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Best Campgrounds near Arrington, VA

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Camping near Arrington, Virginia encompasses a mix of state park facilities, private campgrounds, and unique brewery-adjacent sites in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains. James River State Park offers several camping options, including Red Oak Campground with RV and tent sites, Walnut Grove for tent camping, and the Canoe Landing Group Campsite with lakeside access. About 20 miles north of Arrington, Devils Backbone Camp provides 73 sites adjacent to the popular brewery, combining outdoor recreation with craft beer tourism. The area sits within an hour's drive of Charlottesville and provides access to the Blue Ridge Parkway, George Washington National Forest, and numerous hiking trails including Crabtree Falls.

Most campgrounds in the Arrington area require reservations, particularly during the peak season from April through October. James River State Park campgrounds maintain well-maintained facilities but limited cell service, with Verizon users reporting spotty coverage requiring signal boosters for reliable data. Devils Backbone Camp offers full hookup sites for RVs and more secluded tent-only sites nestled in wooded areas. Fire restrictions may apply during dry summer months, and permits are required for camping at state park facilities. Winter camping is available at select locations, though amenities may be limited and water systems winterized.

The camping experiences around Arrington vary widely in terms of amenities and atmosphere. Visitors to Canoe Landing Group Campsite appreciate the peaceful lakeside setting and distance between sites, though note the considerable walk from parking areas to campsites. According to reviews, Devils Backbone Camp offers "beautiful mountain views" and the unique advantage of being within walking distance to the brewery and restaurant while maintaining relatively quiet campsites. Crabtree Falls Campground, located along the Tye River, provides tent sites near flowing water where campers can "fall asleep to the sound of the water." Most campgrounds in the region are pet-friendly and offer fire rings, picnic tables, and basic toilet facilities, with varying levels of hookups for RVs.

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Best Camping Sites Near Arrington, Virginia (100)

    1. Canoe Landing Group Campsite — James River State Park

    27 Reviews
    Greenway, VA
    6 miles
    Website

    $15 - $80 / night

    "We spent one night with our dogs at the walk-in campground at James Lake. It is a wonderful piece of nature. The campsites are far away from each other. Everything was very clean and taken care of."

    "Campsite was right next to lake, beautiful views and easy water access. While we were there in April we only saw a couple other groups, and no other campers were anywhere near us."

    2. Devils Backbone Camp

    39 Reviews
    Nellysford, VA
    14 miles
    Website
    +1 (540) 817-9708

    $25 - $140 / night

    "First time camping in any part of Virginia, very nice and clean campground, not too much outside noise besides the random car driving on the one road near by."

    "We set up camp then walked over to the brewery/ restaurant for some flights and dinner. I recommend grabbing some growlers to go. Showers and restrooms were clean."

    3. Red Oak Campground — James River State Park

    17 Reviews
    Greenway, VA
    6 miles
    Website

    $35 / night

    "Nice campground in line with expectations for most Virginia state parks."

    "This state park was a great find on my way south, Off the beaten path with plenty of river frontage and ponds around.

    There are plenty of places to fish!"

    4. Walnut Grove — James River State Park

    11 Reviews
    Greenway, VA
    6 miles
    Website
    +1 (434) 933-8061

    $15 - $18 / night

    "Lake James is a true gem, clean and beautiful, with amazing views of Linville Gorge, Shortoff Mountain, and Table Rock. The State Park has several camping areas."

    "This is a lovely little campground set on the shores of James Lake. Sites are big enough for 2 small tents or 1 largish family tent. All sites have a picnic table, fire pit with grate, and bear box."

    5. Sherando Lake Campground

    33 Reviews
    Tyro, VA
    18 miles
    Website
    +1 (540) 291-2188

    $25 - $47 / night

    "Sherando Lake is a well-maintained, popular campground located in the George Washington National Forest near Lyndhurst, VA."

    "The lakeside is wonderful for sitting, reading and swimming.  The "upper lake" is great for fishing. "

    6. Crabtree Falls Campground

    20 Reviews
    Montebello, VA
    16 miles
    Website
    +1 (540) 377-2066

    $28 - $55 / night

    "The tent sites we stayed in were 10 ft away from the Tye river, we literally fell asleep to the sound of the water every night."

    "I’ve camped at a completely different part of this place before which was a site without access to bathrooms and showers."

    7. Branch Pond — James River State Park

    9 Reviews
    Greenway, VA
    6 miles
    Website

    $15 - $18 / night

    "Located in the middle of nowhere off of narrow Virginia secondary roads, we were surprised to get good Verizon reception. We stayed on site 15 which is a long pull-thru."

    "Private, flat, and well maintained sites with great facilities, hiking/biking trails, and floating opportunities make this campground a good one to visit with family and friends!"

    8. Misty Mountain Camp Resort

    39 Reviews
    Crozet, VA
    26 miles
    Website
    +1 (888) 647-8900

    $35 - $75 / night

    "The winding layout allowed for more distance between other sites. The woods were beautiful with easy walking trails right from the site."

    "Back in sites for smaller trailers such as our teardrop were plenty big enough but still on the outskirts of the field. Bath house was very clean and very well thought out."

    9. Montebello Resort

    11 Reviews
    Montebello, VA
    18 miles
    Website
    +1 (540) 377-2650

    $38 - $55 / night

    "This is one of Virginia’s best kept secrets for Cabins, RV or Tent camping.

    The location is awesome; close to some great hiking spots, very accessible & well laid out."

    "The upstairs neighbors were probably as quiet as they could be but you could still hear them walking around and using the plumbing.

    The trout pond is not what they make it out to be on the website."

    10. Pine Creek Tiny House

    1 Review
    Arrington, VA
    4 miles
    Website
    +1 (480) 329-1951

    $129 - $159 / night

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  • Werner S.The Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 1, 2025

    Loft Mountain Campground — Shenandoah National Park

    Perfect Shenandoah stopover

    Good amount of first come first serve spots. We visited during a weekday and there was more than enough availability. Nice small trail that runs around the campground. The campstore offers more than enough! We bought a smores-kit, very handy. I dont know if there are (enough) full hook ups?

  • Joel R.The Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 31, 2025

    Shenandoah Crossing, a Bluegreen Vacations Resort

    Not really camping

    This is a very developed campground…mayme over developed for me. Concrete pads, paved roads, street lights. Lots of amenities, like pool, playground, very nice showers, There is a gate house do you need the code to get in.

  • Joel R.The Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 28, 2025

    Paradise Lake Family Campground

    Not more than one night

    This is an older campground and shows its age…and wear. There are several semi-permanent residents here. Some facilities need repair and/or maintenance. Water in the shower was hot, but the showers were small, and there was no place for d as iso, shaving things, shampoo, ets. And no place to sit to. There is a pool and a lake with a swim beach. Kayak rental. Playground, laundry, showers/ bathrooms are passable. Internet is very slow.

  • madison F.
    Aug. 18, 2025

    Cozy Acres Campground RV Resort

    cute - family oriented

    only planned on staying a night but ended up staying for two.

    had the most unique store filled with actual tools/useful equipment and ANTIQUES!! so cute and LOVED the game room - definitely the best options we’ve seen so far HOWEVER it closed the same time as store hours so timing was extremely awkward.

    bathhouses appeared super nice at first but were filled with water by the end of the day - absolutely disgusting to stand in other people’s shower water. water pressure was also insane haha.

    defo family oriented …. super friendly though.

    also have to call to book

    very friendly camp hosts!! helped us avoid hurricane erin

  • madison F.
    Aug. 17, 2025

    Walnut Hills Campground & RV Park

    WALNUT

    first arrived weary of storm headed our way only to find out our campsite was the only in our section that wasn’t a flood zone.

    saw some liquid being pumped into naturally flowing creek water??! also if you want to see ducks… stay close to the pond.

    super honorable mention - lower bathhouses did not have warm water and had to hike up the hill to use, extremely nicer, bathhouse.

    POOL had a “tlc makeover” only to have a surmount of chemicals still not diluted by 5pm - MURKYYYYYYY

    also had a campsite that was placed between three trees - super tight but made it work.

    only stayed in passing - get what you get

  • Anna B.
    Aug. 10, 2025

    Loft Mountain Campground — Shenandoah National Park

    Gorgeous Tent Camping 🤩

    One of the best sites I've had the fortune to stay at recently. The campground has a wide variety of sites, with the majority as pull throughs and a good handful of walk in tent sites. This site is large and an easy downhill walk from parking to set up camp. The view is unreal, especially for sunset. While you can definitely hear your neighbors, it still has a decent amount of privacy.

  • Aaron S.
    Aug. 7, 2025

    Stoney Creek Resort

    Lovely people, lovely place

    Overall a nice place to stay. We stayed one night. Hook ups were good, site was somewhat level. The staff are just lovely people, very friendly, helpful, and they go out of their way to do the next right thing.

  • Jennifer H.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jul. 29, 2025

    Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park at Natural Bridge

    Helpful staff and nice amenities

    It has all the bells and whistles you’d hope for at a Jellystone. It sounds like staffing has been challenging but the fellow campers and wonderful staff that are here make it well worth staying. We partook in all we could and enjoyed the swimming hole, pool, splash pad, jumping pillow and arcade. I’d stay again and would love to head down to the river for some tubing and fish in the stocked pond.

  • Kevin M.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jul. 28, 2025

    Natural Bridge-Lexington KOA

    Exceeded expectations

    I was impressed with this campground from the minute I entered it. We were greeted at the entrance and then sent to an escort you smartly showed us to our site by taking the same path at the RV should take; making wise returns and so on. The site was pristine and laid out very nicely. Honestly the whole place was really clean and lovely. This is my first KOA visit and I was thoroughly impressed

Guide to Arrington

Camping near Arrington, Virginia, offers a mix of beautiful landscapes and fun activities for everyone. Whether you're looking for a peaceful retreat or an adventurous getaway, there are plenty of campgrounds to choose from.

What to do:

  • Hiking: Explore the trails around Loft Mountain Campground. One camper mentioned, "Easy access to the Blackrock Summit and Doyles River Falls trails!" This campground is a great spot for those who love to hike.
  • Swimming: At Sherando Lake Campground, you can enjoy swimming in the lake. A reviewer said, "The lake is beautiful and refreshing. You can swim out to an island if you want to."
  • Fishing: Douthat State Park Campground is perfect for fishing enthusiasts. One visitor shared, "You can rent John boats or kayaks here as well, and the lake is stocked with plenty of Rainbow trout."

What campers like:

  • Clean facilities: Campers appreciate the cleanliness at places like Misty Mountain Camp Resort. A reviewer noted, "The bathhouses were in good shape and AT&T had decent cell coverage as well!"
  • Family-friendly activities: Many families enjoy the amenities at Harrisonburg - Shenandoah Valley KOA. One camper said, "The kids had a blast on the inflatable jump pad which was open all day."
  • Scenic views: Campers love the views at Lewis Mountain Campground. A happy camper remarked, "It's quieter than the other Shenandoah sites, it has clean facilities, showers, water, and a store."

What you should know:

  • Limited amenities: Some campgrounds, like Devil’s Backbone Camp, have basic facilities. One reviewer mentioned, "$150 per night is crazy. Nothing special about the campground except proximity to Devil's Backbone."
  • Crowded during peak season: Campgrounds like Shenandoah Valley Campground can get busy. A visitor noted, "Weekends were packed, but much quieter during the week."
  • Cell service issues: Many areas, including Sherando Lake Campground, have limited cell service. One camper said, "No Verizon or ATT cell service I could find and no WiFi."

Tips for camping with families:

  • Choose family-friendly sites: Look for campgrounds like Misty Mountain Camp Resort that offer activities for kids. A parent shared, "There were events the entire time we were there and the staff were awesome."
  • Plan for noise: Some campgrounds can be loud, especially during weekends. A camper at Lewis Mountain Campground mentioned, "It felt more like a trailer park than a campground."
  • Pack extra supplies: Campgrounds like Canoe Landing Group Campsite may not have all the amenities you need. A visitor noted, "There is nearly ZERO ranger presence."

Tips from RVers:

  • Check site sizes: Make sure your RV fits the campground. A reviewer at Harrisonburg - Shenandoah Valley KOA said, "The sites are a little close together but the trees make it private."
  • Be prepared for tight spaces: Campers at Shenandoah Valley Campground found the sites tight. One camper mentioned, "We were practically on top of our neighbors."
  • Look for electric hookups: Many RVers prefer campgrounds with electric hookups, like Douthat State Park Campground. A visitor shared, "There are also cabins here! Plenty of picnic areas and great fishing as well!"

Camping near Arrington, Virginia, has something for everyone, whether you're a family looking for fun or an RVer seeking adventure.

Frequently Asked Questions

What attractions and activities are available near Arrington camping areas?

The Arrington area is rich with outdoor recreation and attractions. Near Cave Mountain Lake Group Camp in George Washington & Jefferson National Forest, visitors enjoy swimming, fishing, and hiking along personality-filled, well-maintained trails. Thunder Bridge puts you close to Natural Bridge State Park, offering unique geological features to explore. The Blue Ridge Mountains provide scenic drives, hiking opportunities, and stunning vistas. Water enthusiasts can enjoy canoeing and swimming at James River State Park. Breweries, wineries, and historic sites dot the region, with the town of Lexington offering historic buildings and dog-friendly establishments. The area balances natural beauty with cultural attractions, making it ideal for both adventure seekers and those looking for relaxing getaways.

Where can I find camping options near Arrington, VA?

Arrington, VA offers several excellent camping options within a short drive. Devils Backbone Camp provides a clean, quiet campground experience with the added benefit of an on-site brewery. For those seeking a more nature-immersed experience, Sherando Lake Campground in George Washington National Forest offers well-maintained facilities with both electric and non-electric camping loops, convenient to both Richmond and Charlottesville. Additional options include James River State Park campgrounds and sites along the Blue Ridge Parkway, all within reasonable driving distance from Arrington. Most campgrounds in the area require reservations, especially during peak seasons from spring through fall.

Are there RV rentals available in Arrington, Virginia?

While Arrington itself has limited RV rental options, nearby campgrounds offer accommodations for RVs and alternatives. Natural Bridge-Lexington KOA is RV-friendly and open year-round with full hookups, though they don't explicitly offer RV rentals. The campground provides cabins as an alternative lodging option. Loft Mountain Campground in Shenandoah National Park accommodates RVs but has size restrictions due to mountain roads. For actual RV rentals, check with regional rental companies in Charlottesville or Lynchburg that deliver to campgrounds, or use online RV rental platforms like RVshare or Outdoorsy that connect with local RV owners. Reservations are recommended, especially during peak camping seasons.

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