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Cabins near Big Island, Virginia range from rustic to fully furnished accommodations with varying amenities. Natural Bridge-Lexington KOA offers cabin rentals with electricity and basic furnishings, while Thunder Bridge provides screen cabins, log cabins, and fully furnished rental cabins in a wooded setting. Most cabins include electricity, beds, and picnic tables, with some offering private bathrooms, kitchenettes, and air conditioning. Cabin interiors typically feature simple furnishings such as beds, tables, and storage space. "Thunder Bridge is a unique property tucked away in the Blue Ridge Mountains. Near Natural Bridge State Park in Virginia, the campground was once a CCC camp. Now it is home to many quiet tent sites, screen cabins, log cabins, and even some fully furnished rental cabins."
Rustic and deluxe cabins are both available, depending on the location. Jellystone Park at Natural Bridge Station features family-friendly cabin accommodations with modern amenities, while Montebello Resort offers more secluded mountain cabin experiences. Most cabins require reservations, especially during peak summer months from May through October. Pet policies vary by location, with many campgrounds like Natural Bridge KOA allowing pets in designated cabins for an additional fee. According to one visitor, "We stayed in the mountain view cabin lower level with our two dogs. The upstairs neighbors were probably as quiet as they could be but you could still hear them walking around and using the plumbing."
Most cabins include beds but require visitors to bring their own linens, towels, and toiletries. Basic cabins typically provide minimal kitchen facilities, often limited to a mini-fridge and microwave, while more deluxe options may include stovetops and basic cookware. On-site camp stores at locations like Natural Bridge-Lexington KOA and Lynchburg KOA stock essential supplies, firewood, and some grocery items. Montebello Resort features a camp store across the street from the cabins where guests can purchase supplies and fishing equipment. A camper wrote, "The cottage had a basic kitchen with sink, plenty of counter space, mini fridge, and some utensils and dishes. Perfect for the simple life!"
Best Cabin Campgrounds near Big Island (29)
1. Natural Bridge-Lexington KOA
"There is a fenced dog park. The playground is a bit dated. However they make up for that with the bathroom and laundry facilities, which were absolutely AMAZING."
"We had a gravel pull through spot with a picnic table on a wooden deck, fire pit, and full hook up. There is a pool and a playground, however they were both closed due to Covid."
Check Availabilityfrom $35 / night
2. Lynchburg / Blue Ridge Parkway KOA
"While not necessarily secluded, they felt more private. The bath house was central to the sites and were unisex individual bathrooms. Not modern but clean."
"There was plenty for kids to do playground, pool, jump pillow, fishing pond and hiking trails. The tent site was amazing right by the pond. The fire pit has a grate for cooking."
3. Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park at Natural Bridge
"We had a campsite with electric and water close to the bathhouse which is great because we have a popup camper with no bathroom and six kids."
"They have play grounds, mini golf, a game room, air pillow, a pool with a kids area and water slides."
Check Availabilityfrom $39 - $241 / night
4. Peaks Of Otter Campground — Blue Ridge Parkway
"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."
"Each site has picnic tables, lantern poles, tent pads, food storage lockers, and campfire rings. 63 of their sites are available for advanced reservation and then 79 first come-first serve basis."
Check AvailabilityCampground full next weekend
Get a text when availablefrom $30 / night
5. Natural Bridge KOA
"Normally we camp with our tent, but we decided to make the trip to check out Natural Bridge State Park at the end of December."
"Big patios, bbq grill, tables, fire pit. It was a quiet, well laid out and easy to manage in our 36 ft trailer. Wished I was staying much longer at this campground."
6. Middle Creek Campground
"They mostly lazed around all weekend and watched people coming and going. The RV sites are directly across from the camp store, but the tent sites were tucked back into the woods."
"It was early season, mid- may, so there were few other campers around. We took a site up their gravel road away from the main campground area."
Check AvailabilityAvailable next weekend
from $20 - $85 / night
7. Lynchburg KOA (formerly Wildwood Campground)
"It’s quiet and peaceful, and the surrounding area is gorgeous."
8. Thunder Bridge
"Thunder BRidge is a unique property tucked away in the Blue Ridge Mountains. Near Natural Bridge State Park in Virginia, the campground was once a CCC camp."
Check Availabilityfrom $35 - $95 / night
9. Crabtree Falls Campground
"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!"
"The campsites run along a river, which provides great back drop for getting away from the city."
Check Availabilityfrom $28 - $55 / night
10. Montebello Resort
"There are tent, RV sites and cabins with campground bathroom. There are showers, slop sink and laundry. The pond at front has stocked trout and a small lake in the back has bass and crappie."
"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."
Check Availabilityfrom $38 - $55 / night
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- 1 hr 24 min from Charlottesville, VA
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Cabin Reviews near Big Island, VA
328 Reviews of 29 Big Island Campgrounds
- JJennifer H.Scout
Sun Retreats Shenandoah Valley
Gorgeous campground. Super clean and many amenities for kids.
Jennifer S.
TravelerMisty Mountain Camp Resort
Location is wonderful, however campground is lacking in every area
Very disappointed in our recent four-night stay at Misty Mountain Campground this October.
Prior to our arrival, both my husband and I made numerous attempts to verify our site and reservation details. My husband called for five consecutive days and left messages each time, and I sent an email; however, we received no response.
When we arrived, the check-in process was extremely frustrating. I was initially told we had no reservation. After explaining that I was part of a wedding group, had already paid, and had been assigned a site number, the registration staff member continued to insist the reservation could not be found. After being ignored for 10 minutes and having to explain the situation again, she located our booking, but assigned us to the wrong site.
Additionally, the site and facilities fell far below expectations for an "RV Resort":
- Site Condition: The campsite was overcrowded, overgrown, and in poor condition.
- Facility Cleanliness: The restrooms were dirty, with grime on the doors, and clearly lacked regular cleaning (the same debris remained on the floor for days).
- Amenities: We were unable to purchase propane as none was available. Furthermore, we were refused change for the laundry facilities under the claim that they were closing for renovations, despite the door remaining open with no work taking place.
Overall, the lack of communication, poor customer service, and substandard conditions made for a very negative experience. I hope they deal with their issues because it is a lovely area.
- CCary C.Scout
Smith Mountain Lake State Park Campground
Smith Mountain Lake Campground
Great campground post season- open until 10/31. Good weather, leaf peeping. LOTS of trails to the lake, and very dog friendly
dale H.ScoutStoney creek
Great stay for the price
We were on our way to Arizona and needed to stop for the night the staff were very kind in holding a pull through spot for us with no more than my name on arrival the campground is awesome for the money.
Jim M.
GuidePeaks Of Otter Campground — Blue Ridge Parkway
Good for a night stop along the Parkway
The campground is nice but needs a little upkeep. It is apparent from the algae and moss on the buildings that it's a very damp area. The restroom facilities were working but needed touched up All in all it was ok for a nights stay and the lake and sharp top mountain were incredible despite the little issues I wouldn't hesitate to come back.
Thomas B.
RangerMontebello Resort
Narrow Outdoors
Cool campground in a remote part of the Blue Ridge Mountains. As such, very little phone service and lots of narrow, winding roads. Plenty of hikes and several interesting little towns within 30 minutes. I thought it was an interesting mix! We had a power outage during our visit, which also eliminates water access at this site. I was grateful to have an inverter to keep us online since there is zero AT&T service. I had a pull-through site and I'm not certain that I could have made the exit if the campers ahead of me didn't leave.
- rrobert J.Scout
Misty Mountain Camp Resort
Where do i even start
The wifi test was done with my starlink not the campground wifi bc it doesn't exist.
To begin with I came physically up here from SC to check availability for long term stay. I was told there was a list and I would be put on that list and if a spot became available I would be notified (8-3-26). I was called (8-23-26) with availability and request for payment I paid then on the phone. My card the next following 3 days was ran for an additional total of 2400.00 every single morning an 800.00 charge I luckily had my card locked bc if not I would have been screwed. I was not given a reason why my card was ran so many times and not even an apology. I checked in on September 1st and was put in a site completely covered with tree limbs which is a problem as the only requirement I had was a clear view of the sky for my starlink to work for my remote work. For 2 whole weeks I went back and forth with the new GM Peggy. For 2 whole weeks I could NOT work the campground wifi is non existent. I was given the run around and a disrespectful attitude saying it wasnt there fault when it was known to begin with this was an absolute NEED not a want. Fast forward to today (9-12-26) I had issues with my power pole showing a short to ground and I was told its bc the poles are grounded to themselves but finally moved. The only catch was if I was to move I HAD TO LEAVE on october 1st per PEGGY the nee GM. So because of a miscommunication between staff of mine and my families needs bc my kids homeschooling I am forced to scramble to find another campground in two weeks when we live in our camper and work OTR. Its been nothing but problems here. The water taps are full of rust the GM judges you based off how you apear and treats you like dirt under the door mat. I was hoping this would be a good fit for me and my family but it has been nothing but the worst camping experience I have had in the past 5 years. The staff themselfs are great they tried to remedy the issue day one but PEGGY wouldnt allow it. I highly recommend going somewhere else and spending your hard earned money bc this place does not respect you as a customer or tenant. I talked with many campers who have been coming here for years since the 90s and they even say and feel the same the campground has declined since a management company purchased it. Also the long term rentals will be al.ost non existent unless you've bene coming here for 4 years or more. Cable is also non existent here. Its been a very VERY bad regretful experience. The lies from management and corporate baseline excuses are disgusting. Will NEVER camp here again. Take this as your honest warning from a normal person and a combat veteran. It dont take much to please me but this place has fell well below the bar. The site is was moved to before I get kicked out because they couldnt properly meet the needs of my stay allowed my starlink to work so I will be able to work 2 weeks before I am essentially nomadic again. If your tent camping bring water boots bc the tent sites seem to hold water. ALSO DONT LEAVE HONEST REVIEWS THAT SHED LIGHT ON THE NEGATIVES AND DOWNFALLS OF THIS PLACE OR THEY WILL TELL YOU YOU HAVE TO LEAVE.
- sstory M.Scout
Sun Retreats Shenandoah Valley
A bit too expensive
Beautiful area and lots of amenities but $95 a night for RV camper even if you’re in a van. The tent spots fill up fast if there are any
Guide to Big Island
Cabin rentals near Big Island, Virginia range from basic rustic accommodations to fully furnished mountain retreats. Located in the Blue Ridge Mountains at elevations between 600-1,200 feet, this area experiences moderate temperatures with summer highs averaging in the mid-80s. Most cabin areas receive approximately 42 inches of annual rainfall, creating lush surroundings that remain accessible year-round.
What to do
Hiking at Peaks of Otter: Three main peaks offer trails ranging from moderate to strenuous with elevation gains up to 1,600 feet. "Very territorial deer, will stalk you on way to dumpster!" warns one visitor at Peaks of Otter Campground, highlighting the area's abundant wildlife.
Fishing opportunities: Stock up on supplies at Montebello Resort's camp store and try catching trout from their stocked pond. "The trout pond is not what they make it out to be on the website. It's a very small pond with zero shade at the entrance of the resort. It is not catch and release, it is catch and keep, whatever you catch, you pay for power pound," explains one camper.
Blue Ridge Parkway access: Several cabin locations provide easy access to scenic drives. "We were able to drive the parkway and get some amazing views definitely worth going out and driving it at least once," notes a camper from Middle Creek Campground, which sits just 6 miles from Interstate 81.
What campers like
Secluded sites: Crabtree Falls Campground offers riverside privacy. "Sites are right on the river, we had a walk to which gave us some extra privacy. Beautiful area for hiking, lots leading off of the AT. Campground hosts are very friendly," shares one visitor at Crabtree Falls Campground.
Clean facilities: Many cabin providers prioritize bathroom cleanliness. "The bath house has flush toilets, water spigots, but no showers. There is also no electric, water, or sewer hook-ups," reports a camper at Peaks of Otter, noting the basics available even at more rustic locations.
Water features: Several locations offer swimming options beyond basic cabin amenities. "They had a foosball table and a jumping pad. But they also had a 'color a sack' thing where the kids got a KOA canvas tote and access to fabric markers," notes one camper at Lynchburg / Blue Ridge Parkway KOA, describing the range of activities.
What you should know
Limited connectivity: Cell service is minimal or nonexistent at many cabin locations. "Be aware; there is zero cell service at the campground. To get decent service it's a bit of a drive. Also FOLLOW THE DIRECTIONS ON THE CAMPGROUND WEBSITE. VA56 is a very windy road not recommended for pulling a camper through," warns a visitor at Montebello Resort.
Bathroom access: Distance to facilities varies significantly by cabin type and location. "The cottage had a basic kitchen with sink, plenty of counter space, mini fridge, and some utensils and dishes. Perfect for the simple life!" explains a visitor about cabin amenities.
Seasonal considerations: Many cabin rentals have limited availability during winter months. "Our main season is March 15ish to the end of November, year round WES available," states Middle Creek Campground, though availability varies by provider.
Tips for camping with families
Water activities: Several campgrounds offer kid-friendly water features. "A great place!! Right next to the James River for all of your fishing needs. Have a pool, splash pad, pond/lake with a slide, beach, inflatable obstacle course, have an arcade room, and 2 additional water slides," shares a visitor at Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park at Natural Bridge.
Themed weekends: Some cabin providers offer special activities during peak seasons. "We camped on a busy fall weekend. The campground has Halloween themed activities for kids on specific weekends. We were there for one of these weekends. It's geared for younger kids(10 and under)," notes a Jellystone visitor.
Private cabin options: For families needing more space, deluxe cabins offer additional amenities. "We stayed in a Pull Through, Full Hookup site on the hillside. It was surprisingly very level. We just used this as a base for visiting Natural Bridge State Park, so it was only an overnighter," explains a family staying at Natural Bridge KOA.
Tips from RVers
Site selection: Many cabin areas also accommodate RVs with varying amenities. "Very happy with this campground. Lots of amenities for all ages including a swimming pool. Small store with the essentials. Camp hosts knowledgeable," shares an RVer at Lynchburg KOA.
Road access considerations: Mountain roads can present challenges for larger vehicles. "We were able to get a one room camping cabin. It was perfect for our family of three plus two dogs," notes a visitor who chose a cabin instead of bringing their RV.
Hookup availability: Electric and water connections vary widely between sites. "This KOA is one of our favorites. Open year round. Very clean showers. Pool and activities for kids. Close to Lexington with vineyards, restaurants and antique shops," explains a camper at Natural Bridge-Lexington KOA.
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