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Cherry Hill Park and Little Bennett Campground house some of the most distinctive glamping accommodations within easy reach of Alexandria, offering spacious yurts with proper beds, electrical outlets, and climate control systems. Bull Run Regional Park provides safari-style canvas tents furnished with real mattresses and premium linens, positioned on wooden platforms that elevate the camping experience. One visitor noted, "We loved camping here. Beautiful resort style campground with great amenities. Every campsite has a patio, grill, and fire pit." The glamping units at Pohick Bay Campground include kitchenettes and private decks overlooking the water, just 25 minutes from downtown Alexandria.
Washington DC/Capitol KOA in nearby Millersville offers upscale glamping campsites including yurts and premium canvas tents with electricity, comfortable furnishings, and private outdoor spaces. These accommodations serve as ideal baseposts for exploring the greater DC metropolitan area while returning to a tranquil natural setting each evening. The sites provide convenient access to the region's extensive network of trails and waterways, with many units positioned to maximize privacy and scenic views. According to a camper, "Cherry Hill Park was easy to find and get to basically right off I-95. This was our first time RVing into the WA DC area and we were concerned about traffic getting to the campground." Most glamping accommodations require reservations well in advance, particularly during the peak season from April through October, when the surrounding forests showcase vibrant foliage and pleasant temperatures.
"We were at site 133, non electric non water. I feel like the spots at the end of each loop might have slightly more privacy, but our site was fine."
"We stayed on the big loop on site 48. Unfortunately there wasn’t anything on ReserveAmerica specifying the water situation, so when we arrived we found that we didn’t have water hook up."
from $37 - $170 / night
Check Availability"We stayed in a level pull-thru site(#1715) with picnic table on a paver patio, iron table and chairs, clean gravel surface, grill, and fire pit."
"Every campsite has a patio, grill, and fire pit. Great pool, clubhouse, entertainment for the kids, great laundry facilities, and huge off leash dog area for the dogs."
from $999 / night
Check Availability"Great Park, friendly staff, clean facilities. We stayed with our Pop Up for two nights at an electric -supported site. Portable water and dumping station located at the camp store."
"Pros - Clean Bathrooms, Camp store open 8am - 8pm, Sites 62 - 92 (except #74 and 88) are all pretty good. Security was great, patrol throughout the night. "
from $39 - $100 / night
Check Availability"Only 5 sites have electric (2, 5, 18, 24, 25)but all 25 sites have water hookup. Weekends are some what noisy because of the games across the street in the park."
"Close to town but far enough to enjoy yourself. Bathrooms are clean and have decent showers."
from $10 - $45 / night
Check Availability"Bathrooms were clean and well stocked. The other campers were all respectful and observed pet policy and quiet hours. I have a reactive dog and he did well here! We’ll be back!"
"Did I mention they were air conditioned during the hotest week of the summer! Bathrooms and showers were spotless.
Many things to see and do there."
from $27 - $65 / night
Check Availabilityfrom $18 - $30 / night
Check Availability"Close to me so theres nothing new"
"Good for a day use, parking is full most of the time but have a lot of space to park you may have to walk but you will find one spot..."
from $15 - $18 / night
Check Availability"BLP has a great lake for fishing and boat rentals, a paved path to walk around the lake (about 5 miles) and a fantastic playground."
"i’ve camped here too many times to count, love being surrounded by nature!"
"Laundry room and Propane fill on site so that was nice. RV Site was fairly level and easy to get into. Some sites are a bit close together and not long enough to keep your tow vehicle hooked up."
"Staff was friendly and helpful with any information we needed. Nice play ground for the kids. They also really enjoyed the jumping pillow."
"We live in Montgomery County and this is a nice camping get away close to home."
"PROS Very nice small Montgomery County Park
No reservation fee to make on-line reservations
Reserved 137 days prior to arriving
Entrance gate required entry code Instructed by staff via gate phone"
ScoutThese campground is a great find. The sites are well spaced, and while on the smaller side they’re very private with woods between each one. Bathrooms were clean and well stocked. The other campers were all respectful and observed pet policy and quiet hours. I have a reactive dog and he did well here! We’ll be back!
TravelerThere are some good things about this Famcamp. It's like a diamond in the rough. If the military would spend some time and money on it, it could be a great campground. One of the greatest points about this campground is its location. You are so close to downtown D.C.! Every RV site (as far as I saw) was a level concrete pad. All sites, except for tent sites, have full electricity. Most sites have sewer and water. Sites 12-18 should be mainly used for the smaller travel trailers. I had an interesting time getting my 35' 5th wheel into the site. Even though I got my RV into the site, I don't have much room for my truck. My site has a picnic table, fire pit, and a grill. Everything is rusted beyond repair. My grill was filled with cigarette butts and my fire pit had trash in it. There is some shade. My site has two trees at the front of the pad on both sides of the RV. My bedroom stays nice and cold and I have a good view for my Starlink in the rear. The sites are close to each other, but there is some space. The good thing is that we are surrounded by the golf course. You don't get much noise from the base, because of the location, and because the FamCamp is surrounded by trees. You can hear the busy road outside the fence but I don't hear it much inside the RV. Every once in a while you'll hear an aircraft... but this is an air base, it's expected. We were told the community laundry was not working and to use the base laundry mat. Finally, one of the best parts about the campground, is the lady at outdoor rec that is in charge of the Famcamp. She is very nice and helpful. She will try to assist you with anything you need from directions to useful tips.
GuideWe have found municipal campgrounds in Northern Virginia are a bit spendy for being government sponsored. Not as bad as South Carolina, but way more than Florida. Fine. Comes with the territory. But Bull Run manages to goose you even more. There are occupancy AND transaction fees that really add up if you're only there a few nights. But the real kicker is a 2-night minimum stay. Even mid-week. In APRIL for gosh sakes!
While we were here, there was a fairly heavy day of rain. Couple inches, I suppose, but nothing Biblical. The mouths of the metal culverts in our loop were bent downward from campers driving over them, which obstructed the flow. Result was lots of standing water at our campsite.
We're done with NOVA Parks campgrounds. Better cost options exist with Fairfax County Parks.
GuideWhat a gem! We found this place as an alternative to staying in DC during 4th of July festivities. Nice spacious sites, cabins were super clean and smelled great! Did I mention they were air conditioned during the hotest week of the summer!
Bathrooms and showers were spotless.
Many things to see and do there. Historic property, big lake (no swimming), boating, fishing, hiking. There is an Art Center with juried displays for sale.
LegendWe had another great stay at Cherry Hill Park in College Park, MD.
We stayed in a level pull-thru site(#1715) with picnic table on a paver patio, iron table and chairs, clean gravel surface, grill, and fire pit. The site was just big enough for our motor home and Jeep. Full hook-ups with 50-amp service all worked fine.
If you’re visiting Washington, this is the place to stay. They offer a daily charter bus plus the Metro bus stops at the campground entrance. And if you have a car, it’s about 35-minutes drive time(maybe a bit longer with traffic).
To be honest, it’s a great place to stay even if you’re not visiting D.C. They have two swimming pools, a cafe, playgrounds, well-stocked camp store, delivery of firewood, ice, and cafe orders, and a concierge to help with travel and tourist sites.
The entire park is clean and well-maintained.
THINGS I ESPECIALLY LIKED:
1. Proximity to Washington, D.C.
2. Excellent condition and clean
3. Great staff to help with making the most of your stay
GuideGreat spot right next to the Rappahannock River, plenty of place to set up camp. Had water on site with a fire pit and picnic table too! It was super easy to get down to the water and there was plenty of spots to explore. Would definitely go again!
GuideGreat family or Couples getaway! This location is very welcome with the friendly staff and large sites for tents or RVs. We had easy access to the electric and water. Plus enough room for a large tent. There was a fire pit and picnic table for every site. We had a great view of the river which was just a short walk away. You can walk down into the river or go up river some to go tubing! Overall we had a great time here and will come back again.
GuideGreat Park, friendly staff, clean facilities. We stayed with our Pop Up for two nights at an electric -supported site. Portable water and dumping station located at the camp store. We stayed at site 146 on the first caul-de-sac off the first loop just another site away from the bath house (which was pretty clean). We got rained on the first night so things got a little muddy but nothing out of hand. Tons of free activities for the kiddos facilitated by the camp staff over the weekends. Face-painting, ice cream sundaes, S'Mores, hay rides and a rock wall. Park has a lot of things to do as well just outside the campground. We took a try at disc golf which was a lot of fun. Pet friendly. We'll be back!
ScoutWas excited to try first night out in a Kodiak Canvas Truck Bed Tent. Unfortunately, learned NOVA Parks regards anything in a truck bed whether a camper or tent is not welcome. I didn't realize NOVA Parks considers this campground as a resort and vehicle camping - ither than a class A or B - implies homeless and they don't want that image. They do also allow a travel trailer and tents can only be used on the ground not in a truck bed as designed. Beautiful park ... I live nearby in Arlington but was frustrated not able to use a nearby Park and Campground I pay taxes to support. I used another Campground in Fairfax County that was welcoming.
Glamping in Alexandria, Virginia offers sites for luxury camping near the Potomac River, with temperatures ranging from 30°F in winter to 90°F in summer. The area's elevation averages 39 feet above sea level, creating a mix of flat riverfront and gently rolling wooded campsites that drain well during the region's frequent spring and summer thunderstorms.
Disc golf adventures: Pohick Bay Regional Park features an 18-hole disc golf course that makes for an excellent day activity. As Rachel L. notes, "Pohick Bay is my go-to weekend camping spot. Just a few miles outside DC, Pohick Bay is a hidden gem in the area. I'd recommend taking in a game of disc golf on their 18 hole course."
Water activities: Bull Run Regional Park provides water recreation opportunities for families looking to cool off. According to Bridget H., "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."
Hiking trails: Little Bennett Campground offers extensive hiking options through wooded terrain. "There is a very nice network of trails, most if not all were leashed dog friendly," shares Ray & Terri F., making this an excellent option for those traveling with pets.
Seasonal boating: Watercraft rentals are available at several locations near Alexandria. Anne K. mentions that Pohick Bay has "Boating in summer from kayaks to motorboats" and describes the area as "Beautiful in Fall," highlighting the seasonal activities available.
Private, wooded sites: Cherry Hill Park receives praise for its site layout and accommodations. Scott C. explains, "There are some nice tenting sites under the trees and off by themselves for the true campers, and for the rest of us glampers there are hookups and lots to do."
Clean facilities: Bull Run Regional Park maintains high standards for their bathhouses. Yvonne B. enthusiastically reports, "The best review I can give us of the bathrooms. They're with staying again alone. Locking doors, individual stalls. Hot dog. Best camping showers I've ever had."
Family programming: Seasonal activities keep children entertained at many glamping sites. One camper at Bull Run Regional Park shared, "They had a campfire complete with s'mores followed by hayrides. Great family friendly campground."
Quiet atmosphere: Despite proximity to urban areas, many sites offer peaceful settings. Kristen M. observed at Pohick Bay, "Sites are spacious and decently level (depends on the site I'm sure). Plenty of playgrounds and trails nearby to keep the family busy."
Reservation requirements: Most premium glamping options require advance planning. Ben G. from Pohick Bay advises, "The check in is a breeze and the staff is super nice and helpful. They gave us a great intro to the park as we were first timers."
Site selection considerations: Not all sites are equally level or private. Ray & Terri F. note about Little Bennett Campground, "The sites are quiet, very spacious, level, and heavily wooded with 50A service, water and sewer hookup."
Weather preparedness: The region experiences significant seasonal weather variations. Drew M. warns about Bull Run, "The sites are nicely spread out. My site had a slight slope, but was easily overcome using additional blocks on the low side to get the trailer level."
Accessibility challenges: Some campgrounds have limitations for larger vehicles.
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