7 campgrounds with availability this weekend
Burke Lake Park Campground's primitive tent sites welcome pets alongside their owners in a serene setting near suburban Burke. Both tent campers and RV travelers have multiple pet-friendly options throughout Fairfax County, including Lake Fairfax Campground and Bull Run Regional Park, which accommodate dogs with designated pet areas. Pet owners mention that camping spots are nicely separated, providing adequate room for tent setup and pet comfort. The campgrounds maintain clean facilities with bathrooms and showers accessible from pet-friendly sites, though no electricity or hookups are available at Burke Lake's primitive camping areas.
Fort Belvoir Travel and RV Camp offers military families a secure location where pets are welcome, with river views and nearby fishing opportunities. The five-mile gravel trail circling Burke Lake provides excellent dog walking opportunities, though leash requirements apply throughout all pet-friendly areas. Campground visitors note that Burke Lake Park feels surprisingly natural despite being surrounded by suburban neighborhoods, making it ideal for quick overnight camping trips with pets. Nearby Pohick Bay Campground also accepts pets but charges additional non-resident fees that some travelers find expensive for basic tent sites. Most campgrounds in the region maintain standard pet policies requiring vaccination records, proper waste disposal, and dogs to remain leashed when outside designated exercise areas.
"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
"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 $34 - $90 / night
"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."
"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."
Available this weekend
from $26 / night
"We stayed Burke lake campground for one night last week. It was very peaceful place. The whole camp ground was very clean and well kept."
"This was my second time going Burke Lake and it was just as enjoyable as the first."
"A lot to do: mountain bike trails (horses and walking, too); wooded hikes with water along the trails (great for dogs in the summer heat), skateboard park, BMX park, Water Park near the campground, fishing"
"If you are looking for camping in Fairfax County Virginia, this is it, because there are only a couple to choose from."
from $30 - $70 / 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."
"Though you are close to highways I don’t recall hearing and noise. I love that they have shuttles to DC., walking trails and a large dog park."
"Great location with access to all forms of transportation. Store fully stocked to include groceries. Two pools. Hot tub. Play areas to include a game room and miniature golf. "
Available this weekend
from $999 / night
"Super clean Very well maintained Pet friendly... kinda No veteran discounts smh Good for a day or two"
"Good site, secure location, decent facilities with solid WiFi. Pier within walking distance. Good location, tho our site wasn't fully level, so bring plenty of leveling blocks."
from $55 / night
"The park is located away from the camping grounds. It has two play grounds, several picnic tables and a bathroom."
"If you are really looking for somewhere to feel far away from civilization and see some beautiful scenery, this probably isn't it."
Available this weekend
from $20 / night
"BLP has a great lake for fishing and boat rentals, a paved path to walk around the lake (about 5 miles) and a fantastic playground."
"i’ve camped here too many times to count, love being surrounded by nature!"
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.
ScoutSimple and friendly check in process. Clean and well-maintained site.
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.
ScoutThis is are first camping adventure in are new travel trailer. Camp ground is quiet and well maintained. Bath rooms and shower facilities are fantastic.
GuidePrimitive feel with full hookups. I have a 22' trailer, and it fits fine. I hope you like trains. Plenty of them go by.
GuideThis is a great camping spot. The sites aren’t too close together and the hosts are very friendly. The only reason I gave it four stars is because we are near a highway so you can hear cars throughout the night. But the crickets make up for it by being as loud as possible. With the fees, it cost $25 for a non-electric site and with access to showers after a long trek I was happy to pay.
RangerWe stayed at Little Bennett starting on Labor Day Monday and left before the weekend, so it is hard to say how this looks when the campground is full of life. They had quite a few activities for families and a pavilion capable of concerts and such, but there was minimal activity during our stay. My biggest complaint is that the gate code changed and we didn't get any notice--so after a long day and a dinner out near Baltimore (nearly an hour away), I had to call the police to get back to my camper. Otherwise, the campsite was relatively spacious and quiet. The bugs were a little rough. Lots of whitetail running around.
ScoutIt was a well maintained campsite. Clean bathrooms and great hikes to fossil beach.
Pet-friendly camping options near Burke, Virginia range from primitive sites to full-service campgrounds within 30 miles of Washington DC. Burke Lake Park Campground has tent-only sites in the B and C loops, with sites B14 located about 20 feet from bathrooms. Most camping areas in the region operate seasonally from March through October, with overnight temperatures ranging from 45-65°F in spring and fall seasons.
Disc golf courses: Pohick Bay Regional Park features an 18-hole disc golf course that makes for an enjoyable afternoon activity. "I'd recommend taking in a game of disc golf on their 18 hole course," notes Rachel L. from Pohick Bay Campground.
Nature scavenger hunts: Bull Run Regional Park organizes structured outdoor activities for children including guided nature exploration. "The campground had a climbing wall on one afternoon. There are miles of trails and my gkids enjoyed the nature scavenger hunt. You even get a prize when you finish," shares Bridget H.
Train rides and carousels: Burke Lake Park offers family-friendly attractions beyond camping. "The park has a mini train ride that goes around part of the park," explains Tom C., while another camper adds that Burke Lake has "a carousel and a kiddy train, frisbee golf, a regular golf course - all a short drive from DC."
Natural surroundings: Despite being in urban areas, many campgrounds maintain a woodland atmosphere. "Greenbelt Park is quiet aside from occasional air traffic noise, and while there wasn't much spacing between some camp sites everyone was respectful," writes Lauren S. about Greenbelt Park Campground.
Multiple loops with different features: Oak Ridge Campground offers distinct camping experiences based on which loop you select. "There are three loops, front to back. Loop A are walkin only sites for RVs and tents. Loops B and C reservable. Loop B sites are for large families or groups. Loop C is more remote," explains Tracy R. from Oak Ridge Campground.
Fishing and boating: Several parks provide water recreation opportunities on their lakes. "There is a pier out into the river to fish on. The outdoor recreation center has bait, snacks, and drinks," notes Jack R. about Fort Belvoir Travel and RV Camp, which sits along the Potomac River.
Shower availability varies: Some campgrounds have limited shower facilities while others have none. At Bull Run Regional Park, "There's only one playground that's awkwardly located," and "Bath houses are clean and well maintained. Our site was very level, but I could see that some others were not so much, so you might want to ask about that," advises Roberta K.
Wildlife encounters: Ticks can be an issue at certain parks during warm months. According to one camper at Oak Ridge Campground: "Ticks were really bad. We killed dozens and ended up taking at least one with us when we left. We had Deep Woods Off, but seemed to do no good."
Reservation systems: Most campgrounds require advance booking online. "This is a NO CASH facility which means you CANNOT pay upon arrival so you will have to do so online," Crystal C. explains about Greenbelt Park Campground.
Water park access: Several campgrounds offer water recreation facilities for children. "Pirate's Cove waterpark is definitely a highlight in summer," mentions Anne K. about Pohick Bay, while another reviewer notes Lake Fairfax Park has "a water park, paddle boats, playgrounds, trails, skate park, sports fields."
Educational activities: Bull Run Regional Park organizes seasonal events for children. "They had a campfire complete with s'mores followed by hayrides. Great family friendly campground," shares Bridget H.
Loop selection for families: When booking at Oak Ridge Campground, consider which loop best suits your needs. "Loop B is for large families or groups. Loop C is more remote. Each loop has a bathroom building, Loop B is the only one with showers."
Site grading: Many RV sites in the area require leveling equipment. At Prince William Forest RV Campground, "The back row is steep. We were unable to get our Super C level. The rain created red clay mud so the dogs were a mess," reports Cheryl D.
Electrical hookups: Lake Fairfax Campground offers powered sites but they may not be level. "The outer loop campsites are easily more level than the center loop. If leveling perfectly is a concern you may want to call ahead and ask before commiting to the inner loop. Electric hookup only," advises Corey B.
RV dump stations: Most regional parks provide sanitation facilities, but access varies. "Water fill & Dump Station on the beach side of the bathhouse," notes one Lake Fairfax camper, while another mentions that Prince William Forest has "propane and 2 easy dump stations."
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