Best Tent Camping near Ararat, VA
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Best Tent Sites Near Ararat, Virginia (25)
1. Willville Motorcycle Camp
7 Reviews•9 Photos•15 SavesWoolwine, VirginiaMotorcycle Traffic Only
Motorcycling and Camping are natural companions. Maximize your love of motorcycle travel and the great outdoors at Willville Bikecamp. Nestled in the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains in Virginia, Willville is a destination, a meeting point, a base camp to explore the great Blue Ridge Parkway, or a place just to rest and relax. Motorcycle camping at Willville is ideal for a weekend run or an extended getaway.
Bunkhouse and Camping cabin including a private bike shelter now available.
Ideally located less than one mile from the Blue Ridge Parkway in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia, Willville is set in an area that offers some of the best roads and scenery for the ultimate motorcycling experience.
The secluded campground sits within a 26 acre wooded park providing privacy from the main road while still offering easy access. The campground is designed for motorcycle traffic only, however, there is ample parking outside the campground (within the park) for those who wish to trailer their motorcycles.
Once in the campground, a sparkling mountain creek borders most of the shaded campsites. Individual grassy camping areas offer a comfortable and convenient location for tent setup. The sites also provide picnic tables and a nice level surface for those motorcyclists pulling trailers.
The large 770 square foot bathhouse facilities include six sinks, six showers and six toilets to get everyone off to an early start, with plenty of pressure and hot water. A spacious pavillion is available for group gatherings and cookouts.
At Willville you can chose a walk through the peaceful park, visit with the other campers or simply just relax. Plus, for exciting road trips and breath-taking scenery, don't forget about all of our fantastic roads for motorcycling.
At night gather at the group campfire to meet new friends and share your motorcycle adventures. Local attractions include Mabry's Mill, Chateau Morrisette Winery, Villa Appalachia Winery, Poor Farmer's Market, Tuggles Gap, live musicians at Floyd General Store, Virginia International Raceway, home of the AMA Superbike Nationals, the Floyd World Music Festival and many more points of interest.
Campground is open from Mid-April through October.
Willville is ideally located at the midpoint of The Blue Ridge Parkway and Skyline Drive combined. Plan a trip to Willville and maximize your Blue Ridge experience.
- Fires
- Phone Service
- Reservable
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- Cabins
- Standard (Tent/RV)
$150 - $200 / night
2. Homeplace Recreational Park Inc.
5 Reviews•10 Photos•43 SavesPilot Mountain, North Carolina- Pets
- Fires
- Electric Hookups
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- ADA Access
3. Possible Property
1 Review•9 Photos•8 SavesCana, Virginia'Possible Property' is exactly what it sounds like. Here, our family of six, has the beginnings of a freshly budding, 10+ acres homestead, surrounded by mature forest - maple, oak, birch, pine, and more - where anything is possible. We officially moved in on 01 July 2022 and already have established our rabbitry, heritage breed of chickens, and are currently working on building out an aviary for our home hatched quail. Feel free to come on down that way and take a look.
We allow wild foraging on the untouched land. Apple trees, allegheny blackberries, black & yellow raspberries, ground strawberries, and many other medicinal and wild edible plants can be found for your enjoyment and - of course - within season.
Here on 'Possible Property' we stress only a few key characteristics to life: We look for the GOODS. Good food, friends, and fun!
- Fires
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- Tents
- Group
- Dispersed
$30 - $45 / night
4. Millrace Campground — New River Trail State Park
5 Reviews•63 Photos•25 SavesAustinville, VirginiaThis campground overlooks the New River. There is no vehicular access to the campground. There is a short hike to the sites from the parking lot. There are 21 primitive tent camping sites. Note: This campground is 24 miles from Cliffview Campground.
All sites are timbered and marked. Each has a fire ring, lantern post, picnic table, access to the New River Trail and non-flush toilet. Drinking water is available. One site, MR012, is universally accessible and is reserved last if not required for a disabled camper. There is no life-guarded swimming. The New River's current is unpredictable and potentially dangerous; underwater hazards are possible.
Reservations are required. Same-day reservations are permitted. Campers must leave their confirmation letter on their dashboard for overnight parking. Campers will need access to a fax machine or need to pick up the letter at the Foster Falls office if there is insufficient time to receive the letter by mail.
Directions: From I-77, take Exit 24. Go east on State Route 69 to SR 52. Go north to SR 608. Go east and follow signs.
Number of sites of each type: Primitive Tent, 21
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- Fires
- Reservable
- ADA Access
- Tents
- Trash
$20 - $25 / night
5. New River Yacht Club
1 Review•4 Photos•6 SavesFries, VirginiaPrimitive camping 10 feet from the New River. Access to indoor shower and indoor bathroom.
- Pets
- Fires
- Reservable
- Tents
- Trash
- Firewood Available
$50 / night
6. Basin Cove — Blue Ridge Parkway
3 Reviews•6 Photos•52 SavesBlue Ridge Parkway, Virginia- Pets
- Fires
- Tents
- Group
- Equestrian
7. Squirrel Creek Farm
Be the first to review!•6 PhotosClaudville, VirginiaWith 3/4 mile frontage on the Dan River and situated on 50 private acres, Squirrel Creek Farm is the perfect spot for outdoor enthusiasts and trout anglers!
The Dan River is stocked 8 times a year with Brook, Rainbow and Brown Trout from the hydro-dam 5 miles up above us through Kibler Valley. Want to start fishing at the dam and walk down river to your camp spot? We can drop you off up to 5 miles away. Want to fish upstream? We can drop you off at a local place called "Sawmill" and you can walk upstream to your campsite.
Enjoying the cold flowing river on a hot summer day is definitely encouraged.
Relax under the starlit night with the crackle of the campfire and the dreamy murmur of the Dan River.
Kibler Valley is well known for its peace, tranquility and wildlife. Deer, fox, beaver, snakes and bear roam these woods so be careful to put your food and trash away from your tents to discourage late night visitors.
We only allow 5 tent campsites at a time to keep your experience at our farm unique and private.
Campsites are walk-in only. We do have a Polaris to help you move your gear from your vehicle to your site.
Joining together with local farmers, we have a simple menu (listed below) so that you can pre-order your meals for your visit and cut out time-wasting trips to the store. Grilling fresh caught trout with local veggies and breads is simple when you order supplies with your reservation. Rib-eyes more your style? We partnered with 2 local cattlemen to bring you the best home grown beef around. Let us know your cut. And if you are a pork lover, local ground sausage and smoked bacon will get your morning rolling. Might be able to get some ribs, if needed too. Local veggies, fruits and breads are seasonal, but there is something in every season. The farmers in Patrick County, Virginia will make sure you are fed.
Please include your grocery list in the "message host" section. We will communicate and have everything ready when you arrive.
Firewood provided at no cost.
These are primitive camping sites with a portajohn for convenience located in the common area.
Campsite policy is "leave it like you found it - or better."
We are God loving Americans and we value our life and our family.
Please respect each other when on our land and while you are at it - please respect our land.
Much love and respect,
Cowboy and Candace
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- Reservable
- Tents
- Trash
- Firewood Available
- Toilets
$110 - $150 / night
8. Creekside
Be the first to review!•13 PhotosWoodlawn, VirginiaTwo hook ups with power and water. No sewage. A conventional bathroom is in a separate building with an outdoor shower. The campsite is right by the water, excellent for tents, car camping or small trailers.
- Pets
- Fires
- Electric Hookups
- Phone Service
- Tents
- Trash
$40 / night
9. Dragon's Beard Farm & Camp LLC
Be the first to review!Woolwine, VirginiaOur small farm is located just 12 minutes off the Blue Ridge Parkway, and less than 10 minutes to hiking and wildlife trails. Guests have access to our private 13 acres to take in the views and visit with the farm animals, including goats, rabbits, pigs, and free range chickens (please watch your step). Guests will stay in a large canvas bell tent, furnished with a king sized bed, microwave, mini fridge, coffee maker and coffee, as well as a selection of tea, creamer, and sugar. A portable fan is provided for the warmer months and a propane heater and electric blanket for the cooler months. The tent is set immediately next to our fast-flowing, clear water creek on a deck outfitted with a deck (furnished with a small flat top grill and grill tools) and small private half bath (furnished with a portable RV toilet and sink, but no shower). Guests are welcome to splash or bathe in the creek but must bring their own towels and toiletries. A fire pit and outdoor furniture are available to the guests as well. Breakfast is provided at the tent each morning of your stay at no extra cost. One bundle of firewood per night is provided; guests are welcome to purchase more should they need it at $5 per bundle.
Guests will park on the property but will need to walk about 200 feet to the tent from their parking space. Pets are welcome but must be kept on leash at all times. Please be aware that we are a very rural area and wildlife are present. Guests are responsible for making sure any and all food and trash is put away before retiring for the night and that any fire made in the fire pit is put out when not supervised. Guests are welcome to come and go as they please.
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- Fires
- Electric Hookups
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- Tents
$85 - $125 / night
10. Floating Heaven
3 Reviews•72 Photos•77 SavesBlacksburg, VirginiaFloating Heaven is a treehouse site with a cabin. You can sleep in the small, zinc-roof-covered 'casita' or cabin, which can accommodate two adults and two (small) children. Or you can sleep on the deck platform in a hammock (we have one to rent), or a tent (bring your own or rent our 2- or 4-person tents). One platform is 10 x 10 ft. and the other is 10 x 12 ft. Eight trees pass through and support the platforms, situated 21 feet off the ground. A sturdy low-riser step leads you up (no climbing necessary). An acre of heavily forested trees and a meadow surround the site, which is not a primitive campground (i.e, far removed from civilization) but insulated from the town on the ex-urban perimeter. The term, floating heaven, refers to the tree-anchor bolts that allow the platforms to "float" when the tree canopies (60-80 feet tall) move in the wind.
We'll get you going with some kindling and a few logs; lots of down branches and tree trunks on the property for making a nice bonfire, or you can use a small fire pit (e-stove) for a cozier setting. We have tables, chairs, a very slow drip-camp shower (unheated), a biodegradable commode (one just for urinating), and a full biodegradable unit on the ground. There is a charcoal grill for your use at no charge. There is also a 3-outlet outlet for charging up your phones or using other electric devices. Ours is an ex-urban location; you are just two miles from Virginia Tech (5 minutes from Starbucks, and Mexican. pulled-pork, fast food, subs, and Thai restaurants) but you are nestled under a nice hardwood canopy. Its the best of all possible worlds.
R U L E S
1). Must arrive before sunset so we can show you around; after all, it is a treehouse and there are safety issues you should be apprised of.
2). You will forfeit your reservation if you arrive after 8 p.m without prior approval.
3). While 6 people is the maximum, the standard book rate includes 4 campers; additional campers over 12 years old should pay an extra $15 a person. Thus far, The Dyrt hasn't figured out how to pay for the fifth and sixth guests so be prepared to pay cash or via Venmo or Zelle.
4). Parents must take care that their children obey the safety features. There are trails around the property that are nicely graded and gravel-covered.
5). All electronics and loud conversation ends after 9 p.m.; sounds carry in the valley.
6). We recycle: two wastebaskets exist for trash and another for recyclables (aluminum, glass, cardboard, plastic). Please carry wastebaskets up and leave on the driveway. We'll separate and dispose of them.
7). A camping ethic to which we adhere is that you take out of the forest what you bring into it; be considerate. This is not a trailer park. Leave trash at the top of the driveway.
- Don't walk down to the site in flip-flops (to avoid falling on the gravel; it is steep in places)
9.) We are proudly LGBTQ-friendly.
- Pets
- Fires
- Electric Hookups
- Reservable
- Tents
- Glamping
$55 - $80 / night
Recent Tent Reviews near Ararat, Virginia
589 Reviews of 25 Ararat Campgrounds
- Shannon M.
Traveler
Rocky Knob Campground — Blue Ridge Parkway
Clean wooded caampground
On BRP near Floyd, VA. A lot of amenities in town and hiking trails nearby. Clean and quiet: no generators allowed in tent camping area and quiet hours after 10pm. Tent sites $20 per night at time of my stay.
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Glenn S.Traveler
Beechnut Family Campground
Nice Camping for Tents or RVs
We camped in our tent at Beechnut for two nights. The owners are very friendly and helpful. The tent camping area is across a road from a stream, in a forest of tall trees, a very picturesque location. Each tent site had water, a picnic table, and a 30-amp electric outlet. It rained heavily both nights we stayed there, but we stayed dry. Unfortunately the rain had been going on for several days before we arrived, and wherever vehicles were parked on the ground, they left muddy ruts. The owner helped some guests who arrived at night at a tent site in small travel trailers, when they were stuck. He really is very helpful and kind. Bathhouses are clean and well-kept.
Rachael H.
Ranger
Stone Mountain State Park Campground
Loved it
Primitive tent camp site. Water but no electric. Nice grassy area around the gravel tent pad. We had one tree for shade. Fire ring and table. Clean showers and bathrooms. We stayed here specifically for the sliding rock at widow creek falls. But we did hike Stone Mountain falls trail. There are 432 steps going up to the parking area from the bottom of the falls. Beautiful shaded trail. Mountain to sea trail runs through for a little bit. Dogs welcome leashes. Fairly busy trail.
- Jody K.Traveler
Stone Mountain State Park Campground
Woody for Tent Campers and Sunny for RV'ers
The tent sites are built into a hill that provides an abundance of trees to hang hammocks and to keep well protected from the sun. The RV spots are located out in the open area and one loop sits right on a creek. The RV spots are sunnier with limited trees to shade from the sun during the summer months. For a NC state park, the bathroom and shower amenities are clean, warm and well stocked with toilet paper. The tent spots are a perfect place to hang hammocks and the tent pads are pretty sizable!
I am giving this review a 5 based on 2 different elements: 1) cleanliness of the camp site was beyond expectation. Not all campground hosts clean out the fire pit on a daily basis. When arriving, there was no trace of the former camper at all. No micro trash, no left over spikes and the campsite was freshly raked and all coals/ash were swept out of the fire ring. 2) welcoming personalities of the camp ground host and and employees. The campground host stopped to ask if we needed anything and to remind us the program that was taking place the next morning.
For tent camping, choose the following sites if you need to park 2 cars at the campsite: #7, #9, #14 and #18. The other campsites have enough space for one car at each site.
- MMatt W.
Scout
Salthouse Branch Campground
Nice
Nice and clean area as far as tent camping, beautiful area all and all. Would return for sure.
- SScott M.Traveler
Fancy Gap Cabins and Campground
Fantastic Campground
Fancy Gap CC is a great small campground with a rustic hotel, cabins, tent camping, and RV/Trailer hook ups. I've stayed here before tent camping, which was nice. This time I was caught in traffic and they had a cabin available, better than pitching a tent in the dark and rain. The cabins are sturdy, very clean, pet friendly, and complete with a refrigerator/microwave and coffee maker. The bath house is relatively new and kept very clean. The whole campground is tidy. You can tell tell the owners love the place. If Fancy Gap is relatively close to your travel plans, I highly suggest you visit for yourself.
- AAndrew R.Scout
Fancy Gap Cabins and Campground
Campground
Tent camping or small cabins, quite and clean with water and power and bathroom/ showers and a few hiking trails , great for moto camping or bike camping
Eli E.Scout
Utts Campground
Great Place
Needed a campsite quick and Utt's really helped us out. We tent camped but this also looks like a great place for RV's. Friendly people and pretty property.
Todd T.Scout
New River Alleghany Access Primitive Paddle-in — New River State Park
Wonderful find
My family went to tent camp and enjoyed our stay. We discovered others with campers that had wonderful campsites. The bathroom facilities are new and very clean. We enjoyed hiking. The location also had four bars of Verizon LTE. Amazing!
- MMelissa B.Scout
Hanging Rock State Park Campground
Great first experience with a toddler
This was a close (1 hour drive) from Winston Salem and was the perfect first tent camping experience! Tons of beautiful trails, some with waterfalls, and a great beach! Camp site was mexcellent! Just enough privacy and clean bathrooms, plenty of water spickets! We will be back!
- MMegan M.
Guide
Cedar Rock Campground
Quiet setting beside of a beautiful trout stream
We have tent camped here many times and it is always a great time.
Nothing beats falling asleep and waking up to the sound of the creek. Small playground isn’t much to look at but my kids (10 and under) always use the heck out of it. They love riding their bikes along the gravel road and grassy hillside. If you’re tent camping the best spot is the far end, I believe number one and two. So secluded and private.
There’s a small beach area that you get kids can use as access to swim and rock throwing.
This campground is only a few miles from Stone Mountain state park. Lots of great hiking. In the summer you have to check out Widows Creek. Sliding rocks and waterfalls and a swimming hole only .2 miles off the road.We love camping at this clean, simple campground.
- JJade P.Traveler
Hanging Rock State Park Campground
New Years Eve weekend camping
Had a really good weekend!! Campground was all I needed for the two nights I stayed. Slightly wished the bathhouses had been open. Camp site very clean, big enough for tent camping. Sites are slightly close, wasn't a problem considering it was January. Will be returning during summer months.
- Nick D.Scout
Byrd's Branch Campground
Very Nice
Byrd’s Branch is a newer campground with very clean facilities. Nice tent sites along a creek surrounded by mature trees. The nearby waterfalls are awesome and just a short hike from the campsite. Glad I stayed here.
Dave V.
Legend
Dixie Caverns
Camping at the Crossroads
Dixie Caverns is a privately owned campground, slash tourist site ( dixiecaverns.com ) located at the outskirts of Salem, VA.
Warning: In the website, they do state the campground is "directly off I-81," and it is. The fact is, you are surrounded on three sides by roadway...and the actual Dixie Cavern is at the base of a mountain, so all the road traffic is above the campground and the noise reverberates off the mountain and surrounding walls 24/7. Trust me when I say, semi-truck noise is loud during the twilight hours when the din of the day has disappeared.
We spent two different multiple-day stays at Dixie Caverns in the Spring, partly out of necessity and partly because of its close proximity to a desired venue in Salem. So I can attest to the traffic noise never letting up.
The Positive: Dixie Caverns Campground serves a need...a campground close to Salem. The next closest campground is an hour's drive and in heavy traffic...longer. It is also one of the closest campgrounds to several of Virginia's most popular hiking trails (AT) and scenic overlooks (Dragon's Tooth, Tinker Cliffs, etc). So people will use this as a "base camp" of sorts.
The personnel that run the Dixie Cavern Gift Shop, are also those you see to pay for a camping site...and I found them very friendly and helpful.
If you are visiting there to tour the Dixie Caverns...you are a hundred feet away from the mountain doorway.
The campground is tiny, as in footprint, but they have carved out a number of RV/Camper sites along the mountain base and the inner loops...and during our stays very few openings were observed. Water, electric and cable is provided at each of those pull-through sites. They are of adequate size for the largest of RV's, but they are side-by-side the length of the loop. No vegetation exists between or on those sides but some grass and some spaced large trees. Perhaps the RV/Camper clan camp there out of necessity and convenience too. Though there is a limit on the days of your stay, it appears that some are exempt from this rule. Some campers are permanent fixtures...others that were not, were still in the same location from the first visit to the next visit 30 days later. Several employees live full-time on site.
Tent camping is in the grass along the creek that runs down to the Roanoke River across the roadway. During the heavy rains we received, I had concerns that this raging creek would overflow its banks, but it did not. Trash was visible washed along its banks. The sites are marked only by a picnic table and rock fire ring...no other designation, so you chose a side of the fire ring to pitch your tent. Even with the heavy rains, I did not notice low, soggy areas. There is several large hardwood trees that provide a nice canopy, but no foliage between tenting areas...so the entire campground is line of sight. I believe there were only six tent sites (technically), but overflow tent sites are also along the grassy field across from the Gift Shop. Important note: If you are considering a good night's sleep in a tent (not sure of the sound dampening qualities of RV/Campers), ear-plugs are a must!
The showerhouse/restroom are located at the beginning of the campground, which is just the other side of the day use picnic area and the Gift Shop/Attraction parking lot. The doors are locked 24/7 and only campers receive the "push-button" door code (which the code did not change from both visits...not a secure safety protocol). The showerhouse/restroom has running water, flush toilets and several showers, and an electric outlet. It shows its age and looks like a heavily used campground facility. For tent campers, its the only potable water source.
There is both cell service and free wifi...which is amazing! I can count on my one finger how many campgrounds in W.VA and VA that had cell service.
The Negative: You must leave the campground for anything you'd like to do, other than the Caverns...and sitting in your camp chair.
There are no trails or other amenities...and the trails closeby...are still a 20-30 minutes drive on a good day.
Whether or not tenters are in the tent area, this is the dog walking area. They are required to pick up...but it is aggravating...because if it doesn't pour, the smell remains.
Did I mention the truck traffic noise? The overall condition of Dixie Caverns appears dated, a bit run-down, and dirty.
Would I stay there again? Odds are I will spend one more collegiate softball post season and World Series staying at Dixie Caverns Campground next spring, purely out of convenience and necessity.
- SSamuelScout
Chantilly Farm RV/Tent Campground & Event Venue
Excellent
My wife and I like to frequent this campground because it’s not too far from home. It’s usually not crowded. The premium tent sites are huge! Clean bath house. Friendly staff!
One negative, the firewood they sell is next to impossible to light.
- Brad U.Scout
Fancy Gap-Blue Ridge Parkway KOA
Nice little campground
there's a lot of camper spaces... and about 6 or 7 tent sites. all have electric but not all have running water. pool is good sized cool little camper kitchen. excellent staff, very friendly and attentive to your needs and feedback... we will definitely go again!
- rralph P.Guide
Horseshoe Point
Quiet and Secluded Park
It was as little off the beaten path but the roads were good. All of the sites were wooded, the outside loop sites had more privacy since your door opened to the lake/woods. You have water and electric in the RV sites and I think there are more tent sites, dry sites, which can also be used for RV's than there are water and electric. Most of the tent sites are right along the lake. The RV sites tended to be higher and a little farther from the water but in sight. It seemed that most sites required a little help to get level. Bath house was fairly close and very clean. They have a couple of nice beach areas for playing abound in the water with picnic tables and fire pits nearby. Did want to mention that they provided 30 amp service vs the 20 amp shown here.
- RRobert J.Traveler
New River Junction Campground
New River Junction Campground
Several RV sites located right on Beautiful New River. Tent camping also available. Bring your fishing pole for some great catch and release fishing, or rent a inner tub or canoe and float down River to a shuttle bus that brings you back to the campgrounds. One of my all time favorite places to camp and fish.
Kirsten J.Legend
Twin Rivers Family Campground
Remote, riverfront, primitive, FIREFLIES!
Twin rivers campground is located in Crumpler NC on the river. It is a primitive campground with both RV and tent sites. The tent sites are found by following a dirt road around the base of the mountain, at river level, which left us a little wary that the road could wash out. We followed the path a bit to a private site down a ways, just past a porta potty. There is a bathhouse up in the RV section of this campground, but we were camping in primitive tent land.
The site we were on was fantastic! It was steps from the river, we had a flat, grassy spot with shrubs creating some privacy between us and our neighbor. Our next neighbor was as far down as we could see!
The campfire was perfect, our site was superb and we had a great night sleep!
(PLEASE NOTE! THE CAMPGROUND HAS SINCE CHANGED OWNERSHIP AND SITES ARE NOW MUCH MUCH CLOSER TOGETHER)
- Laura F.Traveler
Oak Hollow City Campground
Excellent Value for Tent Campers
I stayed at tent site #10 for 3 nights. This site along with sites 8 and 9 have electric so I was able to run an extension cord into my tent. This site has gorgeous views of the lake and seems to share a grill with #11. There are trees perfect for a hammock. There is no fire ring but I brought my own raised fire pit. I was told I’d probably need to drive to the bathrooms but there is a path through the woods into section A. There is no potable water on tent sites and I had to walk to a vacant rv site to get water for washing dishes. The wifi is hit or miss at this site but it’s there. My cell coverage was good so I mostly isdd my hot spot.
I want to emphasize that you so need to check in by 7:30 but after that you get a gate code to use coming in late or leaving early.
- aasherondrydeTraveler
Byrd's Branch Campground
noisy
the campsites area nice. well maintained. proximity to the road is close. constantly hearing cars go by. the tent campsites away from the RV site is nice at night. Listen to the frogs.
- Paula J.Traveler
Salthouse Branch Campground
Great place!!
Great spot for tent camping! Loved the hillside spots bc of all the trees and the multiple levels that the spots are on. They are all built out and flat. Bathrooms are clean and campground was quiet. I had issues finding out if pets were allowed... they are! My dog and I had an awesome time and we will be back for sure.
- LLarisa C.Scout
Oak Hollow City Campground
We enjoyed our stay
We tent camped on Aug 28. This was our first time setting up on a platform and it was very easy. Our site had a great view of the beautiful lake. There was a pool our kids could swim in until 7:00pm. They let us borrow a metal fire pit so we could make s’mores. The restrooms and showers were very clean.
- Stafford W.Traveler
Chantilly Farm RV/Tent Campground & Event Venue
Very affordable RV and tent camping
This campground is located right outside of Floyd, VA and just minutes from the Blue Ridge Parkway. It is a beautiful venue with rolling grassy hills and acres of woods with hiking and mountain biking trails. They have full hookup RV sites along with dry ones and multiple tent camping options!They also have free wifi along with a brand new 9 hole disc golf course!
- AAllen F.Scout
New River Canoe and Campground
Best camping and floating on new river!
Great place for camping, plenty of tent camp, also plenty sites for campers with 30 & 50 amp service with water, dump station available onsite also. Best canoeing and kayaking on new river, class 2 & 3 rapids on the 10 mile float, worth the $20 shuttle to take you up river to float right back to camp ground. Also have have cabins/apartments , and store available
Jake C.Legend
New River Yacht Club
Riverside Camping
Jake from the Dyrt here! I'd like to welcome New River Yacht Club to the Dyrt, they offer waterfront tent sites so you can enjoy a weekend at the water. Make sure to check out their rentals to make the most of your stay! Post some pictures and leave a review here on the Dyrt!
Amy F.GuideFancy Gap Cabins and Campground
Great spot right on the Blue Ridge Pkwy!
Camped in one of 5 tent camping spaces. They also have cabins / RV spaces and a motel. Check in was quick and the people running the campground were so friendly and great to deal with! Each site has a water pump and power. And the bathhouses are immaculate - showers are nice and hot and have good pressure. Firewood and fire starter available for purchase. Laundry room on site. Would absolutely stay here again!
Guide to Ararat
Tent camping near Ararat, Virginia offers a serene escape into nature, with a variety of campgrounds that cater to outdoor enthusiasts looking for a peaceful retreat.
Tent campers appreciate these amenities
- At Willville Motorcycle Camp, you'll find clean facilities, including showers and picnic tables, making it a comfortable spot for tent camping.
- Homeplace Recreational Park Inc. features electric hookups and a market, ensuring you have everything you need for a pleasant stay.
- Possible Property offers a unique experience with a focus on nature, providing a tranquil environment for those looking to disconnect.
Local activities to enjoy
- Explore the scenic trails and waterways at Millrace Campground — New River Trail State Park, perfect for hiking and canoeing.
- Experience the charm of the countryside while base camping at Cliffview Campground — New River Trail State Park, where you can enjoy biking and horseback riding along the trails.
- For a more rustic experience, Double Shoals Campground — New River Trail State Park offers hiking and fishing opportunities right by the river.
Some prices for tent camping range from $10 to $30
- Tent camping at Ryans Branch is budget-friendly, making it an ideal choice for those looking to save while enjoying the outdoors.
- At New River Yacht Club, you can enjoy waterfront camping with prices that reflect the premium location.
- Collins Cove Horse Campground — George Washington & Jefferson National Forest offers affordable rates for those who want to combine tent camping with horseback riding adventures.
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