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Burke Lake Park offers tent and RV camping within a suburban setting near Fairfax Station, Virginia. The campground provides primitive sites without hookups in a wooded setting along the lake. Additional developed campgrounds in the area include Bull Run Regional Park in Centreville and Pohick Bay Regional Park in Lorton, both offering more amenities including electric hookups, water access, and cabin accommodations. Most campgrounds in this region are within regional or state parks, situated within 10-20 miles of Washington D.C., making them convenient base camps for exploring the capital area.

The camping season generally runs from March through October, with some facilities like Bull Run and Pohick Bay remaining open year-round. Most sites require advance reservations, particularly during summer weekends and holidays when availability becomes limited. A visitor commented, "This place is right near my house yet it still feels like you're out in the open." Facilities vary significantly between parks, with Burke Lake offering more primitive experiences while others like Cherry Hill Park in nearby College Park, Maryland provide full hookups and extensive amenities. Bathhouses with showers are available at most developed campgrounds, though the quality and cleanliness can vary by location.

Campers particularly appreciate the recreational opportunities available at these parks. Burke Lake features a 5-mile trail around the lake, fishing opportunities, boat rentals, disc golf, and family activities. A review mentioned that it's "a great primitive sites with upgraded bath houses" and that the "park offers a lake for fishing and kayaking, 5 mile trail around the lake, disc golf, mini golf, carousel, and a cool little train." While sites at Burke Lake and other regional campgrounds can be relatively close together, they typically provide enough privacy for a comfortable experience. Many campers note that despite being in suburban settings, these campgrounds still provide a sense of being in nature while offering convenient access to nearby attractions and services.

Best Camping Sites Near Fairfax Station, Virginia (102)

    1. Bull Run Regional Park

    43 Reviews
    Iron Gate, VA
    8 miles
    Website
    +1 (703) 631-0550

    $39 - $100 / night

    "We have lived in northern Virginia for over 30 years and never been to this campground until this month! Very nice campground with friendly staff and friendly campground hosts."

    "History buffs will like to explore the park surrounding the campground. Fun little water park within walking distance of all campsites that was great for kids."

    2. Pohick Bay Campground

    37 Reviews
    Lorton, VA
    12 miles
    Website
    +1 (703) 339-6104

    $37 - $170 / night

    "We have been camping here for nearly 20 years. Each military tour brought us back to this area so Pohick became our second home. Our kids kayak now older but used to walk the trails as little kids."

    "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."

    3. Oak Ridge Campground — Prince William Forest Park

    32 Reviews
    Dumfries, VA
    14 miles
    Website
    +1 (703) 221-7181

    $26 / night

    "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."

    "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."

    4. Lake Fairfax Campground

    25 Reviews
    Reston, VA
    12 miles
    Website
    +1 (703) 471-5414

    $30 - $70 / night

    "If you are looking for camping in Fairfax County Virginia, this is it, because there are only a couple to choose from."

    "We set up our tent in the far side of the campground close to the lake ( site 27). It is slightly slant but still comfortable in the tent. Bathrooms are close by and kept clean."

    5. Burke Lake Park Campground

    15 Reviews
    Burke, VA
    2 miles
    Website
    +1 (703) 323-6600

    "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."

    6. Prince William Forest RV Campground — Prince William Forest Park

    19 Reviews
    Dumfries, VA
    13 miles
    +1 (703) 221-2474

    "Adjacent to Prince William Forest, near shops and restaurants, and less than an hour away from Washington, DC. Good nature getaway from the city."

    "Stayed here for a week while working nearby. Easy to get to and set up. Office was closed when we arrived but arrival paperwork was posted outside office door."

    7. Cherry Hill Park

    42 Reviews
    Beltsville, MD
    27 miles
    Website
    +1 (301) 937-7116

    $999 / night

    "Great camping amenities, soft cushioned sites, with power and water close by. DO NOT GET BASIC TENT SITES AS THEY ARE NEXT TO HIGHWAYS AND VERY NOISY!!! Premium tent sites would be a better choice."

    "That being said, I’m sure there were a few campers who didn’t like being right next to the walkway to the bathrooms and showers. The park is broken down in to various sections and slightly tiered."

    8. Fairfax County Burke Lake Park

    2 Reviews
    Fairfax Station, VA
    3 miles
    Website
    +1 (703) 323-6600

    "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!"

    9. Leesylvania State Park Campground

    6 Reviews
    Dumfries, VA
    15 miles
    Website
    +1 (703) 730-8205

    $15 - $18 / night

    "Close to me so theres nothing new"

    "Good for a day use, parking is full most of the time but have a lot of space to park you may have to walk but you will find one spot..."

    10. Fort Belvoir Travel and RV Camp

    4 Reviews
    Fort Belvoir, VA
    12 miles
    Website
    +1 (703) 805-3081

    $55 / night

    "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."

    "It is very clean and there are many amenities close by. The base outdoor recreation center has equipment to rent such as kayaks and canoes to explore the Potomac river."

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  • Phillip H.
    May. 10, 2026

    Harpers Ferry / Civil War Battlefields KOA

    Harper’s Ferry KOA

    The sites are close together. The park was not full Mother’s Day weekend. It is a very nice park. The bathhouses were clean. The amenities were good although we didn’t utilize them. The national historic site was very close and we walked over day 1 rode our bikes day 2. The C&O canal is accessible but you must walk your bike across the lower town bridge and carry it down the stairs. This section of the trail was very good and we completed 38 miles.

  • c
    May. 9, 2026

    Patapsco Valley State Park-Hilton Area

    Hilton area

    Thought the campsites were extremely close together. There were A LOT of kids and no quiet hours. Good for families. Not good for a camping camping experience.

  • D
    Apr. 28, 2026

    Harpers Ferry / Civil War Battlefields KOA

    Not as advertised on website. Loose dogs. Sites not as advertised.

    Less amenities than advertised. We usually camp in more rustic locations and planned this trip simply for the fun of the amenities. Their website claims that the pool is seasonal but doesn't list anything else as seasonal. There was supposed to be mini golf, a giant bounce pillow, indoor basketball, an arcade with air hockey and a pool table. Mini golf was fine. The bounce pillow was deflated and full of water. The arcade/pool table/air hockey building was locked and the maintenance guy(who locks it up) was outside smoking before leaving early for the day. The employee at the camp store said it was supposed to be open until the store closed but that he probably just closed it early.

     The rules state that dogs need to be on a leash at all times and, in the two hours we actually stayed, we saw four that weren't. One was staying near us and started chasing us when we rode our bikes by. One was wandering about 4 campsites down from it's owner. We mentioned it to the person at the camp store before we were chased and she just shrugged it off. 

    The map is incorrect. It lists site numbers that don't exist and doesn't list some sites that supposedly do. We spent a fifteen minutes trying to find a non-existent site before going back to the camp office and getting assigned a new site. They acted like it was a new thing caused by maintenance but we just looked and saw a review from ten months ago saying the map was messed up then. 

    The description of the site we paid for was non electric tent with a sand tent pad. The site we got was on a hill(no actual flat spot) overgrown with weeds, no tent pad, a slanted picnic table, and no actual parking spot. You had to drive over a drainage ditch and park on the hill. If our car didn't have high clearance we wouldn't have made it. There was also a hole in the middle of the site. And the map showed that number site on the corner where another unmarked site was. Our originally assigned site was supposedly in the same group of sites, so it would've been similar. Also don't believe the claim that they're"large sites." Most of them are crammed together. There are a few that look decent sized and flat, but they want you to pay an extra$30 to pick your own site. 

    We didn't even look in the bathrooms. 

    We left after two hours. Definitely a waste of$60+ dollars. 

    Next time we'll go over to the Brunswick Family campground. Their owners are lovely people who care about their customers.

  • Beth B.The Dyrt PRO User
    Apr. 12, 2026

    Prince William Forest RV Campground — Prince William Forest Park

    Nice clean Campground

    Stayed here for a week while working nearby. Easy to get to and set up. Office was closed when we arrived but arrival paperwork was posted outside office door. Even with busy road nearby, park was quiet and felt private. Sites were level and paved making setup easy. Sites had 1/2 site extra paved for vehicle with extra parking nearby. There was no litter in park, we observed a staff member daily making the rounds to keep everything clean. There was walking access into the park on wide private roads without traffic. With park access you are able to walk into national forest park from RV camp. National Forest visitor center close by, 1 exit away going south I95. Amenities in RV park included swimming pool, chess board with extra large pieces, playground and clean bath house. Firewood and ice on site.

  • C
    Apr. 12, 2026

    Oak Ridge Campground — Prince William Forest Park

    Great Campground

    Our family loved this campground. It was entirely wooded with plenty of shade, sites were close but separated enough to feel like you were in your own site. Our kids and others rode their bikes around the loop all weekend long. Bathrooms could have been a little cleaner and all the entrances except one were closed, but that’s what happens when you cut budgets for public lands.

  • Dani The Dyrt PRO User
    Apr. 4, 2026

    Gooney Creek Campground

    New owners

    New owners just bought this place. There are upgrades and cleaning needed, but owner was friendly and helpful. Creek and trail is gorgeous. Highway can be loud at times. Surrounding town gorgeous and dog friendly.

  • V
    Apr. 1, 2026

    Brunswick Family Campground

    Lovely campground on the C&O. Beware the trains!

    This is a lovely campground that I recommend and would stay again.  We have been twice:  once as a family and once with a Scout troop.  The RV sites are fairly large and clean.  The tent-only sites are smaller and have a metal fire ring with a grate (nice!).  The  RV sites have mostly brick rings without grates.  The bathrooms are fairly small (two showers on the female and one on the male) which might be an issue on busy weekends.  The only real water entrance is the boat ramp, but you can climb down a cliff in other places.  A, D, and E are sunnier.  B and C and Nottingham are mostly wooded with mature trees.  We used the site as a base for a bike trip along the C&O to go to Harper’s Ferry (14mi round trip along a gravel path).  The staff were friendly and there is a small camp store.

    But the trains!  THE TRAINS!!!  Every review will mention them for a reason.  The site is adjacent to a rail yard that runs all day.  Not just a passing train, but clanging car and engine changes.   It’s LOUD.  I slept with earplugs, but could still hear the noise.  The yard really starts going around 5am and goes all day.  It slows down after 8/9pm, but never stops entirely.  The trains are the only reason for the removed star and it’s not the campground’s fault.  But almost all of the real complaints are about the noise.  If you want an extra quiet campground with only birds and running water, this is not the place for you.  But if you don’t mind the loud bangs and low rumbles, this place is fine!

    The entrance is beyond the train yard and about a mile down a widened part of the C&O.  It is possible to be trapped inside or outside if a train is stopped at the crossing (30min for us, once).  

    In short, it’s a great campground if you bring ear plugs!

  • Ashley T.
    Mar. 13, 2026

    Goose Bay Marina

    Jeepers Creepers meets Catalina Wine Mixer

    When we first arrived it was late (we are either late or not coming as always!) the cut down tobacco fields and long dark woods surrounded the entrance into this campground and marina… to be honest I was scared and cried and my husband thought I was ridiculous and reminded me I will love it tomorrow… welp he knows me! All the boat storage and walking around it so fun looking at all the boat names… they are remodeling the bathhouses now they look nice so far on the inside. Everyone is working really hard a staying busy tending to the boats or landscaping or docks… Vicki is super friendly she works practically everyday… but hopefully one day she will trust someone enough to delegate her duties to…

Guide to Fairfax Station

Campgrounds near Fairfax Station, Virginia offer varied terrain and access points throughout the year. The region sits at elevations between 200-400 feet in the Piedmont region, characterized by rolling hills and mixed hardwood forests. Winter camping remains available at several locations with temperatures typically ranging from 25-45°F from December through February.

What to do

Hiking trails beyond Burke Lake: The area offers multiple trail systems for different skill levels. At Oak Ridge Campground — Prince William Forest Park, you can explore extensive trail networks. One camper noted: "We spent 5 days camping and exploring the civil war battle areas and other things. Definitely worth exploring."

Disc golf courses: Fairfax County parks feature multiple disc golf options. "BR park is absolutely beautiful. So much to do and centered around many historical sites. It's a gem," mentions one visitor to Bull Run Regional Park.

Water recreation: Boating opportunities exist throughout the region. At Pohick Bay, "Boating in summer from kayaks to motorboats" is available according to a regular visitor. Lake Fairfax Park provides additional water activities with various rental options available seasonally.

What campers like

Proximity to DC with natural setting: Many campgrounds serve as convenient basestations for capital visits. A camper at Pohick Bay Campground shared: "Spent several nights here while visiting Washington DC. You need military credentials. Handy to the DC Metro Transit system. Nice views of river."

Wildlife viewing opportunities: The watershed areas attract diverse wildlife. "Beautiful campground located near the National Harbor. Eagles everywhere! Large clean sites. Great staff!" reported a visitor to Pohick Bay.

Seasonal activities: Different parks offer rotating scheduled events. One family at Bull Run Regional Park reported: "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."

What you should know

Varying site privacy levels: Site spacing differs significantly between locations. A camper noted about Lake Fairfax Campground: "Campsites are close together. If you like being around people and don't mind seeing 3-4 other sites around you, then this place is a really nice and easy campsite."

Seasonal crowds and noise: Some parks experience significant seasonal crowding. According to one visitor: "This place is packed full of people who like to stay up late and make lots of noise. Park rules aren't very well enforced."

Terrain challenges: Not all sites offer level ground. A recent visitor observed: "Not all sites are level at all. Many tents were on a full slant." At Burke Lake, sites in the outer loop tend to be more level than inner loop locations.

Tips for camping with families

Educational programming: Several parks offer structured learning activities. At Bull Run Regional Park, a family reported: "Our family stayed here in a cabin on a long weekend trip to DC. This campground was full of stuff to do and we didn't even get to do a lot of it. They had a campfire complete with s'mores followed by hayrides."

Water parks for summer visits: Multiple parks feature water recreation areas. A visitor noted: "Pirate's Cove waterpark is definitely a highlight in summer." These water features generally operate from Memorial Day through Labor Day with daily admission fees.

Playground accessibility: Consider proximity to play areas when booking. One family at Oak Ridge Campground shared: "We had a great time here over a long weekend in August. We got a site on the inner loop and it backed to the playground and the bathhouse. The site was spacious."

Tips from RVers

Bathroom facility quality: Shower and restroom conditions vary significantly. An RVer highlighted: "I'll go again just for the showers. They're with staying again alone. Locking doors, individual stalls. Hot dog. Best camping showers I've ever had."

Site leveling requirements: Many campgrounds require significant leveling. One RVer at Prince William Forest RV Campground cautioned: "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."

Winter accessibility: Several campgrounds maintain year-round operations. A winter visitor at Cherry Hill Park remarked: "Stayed here for 2 weeks while visiting friends in Alexandria. Nice and quiet here during winter more so during week than weekends."

Frequently Asked Questions

What camping is available near Fairfax Station, VA?

According to TheDyrt.com, Fairfax Station, VA offers a wide range of camping options, with 102 campgrounds and RV parks near Fairfax Station, VA and 2 free dispersed camping spots.

Which is the most popular campground near Fairfax Station, VA?

According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Fairfax Station, VA is Bull Run Regional Park with a 3.9-star rating from 43 reviews.

Where can I find free dispersed camping near Fairfax Station, VA?

According to TheDyrt.com, there are 2 free dispersed camping spots near Fairfax Station, VA.

What parks are near Fairfax Station, VA?

According to TheDyrt.com, there are 17 parks near Fairfax Station, VA that allow camping, notably Prince William Forest Park and George Washington Memorial Parkway.

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