Best RV Parks & Resorts near Chester, VA
South Forty RV Resort and Campground near Petersburg provides full hookup sites with water, electric, and sewer connections year-round. Americamps RV Resort in Ashland features concrete pads at select sites (7-10, 15-19) while most are gravel, with both back-in and pull-through options that accommodate large motorhomes. Pocahontas State Park Campground in Chesterfield offers electric and water hookups, with sites 66-129 specifically equipped for 50-amp service and water. Richmond Family Recreation RV Camp maintains six level sites with electric hookups and water connections, though sewer hookups are not available. "The site itself was fairly level, had a brand new picnic table, and had a little gravel pad. Other sites closer to the pool were super close together," noted one RV camper at South Forty.
Within 30 miles of Chester, most RV parks maintain dual dump stations near their exits for convenient departure service. Cell coverage through Verizon works consistently at Americamps, while service may vary at parks farther from main highways. Fall and summer holidays typically fill parks to capacity, making advance reservations essential, particularly at state park campgrounds. Pets are welcome at most locations, with Americamps offering a dedicated dog park and even on-site dog walking services. Many facilities provide cable TV hookups, and propane filling stations are available at select parks. Based on reviews from The Dyrt, interstate noise can be noticeable at Americamps: "It's right up against interstate 95 so it's a constant drone of traffic." Gated security is provided at several resorts, with gate codes issued upon check-in.
