8 campgrounds with availability next weekend
Multiple RV parks near Carrollton provide year-round camping options for recreational vehicles. The Colonies RV and Travel Park features sites with electric, water, and sewer hookups, accommodating larger rigs on concrete pads. "Sites are level with some spacing," noted one camper, highlighting the park's mature trees and well-maintained grounds. American Heritage RV Park in Williamsburg offers 160 RV sites with full hookups including 30/50-amp electrical service. Isle of Wight Family Campground provides concrete pad sites with picnic tables and fire pits, while Newport News Park offers a more natural setting with electric and water hookups amid forested surroundings.
Throughout the coastal Virginia region, RV camping amenities vary considerably between parks. Many campgrounds provide dump stations, propane availability, and laundry facilities for extended stays. Fort Monroe's Colonies RV park stands out with its unique waterfront location on a peninsula, while facilities farther inland like American Heritage RV Park remain accessible during winter months when coastal storms can impact travel. Several parks require rabies certificates for pets, and seasonal rates fluctuate significantly. A recent review noted that Newport News Park offers "24-hour security, heated showers, toilets, picnic tables, grills, dump station, and laundry" among its services. Most parks accept advance reservations by phone or online.
from $154 / night
"Sites: 22 with 1 pull thru 13 full hookups 12 Tent sites Electric: 30-50 amp
This is a private campground and you do not have to be military to stay. It really is in a great location."
"Lovely small campground located inside a National Park land. Full hookup sites are named after the original 13 colonies. Nicely situated between Williamsburg, Hampton, Norfolk and Virginia Beach."
from $25 - $59 / night
"The site was clean and level. No fire pit or grill, so plan ahead. We went the last weekend the pool was open, which wasn’t crowded at all. Casino night was a blast!"
"Positives-
Sites are spacious! Golf cart rentals Pool is incredible for all ages. Employees are super friendly. 50amp & 30amp hookup. Sewer is in 2 locations for each site. WiFi available."
"It is immediately adjacent to the Colonial Parkway for easy access to historic Jamestown as well, making for a great base for exploring the historic sites and state and national parks of the area."
"Nice and quiet. We have stayed here several times. Close to historic Williamsburg and Yorktown. We will be back several times."
from $10 - $25 / night
"There are waters slides, playgrounds, fishing, water rentals, and campground sponsored fun.
What’s most noticeable are all of the golf carts.""Close to home and our first time visiting this campground. The staff was very friendly and sites were well maintained. We stayed in Spadefish 3 which was right next to the pool and playground."
"This was our first time staying where full hookups were standard, and we had a pull-through site on a level concrete pad."
"Well kept, family and pet friendly. Nice pool and clean bathrooms. Sites are blacktop with concrete patio pads."
Available next weekend
from $69 - $160 / night
"Nice facilities, clean sites. Friendly staff."
"Our first time with thousand islands We like it It has everything you need , full hook ups , laundry, indoor outdoor pool , mini golf…"
"Bounce pillow was fun for the kids and the playgrounds had something for all ages. Pools were clean and the water park looked fun but not for October activities."
"Just like a koa, pool ( not open in Nov.), jump pad, ice cream store, on water, . A plus there are 4 sites with dog enclosure gates . Lots of dirt roads to ride bikes for toddlers"
"Cellular signal and Starlink won't work well here and the campground WiFi isn't great."
"Friendly staff that provided lots of assistance when making reservation and giving directions to the campground."
TravelerA beautiful campground. Nice wooded sites with decent space between sites. Bathroom and laundry were clean. Showers were just ok. Nice trails and the walk along the James
river was nice. Will definitely stay again.
TravelerDO NOT WAIST YOUR MONEY! THIS IS A SCAM!! Our 3 campsites flooded with 6 inches of water within an hour of arriving before high tide. Very difficult to get ahold of staff due to limited hours of business. I have requested a refund for failure to render services due to unusable campsites. I have left several voicemails and sent emails with attached pictures. Management has been avoiding my phone calls, will not call back. Very unprofessional. I received one call from"management" at 7:20 pm to tell me that he received a message to call me, but he hasn't looked into why he needs to call me and he will call back the next day. I never heard back from him and that was a week ago. I have followed up daily with phone calls without a return phone call. My family makes several camping trips through the year, will never return here.
TravelerGenerous sized sites but only semi-private. Excellent facilities
ScoutThis campground was very enjoyable. I spent a lot of time at the fishing pier, learning to ID birds I had never identified before. Brown pelicans were everywhere near the sunken ships. I also talked to the Hawkwatch people for a bit.
My campsite was far enough from the bathroom I couldn't hear the door slam, but since I was the only one in the F loop, that wouldn't have mattered. Since the loop was so empty, it was an absolute pleasure.
Had the campground been full, I would have felt too close to the people in tents in the sites next to me.
One great thing was that there weren't tent pads so we didn't have to worry about how to fit two tents on to one tent pad.
GuideEnjoying this campground. Close to all the attractions. Incredible staff, super friendly. Pool and game room are wonderful.
TravelerNote to Self: No Primitive Site reservations...EVER. I love this park. It's situated far enough from the busy traffic noise...beautiful Virginia city of Hayes. When I arrived, it was such a scorching day and there wasn't nearly enough tree cover to shield my tent from the "son of Hades". Suffered heat exhaustion almost to the point of death...Literally. Night was my only respite. If it hadn't been for the wonderful camp attendants who came to my rescue, it would've been an utterly failed experience. Bless their hearts. Other than that, this was a great training experience for an old Novice camper. Now that I'm a bit more practiced, I'm going back 😁, armed with knowledge and more confidence.
TravelerThe good: super clean and new restrooms / showers. The entire parking immaculate. Stayed at site 12. Offers water views and shade. Site 13 is similar and is probably the most ideal site.
Cons: zero privacy. The sites are basically scattered around an open grassy area and fairly close together.
Be aware: sites are not vehicle accessible. Need to carry your kit 50-75 yards.
GuideOur stay is going to be the 21 days that are allowed. In that time, I have been on many nature walks with my dog. Very enjoyable, very well maintained. The only thing I did not like is the bathrooms. I have seen a cleaning lady come through, but I think it is primarily for the sinks and toilets. The shower curtains are moldy, lots of spiders. The shower pressure and temp are great. All in all, it is affordable and very peaceful.
TravelerThis is a long one! Here we go. My partner and I travel for work, we went out of our way to move to this location based on reviews saying this is a great place. We have paid in full for the whole stay which is about little over 2 months. We have been here approx 2 weeks give or take. We work night shift. No activity during the day. Simple easy. Not our first campground by any means. At first, we were excited to experience the amenities and such. Now we’re uncomfortable to try anything out. Why you ask? Situation: first day we move in, we end up next to what seems like the literal only other long term or possibly even permanent resident on the grounds. My service animal alerted me to a trigger, which she left the front door of the camper before we walked out. Recalled her to me once we saw that the perm resident (our neighbor) had what presented as an aggressive dog. (Husky maybe?). Within not EVEN 5 minutes of this event, someone was at our door- instead of asking what is going on we were immediately accused of her running around off leash I guess? We had just woken up from sleeping and it was evening time, time to go to work. Instead of arguing or even offering up ANY facts related to the situation I simply said got it thanks and the interaction ended. I’m thinking to myself well damn. Okay. A week or so maybe goes by? Leash in hand VISIBLE -at the door my dog steps out, I step out behind her- same time same situation. She walks ahead of me to where she will relieve herself, I ask for her to come back next to me, she recalls- neighbors dog loses its mind again. I look up at neighbor and say “just go ahead and call man, I get it”. She calls. This time THREE employees are driving on carts to our site, at this point we’re already leaving for work. I knew it was coming, figured they would for sure ask what’s going on this time. They don’t. The older woman accompanied by two men behind her- simply says “you have been told before you need to leash your dog”. We reply yes we understand. Nobody asks for a description of the events, what’s going on, or if this even happened. The female voice is raised and hostile presenting towards both of us. The man behind her approaches our car and peers into the vehicle I’m not sure if to intimidate or what, but that action was also very ineffective in diffusing the situation and instead very intimidating. And now making us both VERY late to work as this is an extra 15 minute drive to the hospital in which we work at. Seemingly, the word of this permanent resident is all they needed to full on accuse the two of us… of what? I am not sure. My animal has resided all over the country in countless locations, all while working and we have had no issues to date. At this point I am still remaining silent as the female worker continues to educate us on our alleged actions. My concern is that there has been ZERO questioning, only full on accusations. We’re highly uncomfortable at this point. They say “we will be speaking with the general manager tomorrow”, Which also felt threatening. I’d like to add that given the whole situation this wouldn’t matter but since this is happening: earlier that morning after work I had stopped by the front desk, to ask about a package I thought that I sent to the wrong place, but didn’t. The same female was there. I remember thinking wow she’s actually so rude. But I brushed it off. Now looking back she must have some kind of prejudice toward myself and my dog. I’ve never been threatened / accused so one-sidedly in my entire career such as what has been happening at this campground. Our resolution was to request moving sites, however nothing was asked of us WHATSOEVER. As stated we were not given any opportunity to speak on the situation. Will attempt to update review whenever we speak with management of this location. Warning is to be wary of implicit bias in staff, potential favoritism, and inconsistent / unfair conflict resolution, aggressive long term campers, and lack of communication from staff.
Camping options near Carrollton, Virginia range from military facilities to family-oriented resorts with varied terrain. The coastal Virginia region experiences mild winters with occasional frost and hot, humid summers where temperatures typically reach 85-90°F. Summer camping in this area requires preparation for high humidity and occasional thunderstorms, particularly at waterfront locations.
Beach access options: At Fort Story Cape Henry RV Park, military families can enjoy proximity to quieter beaches. "This campground is located at the Fort Story Navy Base, set in a wooded area not far from a nice beach right at the corner of where the Chesapeake Bay meets the Atlantic," notes one visitor.
Water recreation: Bethpage Camp-Resort features extensive water activities beyond standard swimming. "Water park- amazing, spacious lots, very secluded, splash pad-fun for small children, small beach, kayaking available," explains a camper who rated the facility highly.
Historical exploration: The region's military history provides educational opportunities. "While there you must check out the Fort Monroe Casement Museum. You have water on two sides with excellent walking area," suggests a reviewer about the historic surroundings at the Colonies RV Park.
Waterfront locations: Grey's Point Camp earns praise for its riverfront setting. "Great campground on a hill, overlooking the rappahannock river. We stayed here Sept 2020 during tropical storm and covid, lol. Was a great safe location in port of storm, the sites mostly drained well," shares one camper.
Military base amenities: Cheatham Annex RV Campground offers recreation beyond standard camping. "There are more than 10 miles of hiking and biking trails, fishing on two lakes and the York River along with an 18 hole golf course," notes a reviewer about this military facility.
Seasonal decorations: Holiday theming enhances some campgrounds seasonally. "The place is was clean and had really cool Halloween decorations. There is also a viewing deck with lounge chairs to watch the sunset over the creek side," writes a camper about their October visit to The Colonies.
Accessibility issues: Some campgrounds have terrain challenges. At American Heritage RV Park, larger rigs face specific difficulties: "We also saw another camper with a rig identical to ours struggle to get into a back-in site, ultimately hitting a water faucet across the road, leaving the park without water for over two hours."
Noise considerations: Military installations have unique sound patterns. "Expect to hear aircraft all the time. You get used to it quickly, but can be loud," explains a Little Creek RV Park visitor about the base environment.
Variable internet access: Connectivity varies significantly between locations. One Williamsburg area camper noted: "Cellular signal and Starlink won't work well here and the campground WiFi isn't great. But in the true spirit of camping, this is a great place to disconnect."
Water activities planning: Thousand Trails Williamsburg provides water facilities regardless of weather. "Every member of staff is very friendly and welcoming. It is a serene campground with beautiful walking trails. All the amenities for our two toddlers too… big pool outside, plus an inside pool and hottub," shares a family visitor.
Entertainment options: Schedule activities around planned events for maximum value. "Many activities scheduled on the weekends. Lots of families camping. Indoor and outdoor pools. Decent spacing between sites," advises a family who frequented this Williamsburg area campground.
Site selection strategy: For tent campers seeking privacy at waterfront locations: "Hint: for more privacy (tent campers) ask for site 6 or 7," suggests a camper at The Colonies RV Park, providing specific site recommendations based on experience.
Hookup configurations: RV campgrounds near Carrollton, Virginia often require additional equipment. "Full hook up (electric/water/sewer) on sites; some have fire pits, some don't. Also the connection boxes are set back pretty far on the sites, so you need longer hoses/cords. We had a long electric cord that reached and had to add a second water hose and second section of sewer hose to connect."
Pad types: Concrete pads provide better stability during rainy periods. "Our site was very nice site#10, a leveled concrete site with room to park our towed vehicle while still attached to our Motor Home. We also had a level concrete patio with a picnic table."
Winter stays: Some rv campgrounds in Carrollton's surrounding area offer affordable extended winter options. "Pricey in the summer time, but they have a monthly winter rate $756 (not proratable) from October 1 thru April 30," mentions a long-term visitor about seasonal pricing variations.
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