morning," reports a parent with young children.
Tips from RVers
Site leveling challenges: Some glamping sites have terrain issues for large RVs. "Our Pull-thru FHU Patio site(#199) had a serious slope. It was impossible to level my 45' motorhome without elevating the front wheels dangerously in the air," cautions an RVer at Harpers Ferry/Civil War Battlefields KOA.
Hookup considerations: Most glamping sites offer electric and water, but sewer connections vary. "Site#D69 level side-to-side but we were forced to greatly elevate front of trailer to level front-to-back. Site#D69 gravel parking pad," reports one RVer about site conditions.
Cell service variability: Reception can be spotty in the more secluded glamping locations. "AT&T 5 MB/s w/o booster(1 bar), 8 MB/s with it(2 bars). There is no satellite coverage due to the heavy tree canopy. OTA TV was descent using an external omni antenna," notes a technology-conscious RVer detailing connectivity options.
