7 campgrounds with availability this weekend
Oak Ridge Campground in Prince William Forest Park permits pets at all campsites with spacious, well-separated areas for tents and RVs. The campground maintains clean facilities with marble-tiled bathrooms while requiring pets to remain leashed throughout the park. Pohick Bay Regional Park offers similar pet-friendly accommodations across its tent sites, RV spaces, and cabins, with water access for dogs along designated shoreline areas. Both campgrounds provide picnic tables and fire rings at each site, making meals convenient for campers traveling with animals. Several campground loops feature accessible walking paths ideal for evening dog walks with reasonable distance between neighboring campsites for privacy.
Aquia Pines Campground provides full hookup sites between trees with adequate space for pets to relax at campsites. The property includes nearby walking paths though traffic noise from I-95 and Route 1 may disturb sensitive dogs. Fredericksburg-Washington DC KOA features pet-friendly accommodations including tent sites, RV spaces with 50-amp hookups, and select cabins where dogs are permitted. The campground's wooded setting offers natural surroundings for short pet walks with shaded sites during summer months. Wilderness Presidential Resort in Spotsylvania allows pets at their cabin and campsite locations, with nearby trails for exercise. Dog-friendly campgrounds near Brooke, VA vary in firewood availability, with Oak Ridge often providing free wood behind the host's site for evening campfires.
"Showers are in loop B, which is a 5-7 minute walk. During holiday weekends the sites closest to the shower facilities are fully booked and have less privacy."
"The Oak Ridge campgrounds at Prince William Forest Park are a lovely little campground just outside Washington DC. The sites were large, the facilities are clean and the staff friendly and helpful."
Available this weekend
from $26 / night
"Restrooms/showers: very clean, spacious, centrally located."
"Adjacent to Prince William Forest, near shops and restaurants, and less than an hour away from Washington, DC. Good nature getaway from the city."
"We enjoyed sitting around the campfire at night and walking the dogs down to the water. We were right next to a hiking trail that went down to the water and a beach area."
"This is a pet friendly campground. There's a lot to do out at the whole park, and its worth exploring (we just didn't have time). I'm sure its so pretty out near the water."
Available this weekend
from $150 / night
"Lake on site. Playground for kids. Fun bike rentals. Lots of dog walks and a dog park. Camp store has a little bit of everything."
"Once here it's tucked away nicely away from everything, sites feel spacious enough and mostly level on their own. Pool facility looks clean and good size for all to enjoy."
"And the host are very kind and very friendly, event near Rt. 95, not very loud noise with big tall trees, happy stay!"
"When we pulled in we were greeted by a friendly fat cat. We paid our fee, which was only around $15, and then another $5 for a bunch of firewood."
"Great for a weekend away from all the hustle and bustle. Very relaxing"
"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!"
"They are in short distance from the water. There is a playground, bathhouse, and historical buildings that are accessible to campers. There are hiking trials, but none are two extensive."
from $27 - $65 / night
"Caledon was an amazing adventure that’s so close to Fredericksburg. It’s a nice 3 mile hike to the campsite which is right by the Potomac river! They have porta Johns and a pavilion close by."
"Porta pottie right next to wood pile. You’re not supposed to setup anything outside of the “tent pads”. I had a hammock hung and three rangers saw but didn’t say anything."
Campground full this weekend
Get a text when availablefrom $16 / night
"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)."
"There's plenty of room around the camper, and although there are other campsites and cabins nearby, the trees provide a lot of separation."
Available this weekend
from $43 - $100 / night
"There are indoor and outdoor pools, a lakeside beach, a well stocked campground store and two fishing lakes and a fishing pond to choose from."
"It's a good place to bring your family to play some Frisbee golf, The RV spots are like being in the woods, indoor pool,lake to swim or fish.you can rent paddle boats and Jon boats.the camping store as"
from $80 - $200 / night
TravelerClose to washington as we could get. Could also park our skoolie bus which was nice and had plenty of close by shower with bathrooms. Keep in mind only one shower per restroom house. We stayed at a pretty slow season so it wasn’t bad. Would recommend if visiting DC! They also have a dump station and water fill up.
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.
TravelerSomething for everybody; long term slots, primitive camping, with electricity and water, with full hookups, day use ramps for Lake Anna, huge covered picnic area for large gatherings, rv sites in the woods and others on the edge of large field. Staff are great.
GuideSpent two nights while we saw the Avett Brothers play at Wolf Trap. Nice flat site with power. Campground was quiet and clean. The only negative is communication and signage. It took us a couple wrong turns to find our site and when we came back, after the concert around 11, the entrance gate was closed and we had to sneak in through the exit gate. Asked the next day and they said that is what campers do to access the park after 11pm.
ScoutIt was a well maintained campsite. Clean bathrooms and great hikes to fossil beach.
TravelerBased on my stay 3 nights and what I read of Greenbelt Park (the other closeby to Washington campground) I would say this has to be much better and I will stay here again on a future visit. Campground sits inside of a much larger park with great trails, amenities and well maintained. Campground is quiet, lots of trees, forest and yet each space is very large with good spacing and privacy to adjacent sites. High tree canopy at your site so lots of room to spread out. Sites themselves are a little rustic - a mix of grass, gravel and dirt, but not muddy (it rained a good bit prior to my stay) - but in good condition. Shower/toilet block is clean and good hot water and good water pressure. Most sites are flat or near flat and the ones that aren't need minimal levelling blocks. Campground apparently is never full and there was only 1 other when I was there - really hard to believe. There is a neighborhood road up by the sites near the shower block but it is low speed and lightly travelled and I had no disturbance from it. Nice surrounding neighborhood. No signs of vagrants. Park police patrolled multiple times per day and report very little non-camper entry to ther facilities. I felt very safe.Easy access to Eashington - bus stop outside the campground to metro or just drive to the metro (free parking weekend, $6 midweek) and then train (about 8 per hour) into the sites - an hour or less total to get there. For more local people, this seems like a good escape "to the woods" without travelling forever.
TravelerGood spot to get away and pitch a tent. Never anyone else there too! Make sure to get a daily ($4) or annual (~$22 I forget) Access Permit on Virginia DWR, as well as special WMA camping license (free)
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.
ScoutThe park is very well maintained, and the campsites have clean fire pits and cooking grills. The restrooms are clean, spacious, and well maintained, and my campsite was large enough to comfortably fit a 6-person tent and a canopy.
However, there were a few concerns during our stay. Despite the campground’s quiet hours policy starting at 10:00 PM, many campers continued to make noise well past that time. I did not notice any campground staff or maintenance personnel making rounds to enforce the quiet hours.
I also felt concerned about security. One of my neighboring campers, who was visiting from South Carolina, told me that his generator had been stolen during the night. He reported the theft to the police, and an official report was filed. Incidents like this made me feel unsafe while camping.
I recommend increasing staff or security patrols, especially during the evening and overnight hours, to enforce quiet hours and improve the safety and security of campers and their belongings. With better enforcement and security, Burke Lake Campground would provide an even better camping experience.
Prince William Forest Park provides primary access to Oak Ridge Campground, located 13 miles from the forest entrance gate. The campground features three distinct loops with Loop A offering walk-in sites for tents and RVs, while Loops B and C are reservation-based. Traffic noise from nearby Quantico can sometimes be heard, with helicopters and airplane noise also present, particularly on weekends. Most campsites maintain good separation despite significant variation in size, with some positioned too close together while others offer ample space between neighbors.
Fishing opportunities: Smallwood State Park contains multiple docks along Mattawoman Creek that provide excellent fishing access. The park marina serves as the central hub for water activities. A reviewer notes, "There is a nice fishing pier and the Generals Trail which my son loved."
Historic exploration: Oak Ridge Campground — Prince William Forest Park sits within an area rich with Civil War history. According to one camper, "There is lots and lots of history around the area. We spent 5 days camping and exploring the civil war battle areas and other things. Definitely worth exploring."
River activities: Rappahannock River Campground offers direct river access for water activities. A camper mentioned, "We stayed here and went tubing on the Rappahannock River one day. The tubing trip was organized by the same people that run the campground so that was very convenient!"
Disc golf: Bull Run Regional Park maintains an 18-hole disc golf course for camping visitors. As one visitor shared, "I'd recommend taking in a game of disc golf on their 18 hole course."
Accessibility for DC day trips: Prince William Forest RV Campground — Prince William Forest Park provides convenient access to Washington DC attractions. A camper noted, "We saw DC during the day but camped each evening. It was amazing!"
Privacy between sites: Campsites at many locations offer good tree coverage and natural screening. At Pohick Bay Campground, "Sites are spacious and decently level. Plenty of playgrounds and trails nearby to keep the family busy."
Bathroom facilities: Bull Run Regional Park receives high marks for shower cleanliness. One camper enthusiastically shared, "The best review I can give us of the bathrooms. They're with staying again alone. Locking doors, individual stalls. Hot dog. Best camping showers I've ever had."
Nature observation: Wildlife viewing opportunities exist throughout the region. At Pohick Bay Campground, one visitor observed, "Beautiful campground located near the National Harbor. Eagles everywhere!"
Weather preparedness: Campgrounds in this region can experience sudden heavy rainfall with potential drainage issues. At Bull Run Regional Park, "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."
Tick prevention: Fredericksburg-Washington DC KOA and other wooded campgrounds in the area require tick prevention measures. One camper at Oak Ridge warned, "Ticks were really bad. We killed dozens and ended up taking at least one with us when we left... Only because of the ticks, we would not stay here again."
Traffic noise: Aquia Pines Campground experiences significant noise from nearby highways. A camper explained, "If you're looking to get away from traffic noise this ain't your spot—it's tucked right in between I-95 and Rte 1."
Primitive facilities: Rappahannock River Campground offers basic amenities. A camper stated, "Showers are outside stalls. The pond on the campground is dirty and not swimable."
Interactive programs: Wilderness Presidential Resort offers multiple family-friendly activities. A visitor mentioned, "There are indoor and outdoor pools, a lakeside beach, a well stocked campground store and two fishing lakes and a fishing pond to choose from."
Scavenger hunts: Pohick Bay Campground organizes nature-based activities for children. One parent shared, "They informed us that they had a scavenger hunt for the kids going all weekend, they had an outdoor movie scheduled for Friday night, a campfire story time scheduled for Saturday night and crafts scheduled for Sunday morning."
Pool and water features: Several campgrounds maintain water recreation areas for family enjoyment. At Bull Run, "The park has golf frisbe course, decent water park for kids, hiking trails, small creek/river you can explore, playgrounds."
Beginner-friendly options: For families new to camping, established campgrounds provide security. One camper noted, "I like to take new families that have not camped before to this campsite, its close to home and if anyone decides to bail out there is a hotel 5 min away."
Site leveling: Several campgrounds feature uneven terrain requiring additional equipment. At Pohick Bay Campground, "Sites are spacious and decently level (depends on the site I'm sure)."
Electric reliability: Aquia Pines Campground maintains full hookup sites, though some users report issues with power. A reviewer cautioned about Wilderness Presidential Resort, "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."
Pull-through accessibility: Prince William Forest RV Campground features convenient site designs. According to one RVer, "Almost all sites are pull through and are close together. Most have some tree cover (and some of the trees could use a trim along the roads)."
Navigational challenges: Some campgrounds present driving difficulties for larger vehicles. At Aquia Pines, "We have a 42' fifth wheel and even though it was tight we made it through with no issues."
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