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Best Glamping near Alexandria, VA

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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 a blend of outdoor immersion and modern comfort. Both locations feature spacious yurts with proper beds, electrical outlets, and climate control systems, allowing guests to experience nature without sacrificing essential comforts. 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, creating an elevated outdoor experience just 25 minutes from downtown Alexandria.

Washington DC/Capitol KOA in nearby Millersville offers a variety of upscale glamping options 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 enhance the outdoor experience.

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Best Glamping Sites Near Alexandria, Virginia (25)

    1. Pohick Bay Campground

    39 Reviews
    Lorton, VA
    12 miles
    Website
    +1 (703) 339-6104

    $37 - $170 / night

    "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."

    2. Cherry Hill Park

    42 Reviews
    Beltsville, MD
    16 miles
    Website
    +1 (301) 937-7116

    $282 - $999 / night

    "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."

    3. Bull Run Regional Park

    42 Reviews
    Iron Gate, VA
    23 miles
    Website
    +1 (703) 631-0550

    $39 - $100 / night

    "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.  "

    4. Louise F. Cosca Regional Park

    4 Reviews
    Clinton, MD
    9 miles
    Website
    +1 (301) 868-1397

    $10 - $45 / night

    "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."

    5. Leesylvania State Park Campground

    6 Reviews
    Dumfries, VA
    19 miles
    Website
    +1 (703) 730-8205

    $15 - $18 / night

    "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..."

    6. Andrews AFB Military FamCamp

    1 Review
    Clinton, MD
    9 miles
    Website
    +1 (301) 981-4109

    $18 - $30 / night

    7. Fairfax County Burke Lake Park

    2 Reviews
    Fairfax Station, VA
    14 miles
    Website
    +1 (703) 323-6600

    "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!"

    8. Washington DC / Capitol KOA

    15 Reviews
    Millersville, MD
    28 miles
    Website
    +1 (410) 923-2771

    "Staff was friendly and helpful with any information we needed. Nice play ground for the kids. They also really enjoyed the jumping pillow."

    "Had a great stay overnight on our way north from Virginia."

    9. Little Bennett Campground

    23 Reviews
    Clarksburg, MD
    33 miles
    Website
    +1 (301) 528-3430

    "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"

    10. Lichtman Camp 1 — Prince William Forest Park

    1 Review
    Prince William Forest Park, VA
    22 miles
    Website
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  • Stuart O.The Dyrt PRO User
    Apr. 18, 2025

    Bull Run Regional Park

    Expensive for what you get; and drainage problems.

    We 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.

  • Matt S.The Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 12, 2023

    Cherry Hill Park

    Awesome Campground near Washington, D.C.

    We 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

  • N
    Jul. 18, 2020

    Rappahannock River Campground

    Great Getway Spot

    Great 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!

  • N
    Aug. 23, 2020

    Brunswick City Campground

    Brunswick Family Campground/ Fun for all

    Great 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.

  • Corey B.
    Sep. 3, 2018

    Bull Run Regional Park

    Great Stay at Bull Run Reg. Park

    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. 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!

  • Harry R.
    Sep. 20, 2022

    Bull Run Regional Park

    No truck bed tents or campers allowed

    Was 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.

  • M J.
    Sep. 28, 2020

    Pohick Bay Campground

    Great spot around Northern Virginina

    We were here for just one night during September. Our first time camping in the area and since COVID. Check in process was relatively simple, just pull up and pop out of your car to check in, with mask of course. We got a quick run down, some wood and a brochure with maps and area info. 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. It included a picnic table and probably the best fire pit with grill that I've had in a while. It rained the night before we came, and the night we were there so the ground was pretty wet. Bathrooms had a sign for taking care with COVID precautions, and to wear your mask. Bathrooms were ok, but floors were a mess from muddy feet. Not much to be done about that. There were showers, and a dishwashing sink, plus laundry available. It's nice to know we've got a close spot to escape to if we don't have time to go far. This is a pet friendly campground. There's a lot to do out at the whole park, and its worth exploring (we just didn't have time). I'm sure its so pretty out near the water.

  • T
    May. 5, 2022

    Pohick Bay Campground

    Camping with your friends, whether you bring your own or not

    This review is specific to the non-electric tent sites.

    From a services available view, their staff is visible and around to help.  Bathrooms, "Comfort Stations", could use some cleaning more frequently but I've seen a lot worse.  Big trash bin near the comfort stations, convenient.   Definitely a well stocked camp store, its obvious they cater to beginner and family camping.  You are NOT permitted to use deadfall at this park, must bring locally purchased USDA wood yourself or buy from camp store.

    There are comfort stations and trash bins close to every non-electric camp site, an easy sub-200 yard walk for me, but that fact is also where my disappointment starts.  The non-electric camp sites in some cases, appear to share a single area, fire pits 10 feet apart from each other, one flat area, barely a full length truck can fit in the parking available at each site they are so close to the road.  If you whisper,  your neighbors will easily hear close.   A big part of camping for me is the peace and quiet of nature.  THIS IS NOT THAT CAMPSITE.  It is extremely compact and close to each other.  Snoring of your neighbor is definitely an issue no matter which site you choose, except for maybe 138 as was said in another review.

    The gravel road into the campsites,  is a RESIDENTIAL road.  Yes, there are houses at the end of the road these campsites are ON.  Not off of, on.  Now mostly that wasn't a big deal, cars moving through during the day, early evening.  But that one guy that sat with his high beams on pointed directly into my tent late night for a solid minute or two before loudly accelerating through was a bit irritating. 

    This was a weeknight trip, there was only one other camper in this small campground with me so all in all, not a terrible trip but definitely not worth the cost and will not be visiting here again.

  • Sonyia W.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jun. 11, 2021

    Pohick Bay Campground

    Good home base for exploring DC

    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. I’m attaching a photo of the color map I got at checkout which specifies which sites have water.

    Bath house was cleaned regularly and was generally very clean (except footprints from people who came in while the floor was wet from mopping). Shower stalls and bathroom stalls were very small but water was hot. Laundry facility in the bath house, $2 per load, quarters. The camp store had most everything you could need and was open 8-8. Staff was all super friendly. They had numerous activities going on for kids.

    Definitely be prepared for bugs and ticks.

    Sites were shaded well but many didn’t have a lot of privacy from neighbors. Definitely a tad smaller than the photos online show. Our site was level.

    The raccoons and squirrels have no fear and will chew through plastic containers to get your food.

Guide to Alexandria

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.

What to do

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.

What campers like

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."

What you should know

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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