Top Tent Camping near Aylett, VA

Are you planning a tent camping trip to Aylett? We've got you covered. Finding a place to camp in Virginia with your tent has never been easier. Would you prefer a quiet dispersed site or an established camgpround with amenities? Either way, The Dyrt makes it easy to find the perfect place to pitch your tent.

Best Tent Sites Near Aylett, VA (7)

    Camper-submitted photo from Lake Anna State Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Lake Anna State Park
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    Camper-submitted photo from Lake Anna State Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Lake Anna State Park

    1. Lake Anna State Park

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    Camping Lake Anna Campground offers sites with and without water and electric hookups, centrally located restrooms with hot showers, fire-rings, picnic tables and lantern holders. Half the sites may be specifically reserved; the rest are assigned upon arrival. A table showing site-specific sites can be found here (PDF). Click here for pictures of the sites. Bunkhouse One bunkhouse - No weekly requirement. The park rents a camping lodge (bunkhouse) that's next to the bathhouse in the north camping loop. The bunkhouse is not a full-service lodge. The north loop's bathhouse includes the only restroom facilities for your stay. It's a two-room trailer with seven bunk beds, a refrigerator, a microwave oven, a coffee pot and an air conditioner. The bunkhouse also has a charcoal grill and deck outside. Cooking and smoking are not permitted inside the lodge. Five vehicles are permitted with rental of the lodge; the daily parking fee must be paid for additional vehicles. Yurts Recreational yurts are a modern adaptation of an ancient nomadic shelter. Functionally speaking, it's a cross between a tent and a cabin. Lake Anna has four yurts in the back section of the campground and tucked neatly into a wooded area for privacy and extra shade. Each yurt has a large wooden deck and includes a ground-level picnic pad with a picnic table, fire-ring and separate cooking grill. Reservations are required. Parking for two cars per yurt is at the beginning of the "yurt village," and carts are available for moving items from there to the yurts on a gravel trail. Those with more than two vehicles must pay a daily parking fee and park in overflow lots located throughout the campground. Check-in is 4 p.m. and checkout is 10 a.m. The rental season begins on the first Friday in March and ends on the first Sunday in December. Cabin rental and cancellation policies apply. There is a two-night minimum rental during the rest of camping season.

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    3. Caledon State Park

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    4. Lake Land'Or General Campground

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      5. Brewer’s Point Hike-in or Boat-in Primitive Campground — Belle Isle State Park

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      Brewer’s Point Hike-in or Boat-in Primitive Campground

      This campground offers year-round primitive hike-in or boat-in tent camping. Motor vehicle access to these sites is not permitted for any reason. Campers must arrive by boat or hike in (1.5 miles from the closest parking area).

      Four sites, six people maximum per site.

      Site 1 has an elevated tent platform and gravel pad with a picnic table, fire pit, and lantern post. Site 2 has a large gravel tent pad with a picnic table, fire pit and lantern post. Sites 3 and 4 each have their own tent pad but share a common area with one fire ring, two picnic tables, a lantern post and a clothesline. There is one pit toilet but no showers. There is no electricity or potable water. Campers must bring water for drinking and cooking.

      All camping equipment must be set up within the wooden borders. Check-in is 4 p.m., and check-out is 1 p.m. The park has a few canoes that may be rented overnight to access the campground. Weather conditions determine when these canoes are available for rent. Reserve one in advance by calling the park at 804-462-5030.

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      $15 - $18 / night

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        6. Waterfront View on Leoni Island @ South Kings Camping

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        $50 - $80 / night

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        7. Carter's Cove Campground

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      Recent Tent Reviews In Aylett

      419 Reviews of 7 Aylett Campgrounds


      • ZThe Dyrt PRO User
        Camper-submitted photo from Aquia Pines Campground
        Oct. 1, 2024

        Aquia Pines Campground

        So convenience campsite, right up the Rt 95, 36mile from Washington DC.

        And the host are very kind and very friendly, event near Rt. 95, not very loud noise with big tall trees, happy stay!

      • Frank B.
        Camper-submitted photo from Machicomoco State Park
        Sep. 16, 2024

        Machicomoco State Park

        Great Camping Experience at Machicomoco!

        I was visiting the Yorktown battlefield the next morning so I chose to camp here for the first time.  The facilities are nice and modern, and the environment is quiet.  Just what I was looking for.

      • L
        Camper-submitted photo from Pocahontas State Park
        Sep. 13, 2024

        Pocahontas State Park

        Lovely campground

        Truly enjoyed this CG. Staff are very friendly and helpful CG is clean. Bathroom rooms are dated (compared to the ones at Twin Lakes State Park near Farmville, VA). The dump station is two-sided - helps on busy mornings when campers are leaving. Spent time touring the civil war sites around Petersburg. Lots of breweries in Richmond - a much needed place as a cold beer was very needed during the extreme heat occurring during my stay.

      • jThe Dyrt PRO User
        Camper-submitted photo from Fredericksburg-Washington DC KOA
        Aug. 29, 2024

        Fredericksburg-Washington DC KOA

        Nice location

        Just a few miles off of Interstate ninety five and u s seventeen. Within thirty minutes of fredericksburg. At this k o a everything was clean and organized. Our site was a pull through. With plenty of room side to side. In fredericksburg be sure to do the trolley tour.

      • MThe Dyrt PRO User
        Camper-submitted photo from Powhatan State Park
        Jul. 31, 2024

        Powhatan State Park

        Camping and remote work

        Like most Virginia state parks the River Bend campground is well spaced out and great for RV camping. Verizon service was stable enough to work all week with a Jetpack without the need for a directional cell booster

      • Kaylee G.
        Camper-submitted photo from Machicomoco State Park
        Jul. 23, 2024

        Machicomoco State Park

        Very Sunny

        We had a very hot stay. We stayed at campsite 13 which had wonderful shade in the late afternoon. Be prepared with a wagon to transport items from your car to your campsite if choosing the no water/electric sites. Short walk from parking to sites. 

        The interpretive area was really fun to explore in the evening during golden hour and beyond. Great view of the sunset over the river.

      • JThe Dyrt PRO User
        Camper-submitted photo from Pocahontas State Park
        Jul. 3, 2024

        Pocahontas State Park

        Huge park with plenty to do!

        Our site was nice and level. Covered by shade the majority of the day. Playground was decent and pretty centrally located on the campground. Firewood for sale by QR code was convenient. The trails were nice and it was a nice walk to the aquatic recreation park. Access to the aquatic park is free for campers. The bathrooms were clean but the one close to my site the outside was falling apart. Don’t know how the camp store is because it is only open Thursday to Sunday and has almost different hours every day. Overall great campground we will be going back

      • Janet R.The Dyrt PRO User
        Camper-submitted photo from Chippokes Plantation State Park
        Jun. 20, 2024

        Chippokes Plantation State Park

        Great park for cultural and natural history

        Chippokes State Park is located on the grounds of an old historic plantation, actually one if the original plantations in the area dating back to the 1600’s. The land grant was huge, and as a state park now it provides a rich opportunity to learn about the James River, the natural and indigenous history of the region, the settlement history and role of this plantation in Virginia History, and more. Visiting here provides hiking opportunities to learn about fossils along the river shore, the temperate forest in the woods, and history around the old plantation. Taking the ferry across the river from Jamestown to get here was part of the adventure too. There is a nature center and visitor center that provides lots of info and programs near the river , a network of easy park roads for biking, and the plantation itself, set back further away from the river, provides a wealth of learning, including about the history of crops and trade in this area, and about the lives of the slaves who worked the plantation. The grounds right around the plantation are, in fact, a memorial to the hundreds of souls who lived and worked the land here. It was an amazing learning experience to come to the park, and the options to stay over in the park include standard campsites in a wooded campground, or cabins. The campground has all the usual state park amenities, and was very quiet when we were there in November—so late fall is a great time to come, as the fall weather was amazing

      • Janet R.The Dyrt PRO User
        Camper-submitted photo from Pocahontas State Park
        Jun. 20, 2024

        Pocahontas State Park

        Amazing State Park close to Richmond!

        This state park is amazing, it is close to the Richmond metro but allows an easy and wonderful retreat to nature. I was there in early June, and it wasnt crowded, though I can imagine it might be later in the summer. There are numerous camping options here, ranging from tent camping to RV’s to camper cabins to yurts, to regular full service glamping cabins, all in different sections. There is also an area set aside that could be rented for a group retreat or group summer camp, with groups of cabins around meeting space and dining hall area. The full service cabins are new and very upscale; the camper cabins are older but well maintained. The yurts are lovely too. I car camped in a standard site, all the campsites are wooded, shady, fairly private and well spaced. The park is huge and has lots of recreation, from miles of hiking and riding trails, biking and more. Very family friendly, with playgrounds, an incredible waterpark and pool, and nature programs at the visitor center. There is also a summer series of concerts etc in the park. Highly recommended!

      • Janet R.The Dyrt PRO User
        Camper-submitted photo from Military Park Cheatham Annex / Yorktown Naval Weapons Station RV Campground
        Jun. 19, 2024

        Military Park Cheatham Annex / Yorktown Naval Weapons Station RV Campground

        Camping in the middle if “The Historic Triangle”

        This is an amazing recreational campground for military families and retirees that is located right on the York River between Williamsburg and Yorktown. It is immediately adjacent to the Colonial Parkway for easy access to historic Jamestown as well, making for a great base for exploring the historic sites and state and national parks of the area. There are several Navy Bases in the area, so this is an easy retreat for active duty folks, but also open to uniformed service personnel or retirees and families from all over the country.

        The campground is multi-faceted. There is everything for everyone—camper cabins (some dog friendly and some handicapped accessible) as well as an RV park with hookups as needed, and also standard tent sites as well as primitive tent cents. The various camping areas surround a central recreational area that includes golf course, playground and swimming pool, but there are also wooded hiking trails, two lakes with rowboats and kayaks and fishing, as well as shoreline and piers on the York River itself. The RV campground has a nice central bath house with showers snd toilets as well as laundry facilities. There is a small convenience store as well as a cafe if needed, but you are so close to Williamsburg and its myriad cafes and shops that you have amazing options! We have stayed here several times now, in fall and spring, and it was a great home base for exploring the whole “historic triangle

      • Heather H.The Dyrt PRO User
        Camper-submitted photo from Westmoreland State Park
        Jun. 11, 2024

        Westmoreland State Park

        Great with the littles

        Stayed one night in our camper van, walked down to fossil beach which was the perfect amount of hiking for a two year old, great playground with plenty of other kids, camp store is well stocked and had decent hours. Our site was right next to bathrooms which was also great with the kids but we didnt hear or smell them. Cleanest campground bathrooms we've ever seen. Gravel parking and pebbles in the picnic table area, which my 2 year old enjoyed and my 9 month old tried his hardest to ingest. Loved it, would def go back.

      • Mallory H.
        Camper-submitted photo from Westmoreland State Park
        Apr. 2, 2024

        Westmoreland State Park

        Quick Stay

        While we only camped here for one night, we enjoyed the park from check in to checkout!

        Since we tent camp our site was dry and had no amenities but there were full hook up sites available. Our site was nestled in with the full hook up sites so it was as far away from the bathrooms as possible, not a big deal just something to note.

        Since we visited in March, the trees did not have much foliage so the sites were more exposed than I tend to prefer and lots of the campers around left their outside RV lights on all night.

        Being in campground A, we were only a short walk to the trail leading to fossil beach which was beautiful!

      • C
        Camper-submitted photo from Chickahominy Riverfront Park
        Feb. 17, 2024

        Chickahominy Riverfront Park

        Lots to Do plus a Riverfront View!

        What could be better than camping and kayaking on a beautiful river? Maybe try fishing off the new pier or taking a bike ride on a nice long trail after visiting Jamestown or Colonial Williamsburg or Busch Gardens which are all within a very short driving distance! Or even a Ferry Ride across the river to a lovely waterside restaurant where you can experience delicious food and the most amazing sunsets! And no worries if you don’t have a tent or camper, because they have cozy yet roomy glamping tents available!We love camping at CRP! Everyone is always friendly and helpful! Facilities are always clean and well maintained. We have stayed in the spring as well as late summer without any problems. There is a camp store, two bath houses, and a convenient dump station. Playground and fenced pool. A boat ramp for motorized boats as well as a launch site for kayaks. Bring your own or rentals available. Looking forward to our next visit this Spring!

      • Eugene M.
        Camper-submitted photo from Wilderness Presidential Resort
        Nov. 29, 2023

        Wilderness Presidential Resort

        Power issues

        The management staff B. Lang and K. Lang has be extremely unresponsive and difficult to speak with about issues we had in Glen 27. We have left several voice messages, on several occasions visited the main office and facilities and sent email with only a single reply. Our issues is still outstanding and I have not response from the management staff While camping at this resort we had several issues with the shore power for our RV. We have spoken to many fellow owners only to find out they had several issues that have been reported to management with no resolution. 

        Update 11/29/2023 I received a vague response from B. Lang with Wilderness saying they could not find any issues. I asked for a report of their finding which they have not provided. The matter is not resolved as I was told i should be reimbursed for the damages. I submitted a receipt for but not reimbursed. Ms. Lang is posting response to the reviews but no responding to my emails directly

      • BThe Dyrt PRO User
        Camper-submitted photo from Chickahominy Riverfront Park
        Nov. 6, 2023

        Chickahominy Riverfront Park

        Riverfront Park, boat ramp and camping.

        Its a nice park right on the river, sites are a little close but not bad with mostly full hookups. Easy access to bike trail that runs from Richmond to williamsburg, passing many plantations and farms,forrest, etc along the way. The bike path runs seperate from the roads, but is blacktoped for easy riding. They also have canoe, kayak rentals, a nice pool in summer, beautiful views off the bluff of the river as well as a trailered boat launch.

      • Tristan S.
        Camper-submitted photo from Rockahock Campgrounds & Resort RV Park
        Oct. 25, 2023

        Rockahock Campgrounds & Resort RV Park

        Unethical Customer Service/Management

        Booked a lot on September 21, 2023 for November 1st. I received an email for the confirmation of the deposit. I called on October 25, 2023 to cancel the reservation as we were no longer going to be in the state at the time of the reservation. I spoke with the customer service lady who told me she would speak with the manager, Becky. They then called to tell me per the cancellation policy they sent me in the confirmation email that it was a forfeiture of the deposit. I had Becky send me the email as I could not find it while driving. The original email they sent versus the “refurbished” email Becky sent state two completely different things. I have called around 20 times and no one will answer. I have emailed the original email to show where the cancellation policy has been reworded. I have left voicemails and no response. I’m out of $250. Hopefully I can save other people from giving these frauds any money with this review. You have been warned.

      • Katie The Dyrt PRO User
        Camper-submitted photo from Cross Rip Camp
        Oct. 15, 2023

        Cross Rip Camp

        Great campground

        Came with a group and we had 2 campsites and one cabin. Layout was great. Water views from all sites. Cabin patio was a lifesaver with the rain. Owners were awesome and helpful

      • Diane R.
        Camper-submitted photo from Chippokes Plantation State Park
        Oct. 15, 2023

        Chippokes Plantation State Park

        Old Ameture

        Personally, I spent my Birthday week 09-13 October there. I had a wonderful experience for my first time car camping. I would've preferred not having noisy camp neighbors but I guess it was to be expected. So happy that I invested in a tent that survived a rainy night with flying colors. It was a training run to get myself accustomed to the many insects that frayed my nerves. I would return though and the next time should be a lot easier on this old woman and her old husband. 😁

      • M
        Camper-submitted photo from Pocahontas State Park
        Sep. 27, 2023

        Pocahontas State Park

        Nice park! Will be back!

        Stayed just one night on our way to Maine. Nice, well-kept park and very friendly staff! Will definitely come back when we can stay longer. Stayed in a pull-through site with lots of space and privacy.

      • James P.The Dyrt PRO User
        Camper-submitted photo from Military Park Fort AP Hill Champs Camp RV Park
        Sep. 26, 2023

        Military Park Fort AP Hill Champs Camp RV Park

        The Good; the Bad; and the Ugly

        The Good: easy reservations and check in; hard surface sites; sites mostly level; showers and bathrooms are super clean; laundry facility is clean. The Bad: limited cell service (StarLink or similar is your best option) no campfires at sites; not much for kids to do (I don’t travel with them); sometimes you hear military field training going on (live ranges, helicopters, and ospreys - but I don’t mind); must have proper government ID to access post. The Ugly: hunting season can get a little crowded. Summary: I will be back.

      • Donna B.The Dyrt PRO User
        Camper-submitted photo from Picture Lake Campground
        Sep. 14, 2023

        Picture Lake Campground

        Short Stay

        The pictures are for sure not like the campground. I only needed one night so it wasn’t a big deal but it wasn’t maintained well at all. The volleyball courts were grown over, the basketball court had no hoops (not even the poles) and the grounds themselves weren’t well maintained. It seemed as though there were a lot of people that were permanent residents there but I wouldn’t want to actually vacation there.

      • Austin H.
        Camper-submitted photo from Chickahominy Riverfront Park
        Sep. 1, 2023

        Chickahominy Riverfront Park

        Nice stay

        Has full hookup 30 amp 50 amp fresh water dump station sewage hookup they had construction on the dock so couldn't do much fishing service is spotty with T-Mobile home Internet



      Guide to Aylett

      Camping near Aylett, Virginia, offers a mix of beautiful nature and family-friendly activities. Whether you're looking to pitch a tent or park your RV, there are plenty of options to explore.

      What to do

      • Hiking to Fossil Beach: Enjoy a scenic hike to Fossil Beach at Westmoreland State Park Campground. One visitor mentioned, "Being in campground A, we were only a short walk to the trail leading to fossil beach which was beautiful!"
      • Exploring Historical Sites: Visit nearby Colonial Williamsburg, just a short drive from Williamsburg Campground. A camper shared, "The location cannot be beat. There is a Harris Teeter close by and you can be at Colonial Williamsburg within 15 minutes."
      • Enjoying Water Activities: Spend time at the water park and swimming areas at Bethpage Camp-Resort. One family raved, "The kids loved the water park that had three big slides, three pools, and a water park playground!"

      What campers like

      • Clean Facilities: Campers appreciate the cleanliness of the campgrounds. A review for Belle Isle State Park Campground noted, "The community showers and bathrooms are very clean."
      • Friendly Staff: Many visitors highlight the helpfulness of the staff. A camper at Americamps RV Resort said, "The office manager saw us come in and met me as I was walking up to the after-hours arrival board. She was very friendly."
      • Spacious Sites: Campers enjoy the spaciousness of the sites. One reviewer at Richmond North - Kings Dominion KOA mentioned, "Our site was level and had a nice grassy area with trees for the hammocks."

      What you should know

      • Mosquitoes: Be prepared for bugs, especially in warmer months. A visitor at Belle Isle State Park Campground warned, "You’ll want to bring some bug spray to fend off the voracious mosquitoes."
      • Crowded on Holidays: Some campgrounds can get busy during holiday weekends. A review for Bethpage Camp-Resort noted, "Be warned on a holiday weekend you’re packed in like sardines."
      • Limited Cell Service: Many campgrounds have spotty cell service. A camper at American Heritage RV Park mentioned, "Some spots were a tad hard for bigger rigs to get in and out of."

      Tips for camping with families

      • Kid-Friendly Activities: Look for campgrounds with activities for kids. One parent at Williamsburg Campground said, "There were plenty of activities for all to enjoy."
      • Safety First: Keep an eye on kids near water or trails. A reviewer at Westmoreland State Park Campground cautioned, "The campground has a ravine behind it, something to be cautious about with pets/kids."
      • Plan for Meals: Bring food and snacks, as some campgrounds are far from grocery stores. A visitor at Belle Isle State Park Campground noted, "Just know, if you don’t plan well enough to bring something, you’ll be traveling 20-30 min out of your way."

      Tips from RVers

      • Check Hookups: Ensure your site has the necessary hookups. A camper at Americamps RV Resort mentioned, "The connections were in a great spot for our trailer."
      • Level Sites: Look for campgrounds with level sites for easier setup. A review for Richmond North - Kings Dominion KOA stated, "The site was perfectly level, clean and well maintained."
      • Early Check-In: If you want to enjoy nearby attractions early, consider checking in ahead of time. A visitor at Fredericksburg-Washington DC KOA noted, "The park appeared well kept."

      Camping near Aylett, Virginia, has something for everyone, from families to solo adventurers. Just remember to plan ahead and enjoy the great outdoors!

      Frequently Asked Questions

      • Which is the most popular tent campsite near Aylett, VA?

        According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular tent campground near Aylett, VA is Lake Anna State Park with a 4.3-star rating from 20 reviews.

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