Best RV Parks & Resorts near Arrington, VA

Several RV parks surround Arrington, Virginia, providing convenient bases for exploring the Blue Ridge Mountains and nearby attractions. Devils Backbone Camp offers 73 sites with full hookups including 30/50 amp service, though RVers should note the unique hookup arrangement. "Warning, if you stay at a full hook up site and are parked in an odd number spot, you will need an extra long sewer hose to reach the connection," reports one camper. Lynchburg/Blue Ridge Parkway KOA accommodates big rigs with pull-through sites and operates from March through November with full hookup options. Walnut Hills Campground & RV Park in Staunton features 139 sites open year-round with both 30 and 50 amp service on level gravel pads. Parkview RV Park in Appomattox provides big-rig friendly sites with electric, water, and sewer connections.

Navigation to mountain RV parks requires planning, as some campgrounds involve steep grades and switchbacks. One RVer noted about Peaks of Otter: "I wouldn't advise staying here unless you're a class B/C or 20ft travel trailer." Cell service varies significantly throughout the region, with Devils Backbone Camp offering spotty WiFi and limited cell reception at campsites. Most RV parks are pet-friendly with designated dog areas, though specific pet policies vary by location. Dump stations are available at most parks, with some like Paradise Lake reporting low water pressure (35 psi) from well water systems. Propane fill service can be found at select locations including Walnut Hills. During peak seasons, especially fall foliage time, advance reservations are essential as these RV campgrounds fill quickly.

Best RV Sites Near Arrington, Virginia (64)

    1. Thousand Trails Lynchburg

    7 Reviews
    Rustburg, VA
    33 miles
    Website
    +1 (888) 707-1477

    "Remote and quiet location. In season this place is very busy. Our visit is pre Memorial Day so it is low key. 80-90% of sites are 30 Amp. Limited 50 amp."

    "The campground is close to the Blue Ridge Parkway and hiking trails (a plus!) but, definitely opt for a full hook-up site!"

    2. Glen Maury Park

    5 Reviews
    Buena Vista, VA
    26 miles
    Website
    +1 (540) 261-7321

    "Full hookup only on upper campground. Lower campground only has water and sewage."

    "It's also a convenient walking or driving distance from the rest of town."

    3. Walnut Hills Campground & RV Park

    20 Reviews
    Stuarts Draft, VA
    28 miles
    Website
    +1 (540) 337-3920

    $45 - $99 / night

    "Many long-term sites (lots of weekenders) around the lake and up in the hilly area.  Short-term sites are electric and water only but there is a free dump station down in the back."

    "The store was sparse but adequate. The lawns were kept up and looking good. There is a very nice playground and a pet exercise area. You can fish in the lake though we didn't catch anything."

    4. Crabtree Falls Campground

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

    $28 - $55 / night

    "Store, Bathrooms, and running water are very close. Seemed very family friendly. Some of the campsites are super close to a creek and its worth trying to get one of those!"

    "No Cell Signal... Lots of trails around. Wonderful views all around! I love to go early spring & fall."

    5. Staver Farm

    1 Review
    Lovingston, VA
    10 miles
    +1 (434) 409-3775

    $50 - $75 / night

    "Trail cams are showing an increase in wildlife this past month (May 2023) Black Bear, Deer, Coyotes, Bobcats, & Turkeys"

    6. Parkview RV Park

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    Appomattox, VA
    22 miles
    Website
    +1 (434) 352-2366

    7. Devils Backbone Camp

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

    $25 - $140 / night

    "There are several small walking paths throughout the property.  It is very pet friendly

    It is very quick drive to lots of hiking, including the Appalachian Trail. "

    "Private. Fire ring and picnic table. Everything you could need. Walking distance to the bath house, which was nicer than expected. Lovely trails. Ice and firewood available."

    8. Hill by the James

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    Goochland, VA
    43 miles
    +1 (540) 383-8770

    $125 - $150 / night

    9. Lynchburg / Blue Ridge Parkway KOA

    14 Reviews
    Big Island, VA
    25 miles
    Website
    +1 (434) 299-5228

    "Fire wood is delivered when you purchase it. Trash is picked up from your site. The layout is weird but most sites are pull through. We were in B24 with friends and family staying in B25 and B26."

    "We stopped here overnight on a trip from Chicago to Virginia Beach. We had reserved a pull through but were just short in length and had to disconnect the tow vehicle for the night."

    10. Sherando Lake Campground

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

    $25 - $47 / night

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RV Park Reviews near Arrington, VA

615 Reviews of 64 Arrington Campgrounds


  • E
    Apr. 22, 2021

    Devils Backbone Camp

    Beautiful campground w/ great beer & hiking

    The campground is small and well-kept. It has an incredibly chill and laid-back vibe.

    You are a quick walk to the brewery and café, where you can grab breakfast, lunch or dinner. It is nice and dark at the campground, so great for star watching. 

    There are several small walking paths throughout the property. 

    It is very pet friendly. 

    It is very quick drive to lots of hiking, including the Appalachian Trail. 

    You are also a stone’s throw away from a ton of other really great breweries and wineries. I highly recommend visiting Blue Mountain Brewery and Bold Rock cidery during tour stay for some great food and beverage.

    Cell service and wi-fi are spotty at best, but what do you expect? You are in the middle of the mountains. 

    Each full hook up site has a picnic table and fire ring. Fire wood available for purchase.

    *Warning, if you stay at a full hook up site and are parked in an odd number spot, you will need an extra long sewer hose to reach the connection. For example, we have a small travel trailer and we needed a 30 foot hose. The sewer connection for the odd number sites is on the opposite side of the RV than the electricity and water. The good news is that in a pinch, and your sewer hose does not fit, they do have a dump station on site.

  • K
    Jul. 24, 2021

    Natural Bridge KOA

    Quiet retreat in nature

    This KOA was a very nice surprise given that it was right off the highway. We only were there for 1 night and we didn't hear any highway noise. They had a very nice nature trail as well as chickens running around and baby goats in a pen. Check in was easy as they had a tent set up so we didn't have to go on the office. An employee led us to our site. The main campground is rather hilly, although our site was a rather level gravel pad. They have a new area, not flat ground, that has cement pads and pretty wood benches around fire pits. It looked like these campsites were for the large class A or fifth wheels. We had electric and water. Cable TV is included. The Verizon wifi was spotty with 2-3 bars. We will definatly go back if we pass through this area again.

  • K
    Nov. 12, 2020

    Misty Mountain Camp Resort

    Great Campground!

    Misty Mountain Camp Resort is becoming one of my favorite campgrounds. I recently camped in my Winnebago motor home, in site 67. Site 67 is on the upper level of the campground, is a pull through site, and has full hookups. I was pleasantly surprised when we got there and I found out it has its own deck!!! Site also includes a fire ring and a picnic table. There are no other sites to the right of the site, so the view is awesome. No issues with electricity, water hook up fine. We did not connect to sewer, because we were only staying over night. Dog friendly space directly across from this site, so it was very convenient. Views beautiful. Bathhouse clean. Site was much longer than our 30ft motor home, we were not towing. Highly recommend this campground, staff is helpful and friendly. The sites are well maintained. I will certainly return...this was my third visit to this campground.

  • Francelia A.
    Jul. 27, 2025

    Misty Mountain Camp Resort

    Mom and son new adventure

    Misty Mountain Camp Resort is located in Crozet, Virginia, off of 250 below Afton Mountain. I'm familiar with this resort. Many, many years ago, when it was Yogi Bear's park, a lot of updates since then. Great accommodations. I've not enjoyed camping as much as I have these last 2 weeks with my son Matthew, who is 30 years old down syndrome, autism and a leukemia survivor. I am 66 years old. I'm on the best adventure of my life. Just bought a new motorhome after my partner of 15 years passed away. I'm on a new journey. And taking care of my life with good health. I recommend this park to anyone. Friendly staff, accommodating, pet friendly dog parks, bathhouse, laundry, sun, and shade, with 30 and 50 amp hookups with sewage. I couldn't ask for a better place. Have a fun-loving life, I am!

  • Roger W.The Dyrt PRO User
    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. )

  • R
    Apr. 19, 2019

    Charlottesville KOA

    Great Price and Great Service

    For the past four or five years I have come to this campground each year in the offseason, April or October, to visit while the temps in Virginia are cooler and less humid. This KOA offers free wifi and cable TV with no connection problems. If ever you have a problem, stay is ready to help. My last visit I had to replace a kitchen faucet, which was leaking due to poor winterization by CW. A staff person spent an hour or more replacing the faucet, android not want to be paid, but only asked that we donate to the kids and camping charity he supported. The showers and bathroom facilities have been remodeled and were both clean and quite efficient. The campground itself is just 10 minutes from the city of Charlottesville and a few minutes from Monticello as well as many fine Virginia wineries. It's the perfect area to be in to visit The Blue Ridge Mountains, historic Fredricksburg, or Appomattox (all 50 to 90 minutes away). Campsites are not on top of each other, and both pull-through and back-in spots are available. The pool area looks like a nice place to be, with shaded areas and many places to sit (though I have never had the opportunity to use it, because of the season I visit).

  • L
    Sep. 11, 2018

    Sherando Lake Campground

    Well loved and cared for NF recreation area

    A perfect place for family small rv and tent camping. The area is located in the George Washington National forest, has a small swimming, kayaking and fishing lake and log pavillion that was created as a CCC project. The tent only loop dates to this time. Two additional loops have been added with electric sites. All the sites are well spaced, essentially level and have large pads with better than average fire pits and tables that can seat a family reunion. The shower houses are at the center of each loop and have been rebuilt to ACA standard with in the last five years. There are family friendly hiking paths around the lake and upper fishing pond. There are also some kickass trails that climb to the Blue Ridge Parkway and intersect with the AT. While it is close to Waynesboro, Charlottesville and Roanoke, it is sufficiently remote to require a car ride to find cell and internet access. Half the sites are first come-first serve and half can be reserved. The only drawback is that many people love this park and it is difficult to get reservations. The window opens six months out and are usually booked for the high season summer months.

  • Jen V.
    Aug. 22, 2018

    Peaks Of Otter Campground — Blue Ridge Parkway

    Very quiet, shady and secluded!

    We stayed in site #7, in the trailer loop. It was a pull-through site with an additional area containing a picnic table and fire ring, accessible via a small set of steps up the hill. The whole campground is kind of “carved” out of the mountain, and is therefore quite terraced in appearance, so a lot of sites had a similar setup to ours (as in, a lower pull-through space for trailer and TV plus an upper “walk-up” area). I hadn’t seen anything like it before, and I thought it was really neat. The setting was heavily wooded, so the shade combined with the higher elevation made for a very cool, pleasant retreat from the July heat.

    Facilities/Overall Park: Bath house was decent. On the ladies’ side, there were three flush toilets, two sinks with cold water only, and no soap. Was pretty old, but reasonably clean and adequate for our needs, since we were just passing through for one night. The CG as a whole looked kind of overgrown and neglected, but for some reason that added to its charm for me. The overgrowth made everything look extra green and lush, and I really like the heavily forested, secluded feel.

    Surrounding Area/Attractions: The Peaks of Otter area seems to be a pretty popular destination on the Blue Ridge Parkway. There is a nice-looking lodge and restaurant on the (gorgeous) lake right around the corner from the campground, as well as an NPS visitor center, hiking trails, and a shuttle bus service that takes you to the top of one of the three peaks for which the area is named. We didn’t partake in any of these activities, since we were just passing through on our way down to the Smokies, but it would have been nice to explore a bit more.

    Overall, I felt this was a very pretty, peaceful, and perfectly serviceable campground for an overnight stop, and would make a nice weekend destination. Not sure there is enough going on in the area to keep one occupied for more than a few days, and I know I personally would need at least electric hookups and showers for any type of extended stay. However, I wouldn’t hesitate to return for a night or two!

  • Brittany V.
    Oct. 1, 2022

    Peaks Of Otter Campground — Blue Ridge Parkway

    Not Big Rig Friendly!

    I have to admit that it was an amazing campsite! Double decker with picnic table, lantern pole, and fire pit up stairs and over looking your paved campsite. We were walking distance to the dumpster and public bathroom ( no showers). It also offered no hookups which was fine, there was a dump station on site… The biggest downer for us was just getting to and leaving the site! RVLife took us up and down some insane switchbacks that were just not appropriate for anything larger than maybe 30ft tip to tail?? I wouldn’t advise staying here unless you’re a class B/C, pop up, or 20ft TT. Lodge is nice and has decent prices.


Guide to Arrington

Camping options near Arrington, Virginia range from forest sites along mountain creeks to lakeside settings with fishing access. The region sits in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains at elevations between 700-1,500 feet, creating moderate temperatures during camping season. Weather patterns can change rapidly with afternoon thunderstorms common in summer months.

What to do

Hiking on diverse trails: The campgrounds near Arrington provide access to trails ranging from easy lake loops to challenging mountain climbs. At Crabtree Falls Campground, guests can easily reach Virginia's tallest waterfall. "The falls are a great hike and there are lots of services nearby. A great Parkway stop," notes reviewer Anna R.

Attend local festivals: Glen Maury Park hosts regular cultural events throughout the camping season. "There are many activities such as a bluegrass festival, fiddle festival, and jazz festival. This year they built large models of the twin towers and had a program about them on September 11th," shares Priscilla S.

Water activities: Swimming and fishing opportunities abound at several campgrounds. Sherando Lake Campground offers two lakes - a 25-acre lower lake for swimming and boating plus an upper lake dedicated to fishing. "The lake is beautiful! It's a decent walk from the campground but we usually walk down in the morning and spend all day there," writes Katie M.

Wildlife viewing: Wooded camping areas attract diverse wildlife. At Staver Farm, "Trail cams are showing an increase in wildlife this past month (May 2023) Black Bear, Deer, Coyotes, Bobcats, & Turkeys," reports Donald S.

What campers like

Clean, modern bathhouses: Facilities at many Arrington area campgrounds exceed expectations. At Devils Backbone Camp, "This campground has some of the nicest facilities of any campground I've stayed at... They provide firewood on the honor system," notes Vy N.

Creek-side camping: Sites along moving water are highly sought after. "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," shares Britt S. about Crabtree Falls Campground.

Family-friendly amenities: Campgrounds catering to families offer planned activities and recreational facilities. "The tent sites were large and shaded. We were right by the fishing pond and it was a short walk to the playground, pool, jump pad, and very clean, private bathrooms," reports Shannon L. about Lynchburg / Blue Ridge Parkway KOA.

Brewery proximity: The combination of camping and craft beverages appeals to adult campers. "Nice campground with plenty of room... Love that you can just walk to the brewery from your site," Jennifer E. comments about Devils Backbone Camp.

What you should know

Bear awareness: Wild bears are active in the region. "A young bear was repeatedly visiting site A9 up the road from me and I had to chase him off when he came near my site!" warns Lisa M. at Sherando Lake Campground.

Site layout variations: Campground design affects utility access. At Walnut Hills Campground & RV Park, "We stayed on site 33 was full hookup and a very nice, mostly level, spacious, and had a covered picnic table on a deck. Not all sites have full hookup," explains Laure D.

Seasonal considerations: Many RV campgrounds near Arrington, Virginia have limited operating seasons. "Only open from May to October each year so be sure to check that out before just showing up!" advises Bran P. about Lynchburg RV Resort.

Variable cell service: Digital connectivity fluctuates throughout the mountain region. "While it is close to Waynesboro, Charlottesville and Roanoke, it is sufficiently remote to require a car ride to find cell and internet access," notes Linda C. about Sherando Lake Campground.

Tips for camping with families

Take advantage of kid-focused amenities: Some campgrounds offer specialized facilities for younger campers. "Plenty of activities to include water sports, trail system as noted, and the area is absolutely stunning. Rolling hills and greenery all around," shares Bran P.

Consider bathhouse proximity: When camping with children, convenience matters. "We always get campsite A13, which is right across from the bathrooms. Very convenient with kids," recommends Katie M. about Sherando Lake.

Look for multiple recreation options: Glen Maury Park provides diverse activities beyond camping. "The pool is very large, very clean, and has a diving board. And there's a wonderful swimming hole if you can find it," mentions Priscilla S.

Book midweek for quieter experience: Family campers seeking peace should avoid weekends. "Coming in the middle of the week is the best time if you like to have peace and quiet and the place all to yourself," advises Katie M. at Sherando Lake Campground.

Tips from RVers

Plan for hookup placement: Some RV sites have unusual utility configurations. At Devils Backbone Camp, "The hookups in this area where different than I have ever experienced as the hookups were shared between two sites," explains Steve V.

Check water pressure: Variations exist between campgrounds. "Lower bathhouses did not have warm water and had to hike up the hill to use, extremely nicer, bathhouse," reports Madison F. at Walnut Hills Campground.

Consider reservation windows: Popular RV campgrounds near Arrington fill quickly. "The window opens six months out and are usually booked for the high season summer months," Linda C. notes about Sherando Lake Campground.

Prepare for varying site conditions: Ground surfaces and privacy levels differ. "The campsites are very close to each other, and the roads are very narrow. We can't even extend our awning due to through traffic," warns Jennifer A. about Walnut Hills.

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