Top Cabins near Amherst, VA

Recent Cabin Reviews In Amherst

341 Reviews of 33 Amherst Campgrounds

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  McSears

  Scout

  

  Oct. 7, 2024

  Explore Park

  Pretty small spot

  Not sitting in a field!!! Pretty and quiet. Lovely

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  Harold H.

  Scout

  

  Sep. 28, 2024

  Natural Bridge-Lexington KOA

  Natural Bridge KOA

  Staff were friendly campground was nice with shade pull throughs and fairly level.

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  Jeremy W.

  Scout

  

  Sep. 22, 2024

  Douthat State Park

  A sprawling camping complex

  Douthat is really four separate campgrounds. Three of them (i.e. not Whispering Pines) are located near the lake. Each one had a campground host (volunteer) and wood for sale.

  White Oak Campground is larger, wooded, and has a significant elevation change between different sites. Caution should be used with large rigs as the low-water bridge to White Oak has steep approach and departure angles.

  Beaver Dam Campground is relatively flat and similarly wooded while also providing equestrian facilities.

  Lakeside Campground is smaller but the front row sites provide great lake views. Unfortunately swimming is only allowed in the Beach area which is not directly connected to this campground.

  Whispering Pines is a few miles away along the entry road and has a different character. It’s a very flat and wide-open campground perfect for big RVs with much larger sites.

  The Lakeside Camp Store is nice and has a to-go counter for food. The facilities, overall, were well maintained and clean. Firewood is for sale for $6 per bundle.

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  Eben O.

  Traveler

  

  Sep. 17, 2024

  Thunder Bridge

  Idyllic forest campground

  Thunder BRidge is a unique property tucked away in the Blue Ridge Mountains. Near Natural Bridge State Park in Virginia, the campground was once a CCC camp. Now it is home to many quiet tent sites, screen cabins, log cabins, and even some fully furnished rental cabins.

  The campground is about 60% wooded, the rest is open ground with buildings from the camp's earlier days. The open area includes  several artists' studios.  At one edge is a forest creek, great for wading. 

  The campground is mostly tenting sites and rustic cabins, but there are RV sites in the open area.

  This is not a "resort" but you won't find a more beautiful, quiet campground!

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  Timothy B.

  Guide

  

  Sep. 1, 2024

  Peaks Of Otter Campground — Blue Ridge Parkway

  Great adventure

  Campsite was clean, campsite were close to other campsite. There are no showers. The staff were friendly and were able to help with all questions I had. They went above and beyond to help make you stay a good experience.

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  Charles K.

  Guide

  

  Aug. 20, 2024

  Sun Spoke Farms

  Great dry camping spot in Amherst VA

  Absolutely great folks. The produce is excellent. They let me camp on the farm while visiting nearby family. They mowed the field for us, and it was great. MID August and near no bugs. The camping area is the overflow parking lot across the street. It is big rig accessible. But do not try to cross the rail road tracks. The tracks are busy and close but not so much at night. Only 3 trains Sunday night. Thank you Sun Spoke farms for a great visit.

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  Jen T.

  Traveler

  

  Aug. 16, 2024

  Holliday Lake State Park

  Nice but Gun Range During Summer

  Probably a great place to camp during the fall. During the summer they lease space to the 4-H club that teaches people to shoot black powder muskets for the civil war reenactments. From 8:30am until 3-5pm it sounds like a gun range. It’s not a shot here and there, its volleys of black powder guns (think cannons) being shot all at once. It echos off the water and is the opposite of peaceful. The ranger said it would only be for an hour a day, unless it was a competition day, well for the 5 days we were there it must have been competition. We ended up leaving the park during the day.

  The sites are good. Most need lots of leveling help (bring spare wood!). The newer part has a nice bathhouse. The older part had a really old bathhouse. (So old it’s hard to tell if it’s dirty or just old.)

  It’s not a bad place to visit. But combat veterans should avoid during the summer months.

  The sites are nice. The ones in the newer area (laurel ridge) are close to the nice bathhouse. Both bathhouses have WiFi. No cell service to speak of. (We have Verizon but most of these places have none.)

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  Micah B.

  Scout

  

  Jul. 31, 2024

  Red Oak Campground — James River State Park

  Camping and remote work

  Nice campground in line with expectations for most Virginia state parks. Verizon service is spotty 1 to 2 bars and unreliable data but with a directional cell booster we are able to get enough signal for our Verizon Jetpack to work

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  Chaz M.

  Ranger

  

  Jul. 1, 2024

  Misty Mountain Camp Resort

  Fun for the family

  This campground was really great for a family with small children. There were events the entire time we were there and the staff were awesome. The only detractors were that our site (52) was tiny so it was a tad stressful having kids running around right beside the road, the smell of weed that was prevalent (not the campground’s fault) and the motorcycle noise from the nearby interstate.

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  Chi M.

  Scout

  

  Jun. 20, 2024

  Williams Riverside Cabin

  VIRGINIA TECH

  The VA will need to Wear Together ❤️

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  Gabe

  Guide

  

  Jun. 7, 2024

  Shenandoah Valley Campground

  Nice place to stay

  We spent 2 weeks at SVC while our trunk was in the shop(our travel trailer got towed there- highly recommend Good Sam Roadside policy). Everyone on staff was accomodating, helpful and friendly. Very nice campground ammenities- stocked fishing pond, big swimming pool, and really nice creek for tubing with waterfall to cool down on the hotter days, horseshoes, mini golf and more. The biggest negative is lack of cell service/internet. Luckily it's a short drive to get service. Weekends were packed(esp. Memorial Day), but much quieter during the week. Many sites are tight and no walking paths between rows so people regularly walk through occupied sites when it's crowded. Smaller negatives- some washer/dryers out of order and litter left by campers wasn't picked up. Overall, a nice place to stay.

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  Travis W.

  Traveler

  

  May. 19, 2024

  Twin Lakes State Park

  Small, quiet place with good service

  Bike packed in from my house yesterday evening, camped for the night, and heading back this morning. Shower/toilet facilities are clean, good water/power, etc. This park isn’t bad for just chilling out and getting some nature time in, but there aren’t any breathtaking views and so on. Most campsites are on a very slight slope, shouldn’t have any issues if you set up right.

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  Chaz M.

  Ranger

  

  Apr. 29, 2024

  Peaks Of Otter Campground — Blue Ridge Parkway

  Great for Hikers

  Peaks of Otter is a Blue Ridge Parkway must see. The campground sits at the foot of the iconic Sharp Top mountain but there is hiking galore here.

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  Lucy P.

  Ranger

  

  Mar. 24, 2024

  Peaks Of Otter Campground — Blue Ridge Parkway

  Absolutely gorgeous

  Caught the foliage here in October and it was amazing and not too crowded! Facilities are clean and in good shape, you can buy firewood down the road, and there’s nice hiking nearby.

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  Jake C.

  Legend

  

  Mar. 1, 2024

  Pine Creek Tiny House

  New on the Dyrt!

  Jake from the Dyrt here!  We're excited to have this campground on the Dyrt and ready for you to book, check them out and make sure to leave a review!

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  Sharon L.

  Ranger

  

  Feb. 19, 2024

  Shenandoah Valley Campground

  When it was the KOA, it was great....now, meh

  We used to love this place.  I'm not a huge endorser of conglomerates, however this is an instant that I wish the people that own this campground would take a page out of their book.  I'd almost swear they added more sites.  We were in a teardrop camper and we were practically on top of our neighbors.  The pluses here are there is a falls that you can walk to and wade out to.  Always fun!  You can rent an inner tube and float down the river.  There are cute bunnies on the property.  The minuses-we found the bathhouses not so great, the pool when we were there wasn't in good shape and after that, we didn't even bother with the hot tubs.  There is a lot to do in the area, but having said that, it's not worth the money for another visit.  It's sad because we really loved this place in the 90's.  Luckily, lots of breweries, wineries, food and neat bars around to visit!

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  R Paul W.

  Scout

  

  Nov. 6, 2023

  Douthat State Park

  Very Limited Swimming

  Swimming in this beautiful and very swimmable and safe lake is limited to a kiddie area - useless if you're looking for exercise.  Count on a ranger yelling if you go elsewhere despite the absence of "no-swimming" signs.  (Lots of signs about not feeding the wildlife).  Tennessee state parks, for example, allow swimming in huge lakes swamped with jet-skis and speed boats.  Lake Norris, Harrison Bay...  What's wrong with "swim at your own risk?"   No cellular signal which can be a plus.  Old fashioned pay phone available for the generation that knows how to operate those.

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  Staci W.

  Guide

  

  Nov. 1, 2023

  Peaks Of Otter Campground — Blue Ridge Parkway

  Mostly perfect

  The pros:

  • Clean Bathrooms with flushable toilets
  • quiet campground
  • close to the lodge and “store” if you need firewood or other items
  • bear boxes scattered throughout the campground
  • $20 per night
  • BEAUTIFUL in the fall!
  • they have more campsites available on FCFS basis than they do for reservations on recreation.gov

  The not so great:

  • the campsites can be tricky to get into depending on your vehicle. Many of the parking areas are on a hill.

  Overall, I would stay here again!

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  Destiny C.

  Guide

  

  Sep. 28, 2023

  Crabtree Falls Campground

  Calming beauty

  We love staying right on the creek, the view and sound of it is the best. The ones down by the creek don’t have an electric or water but they’re so worth it. The bathroom is at the top of the hill so that’s kind of a pain but the the only downfall for us. Everyone has always been kind and friendly, our dogs love it here too!

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  Joerg M.

  Guide

  

  Aug. 26, 2023

  Red Oak Campground — James River State Park

  Great secret spot in the woods

  This is a real gem in the woods . I have no idea why it is listed as closed when it is open and very nice. Call them to book a site as the apps will not let u

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  Katherine C.

  Guide

  

  Jul. 24, 2023

  Walnut Hills Campground & RV Park

  Weather was wet

  I loved the seclusion. But you have to walk to the site

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  Greg S.

  Ranger

  

  Jul. 14, 2023

  Shenandoah Valley Campground

  4.3 stars

  Gorgeous river and waterfall and peaceful surroundings. The tube ride down was fun! The river had some algae and didn't seem as clean as i would hope a mountian river would be. Some of the guests were kinda rednecky for lack of a better word, making me feel not totally at ease. The staff were very nice and the heated pool was great. Oh yeah and.. bunnies everywhere! Two playgrounds and a fishing pond. Great place for kids to have fun. Our site had no shade, but was almost directly on the river, huge, and level. A mixed bag, but overall we enjoyed our stop here.

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  John Z.

  Ranger

  

  Jun. 20, 2023

  Walnut Hills Campground & RV Park

  Clean, Friendly & Quiet

  Level spots right on pond. Nice playground and pool. Friendly environment.

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  Roger W.

  Legend

  

  Jun. 16, 2023

  Peaks Of Otter Campground — Blue Ridge Parkway

  Quiet and Pleasant

  Peaks of Otter, T Loop: (Scale 1- bad, 5-Very good (70 yr olds in 17’ trailer) Overall Rating: 4.5. notes are for the T Loop ONLY Price: $15 with senior pass Usage during visit: very low during our 6 week nights Site Privacy: Most sites have some privacy. More notes below Site Spacing: Most are pretty good. Study the campground map. You will see a few sites are on top of each other. I note these with a negative mark on my map included in photos. Site surface: Blacktop Reservations: Yes. Some sites are first come, first serve. Campground Noise: Very quiet. Road Noise: Lower T loop is near the road going to Bedford. Traffic is sporadic. The noise, when there is traffic, is significant but only occasional. No commercial traffic is allowed.
  Through Traffic in campground: None Electricity: No Water: Scattered spigots and fill station available at dump station. Sewer: No Dump: Yes Generators: Allowed Bathroom: Flush toilets and sinks are kept clean. Showers: No Pull Throughs: And Pull Overs(No island between trailer and campground traffic.) Cell Service (AT&T). Sporadic, with 1 or 2 bars. Lodge nearby has service Setting: Deciduous Forest. Weather: Mostly cloudy. One day of slight humidity.
  Bugs: Mosquitoes are just beginning. Animals: Bears, just don’t leave trash etc. out , Filter solids from dishwater.
  Solar: For fixed roof, not adequate.
  Host: Around and nice. Firewood: On ground.
  Rig size: Some 35’ trailers/RVs in pull throughs.
  Sites: See my notes on the map included in my pictures. -means not private -* means Too close to & can see the Bedford road. T means significantly terraced site Circle A means is on my favorites list Circle B means still good PO means a pull over site PT means a pull through site (has an island separating from traffic. (Almost all sites are at least a bit of a hill to get to the picnic table from the trailer. )

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  Dan D.

  Traveler

  

  Jun. 1, 2023

  Montebello Camping and Fishing Resort

  Very Quite off the Grid Family Campground

  Very nice small campground I stayed in Site 42 E/W with a view of the Lake. It has one Bath House but it was a 9 out of 10 for cleanliness. No Cell service or Internet but that was what I was looking for.  Campground well maintained and fishing was nice that have a couple of Courtesy watercraft for the campers use.

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  Liz

  Guide

  

  May. 18, 2023

  Smith Mountain Lake State Park

  Won’t visit again

  The camp ground is in need of upkeep. Campsites fine. All have a fire ring. Beware with pull thru’s your water and electric will be on the “wrong side”- you’re door will be facing the road and picnic table, fire ring will be behind you. The trails are poorly if at all maintained and trail signage is not good. Dump station (just one) muddy and could use a larger concrete “curb” and some gravel. The host is a bit militant. Immediately came over after we arrived and told us to keep our dogs on a leash (they were already tied up. Beach area is nice. Has a fishing pier. It’s about a 2 mile walk on a trail to it or you can drive to it. We live in VA and camp at all the state parks. This state park in no way measures up to those.

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  George L.

  Guide

  

  May. 15, 2023

  Holliday Lake State Park

  Nice Campround no cell sevice

  A very well kept campground. Bathhouses are very clean and sites are well maintained. Sites are paved and not too close. Sites in the older section (red bud) will require leveling. As indicated on park web site there is no cell service in the park. WiFi is available outside the contact station