Best RV Parks near Buchanan, VA

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Best RV Sites Near Buchanan, VA (80)

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    1. Thousand Trails Lynchburg

    6 Reviews
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    29 Saves

    At Lynchburg RV Camping , we are a seasonal RV camp in Virginia operating from May through October. We offer full hook-up, 30-amp sites and rustic tent areas for campers. Our Lynchburg RV camping sites in central Virginia also offer a laid back environment for a relaxing stay. Our staff is friendly and knowledgeable, and we are ready to help you enjoy your camping experience and make those lasting memories with family and friends. Come join in the fun. In the heart of Virginia, rolling hills and farm lands border the Lynchburg RV camping preserve, which also features a lake. Local attractions include the Natural Bridge (one of the Natural Wonders of the World) and the historic town of Lynchburg, the host of our seasonal RV camp in Virginia. Seasonal RV Camp in Virginia COVID-19 IMPACT ON ACTIVITIES & EVENTS All scheduled activities and theme events are subject to change due to covid-19 restrictions. ========================================= Whether you're planning a retreat for the whole family, a group of friends or a getaway for two, there's no shortage of unique activities to explore at Lynchburg RV Resort. Plan activities upon arrival or visit this page before your departure to plan ahead. Looking for more? Our friendly staff can fill you in on all of the great ways to make your stay a memorable experience.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
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    2. Glen Maury Park

    5 Reviews
    4 Photos
    40 Saves
    • Pets
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
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      3. Sweetwater RV Park

      1 Review
      3 Saves

      Welcome to Sweetwater RV Park located in Moneta, VA. We are a family owned and operated campground that offers full hook up RV sites, including water, electric (50/30/20 amps), sewer and cable TV. Our goal is to provide campers a quiet, comfortable, clean, and relaxing family environment. Whether your idea of relaxing is lounging by our pool, boating on Smith Mountain Lake, or visiting our many historical sites, we strive to provide you with a safe family atmosphere. Our park is Big Rig friendly and Pet Friendly. We are a short 3 miles from the beautiful Smith Mountain Lake. There are numerous amenities nearby our camping facility. You can find more on what to do in the area by following the links below:

      • Pets
      • Fires
      • Electric Hookups
      • Phone Service
      • Reservable
      • ADA Access

      $47 / night

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      4. Devil’s Backbone Camp

      32 Reviews
      95 Photos
      280 Saves
      • Pets
      • Fires
      • Electric Hookups
      • Phone Service
      • Reservable
      • ADA Access

      $55 / night

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      5. Walnut Hills Campground & RV Park

      17 Reviews
      53 Photos
      62 Saves
      • Pets
      • Fires
      • Electric Hookups
      • Phone Service
      • Reservable
      • ADA Access
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        6. Explore Park

        1 Review
        3 Saves

        One Park, Two Campgrounds! Choose from cabins, yurts and RV sites operated by Don’s Cab-Inns or primitive camping, raised platforms and group sites from Blue Ridge Campground at Explore Park.

        Stay overnight in a hand-crafted cabin, spacious yurt or RV space, all within close proximity to a bathhouse. On season rates apply April through November, and off season is December through March.

        • Pets
        • Fires
        • Electric Hookups
        • Reservable
        • RVs
        • Tents

        $25 - $150 / night

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        7. Lynchburg / Blue Ridge Parkway KOA

        13 Reviews
        78 Photos
        139 Saves

        The famed Blue Ridge Parkway is right outside your door (or tent flap) at this KOA. Scenic hikes, waterfalls, caverns, ATV trails and historic sites lie within an easy drive down one of America's most picturesque roads, which winds along the backbone of the Appalachian Mountains. Highlights include Natural Bridge, the James River and Peaks of Otter near Bedford. Historic Lexington, Appomattox and Lynchburg keep history buffs enthralled. After a day exploring the area's beauty/heritage, this KOA offers you level RV sites, tent areas and Camping Cabins. Kids are delighted by free train rides and mini golf, hayrides and a catch-and-release fishing pond. Pool: Memorial Weekend - Labor Day Weekend. Max pull thru: 80 feet. Your hosts: the Boswell family.

        • Pets
        • Fires
        • Electric Hookups
        • Phone Service
        • Reservable
        • ADA Access
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        8. Don's Cab-Inns Campground

        7 Reviews
        20 Photos
        79 Saves
        • ADA Access
        • Equestrian
        • Dispersed
        • Alcohol

        $25 - $100 / night

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        9. Natural Bridge-Lexington KOA

        29 Reviews
        111 Photos
        144 Saves
        • Pets
        • Fires
        • Electric Hookups
        • Phone Service
        • Reservable
        • ADA Access

        $35 / night

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        10. Crabtree Falls Campground

        20 Reviews
        51 Photos
        527 Saves
        • Pets
        • Fires
        • Electric Hookups
        • Reservable
        • RVs
        • Tents

        $28 - $55 / night

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      Recent RV Reviews In Buchanan

      495 Reviews of 80 Buchanan Campgrounds


      • SJ W.The Dyrt PRO User
        Camper-submitted photo from Reservoir Road Dispersed Campsite
        Oct. 29, 2024

        Reservoir Road Dispersed Campsite

        Very long road to get there

        Went in August and it was very buggy, also had someone park pretty close which when I drive down a really long dirt road that is questionable for my van, i want it to be private and this was about 5 miles of dirt road to get to it.

      • Valerie P.
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        Oct. 29, 2024

        Smith Mountain Campground

        Nice clean & spacious independent campground

        This is a very well maintained& clean campground. The owner is great and the camp host was very attentive. There is a good sized catch and release pond, we were at site#17 that was one site from the pond and not sure if you could see the water from#18 but the short walk to the pond is up a small hill/bunker like thing so there’s not a direct view of the water from#17 if that’s what you are looking for. There is a good play area and nice pavilion for groups and a smaller camping area down from the bathhouse. We have a 22’ TT, but I imagine the turn into the campground with a large motorhome would need some consideration for the driver to take their time. The drive to Smith Mountain Lake is not bad. The entry road off of RT 40 is at an angle, not a 90 degree turn so if you are coming from the East, it’s at the top of the hill but more than a 90 deg turn, coming from the West on 40 it’s an easy turn but you can’t see the traffic coming up the hill so be careful. There’s a convenience store, Penhook store, on 40 and it does have some raw and frozen meats, bait, ice, charcoal and the other basic store stuff. We came from the West and Rocky Mount has a Kroger and Wak-Mart. Wi-Fi was standard campground speed, didn’t use the bathhouse,power and water presser were good, site could have been a bit more level but they may work on that over the winter. Check in was a breeze, directly to the site but still greeted and checked on by the host. Some full timers and seasonal trailers but they were in good shape and clean. September stay so still had mosquitoes and fresh stink bugs, yeah! Have fun!

      • WThe Dyrt PRO User
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        Oct. 16, 2024

        Oronoco Campground

        Great!

        Loved this little campground. Nice and quiet, toilets available (though not very clean but good enough). Only thing is that there’s a dog, we think from a property nearby, that acts aggressive towards campers. Luckily it went home around 18h, so we had a great night, but it was back the next morning and immediately had aggressive behavior. So watch out and be careful with your food!

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        Oct. 13, 2024

        North Creek Campground

        Great campground

        very private, $15 a night, water, bathrooms, right on the river, pet friendly👍.. right next to the AT.. I have a German shepherd and a mini Australian shepherd and they had a blast!

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        Oct. 8, 2024

        Interstate Overnight Park

        *******B E W A R E*****

        Do not stay here! 

        Sex offenders & homeless people come knocking on your doors at night! 

        Corrupt & not safe!

        Cracker Barrel across the street & lovely campgrounds off 81exit 84

      • Tiel M.The Dyrt PRO User
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        Sep. 23, 2024

        Morris Hill Campground

        Decent, nice hosts

        Nothing to write home about but it’s pretty. There’s a road that runs right in front that has some noise. Not all that different from most national forests, which isn’t bad.

      • Jeremy W.The Dyrt PRO User
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        Sep. 22, 2024

        Douthat State Park

        A sprawling camping complex

        Douthat is really four separate campgrounds. Three of them (i.e. not Whispering Pines) are located near the lake. Each one had a campground host (volunteer) and wood for sale.

        White Oak Campground is larger, wooded, and has a significant elevation change between different sites. Caution should be used with large rigs as the low-water bridge to White Oak has steep approach and departure angles.

        Beaver Dam Campground is relatively flat and similarly wooded while also providing equestrian facilities.

        Lakeside Campground is smaller but the front row sites provide great lake views. Unfortunately swimming is only allowed in the Beach area which is not directly connected to this campground.

        Whispering Pines is a few miles away along the entry road and has a different character. It’s a very flat and wide-open campground perfect for big RVs with much larger sites.

        The Lakeside Camp Store is nice and has a to-go counter for food. The facilities, overall, were well maintained and clean. Firewood is for sale for $6 per bundle.

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        Sep. 17, 2024

        Thunder Bridge

        Idyllic forest campground

        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.

        The campground is about 60% wooded, the rest is open ground with buildings from the camp's earlier days. The open area includes  several artists' studios.  At one edge is a forest creek, great for wading. 

        The campground is mostly tenting sites and rustic cabins, but there are RV sites in the open area.

        This is not a "resort" but you won't find a more beautiful, quiet campground!

      • LDcakes
        Camper-submitted photo from North Creek Campground
        Aug. 24, 2024

        North Creek Campground

        A Peaceful Camping Getaway

        Our camping trip in Virginia was a step into serene simplicity for just $15. Nestled in a beautiful forest, we found peace with no electricity, no internet, and no phone signals—just pure nature. The campsite featured picnic tables, a fire pit, and even hooks to hang a cauldron for boiling water or cooking fish, adding to the rustic charm. Although there were no showers or sinks, the pit toilet served its purpose well. We spent our time enjoying a barbecue under the stars, fully embracing the natural world around us. Despite bear warnings and the lack of modern conveniences, this getaway left us refreshed and grateful for the peacefulness that only nature can offer.

      • JThe Dyrt PRO User
        Camper-submitted photo from Riverside Campground
        Aug. 15, 2024

        Riverside Campground

        Nice and quiet

        I liked this campground -- most RV sites have electric, and water fill stations are easily accessible.  Sites weren't too close together, and they were clean and well kept.  Staff was also quite friendly and available.  Note:  It's in a valley, so there's no cell service.  The wash houses have wi-fi, but it's not great and you have to be either in the building or sitting at the bench outside to use it.

      • MThe Dyrt PRO User
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        Jul. 31, 2024

        Red Oak Campground — James River State Park

        Camping and remote work

        Nice campground in line with expectations for most Virginia state parks. Verizon service is spotty 1 to 2 bars and unreliable data but with a directional cell booster we are able to get enough signal for our Verizon Jetpack to work

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        Jul. 12, 2024

        Devil’s Backbone Camp

        Robbery

        $150 per night is crazy. Nothing special about the campground except proximity to devils backbone. This is a parking spot in a field with no trees and the sewer likely on the wrong side. There are no amenities. We’ve stayed many times but plan to go elsewhere going forward.

      • Jeremiah S.
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        Jul. 8, 2024

        Greenbrier State Forest

        Good atmosphere

        The State Park is as close to the interstate as you can get without hearing a single truck- just about 10 minutes.

        The campsites have electric hookups but no water or sewer. There wasn’t a dump station but the bathhouse was very well maintained and had great shower. For being so close to the interstate, the park is very quiet. Close to many interesting places to visit.

      • ZThe Dyrt PRO User
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        Jun. 13, 2024

        Tina's Dream

        Thank you The Dyrt help me found Tina Deam.

        Tina is a very nice lady! Camp in her house driveway, it is my first time, but quiet and safe neighborhood. We arrived very late evening, after nine o'clock.  she help us hoop up the electricity and water.

        It is a nice alternate campground!

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        May. 26, 2024

        Chris’s Private Property

        Basic private startup site with hookup

        Chris is establishing a couple of sites on his private property and getting organized. Simple and just off the road, but quiet. Chris is friendly and reachable by phone. A short 100 yards to a rushing creek. We needed a last minute spot during Memorial Day weekend and Chris set us up. Now showers, flat gravel site with pull through between hookups and picnic table platform.

      • Colletta & Co. 🤙.The Dyrt PRO User
        Camper-submitted photo from Lee Hi Campground
        May. 19, 2024

        Lee Hi Campground

        A situation-dependent stopover

        For $43.24 we got a pull through site with full hookups. However, we had to disconnect shore power because we kept tripping the 50A service even when we turned our draw down to 30A. As we head into 2 weeks of sewerless sites, this made sense for us to stop, shower, laundry, and top up on power and water. If you don’t have that sort of limitation ahead, this gas station truck stop likely isn’t worth your money.

      • Brad W.The Dyrt PRO User
        Camper-submitted photo from Devil’s Backbone Camp
        Apr. 21, 2024

        Devil’s Backbone Camp

        Awesome spot

        Great spot with clean facilities. Cell phones worked just fine. They are adding more electric sites. Walk to the brewery. Probably my favorite improved camp site for beer enthusiasts!



      Guide to Buchanan

      Camping near Buchanan, Virginia, offers a mix of beautiful landscapes and outdoor activities. Whether you’re looking for a peaceful retreat or an adventure-filled getaway, there are several campgrounds to choose from.

      What to do

      • Hiking: Explore the trails around Sherando Lake Campground. One camper mentioned, “We spent days driving each way on the parkway,” highlighting the scenic routes available.
      • Swimming: Enjoy the sandy beach at Sherando Lake Campground. A reviewer noted, “The lake is beautiful and refreshing,” perfect for a hot summer day.
      • Fishing: Cast a line at Douthat State Park Campground. One visitor shared, “You can keep them for dinner if you like!” after catching trout in the stocked lake.

      What campers like

      • Clean Facilities: Campers appreciate the well-maintained restrooms at Natural Bridge-Lexington KOA. A reviewer said, “Best I’ve ever seen for cleanliness and friendly staff.”
      • Privacy: Many enjoy the spacious sites at Sherando Lake Campground. One camper remarked, “We had a nice private site,” which adds to the overall experience.
      • Family-Friendly Activities: Shenandoah Valley Campground offers a stocked fishing pond and mini-golf. A visitor mentioned, “The biggest negative is lack of cell service/internet,” but the activities make up for it.

      What you should know

      • Limited Cell Service: Many campgrounds, like Devil’s Backbone Camp, have poor cell reception. One camper noted, “No Verizon or ATT cell service I could find and no WiFi.”
      • Water Availability: At Bolar Mountain Recreation Area, some loops may have water issues. A reviewer mentioned, “The bath house was closed and they had port o potties in front of the bath house.”
      • Seasonal Access: Some campgrounds, like Douthat State Park Campground, are only open from May to September. Be sure to check the season before planning your trip.

      Tips for camping with families

      • Choose Family-Friendly Campgrounds: Look for places like Natural Bridge-Lexington KOA, which has a small swimming pool and activities for kids. A camper said, “The kids were enjoying a short trail, and chickens all over.”
      • Plan for Quiet Hours: Some campgrounds can get noisy. A visitor at Bolar Mountain Recreation Area mentioned, “People partying late at night,” so be prepared for that.
      • Pack Snacks and Drinks: Campgrounds like Sherando Lake Campground don’t have markets nearby. One camper noted, “There is a small store and gas station not far from the campground yet it is limited with what they sell.”

      Tips from RVers

      • Check Hookup Availability: Make sure to verify the electric and water hookups at places like Claytor Lake State Park Campground. A reviewer mentioned, “The majority of the power/water sites are pull through making life easy.”
      • Be Mindful of Site Size: Some sites can be tight, as noted by a camper at Shenandoah Valley Campground, who said, “Many sites are tight and no walking paths between rows.”
      • Plan for Dump Station Access: Campgrounds like Douthat State Park Campground have dump stations, but they can get muddy. A visitor shared, “Dump station (just one) muddy and could use a larger concrete ‘curb.’”

      Camping near Buchanan, Virginia, offers a variety of experiences, from serene lakes to family-friendly activities. Just be prepared for some quirks, and you’ll have a great time!

      Frequently Asked Questions

      • Which is the most popular RV campsite near Buchanan, VA?

        According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular RV campground near Buchanan, VA is Thousand Trails Lynchburg with a 3.5-star rating from 6 reviews.

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