Best RV Parks & Resorts near Buena Vista, VA

Several RV campgrounds operate near Buena Vista, Virginia, providing various hookup options for motorhome travelers. Glen Maury Park offers year-round RV sites with electric, water, and sewer hookups, plus sanitary dump facilities. Lynchburg / Blue Ridge Parkway KOA, located in Monroe, features big-rig friendly pull-through rv pads with 50-amp service and operates from March through November. "The layout is weird but most sites are pull through. While not necessarily secluded, they felt more private," noted one visitor about the Lynchburg KOA. Natural Bridge-Lexington KOA maintains level gravel sites with full hookups year-round, including water, electric, and sewer connections suitable for larger motorhomes.

Access to mountain campgrounds may require navigating switchbacks and elevation changes, particularly challenging for longer RVs. The Natural Bridge area provides convenient interstate access from I-81, while campgrounds closer to the Blue Ridge Parkway involve more winding roads. Cell service varies significantly throughout the region, with stronger signals at KOAs and limited connectivity in more remote locations. Most RV parks offer on-site propane, and many maintain pet-friendly policies with designated dog areas. During peak fall foliage season, advance reservations become essential as sites fill quickly. Dump stations are available at most parks, though some visitors report needing extra-long sewer hoses at certain sites where hookups are positioned on the opposite side from standard RV connections.

Best RV Sites Near Buena Vista, Virginia (82)

    1. Glen Maury Park

    6 Reviews
    Buena Vista, VA
    1 mile
    Website
    +1 (540) 261-7321

    "VERY well kept and super friendly staff. I highly recommend. Larger rigs need to stay in the lower campground and there are no sewer connections, but the dump station is all good."

    "Full hookup only on upper campground. Lower campground only has water and sewage."

    2. Thousand Trails Lynchburg

    7 Reviews
    Rustburg, VA
    40 miles
    Website
    +1 (888) 707-1477

    "Remote and quiet location. In season this place is very busy. Our visit is pre Memorial Day so it is low key. 80-90% of sites are 30 Amp. Limited 50 amp."

    "The campground is close to the Blue Ridge Parkway and hiking trails (a plus!) but, definitely opt for a full hook-up site!"

    3. Walnut Hills Campground & RV Park

    20 Reviews
    Stuarts Draft, VA
    26 miles
    Website
    +1 (540) 337-3920

    $45 - $99 / night

    "Many long-term sites (lots of weekenders) around the lake and up in the hilly area.  Short-term sites are electric and water only but there is a free dump station down in the back."

    "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."

    4. Sweetwater RV Park

    4 Reviews
    Moneta, VA
    42 miles
    Website
    +1 (540) 296-0522

    $47 / night

    "Plenty of pull through and back in sites. Level sites, utilities are well placed and good height. Well maintained…you can tell staff takes pride in campground."

    "This campground was exceptionally clean and very quiet/peaceful. We went to the playground to play and pool to swim - had it to ourselves - with our 18 month old."

    5. Lynchburg / Blue Ridge Parkway KOA

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

    "These were back in sites and very spacious. 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."

    "We stopped here overnight on a trip from Chicago to Virginia Beach. We had reserved a pull through but were just short in length and had to disconnect the tow vehicle for the night."

    6. 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!"

    "No Cell Signal... Lots of trails around. Wonderful views all around! I love to go early spring & fall."

    7. 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."

    "Our first stop on our very first ever camp trailer adventure couldn’t have gone more smoothly! We had a gravel pull through spot with a picnic table on a wooden deck, fire pit, and full hook up."

    8. Stoney Creek Resort

    7 Reviews
    Stuarts Draft, VA
    22 miles
    Website
    +1 (540) 337-1510

    "I believe they currently have around 400 spots. It is divided into upper and lower sections. The lower is much more wooded and gives off more of a camping feel while the upper is much more open."

    "Clean restrooms and super friendly staff. Camp store prices were reasonably priced compared to most campgrounds."

    9. Stoney creek

    1 Review
    Stuarts Draft, VA
    22 miles
    +1 (540) 337-1510

    10. Oronoco Campground

    15 Reviews
    Buena Vista, VA
    5 miles
    Website
    +1 (540) 291-2188

    "This area is designated as a national forest campground, but didn’t have a fee or closure dates like others. Creek runs through. Pit toilet bathrooms were open when we visited in early march."

    "There was a nice little stream and several fire rings with plenty of places to park. There were some outhouses, but they were locked, presumably for the winter season."

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RV Park Reviews near Buena Vista, VA

608 Reviews of 82 Buena Vista Campgrounds


  • E
    Apr. 22, 2021

    Devils Backbone Camp

    Beautiful campground w/ great beer & hiking

    The campground is small and well-kept. It has an incredibly chill and laid-back vibe.

    You are a quick walk to the brewery and café, where you can grab breakfast, lunch or dinner. It is nice and dark at the campground, so great for star watching. 

    There are several small walking paths throughout the property. 

    It is very pet friendly. 

    It is very quick drive to lots of hiking, including the Appalachian Trail. 

    You are also a stone’s throw away from a ton of other really great breweries and wineries. I highly recommend visiting Blue Mountain Brewery and Bold Rock cidery during tour stay for some great food and beverage.

    Cell service and wi-fi are spotty at best, but what do you expect? You are in the middle of the mountains. 

    Each full hook up site has a picnic table and fire ring. Fire wood available for purchase.

    *Warning, if you stay at a full hook up site and are parked in an odd number spot, you will need an extra long sewer hose to reach the connection. For example, we have a small travel trailer and we needed a 30 foot hose. The sewer connection for the odd number sites is on the opposite side of the RV than the electricity and water. The good news is that in a pinch, and your sewer hose does not fit, they do have a dump station on site.

  • K
    Jul. 24, 2021

    Natural Bridge KOA

    Quiet retreat in nature

    This KOA was a very nice surprise given that it was right off the highway. We only were there for 1 night and we didn't hear any highway noise. They had a very nice nature trail as well as chickens running around and baby goats in a pen. Check in was easy as they had a tent set up so we didn't have to go on the office. An employee led us to our site. The main campground is rather hilly, although our site was a rather level gravel pad. They have a new area, not flat ground, that has cement pads and pretty wood benches around fire pits. It looked like these campsites were for the large class A or fifth wheels. We had electric and water. Cable TV is included. The Verizon wifi was spotty with 2-3 bars. We will definatly go back if we pass through this area again.

  • K
    Nov. 12, 2020

    Misty Mountain Camp Resort

    Great Campground!

    Misty Mountain Camp Resort is becoming one of my favorite campgrounds. I recently camped in my Winnebago motor home, in site 67. Site 67 is on the upper level of the campground, is a pull through site, and has full hookups. I was pleasantly surprised when we got there and I found out it has its own deck!!! Site also includes a fire ring and a picnic table. There are no other sites to the right of the site, so the view is awesome. No issues with electricity, water hook up fine. We did not connect to sewer, because we were only staying over night. Dog friendly space directly across from this site, so it was very convenient. Views beautiful. Bathhouse clean. Site was much longer than our 30ft motor home, we were not towing. Highly recommend this campground, staff is helpful and friendly. The sites are well maintained. I will certainly return...this was my third visit to this campground.

  • Beth B.The Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 9, 2025

    Sweetwater RV Park

    Great location at SML

    Really well thought out campground for RV. Plenty of pull through and back in sites. Level sites, utilities are well placed and good height. Well maintained…you can tell staff takes pride in campground. Multiple dog parks….so convenient so you have one close to your area. Lots of recreation, great pickle ball area and pool. Laundry is honor system per load …pay in office.

  • Francelia A.
    Jul. 27, 2025

    Misty Mountain Camp Resort

    Mom and son new adventure

    Misty Mountain Camp Resort is located in Crozet, Virginia, off of 250 below Afton Mountain. I'm familiar with this resort. Many, many years ago, when it was Yogi Bear's park, a lot of updates since then. Great accommodations. I've not enjoyed camping as much as I have these last 2 weeks with my son Matthew, who is 30 years old down syndrome, autism and a leukemia survivor. I am 66 years old. I'm on the best adventure of my life. Just bought a new motorhome after my partner of 15 years passed away. I'm on a new journey. And taking care of my life with good health. I recommend this park to anyone. Friendly staff, accommodating, pet friendly dog parks, bathhouse, laundry, sun, and shade, with 30 and 50 amp hookups with sewage. I couldn't ask for a better place. Have a fun-loving life, I am!

  • Roger W.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jun. 16, 2023

    Peaks Of Otter Campground — Blue Ridge Parkway

    Quiet and Pleasant

    Peaks of Otter, T Loop: (Scale 1- bad, 5-Very good (70 yr olds in 17’ trailer) Overall Rating: 4.5. notes are for the T Loop ONLY Price: $15 with senior pass Usage during visit: very low during our 6 week nights Site Privacy: Most sites have some privacy. More notes below Site Spacing: Most are pretty good. Study the campground map. You will see a few sites are on top of each other. I note these with a negative mark on my map included in photos. Site surface: Blacktop Reservations: Yes. Some sites are first come, first serve. Campground Noise: Very quiet. Road Noise: Lower T loop is near the road going to Bedford. Traffic is sporadic. The noise, when there is traffic, is significant but only occasional. No commercial traffic is allowed.
    Through Traffic in campground: None Electricity: No Water: Scattered spigots and fill station available at dump station. Sewer: No Dump: Yes Generators: Allowed Bathroom: Flush toilets and sinks are kept clean. Showers: No Pull Throughs: And Pull Overs(No island between trailer and campground traffic.) Cell Service (AT&T). Sporadic, with 1 or 2 bars. Lodge nearby has service Setting: Deciduous Forest. Weather: Mostly cloudy. One day of slight humidity.
    Bugs: Mosquitoes are just beginning. Animals: Bears, just don’t leave trash etc. out , Filter solids from dishwater.
    Solar: For fixed roof, not adequate.
    Host: Around and nice. Firewood: On ground.
    Rig size: Some 35’ trailers/RVs in pull throughs.
    Sites: See my notes on the map included in my pictures. -means not private -* means Too close to & can see the Bedford road. T means significantly terraced site Circle A means is on my favorites list Circle B means still good PO means a pull over site PT means a pull through site (has an island separating from traffic. (Almost all sites are at least a bit of a hill to get to the picnic table from the trailer. )

  • R
    Apr. 19, 2019

    Charlottesville KOA

    Great Price and Great Service

    For the past four or five years I have come to this campground each year in the offseason, April or October, to visit while the temps in Virginia are cooler and less humid. This KOA offers free wifi and cable TV with no connection problems. If ever you have a problem, stay is ready to help. My last visit I had to replace a kitchen faucet, which was leaking due to poor winterization by CW. A staff person spent an hour or more replacing the faucet, android not want to be paid, but only asked that we donate to the kids and camping charity he supported. The showers and bathroom facilities have been remodeled and were both clean and quite efficient. The campground itself is just 10 minutes from the city of Charlottesville and a few minutes from Monticello as well as many fine Virginia wineries. It's the perfect area to be in to visit The Blue Ridge Mountains, historic Fredricksburg, or Appomattox (all 50 to 90 minutes away). Campsites are not on top of each other, and both pull-through and back-in spots are available. The pool area looks like a nice place to be, with shaded areas and many places to sit (though I have never had the opportunity to use it, because of the season I visit).

  • L
    Sep. 11, 2018

    Sherando Lake Campground

    Well loved and cared for NF recreation area

    A perfect place for family small rv and tent camping. The area is located in the George Washington National forest, has a small swimming, kayaking and fishing lake and log pavillion that was created as a CCC project. The tent only loop dates to this time. Two additional loops have been added with electric sites. All the sites are well spaced, essentially level and have large pads with better than average fire pits and tables that can seat a family reunion. The shower houses are at the center of each loop and have been rebuilt to ACA standard with in the last five years. There are family friendly hiking paths around the lake and upper fishing pond. There are also some kickass trails that climb to the Blue Ridge Parkway and intersect with the AT. While it is close to Waynesboro, Charlottesville and Roanoke, it is sufficiently remote to require a car ride to find cell and internet access. Half the sites are first come-first serve and half can be reserved. The only drawback is that many people love this park and it is difficult to get reservations. The window opens six months out and are usually booked for the high season summer months.

  • Jen V.
    Aug. 22, 2018

    Peaks Of Otter Campground — Blue Ridge Parkway

    Very quiet, shady and secluded!

    We stayed in site #7, in the trailer loop. 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. The whole campground is kind of “carved” out of the mountain, and is therefore quite terraced in appearance, so a lot of sites had a similar setup to ours (as in, a lower pull-through space for trailer and TV plus an upper “walk-up” area). I hadn’t seen anything like it before, and I thought it was really neat. The setting was heavily wooded, so the shade combined with the higher elevation made for a very cool, pleasant retreat from the July heat.

    Facilities/Overall Park: Bath house was decent. On the ladies’ side, there were three flush toilets, two sinks with cold water only, and no soap. Was pretty old, but reasonably clean and adequate for our needs, since we were just passing through for one night. The CG as a whole looked kind of overgrown and neglected, but for some reason that added to its charm for me. The overgrowth made everything look extra green and lush, and I really like the heavily forested, secluded feel.

    Surrounding Area/Attractions: The Peaks of Otter area seems to be a pretty popular destination on the Blue Ridge Parkway. There is a nice-looking lodge and restaurant on the (gorgeous) lake right around the corner from the campground, as well as an NPS visitor center, hiking trails, and a shuttle bus service that takes you to the top of one of the three peaks for which the area is named. We didn’t partake in any of these activities, since we were just passing through on our way down to the Smokies, but it would have been nice to explore a bit more.

    Overall, I felt this was a very pretty, peaceful, and perfectly serviceable campground for an overnight stop, and would make a nice weekend destination. Not sure there is enough going on in the area to keep one occupied for more than a few days, and I know I personally would need at least electric hookups and showers for any type of extended stay. However, I wouldn’t hesitate to return for a night or two!


Guide to Buena Vista

Buena Vista camping sites range in elevation from 800 to 1,200 feet, with most facilities nestled along the Maury River watershed. Visitors encounter moderate humidity in summer months, with daytime temperatures typically reaching the mid-80s. Sites within the George Washington National Forest provide more primitive camping experiences compared to the established RV parks closer to town.

What to do

**Creek exploration: Head to Crabtree Falls Campground where campsites provide direct water access. "The tent sites we stayed in were 10 ft away from the Tye river, we literally fell asleep to the sound of the water every night," notes one camper. The campground serves as a launching point for hiking Crabtree Falls, just a mile up the road.

**Wildlife viewing: Natural Bridge area campgrounds offer opportunities to observe local fauna. At Natural Bridge-Lexington KOA, "chickens run free thru the campground," according to visitors. The nearby Virginia Safari Park provides drive-through wildlife experiences with feeding opportunities.

**Music festivals: Glen Maury Park hosts several seasonal events. "There are many activities such as a bluegrass festival, fiddle festival, and jazz festival," reports one reviewer. The park also features commemorative events, including special September 11th observances with large-scale memorials.

**Fishing: At Walnut Hills Campground, campers can access stocked fishing ponds. "You can fish in the lake though we didn't catch anything," mentions one visitor. Another advises, "The fishing ponds are great, bring a fishing pole!"

What campers like

**Peaceful water features: Crabtree Falls Campground visitors appreciate the natural soundscape. As one camper describes it, "The sites along the upper loop are close together, but folks keep to themselves so it felt private." The running water creates white noise that masks other campsite sounds.

**Well-maintained facilities: Natural Bridge KOA receives praise for cleanliness. "The bathrooms & private showers were amazing & clean. The laundry room looked just as nice," notes one camper. Multiple reviewers comment on clean restrooms across area campgrounds.

**Family activities: Lynchburg / Blue Ridge Parkway KOA offers numerous family amenities. "Lots to do for the kids and with camp store was nice," says one visitor. Another shares, "They had a 'trick or treat'/'scavenger hunt' for the kids, which was basically they all had flashlights and had to find the candy in the grassy field."

**Swimming options: Several campgrounds maintain pools for summer use. One camper notes about Stoney Creek Resort, "Great swimming lake. Family friendly." Glen Maury Park features "a very large, very clean pool with a diving board," according to reviews.

What you should know

**Limited connectivity: Cell service varies throughout the region. At Oronoco Campground, "No cell service for AT&T or T-mobile," according to recent visitors. Free sites typically have the weakest coverage, while KOA properties maintain WiFi networks.

**Site availability: Certain campgrounds require advance planning. Walnut Hills Campground limits tent camping: "Not sure about tenting as we were RV only," notes one visitor. At Lynchburg KOA, tent sites near the fishing pond are particularly popular.

**Weather considerations: Spring brings variable conditions. "We went up for the weekend and it was great! Not a lot of spots, but they were spaced nicely for privacy," shares one Oronoco camper who visited in early spring. Fall brings cooler temperatures and changing foliage, making it peak season for many campgrounds.

**Cost variations: Free options exist but offer limited amenities. Oronoco Campground provides no-cost sites described as "nice, easy, free" with "pit toilet bathrooms open when we visited in early March." In contrast, KOA locations charge premium rates but include additional services.

Tips for camping with families

**Cabin options: Sweetwater RV Park offers family-friendly accommodations. "We went to the playground to play and pool to swim - had it to ourselves - with our 18 month old," says one parent. Their facilities cater specifically to young children with accessible play areas.

**Swimming pools: During summer months, campground pools provide entertainment. "The pool was great for my son and we had it to ourselves multiple days," reports a Sweetwater visitor. Pools typically operate from Memorial Day through Labor Day, with some extending into early fall.

**Playground access: Multiple campgrounds feature play structures. One family reports about Natural Bridge KOA, "We were very impressed with the playground, dog park & they even had chickens & a petting farm upon entry." Most playgrounds accommodate children aged 4-12.

**Educational opportunities: Natural Bridge State Park charges $9 admission and provides geological learning experiences. Many campgrounds distribute junior ranger activity booklets for children to complete during their stay.

Tips from RVers

**Water hook-ups: Stoney Creek Resort provides functional RV connections. "Hook ups were good, site was somewhat level," reports one RVer. The upper section offers more open sites for larger rigs, while the lower section provides more shade but tighter access.

**Site selection: Campers recommend researching specific site locations. One Walnut Hills visitor advises, "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."

**Dump station locations: Most RV parks provide on-site dumping. At Walnut Hills, one camper notes, "Short-term sites are electric and water only but there is a free dump station down in the back." Some facilities require advance scheduling for dump station use.

**Leveling requirements: Terrain throughout the area requires preparation. "Access was easy. The campground was busy and everything was clean and neat. The sites were a little tight," explains one RVer at Walnut Hills who needed an extension cord due to parking configuration.

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