Best Cabin Camping near Buena Vista, VA

Several cabin rentals near Buena Vista, Virginia provide comfortable lodging options for visitors wanting a balance of outdoor access and basic amenities. Natural Bridge KOA offers cabin accommodations with private shower rooms and varied furnishing levels. The cabins provide electricity and heat, making them suitable for year-round stays. "The one room camping cabin was perfect for our family of three plus two dogs," noted one visitor who stayed during winter. Crabtree Falls Campground and Lake Robertson also feature cabin rentals with access to toilets and shower facilities, though amenity levels vary by location.

Rustic and deluxe cabins are both available, depending on the location. KOA properties offer one-room camping cabins suitable for small families, while some locations provide more spacious deluxe cabins with patios. Most cabins allow pets, though additional fees may apply. According to reviews, the Natural Bridge KOA remains open year-round, making it suitable for off-season visits. Reservations are recommended, especially during summer months when occupancy tends to be higher. Cabins at Douthat State Park operate seasonally from May through September.

Most cabins include beds but require visitors to bring their own linens, towels, and toiletries. Basic cooking facilities vary by location, with some offering only outdoor fire pits while others provide more substantial kitchen setups. Many campgrounds have on-site markets where basic supplies can be purchased, including firewood. Natural Bridge KOA, Lynchburg KOA, and other properties feature camp stores for essential items. Visitors planning extended stays should consider bringing groceries and supplies, as rural locations may have limited shopping options nearby.

Best Cabin Sites Near Buena Vista, Virginia (34)

    1. Natural Bridge-Lexington KOA

    31 Reviews
    Natural Bridge, VA
    9 miles
    Website
    +1 (540) 291-2770

    $35 / night

    "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."

    2. Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park at Natural Bridge

    16 Reviews
    Natural Bridge Station, VA
    11 miles
    Website
    +1 (540) 291-2727

    $39 - $241 / night

    "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."

    3. Lynchburg / Blue Ridge Parkway KOA

    14 Reviews
    Big Island, VA
    11 miles
    Website
    +1 (434) 299-5228

    "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."

    4. Natural Bridge KOA

    8 Reviews
    Natural Bridge, VA
    9 miles
    Website
    +1 (800) 562-8514

    "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."

    5. Crabtree Falls Campground

    20 Reviews
    Montebello, VA
    18 miles
    Website
    +1 (540) 377-2066

    $28 - $55 / night

    "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."

    6. Montebello Resort

    11 Reviews
    Montebello, VA
    15 miles
    Website
    +1 (540) 377-2650

    $38 - $55 / night

    "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."

    7. Peaks Of Otter Campground — Blue Ridge Parkway

    23 Reviews
    Thaxton, VA
    24 miles
    Website
    +1 (540) 586-7321

    $30 / night

    "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."

    8. Douthat State Park Campground

    27 Reviews
    Clifton Forge, VA
    27 miles
    Website
    +1 (540) 862-8100

    $20 - $40 / night

    "This park is in one of my favorite parts of VA. Very beautiful area with plenty of off grid seclusion! It’s a nice scenic drive getting to the park on a quiet and well maintained back road."

    "General: There are four campgrounds in Douthat State Park - White Oak, Whispering Pines, Lakeside, and Beaver Dam (equestrian), each in a separate location. This review is for White Oak."

    9. Lynchburg KOA (formerly Wildwood Campground)

    1 Review
    Big Island, VA
    11 miles
    +1 (434) 299-5228

    "It’s quiet and peaceful, and the surrounding area is gorgeous."

    10. Lake Robertson

    3 Reviews
    Lexington, VA
    15 miles
    Website
    +1 (540) 463-4164

    "We family of 3 thought this was the perfect quite secluded campground. My 7 year old thought it was the coolest adventure ever. Fire pits and water at each site and very clean."

    "peaceful and clean. sites are well spaced apart."

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Cabin Reviews near Buena Vista, VA

345 Reviews of 34 Buena Vista Campgrounds


  • EThe Dyrt PRO User
    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!

  • John R.
    Aug. 20, 2022

    Douthat State Park Campground

    Amazing Park With Everything You Need!

    This park is in one of my favorite parts of VA. Very beautiful area with plenty of off grid seclusion! It’s a nice scenic drive getting to the park on a quiet and well maintained back road.

    The rangers at the park are very knowledgeable and kind and have no problem answering questions. There are many camping areas in the park, Some near creeks and on the lake as well. There are also cabins here! Plenty of picnic areas and great fishing as well!

    It’s $8 a day for a fishing pass and you can rent John boats or kayaks here as well, In season the lake and creek are stocked with plenty of Rainbow trout. You can keep them for dinner if you like! Just follow all DNR laws on size and amount!

    Some spots include clean bathrooms, hot showers, soda machines, fish fillet tables, Picnic tables, fire pits and so on.

    I highly recommend this park for your next getaway or along your way!

  • Emilia F.
    Oct. 17, 2019

    Sun Retreats Shenandoah Valley

    Great Summer Location

    We recently stayed in one of the cottages. The cottage had a basic kitchen with sink, plenty of counter space, mini fridge, and some utensils and dishes. Perfect for the simple life! There were multiple picnic tables out back of the unit with a fire ring and of course lake front not even a stones throw away. The campground has plenty of activities from multiple playgrounds to activities every weekend. They rent golf carts which it great because the place is huge. There is also a very small fishing pond in the campground.

  • M
    Aug. 23, 2020

    Montebello Resort

    I had a nice time

    Montebello is a lovely campground. 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. Suitable for paddle boats or kayak. There was also a playground for children. You check in at the cute store across the street.

    I stayed in the tent area. The site has a fine gravel pad, picnic table and fire ring. I was in site 2 near the lake. A crowd with chairs sat above my site on the hill that were rather noisy. But biggest drawback was distance to bathroom which I had to drive to.

    Lots of good trails nearby and a small one around the lake. I plan to return in the fall.

  • Teresa K.
    Jul. 7, 2018

    Smith Mountain Lake State Park Campground

    Little Piece of Heaven

    We went off season in March of 2018. It was the perfect time to go as it was still "wintery", but had days of mild weather to allow for hiking. The lake is huge and allows for boating and fishing. There's a beach that you can swim from. They have several cabins that are well maintained and clean. We stayed in a cabin. But, we also checked out the tent camping pads. I would not recommend for camping with a tent as the sites are stacked on top of each other offering little to no privacy. The RV/camper sites might be better. I can't say for sure as I don't rv camp. The cabins were phenomenal. They offer a clean and basic setup with a wood stove. The exterior has a porch/deck, grill, firepit, and picnic table. Some of the cabins backup to the lake. The cabins are spread so that their is ample space between them offering privacy. Beautifully maintained, the park was pristine. The visitor center is large and offers education, camp store, literature. I am going back!

  • Lee D.The Dyrt PRO User
    Mar. 30, 2023

    Douthat State Park Campground

    Nicely wooded sites

    General: There are four campgrounds in Douthat State Park - White Oak, Whispering Pines, Lakeside, and Beaver Dam (equestrian), each in a separate location. This review is for White Oak. White Oak has 31 sites and It was full when we were there on a Tuesday in mid-October. 

    Site Quality: All sites (except 17 and possibly 18) appeared level and were very generous in size with long driveways. Many trees separate the sites. A picnic table, lantern hook, and fire ring complete the site. Sites 22-29 are tucked further away from the others and the bathhouse. 

    Bathhouse: Clean and modern. Showers were available but I did not use them so I cannot comment on how well they worked. 

    Activities/Amenities: A dishwashing sink, fish cleaning area, and many hiking trails throughout the park, including one (to Blue Suck Falls) that has access directly from the campground. We hiked this but the waterfall was just a trickle when we were there! 

    We met friends here, so it was nice to have adjoining sites. Bear warnings were posted throughout the campground, but we didn’t see any!

  • Laure D.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jul. 12, 2021

    Walnut Hills Campground & RV Park

    New owners improving this one!

    While my initial feeling was one of a run down campground, it's obvious the new owners are working to make it better. The bathhouse is nice as is the pool. The store was sparse but adequate. The lawns were kept up and looking good. There is a very nice playground and a pet exercise area. You can fish in the lake though we didn't catch anything. Wifi is free and open so no password and therefore, not secure. Trash picked up each day. Our site 33 was full hookup and a very nice, mostly level, spacious, and had a covered picnic table on a deck. Not all sites have full hookup. It was separated from the site on one side and close to the site on the back side. My only complaint is about the people who walked past our site along the lake side (about 10 ft. between our sitting area and the lake and even less from our picnic table) when 2 other sides of the lake were wide open with no camping near the lake. Not the campgrounds fault.

    The sites along the lower area near the lake were shaded mostly, some more than others, while the sites up the hill at the top and near the front entrance (pull through sites) were not shaded much. There are cabins for rent as well up on the top of the hill.  Overall, a nice campground with potential and the new owners are doing a good job.

  • Gary G.
    Aug. 29, 2020

    Douthat State Park Campground

    Outstanding State Park!

    Douthat (Doubt-that) State Park is a campers dream!  Level sites with or with out hook ups, well spaced apart, fairly private, and in the middle of a pretty good forest!

    Kid and pet friendly, this park has a nice lake for Kayaking/canoeing, multiple hiking trails with views, excellent opportunities for wildlife watching, and great biking trails.

    It is off the beaten path so it appears to be less visited than other Virginia State Parks.

  • Katie The Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 13, 2020

    Middle Creek Campground

    Great location but...

    Stayed here for a long weekend. We had our 20 foot camper trailer and our friends stayed in - cabin. Pro’s:Our campsite was nice, fairly private and backed up to a creek. Relatively level site. Location of campground was excellent with convenient access to breweries, great hike, blue ridge parkway, etc. large campground with lots of camp sites.

    Con’s: we called and called to to inquire about some of our reservation needs, could rarely reach anyone. Rarely staffed in the shoulder season of the fall. Asked about fire would and was told told that they don’t have it ( they didn’t say they were out or didn’t have any at that time, just they don’t sell firewood) Later in the evening a new set of campers checked in after hours and had fire wood waiting for them. Our friends checked in after hours and we’re not provided a door code for their cabin and someone had to crawl through an unlocked window. No after hours number. When staff informed the next day, no attempt to apologize. The cabin seemed to be infested with stink bugs. Bathrooms were poorly maintained. Definitely functioning and clean but needs sim TLC and upgrades. Trash bins through out site tipped over every morning and didn’t seem to be collected. The electric hookup circuit breaker was very loose.

    Overall, I would choose somewhere else to stay next time.


Guide to Buena Vista

Cabin accommodations near Buena Vista, Virginia range from basic camping shelters to more equipped lodging options throughout the Blue Ridge Mountains region. Located in Rockbridge County at approximately 850 feet elevation, this area experiences distinct seasons with colorful fall foliage and moderate summer temperatures in the 70s and 80s. Winter temperatures frequently drop below freezing, making heated cabin options particularly valuable for off-season visitors.

What to do

Fishing opportunities: Lake Robertson offers lake fishing near cabin sites. "Peaceful and clean. Sites are well spaced apart," notes one visitor who enjoyed the fishing amenities.

Waterpark activities: Families staying in cabins can enjoy water attractions at Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park at Natural Bridge, which features multiple water recreation options. "We partook in all we could and enjoyed the swimming hole, pool, splash pad, jumping pillow and arcade. I'd stay again and would love to head down to the river for some tubing and fish in the stocked pond," writes a recent guest.

Hiking access: Many cabin rentals provide direct access to popular hiking trails. "There are many hiking trails nearby with a variety of difficulty. We chose a couple that provided nice views. I imagine it would be a great place for kids," reports a visitor who stayed at Douthat State Park Campground.

What campers like

Private shower facilities: The cabin accommodations at some locations feature individual bathroom amenities. "The private shower rooms are nice and clean. The laundry room looked just as nice, but we didn't use it," mentions a camper who stayed at Natural Bridge KOA.

Animal encounters: Several cabin rental locations incorporate animal attractions. "The kids likes the petting zoo," notes a family who visited Natural Bridge KOA, while another visitor at Lynchburg / Blue Ridge Parkway KOA writes, "They had a fishing pond and it was a short walk to the playground, pool, jump pad, and very clean, private bathrooms."

Off-the-grid experience: Visitors appreciate the disconnect from technology. "No Cell service at the campground. To get decent service it's a bit of a drive," explains a guest at Montebello Resort, highlighting the immersive nature experience.

What you should know

Winter accessibility: Some cabin rentals operate throughout the winter months with heated options. "We normally camp with our tent, but we decided to make the trip to check out Natural Bridge State Park at the end of December. Never quite sure what the weather is like we were able to get a one room camping cabin," shares a winter visitor.

Site terrain challenges: Many campgrounds in this mountainous region have uneven terrain. "Generally this is a nice campground...not too big and pretty quiet. Downsides are that it is pretty pricey ($40?) and the sites by the lake are not especially private, actually the area is pretty much wide open," notes a visitor at Douthat State Park.

Travel route considerations: When towing or driving larger vehicles to cabin sites, route selection matters. "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. Use the blue ridge parkway," advises a camper at Montebello Resort.

Tips for camping with families

Educational activities: Several cabin rental locations offer organized children's activities. "The campground had 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)," explains a family who stayed at Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park.

Budget planning: Factor in additional activity costs beyond cabin rental. "It has all the bells and whistles you'd hope for at a Jellystone. We partook in all we could and enjoyed the swimming hole, pool, splash pad, jumping pillow and arcade," shares a visitor, noting these amenities are included with stay.

Cabin size considerations: Choose cabin size based on family needs. "Needed a last minute stay for one night and got in here. They had brand new premium pull through sites that were amazing! Big patios, bbq grill, tables, fire pit," reports a guest at Natural Bridge KOA.

Tips from RVers

Site selection importance: When booking cabins as an alternative to RV camping, site location matters. "I was in site B31 full hookup and it was nearly at the front of the park. My water pressure was good but talking to other campers, the farther away you get from the front of the park the worse the water pressure gets," explains a visitor at Lynchburg KOA.

Extended stay amenities: For longer cabin stays, check for essential services. "This is a great place to use as a stop or a jumping off point for other adventures in the area," notes a visitor who appreciated the adequate WiFi at Lynchburg KOA that was "enough to stream movies" despite spotty cell service.

Seasonal timing: Visit timing affects both crowds and available activities. "We had a great weekend with the whole family! There was a carnival for the kids, trick-or-treating, hiking, tons of bike riding, campfire watching, hammock swinging, laughing, loving, and hanging out!" shares a fall visitor at Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park.

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