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Pohick Bay Campground and Bull Run Regional Park feature upscale glamping accommodations with modern comforts just outside Bristow, Virginia. The glamping campsites at these parks offer canvas accommodations with electricity, comfortable sleeping arrangements, picnic tables, fire rings, and access to clean shower facilities. Families particularly appreciate the proximity to playgrounds and recreational facilities while enjoying premium glamping experiences with climate control options. One recent visitor mentioned, "We loved staying at Pohick. The sites had a lot of shade and were close to the bathrooms which were cleaner than any other campground we have stayed in."
Cherry Hill Park provides one of the most comprehensive glamping experiences in the region, housing both yurts and safari tents with upscale furnishings. Glampers enjoy access to full bathroom facilities, electricity, and dedicated outdoor spaces. The strategic location of these glamping sites places visitors within easy reach of Washington DC attractions while maintaining a peaceful natural setting. Activities range from kayaking at Pohick Bay to swimming at the waterpark, with hiking trails connecting different amenities throughout the parks. A visitor noted, "There are a ton of things to do at this park, boat ramps, water park, mini golf, disc golf, kayak rental, and hiking trails." Most glamping accommodations require reservations, with summer and fall being peak seasons for luxury camping experiences in the region.
"We were at site 133, non electric non water. I feel like the spots at the end of each loop might have slightly more privacy, but our site was fine."
"We stayed on the big loop on site 48. Unfortunately there wasn’t anything on ReserveAmerica specifying the water situation, so when we arrived we found that we didn’t have water hook up."
from $37 - $170 / night
Check Availability"Great Park, friendly staff, clean facilities. We stayed with our Pop Up for two nights at an electric -supported site. Portable water and dumping station located at the camp store."
"Pros - Clean Bathrooms, Camp store open 8am - 8pm, Sites 62 - 92 (except #74 and 88) are all pretty good. Security was great, patrol throughout the night. "
from $43 - $100 / night
Check Availability"We stayed in a level pull-thru site(#1715) with picnic table on a paver patio, iron table and chairs, clean gravel surface, grill, and fire pit."
"Every campsite has a patio, grill, and fire pit. Great pool, clubhouse, entertainment for the kids, great laundry facilities, and huge off leash dog area for the dogs."
from $999 / night
Check Availability"BLP has a great lake for fishing and boat rentals, a paved path to walk around the lake (about 5 miles) and a fantastic playground."
"i’ve camped here too many times to count, love being surrounded by nature!"
"Close to me so theres nothing new"
"It is small, but the price and location near DC cannot be beat. It is directly on Potomac River. Tip: if you want a day pass, just show your REI receipt and you can get in for free"
from $15 - $18 / night
Check Availability"Bathrooms were clean and well stocked. The other campers were all respectful and observed pet policy and quiet hours. I have a reactive dog and he did well here! We’ll be back!"
"Did I mention they were air conditioned during the hotest week of the summer! Bathrooms and showers were spotless.
Many things to see and do there."
from $27 - $65 / night
Check Availability"Only 5 sites have electric (2, 5, 18, 24, 25)but all 25 sites have water hookup. Weekends are some what noisy because of the games across the street in the park."
"Close to town but far enough to enjoy yourself. Bathrooms are clean and have decent showers."
from $10 - $45 / night
Check Availability"We live in Montgomery County and this is a nice camping get away close to home."
"PROS Very nice small Montgomery County Park
No reservation fee to make on-line reservations
Reserved 137 days prior to arriving
Entrance gate required entry code Instructed by staff via gate phone"
from $50 - $70 / night
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ScoutThese campground is a great find. The sites are well spaced, and while on the smaller side they’re very private with woods between each one. Bathrooms were clean and well stocked. The other campers were all respectful and observed pet policy and quiet hours. I have a reactive dog and he did well here! We’ll be back!
TravelerThere are some good things about this Famcamp. It's like a diamond in the rough. If the military would spend some time and money on it, it could be a great campground. One of the greatest points about this campground is its location. You are so close to downtown D.C.! Every RV site (as far as I saw) was a level concrete pad. All sites, except for tent sites, have full electricity. Most sites have sewer and water. Sites 12-18 should be mainly used for the smaller travel trailers. I had an interesting time getting my 35' 5th wheel into the site. Even though I got my RV into the site, I don't have much room for my truck. My site has a picnic table, fire pit, and a grill. Everything is rusted beyond repair. My grill was filled with cigarette butts and my fire pit had trash in it. There is some shade. My site has two trees at the front of the pad on both sides of the RV. My bedroom stays nice and cold and I have a good view for my Starlink in the rear. The sites are close to each other, but there is some space. The good thing is that we are surrounded by the golf course. You don't get much noise from the base, because of the location, and because the FamCamp is surrounded by trees. You can hear the busy road outside the fence but I don't hear it much inside the RV. Every once in a while you'll hear an aircraft... but this is an air base, it's expected. We were told the community laundry was not working and to use the base laundry mat. Finally, one of the best parts about the campground, is the lady at outdoor rec that is in charge of the Famcamp. She is very nice and helpful. She will try to assist you with anything you need from directions to useful tips.
GuideWe have found municipal campgrounds in Northern Virginia are a bit spendy for being government sponsored. Not as bad as South Carolina, but way more than Florida. Fine. Comes with the territory. But Bull Run manages to goose you even more. There are occupancy AND transaction fees that really add up if you're only there a few nights. But the real kicker is a 2-night minimum stay. Even mid-week. In APRIL for gosh sakes!
While we were here, there was a fairly heavy day of rain. Couple inches, I suppose, but nothing Biblical. The mouths of the metal culverts in our loop were bent downward from campers driving over them, which obstructed the flow. Result was lots of standing water at our campsite.
We're done with NOVA Parks campgrounds. Better cost options exist with Fairfax County Parks.
GuideWhat a gem! We found this place as an alternative to staying in DC during 4th of July festivities. Nice spacious sites, cabins were super clean and smelled great! Did I mention they were air conditioned during the hotest week of the summer!
Bathrooms and showers were spotless.
Many things to see and do there. Historic property, big lake (no swimming), boating, fishing, hiking. There is an Art Center with juried displays for sale.
LegendWe had another great stay at Cherry Hill Park in College Park, MD.
We stayed in a level pull-thru site(#1715) with picnic table on a paver patio, iron table and chairs, clean gravel surface, grill, and fire pit. The site was just big enough for our motor home and Jeep. Full hook-ups with 50-amp service all worked fine.
If you’re visiting Washington, this is the place to stay. They offer a daily charter bus plus the Metro bus stops at the campground entrance. And if you have a car, it’s about 35-minutes drive time(maybe a bit longer with traffic).
To be honest, it’s a great place to stay even if you’re not visiting D.C. They have two swimming pools, a cafe, playgrounds, well-stocked camp store, delivery of firewood, ice, and cafe orders, and a concierge to help with travel and tourist sites.
The entire park is clean and well-maintained.
THINGS I ESPECIALLY LIKED:
1. Proximity to Washington, D.C.
2. Excellent condition and clean
3. Great staff to help with making the most of your stay
GuideGreat spot right next to the Rappahannock River, plenty of place to set up camp. Had water on site with a fire pit and picnic table too! It was super easy to get down to the water and there was plenty of spots to explore. Would definitely go again!
LegendHad a relaxing weekend here as our first trip of the season. Weather was pretty good but windy at times. We had 3 RVs in sites 12, 13, and 14 as well as 2 of the deluxe cabins. Our RV sites faced the large parking lot with dump station and registration building. Not an ideal view but it was okay. Site 13 had the best space. Site 12 was good too. Both had a concrete patio, great fire pit, and a round resin picnic table with 4 nice chairs. Site 14 was narrow and no patio. The area in the back had more wooded sites. They are expanding and creating more sites so there was some construction noise but that stopped by 4:30pm and not on the weekend. Campground was at capacity in the full hookup sites and seemed like it would’ve been noisy but it wasn’t. The cabins had a queen bed, 2 bunks, microwave and refrigerator and a small bathroom. That was a tight space but a bathroom none the less. There are bath houses too. Putt putt golf was free and they had a playground and bounce area for kids. There’s a pool that looked nice but not open yet and I saw an indoor basketball court sign. In season they offer a pancake breakfast most days and a small coffee shop. The store was well stocked with supplies, food, wine, and souvenirs and also offered coffee. Locally, you’ll find the town of Harpers Ferry, river rafting/tubing, and the Harpers Ferry brewery that has a gorgeous view and live music that’s just minutes away.
GuideGreat family or Couples getaway! This location is very welcome with the friendly staff and large sites for tents or RVs. We had easy access to the electric and water. Plus enough room for a large tent. There was a fire pit and picnic table for every site. We had a great view of the river which was just a short walk away. You can walk down into the river or go up river some to go tubing! Overall we had a great time here and will come back again.
GuideGreat Park, friendly staff, clean facilities. We stayed with our Pop Up for two nights at an electric -supported site. Portable water and dumping station located at the camp store. We stayed at site 146 on the first caul-de-sac off the first loop just another site away from the bath house (which was pretty clean). We got rained on the first night so things got a little muddy but nothing out of hand. Tons of free activities for the kiddos facilitated by the camp staff over the weekends. Face-painting, ice cream sundaes, S'Mores, hay rides and a rock wall. Park has a lot of things to do as well just outside the campground. We took a try at disc golf which was a lot of fun. Pet friendly. We'll be back!
Glamping options near Bristow, Virginia range from canvas safari tents to yurts with modern amenities. The area sits in Virginia's Piedmont region at approximately 250 feet elevation, with mild spring and fall seasons ideal for outdoor recreation. Summer temperatures can reach the high 80s with moderate humidity, making access to water features particularly valuable for campers seeking relief from the heat.
Fishing opportunities: Burke Lake Park offers a 218-acre freshwater fishing lake stocked with largemouth bass, catfish, and walleye. "We stayed at Burke Lake Park on our visit to Washington DC. It was fall and the colors were gorgeous," notes one visitor to Bull Run Regional Park.
Disc golf courses: Multiple courses are available for disc golf enthusiasts. "I'd recommend taking in a game of disc golf on their 18 hole course," suggests a camper at Pohick Bay Campground, which maintains a full course within the park boundaries.
Historical exploration: The region's Civil War history is accessible through nearby battlefields. "Lots of history near by so check out the old battle fields and buildings that housed troops during civil war. Very cool stuff," recommends a visitor to Bull Run Regional Park.
Metro access to DC: Many campgrounds provide transportation connections to Washington DC attractions. "You are far away from bustle of city but not so far that going in to enjoy breakfast or the sights is a feat," explains a winter visitor to Pohick Bay Campground.
Private, wooded sites: Campers appreciate the natural screening between sites at several area parks. "The sites are quiet, very spacious, level, and heavily wooded with 50A service," notes a reviewer about Little Bennett Campground, highlighting the privacy many glamping locations provide.
Clean facilities: Bathroom cleanliness receives consistent praise. "Bath houses are clean and well maintained. Our site was very level, but I could see that some others were not so much, so you might want to ask about that," advises a camper at Bull Run Regional Park.
Wildlife viewing: The natural setting offers opportunities to observe local wildlife. "Eagles everywhere! Large clean sites. Great staff!" exclaims a visitor at Leesylvania State Park Campground, noting the bird watching opportunities along the Potomac River.
Proximity to activities: The convenience of on-site recreation gets high marks. "There are miles of trails and my grandkids enjoyed the nature scavenger hunt. You even get a prize when you finish," shares a cabin camper at Bull Run Regional Park.
Reservation requirements: Most glamping sites need advance booking, especially during peak seasons. "Reserved 137 days prior to arriving," notes a camper at Little Bennett Campground, indicating the advance planning often required.
Site variations: Campsite quality and features vary significantly within the same park. "Check out your site before booking, some sites are steep but spacious," advises a visitor to Louise F. Cosca Regional Park.
Noise considerations: Some campgrounds experience noise from nearby facilities or transportation. "There is a shooting range in the park. It is on a flight path for DCA. And, I66 is not that far away," reports a camper at Bull Run Regional Park.
Wildlife precautions: Local wildlife may visit campsites. "Raccoons run wild at night flipping trash can lids on your campsite hunting for food. Use repel spray to keep the raccoons off your site," recommends a camper at Cosca Regional Park.
Scheduled activities: Many parks offer organized programs for children. "The park had a climbing wall on one afternoon. They had a campfire complete with s'mores followed by hayrides," shares a visitor to Bull Run Regional Park who stayed in a cabin.
Playground proximity: Consider site location relative to play areas. "We got a site on the inner loop and it backed to the playground and the bathhouse. The site was spacious," recommends a family camper at Pohick Bay Campground.
Water features: Parks with splash pads and water parks are popular with families during summer. "This park has golf frisbee course, decent water park for kids, hiking trails, small creek/river you can explore, playgrounds," notes a visitor at Cherry Hill Park.
Nature programs: Look for educational opportunities. "My grandkids enjoyed the nature scavenger hunt. You even get a prize when you finish," shares a Bull Run Regional Park visitor, highlighting the structured activities available for children.
Site leveling: Be prepared for uneven terrain at some campgrounds. "My site had a slight slope, but was easily overcome using additional blocks on the low side to get the trailer level," advises an RVer at Bull Run Regional Park.
Hookup variations: Check specific site amenities before booking. "Only 5 sites have electric (2, 5, 18, 24, 25) but all 25 sites have water hookup," details a camper at Cosca Regional Park, providing valuable information for those requiring electrical connections.
Road conditions: Some parks have challenging interior roads. "This is not big rig friendly but there are pull through sites but the roads are very narrow and there is only 1 way in and 1 way out," cautions a reviewer at Cosca Regional Park.
Cell service quality: Mobile reception varies by location and provider. "AT&T 5 MB/s without booster (1 bar), 8 MB/s with it (2 bars). There is no satellite coverage due to the heavy tree canopy," reports an RVer at Little Bennett Campground.
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