Best Equestrian Camping near Carrollton, VA

Recent Equestrian Reviews in Carrollton

123 Reviews of 6 Carrollton Campgrounds

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  Gary D.

  Traveler

  

  Nov. 5, 2024

  Northwest River Park and Campground

  Large sites

  Plenty of room..showers/bathrooms huge..water NOT at all sites but easy to fill tanks. Some sites close to main road but not a lot of traffic.

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  Janet R.

  Legend

  

  Jun. 20, 2024

  Chippokes State Park Campground

  Great park for cultural and natural history

  Chippokes State Park is located on the grounds of an old historic plantation, actually one if the original plantations in the area dating back to the 1600’s. The land grant was huge, and as a state park now it provides a rich opportunity to learn about the James River, the natural and indigenous history of the region, the settlement history and role of this plantation in Virginia History, and more. Visiting here provides hiking opportunities to learn about fossils along the river shore, the temperate forest in the woods, and history around the old plantation. Taking the ferry across the river from Jamestown to get here was part of the adventure too. There is a nature center and visitor center that provides lots of info and programs near the river , a network of easy park roads for biking, and the plantation itself, set back further away from the river, provides a wealth of learning, including about the history of crops and trade in this area, and about the lives of the slaves who worked the plantation. The grounds right around the plantation are, in fact, a memorial to the hundreds of souls who lived and worked the land here. It was an amazing learning experience to come to the park, and the options to stay over in the park include standard campsites in a wooded campground, or cabins. The campground has all the usual state park amenities, and was very quiet when we were there in November—so late fall is a great time to come, as the fall weather was amazing

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  Charli R.

  Ranger

  

  Feb. 21, 2024

  Merchants Millpond State Park Campground

  Peaceful and quiet

  We went for Valentine's Day weekend. Only a couple of other people were there, and we hardly saw them. We used site 11. I still think it's the best one, it's the largest, right next to the main trail head, & bath house trail right ahead of the site. The bath house was real nice. They had heaters running and they were so toasty, also very clean. Trails were nice too, we used our ebikes on the bike trail.

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  Joseph H.

  Traveler

  

  Nov. 25, 2023

  Northwest River Park and Campground

  Very clean campground

  Overall amazed at the cleanliness of the campground. The staff is very friendly. The park was very quiet going into the night.

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  Diane R.

  Traveler

  

  Oct. 15, 2023

  Chippokes State Park Campground

  Old Ameture

  Personally, I spent my Birthday week 09-13 October there. I had a wonderful experience for my first time car camping. I would've preferred not having noisy camp neighbors but I guess it was to be expected. So happy that I invested in a tent that survived a rainy night with flying colors. It was a training run to get myself accustomed to the many insects that frayed my nerves. I would return though and the next time should be a lot easier on this old woman and her old husband. 😁

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  Tyler C.

  Scout

  

  Oct. 10, 2023

  Merchants Millpond State Park Campground

  Ok campground, needs hosts

  Stayed on Friday and Sat nights at family campground. Bathrooms ok but in need of maintenance. Park clean and well maintained. Biggest issue is the noise. Neighbors played music and were loud until well after midnight. Other neighbor had dog barking all night. Not a great campground for people with young kids like we have. We will be looking for campgrounds with onsite hosts in the future.

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  Faith W.

  Guide

  

  Aug. 14, 2023

  Kiptopeke State Park Campground

  Great little beach

  Great little beach area with separate dog beach Tight camping Great fishing Few full hook ups Short walk to beach Decent hiking trails Bring bug spray Very hot in camp ground

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  - -.

  Scout

  

  Jul. 18, 2023

  Kiptopeke State Park Campground

  Beautiful beaches but too close to other campers

  This campground had beautiful beach access but the tent campsites are too close to other campers which I found awkward. Usually when I think of camping I think of some peaceful time in the woods but I felt like I was in a crowded restaurant. One thing I did appreciate was that the beach and campground were dog friendly and the bathrooms/showers were clean.

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  Kristi D.

  Legend

  

  Jul. 5, 2023

  Merchants Millpond State Park Campground

  Quiet beautiful campgrounds

  In the middle of nowhere, but it was peaceful and everyone was friendly. The trail system was magical. We hiked early in the am and it was such a therapeutic hike through the forest and swamp. Stayed in our Tepui tent and had a great time.

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  kelly W.

  Traveler

  

  Jun. 16, 2023

  Chesapeake Campground

  Cheap but run down

  The website tells a much different story than the camp itself. Mostly long term here and they don’t do a great job of making sure the sites aren’t full of junk. Can tell it used to be pretty nice but seems very run down now. A storm hit right after I got here and now I’m sitting in about 8 inches of water! Good for a night if you just need a stop over, but can’t say I’d like to be here any longer than that.

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  Kaylee G.

  Guide

  

  May. 27, 2023

  Merchants Millpond State Park Campground

  Wonderfully Shaded

  Stayed a few nights leading up to Memorial day. Our site was a good size, and tent pad was nice. Lovely shaded site, and large picnic table. Did not have to use our popup shade. Downside were the large gravel throughout the site - tough for small dogs and crawlers. Nice 0.7 walk from the campsite to the visitor center to rent canoes! Just a short drive to some other trails. Enjoyed the Cyprus Point trail which you access at the boat ramp section of the park. If you canoe long enough, you'll come across two alligators who live in the pond.

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  Boone

  Traveler

  

  Apr. 17, 2023

  Merchants Millpond State Park Campground

  Amazing experience

  The campsites are great with ample room for privacy, and easily accessible to the restrooms and trails around the pond. The visitor center is fantastic and offers canoe rentals as well as a spot to unload your own canoe or kayak.

  I would recommend visiting in the cooler months of spring or fall. In April, the site was probably only 25% occupied and it’s still cool enough not to be bothered by mosquitoes.

  Taking a canoe or kayak out to explore the pond and swamps is a must and total unique experience. Turtles, birds, cypress trees, and alligators.

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  Kent F.

  Guide

  

  Apr. 8, 2023

  Merchants Millpond State Park Campground

  Quiet an calm

  We tented here and really liked the campground. We stayed in the family campground since we had a vehicle. There are float-in and hike in spots we did not investigate. Our site was clean and separated well. The bathhouse was nice and warm and clean. The rangers were very nice. This has a much better swamp experience than the Great Dismal Swamp.

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  Crystal V.

  Traveler

  

  Dec. 13, 2022

  Kiptopeke State Park Campground

  Beautiful escape

  We visited for a bit and fell in love with the peace and serenity. The kids enjoyed the playground for a bit and then watched the sky to observe the hawks. The old ships are a true sight to see!

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  SummertimeRVrovers J.

  Traveler

  

  Oct. 23, 2022

  Kiptopeke State Park Campground

  Nice Small State Park with beautiful beaches

  We camped at Kiptopeke State Park in a Super C Dynamax DX3. We enjoyed this park a lot because we had a great site. The majority of the sites in the Kiptopeke State park are on the open space. All sites are spacious, clean and green, but there is nowhere to hide from the sun. There are very few shaded ones and we were lucky to get one of those. Kiptopeke State park has two unguarded beaches on the Chesapeake Bay. Kiptopekes northern swim beach is nearly half a mile long. The south beach, which is even longer is open to swimming, fishing, boating and dogs are allowed on leash. And its absolutely beautiful! We have a video about this park in our YouTube channel- Summertime RV Rovers- RV Campgrounds in Maryland and Virginia: Kiptopeke State Park and Outstanding Dreams Alpaca Farm. Please check for yourself.

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  jeff B.

  Scout

  

  Oct. 21, 2022

  Northwest River Park and Campground

  Been here several times

  Great staff. Very helpful and keep the park clean. They have firewood at $6.00 a bundle. We went on a sellout weekend but was still pretty quiet

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  Jonah H.

  Scout

  

  Sep. 27, 2022

  Kiptopeke State Park Campground

  Its the spot

  My friends and I love to come and chill here every year. Love falling asleep to the sounds of waves and watching the stars. Great place for fishing too.

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  Harry F.

  Scout

  

  Sep. 16, 2022

  Merchants Millpond State Park Campground

  Close escape

  Great campground. Very quiet and each tent site is very far from one another. You could have music or a generator going and not disturb your neighbor

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  Jessica A.

  Guide

  

  Aug. 17, 2022

  Kiptopeke State Park Campground

  Great site

  Plenty of space at the site and plenty to do. Really enjoyed the beach!

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  Alex M.

  Legend

  

  Jul. 18, 2022

  Northwest River Park & Campground

  Turned away

  Arrived shortly after 8 pm after a long day's drive. The sun was going down but it wasn't dark yet. The campground office was locked and deserted. No posted instructions about after hours registration, no pay box. Ran into a park ranger who informed me the campground was closed for the evening; as in, would not take my money. Seriously? The campground is behind a gate with a keypad, so no chance of driving in and talking to the camp host. The ranger was kind and apologetic at least.

  Drove a little further south and found a nice site at Bells Island Campground. The host there was happy to take my money.

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  tommy T.

  Scout

  

  May. 20, 2022

  Kiptopeke State Park Campground

  Kiptopeke state park

  Love camping and fishing

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  Nikki M.

  Scout

  

  Apr. 14, 2022

  Northwest River Park & Campground

  Great place for the family!

  Bath houses were clean & the trails were awesome!

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  RL

  Legend

  

  Dec. 22, 2021

  Blackwater Birds and Bees

  Awesome River Site

  Great little site right on the river! Short walk to other great river put-in sites for kayaking and swimming. The campground has loaner kayaks 🛶

  Cute little bathhouse with flushing toilets. Slightly tricky getting to the site in the dark - just follow the host’s directions really well. We had a great time and bought some homemade wine from the farm store. They also left us drinking water on the picnic table at the site. Beautiful wildflowers all around the property! Want to return in the spring.

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  mruis

  Scout

  

  Nov. 28, 2021

  Kiptopeke State Park Campground

  Beautiful

  Such a peaceful place! Hardly anyone there when we went. Sites well spaced, grounds well kept. The hiking is outstanding. A gem of a place. Just be prepared for no Wi-Fi.

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  Brendan C.

  Scout

  

  Oct. 29, 2021

  Blackwater Birds and Bees

  Quiet and Friendly

  Went for 1 overnight. It was great. The campground was quiet, we were able to fish, and even got out on the kayaks. The host was super friendly and was always there if we needed anything. Definitely coming back, and with more people

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  bobmac

  Guide

  

  Oct. 26, 2021

  Kiptopeke State Park Campground

  Fantastic! Highly recommend.

  First time here and will definitely be going back. Many trails, beautiful beach and well maintained campground. Trails were marked well and taken care of. Beach was clean and water was gorgeous. (F Section) Campsites are decent sized. Bathhouse was aged but clean and kept stocked. Camp staff and patrons were very friendly. Also there is Cape Charles, which is about 10-15 mins away. Awesome little town with many things to see, do and try. From good food to distillery to local art gallery. Highly recommend this place.

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  Callie D.

  Traveler

  

  Oct. 15, 2021

  Kiptopeke State Park Campground

  Beautiful surprise!

  Pine forests, wild beaches and nice bathrooms