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Several campgrounds near Bentonville, Virginia provide furnished cabin rentals with varying amenities and comfort levels. Andy Guest/Shenandoah River State Park Campground offers both basic camping cabins and climate-controlled cabin options. The basic cabins include electricity, bunk beds sleeping up to four people, tables with chairs, and front porch rocking chairs. "The cabins are basic, but just enough that you need," notes one visitor who stayed in Camp Cabin 41. "Electricity, water on site (not in cabin), fan, lots of windows for sticky nights, 2 bunk beds, and a table with 4 chairs." The climate-controlled cabins feature full kitchens with cooking utensils, cutlery, and basic supplies like dish soap and paper products. Low Water Bridge Campground in Bentonville also offers cabin accommodations with electricity and basic furnishings.
Rustic and deluxe cabins are both available, depending on the location and price point. The climate-controlled cabins at Shenandoah River State Park include two-bedroom layouts with queen beds and bunk beds, private bathrooms with showers, and fully equipped kitchens. More basic cabin options typically feature bunk beds, electricity, and shared bathhouse facilities. Most cabins include outdoor amenities such as fire pits, picnic tables, and grills. Pet policies vary by location, with many sites being pet-friendly but requiring additional fees. According to one reviewer who stayed during winter: "The park and cabins are very clean and well maintained. We enjoyed the many trails and walking our dog along the river." Reservations are strongly recommended, especially during peak seasons from spring through fall, as cabin availability is limited compared to tent and RV sites.
Most cabins require visitors to bring their own linens, pillowcases, and towels, even in the more upscale units. The climate-controlled cabins typically provide mattress and pillow protectors but expect guests to bring bedding. Basic cabins may have limited or no kitchen facilities, so campers should plan to cook outdoors on fire pits or grills. Firewood is available for purchase at most parks, though Shenandoah National Park locations require using certified wood with USDA stamps. While some campgrounds have small stores with basic provisions, bringing groceries and supplies from larger towns before arrival is advisable. Bathhouses with showers, toilets, and sometimes laundry facilities are typically a short walk from cabin areas, with some deluxe cabins featuring private bathrooms.
"Stayed in Camp Cabin 41 in middle August 2022. The cabins are basic, but just enough that you need."
"tl;dr- We stayed in a cabin February. The park and the cabins are very clean and well maintained. We enjoyed the many trails and walking our dog along the river."
from $27 - $427 / night
Check Availability"We camped here the last night of the season (Nov30) and shared the campground with a mix of tent campers, car/van campers, and a few larger units."
"Lots and lots of folks about, but still enough space to NOT feel encroached upon."
from $30 - $75 / night
Check Availability"The picnic table and fire pit at each campsite was fantastic, and Pam was great and very helpful."
"The site is located near a highway, so getting a spot in the back is ideal. It is minutes from the Shenandoah State Park and multiple canoeing and tubing companies."
"had to stay here for a climbing trip in the offseason when other sites in the park were closed. definitely glamping with people all around. seems like a fun time for a family."
"beautiful location, nice campground. not a lot of woods but lots to do including jumping pillows, paddle boats, swimming. the cabins are spacious and nice though you have to bring your own linens. the"
"Usually go camping with a Little Guy teardrop trailer, but with the current state of the country, didn’t feel comfortable with sharing bathroom facilities. We booked Yurt #1. It was fantastic."
"We stayed in a level back-in site(#39) with picnic table on a concrete patio, Adirondack chairs under a pergola on a second concrete patio, clean gravel surface, and fire pit."
from $31 - $220 / night
Check Availability"There are also overflow sites and those really aren’t bad (I’d avoid overflow #3 due to the proximity of portapotties). Most, if not all, sites have a fire ring and picnic table."
"Electricity is on the RV site, there is a dumping place for black/grey water. Positive: Friendly staff, near the river, close to Shenandoah NP, quiet camping, every site has a fire pit."
from $30 - $125 / night
Check Availability"Even with a full campground, bathrooms and showers were always available. The campground also doubles as a water tubing outfitter on the Shenandoah River."
"One of my favorite parts of Virginia. This place is great because they have a bus to bring you back up river after a day of kayaking. Clean facilities and a nice little store."
from $32 / night
Check Availability"Pet friendly; two dog parks."
"First time visiting North Fork, didn’t explore as much as I wanted to, Campers are tightly parked next to one another, was invited by my Uncle to come have a good time and enjoy the atmosphere, go tubing"
"I fear that yurt glamping may have ruined me against tent camping again! This was absolutely lovely. We stayed in the painted horse yurt. Cozy, comfy, lots of amenities."
"We are located on the Shenandoah River! Our waterfront unique kamp offers yurts and tent sites along with a well maintained bathhouse! Of course I feel we are 5 stars!"
from $45 - $225 / night
Check Availability"We recently stayed at Fort Valley Ranch Campground, near Luray, VA and I can only say good things about our experience and the FVR's management."
from $30 - $45 / night
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GuideI fear that yurt glamping may have ruined me against tent camping again! This was absolutely lovely. We stayed in the painted horse yurt. Cozy, comfy, lots of amenities. The only downside here is the sulfur odor the water in the bathroom has, but it is very good for your skin at least! I’d stay here again for sure.
ScoutStayed here for 2 weekday nights in mid-October, late season. Nice & quiet. Warm showers, clean bathrooms, nice staff.
There was some vehicle activity with vehicles as they were still running river trips.
Very pleasant.
GuideQuite the dump and almost no one around to talk to. There is a bathroom with running water, flushing toilets, and a shower. But it is cramped and not attractive. Most of the sites are right underneath the freeway, and very noisy. Primitive sites away from the road noise are nothing more than a wide area of the dirt road.
ScoutWas looking for a last-minute getaway on a busy weekend, and they seemed the best option. I've always associated private campgrounds with crowding and sites on top of each other. I couldn't have been more wrong about The Cove. There is more wooded space between sites than in many National Parks.
Some sections are best accessed via 4WD, which I think is a great way to keep things from getting too crowded.
Such a huge diversity of types of sites, from lakeside to wooded, to open fields. They have something for everyone.
The bathrooms are ok. Other than the shower area and the reception, most toilets are pit toilets. If you want to be walking distance to showers, make sure to book sites near them. For most sites, it's going to be a hike or a drive.
And on top of that, they have a beach for the kids, boat rentals, and a range.
This was our first visit, but we will definitely be coming back.
ScoutWe stayed in site #133 with our 34'10" travel trailer/toy hauler. Overall, we really like the site. It's spacious, fairly level, heavily wooded, and feels surprisingly private. There's plenty of room around the camper, and although there are other campsites and cabins nearby, the trees provide a lot of separation. We had a nice large area for our chairs, fire pit, picnic table, and dogs. The biggest thing to know about #133 is the approach. We were instructed to pass the site, go around the loop, and then make a left turn into it. With our nearly 35' trailer, that would have required an extremely tight, almost 90-degree turn between the trees, and we did not feel we could safely make it. There is actually visible damage on one of the trees at the entrance, so it appears others may have had difficulty with the turn as well. Instead, we approached from the opposite direction and positioned the camper with our doors facing the main campsite area. That put the water and electric hookups on the opposite side, but our hoses and cord were long enough to run underneath the camper and reach without a problem. Once we figured that out, the site worked very well for us. I initially thought we probably wouldn't choose #133 again because of the awkward setup, but after spending the weekend here, I would. Now that we know how to approach and position our trailer, it really is a nice site. If you're bringing a longer travel trailer, just be prepared to do a little maneuvering and make sure your water hose and electrical cord have enough length if you decide to orient your camper the way we did.
RangerNo other available sites, so used tent site 35 parking spot to stay in campervan. Worked fine. Nice campground. Saw at least 10 deer along sides of road from entrance to campsite.
ScoutFirst camping trip in VA and honestly the only time we’ll come here. Noisy, plots are on the main road people speed down, loud music at all times. Plus the bathroom was great, taken care of but this isn’t camping. Great if you need people around you.
ScoutThis is are first camping adventure in are new travel trailer. Camp ground is quiet and well maintained. Bath rooms and shower facilities are fantastic.
GuidePrimitive feel with full hookups. I have a 22' trailer, and it fits fine. I hope you like trains. Plenty of them go by.
Cabins and camping facilities near Bentonville, Virginia provide options at elevations between 500-800 feet along the Shenandoah River. The area experiences four distinct seasons with summer temperatures averaging 85-90°F and winter lows frequently dropping below freezing. Primitive riverside camping sites and full-amenity cabins serve as starting points for river recreation and mountain exploration.
River access for tubing and kayaking: Low Water Bridge Campground features designated boat launches and river entry points. "I really love this campground. The river sites are worth the few extra bucks, but they book up fast. You have to call in your reservations - can't book online," notes one visitor. Some sites include direct river access for putting in boats.
Fishing in stocked ponds: Fort Valley Ranch offers fishing opportunities in two stocked ponds. "The kids were able to fish for hours at the two fishing ponds, which both were stocked with bass and bluegill," reports a camper who appreciated the family-friendly amenities.
Hiking trails from campgrounds: Andy Guest/Shenandoah River State Park Campground connects to numerous hiking options. "One of my favorite campgrounds - particularly when I bring first time campers. Clean grounds and importantly clean facilities. Park offers very doable hiking and mountain biking options for beginners," explains a regular visitor.
Privacy between sites: Many cabin camping options provide vegetation barriers for seclusion. At Big Meadows Campground, a camper shares, "Though this campground is HUGE, the sites are not piled on top of each other. Our site, B112, was surrounded by shrubs under the canopy of trees which provided tons of privacy."
Winter accommodations: Shenandoah River Outfitters Camp Outback maintains year-round access for cabin campers. "This place is great. I've been coming here for years. Hands down the best place to camp (and tube) in Shenandoah... a short drive to Luray Caverns, Luray Zoo, Skyline Drive and shops," reports a frequent visitor.
Wildlife viewing opportunities: The cabin areas at Big Meadows Campground offer animal sightings. "Loved seeing the deer so close and other wildlife. Bear box for food storage. Large site size. We had site 23. Highly recommend!" notes a visitor who enjoyed the natural encounters during their stay.
Limited cell service: Big Meadows Campground and surrounding areas have minimal connectivity. "No cell service. We went to the visitor center and connected to the WiFi if we needed to do something online," explains a recent camper who planned accordingly.
Seasonal shower availability: Some facilities close during winter months. "Showers and laundry were closed for the season but are centrally located near entrance area of campground. Elevation above 3000 feet and plenty of deer! It was an especially cold night hitting a low of 14F," reports a winter visitor.
Required reservation systems: Camping cabins near Bentonville, Virginia typically require advance booking, especially for riverfront accommodations. "We had a great stay at a tent site on the river in June 2022. It was peaceful, and we spent a lot of our stay in the water," notes a camper at Low Water Bridge Campground.
Outdoor recreation amenities: Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park Luray provides structured activities for children. "This isn't my idea of camping, but I brought my 11 year old nephew. He was able to run around and make friends with his aunt always looking over his shoulder. He had lots of fun at pool, movie night, making s'mores, and jumping on bouncy mound," shares a visitor focused on entertaining younger campers.
Bring water gear: Riverside cabins allow direct water access for swimming during hot months. "Great place with spaces right on the shenendoah for fishing and tubing/kayaking. Most spots have no electricity or water hookups. Quiet during the week," notes a Low Water Bridge Campground visitor.
Plan for evening temperature drops: Even summer nights can become cool at higher elevations. "The fireflies are spectacular. At dusk, the ground shimmers, and then after they disperse, you will still see them flit by the tent throughout the night," describes a Big Meadows visitor highlighting nighttime experiences.
Challenging access roads: Some cabin camping areas require careful navigation. "I was initially concerned about the road leading into the campground, as my rig is over 50 feet in total length. However, we were surprised that the winding roads presented no issues for us. The access was smooth and hassle-free," reports a Fort Valley Ranch visitor.
Utility considerations: KOA Luray RV Resort provides full-service sites but with varying quality. "We had a great back in site, that although a little unlevel, was really private and in the back corner. It was adjacent to a farm and like others have mentioned, it was a bit smelly at times," notes a recent visitor describing site conditions.
Dump station logistics: Cabin campers with RVs should note available facilities. "Nice little campground on the river. RV sites are spaced out and have wooden fences on the sides. 30 amp service at the site. You can fill your water tanks as you enter the campground," explains a visitor to Low Water Bridge Campground.
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