Bull Run Regional Park's pet-friendly sites include both drive-in and walk-in access for tent camping, RV camping with full hookups, and cabin accommodations. Rappahannock River Campground welcomes pets at their established camping areas along the river with boat-in access available. Both campgrounds provide picnic tables and allow fires with designated fire rings. Oak Ridge Campground at Prince William Forest Park offers tent and RV sites with drinking water and toilet facilities for campers with pets. Campsites at Bull Run feature electric hookups, water hookups, showers, and sanitary dump stations. Rappahannock River Campground maintains a more primitive camping experience with outhouses instead of flush toilets, but hot showers are available. The camping area along the riverbank provides excellent water access for pets that enjoy swimming. The Dyrt includes reviews of campgrounds near Casanova, Virginia.
Camping with dogs at Rappahannock River requires bringing sufficient water supplies during river activities as the pond on the campground is not suitable for swimming. The river access is fantastic for kayaking with pets, with spacious campsites that don't feel cramped even when other campers bring dogs. Bull Run Regional Park campers should be aware of the nearby shooting range which may disturb noise-sensitive pets. Andy Guest/Shenandoah River State Park Campground provides year-round pet-friendly accommodations with full hookup options, fire rings, and showers. When hiking with dogs in the region, owners should check trail regulations as some areas may have specific leash requirements or seasonal restrictions. The 20-acre property at A World Away Farm offers a unique camping experience where pets can interact with farm animals including horses and chickens.
$34 - $90 / 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)."
"Hot dog. Best camping showers I've ever had. Only draw back is that there's only one playground that's awkwardly located."
$26 / 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."
"When we pulled in we were greeted by a friendly fat cat. We paid our fee, which was only around $15, and then another $5 for a bunch of firewood."
"Great for a weekend away from all the hustle and bustle. Very relaxing"
"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."
$30 - $75 / night
"Stayed here with three other girls and my dog- it was a great spot! Nice and close to some great trails for our evening walk, and nothing beats staying Inside the NP!"
"This was a great campground location to many, many National Park Trails. Our stay was during the last week of September. We met up with family who live in the area and got 3 sites hugging the AT."
$33 - $150 / night
"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."
$27 - $384 / night
"Tons of trails great for families with dogs or those wanting to get out and hike. The campsite featured some of the best bathroom/ shower houses, they were super clean and well maintained."
"Virginia has the best state park campgrounds. Water and electric. Large sites. The bathrooms are clean with separate shower rooms. Nice hiking in the park. Near SNP. Responsive and friendly rangers."
$30 - $75 / night
"This is a nice and very large campground tucked away in the northern part of Shenandoah. The facilities and grounds were well kept and it’s a short car’s travel (but there’s also a trail!)"
"The pull in area was paved and behind it was a nice flat tent area."
"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."
TravelerWe began our membership here this June. it has a great atmosphere on the banks of the Shenandoah River. There are activities every weekend like concerts and group activities. Staff is very friendly and helpful. The facilities are clean and very convenient. Pet friendly; two dog parks.
GuideBeautiful views. Adjacent to a working farm where cows, sheep, llamas, chickens and roosters can graze next to the campsites.
The grounds were beautifully manicured and incredibly clean.
It also had the largest dog park area of any campground I’ve ever seen.
Very nice pool, friendly staff and firewood available for purchase. They will even deliver right to your site.
Very close to downtown Luray, which has great shops and restaurants. There is a very nice 2 mile long walking trail, the Luray-Hawksbill Greenway, near the campground that will take you right into town.
Also close by to some excellent hiking, wineries, breweries and distilleries.
ScoutWe recently stayed for a long weekend at the Outlanders campground after we received a referral from a friend and could not have been more happy with our stay. The RV sites at this campground are very spaced out, you have a lot of room to each side of your RV. The park and facilities were very clean. They have a playground for the kids, fishing ponds, cabins, pet friendly with a dog park and they are located right along the Shenandoah river. You can go tubing on the river but need to provide your own tubes. The ride down the river from one end of the park to the other is around 30 minutes. Also for all of the people attached to the internet like us we were able to have plenty of cell signal to hotspot and get internet.
TravelerNice size spots. Lake on site. Playground for kids. Fun bike rentals. Lots of dog walks and a dog park. Camp store has a little bit of everything.
ScoutThis campground is very close to Luray Caverns and all that they have to offer. There is also a Duke's of Hazzard themed museum and store where they do live music on weekends nearby, it's called Cooter's. This campground is very small but quiet. It does border cow pasture land so when the wind shifts you get the smell but it wasn't constant and it wasn't unbearable. They have 2 swimming pools and a very large dog park. The bath houses were clean and well maintained. I would definitely recommend this campground.
LegendThis place is right outside the gate of Harpers Ferry NP. We walked to the shuttle bus stop. It is a very large KOA, and was almost empty when we visited in September. The original site the gave us had a large rut and washed out spot, so we could not get level. I checked in the office and the reassigned another space that was much better. Full hook ups, nice clean shower and bathrooms, playground, pool, large dog park.
ScoutOverall great camp ground only thing I noticed is at some of the RV sites the hook ups are in crazy spots some are In the neighboring sites area so you have to drag extensions around them. Also the pool and dog park isn’t on site you have to leave to go to it.
TravelerStayed here for two weeks in early March. Newly renovated campground with a lot of amenities. Very helpful staff. The campground is a lot of money upgrading services, capabilities, and extra activities (St Patrick's Day parade and dinner). While we were there they added street signage (very helpful) and installed a Bocce Ball field. Two fenced dog parks. Campsites are level gravel (no pads). Located near multiple vineyards. Our only complaint was that the sewage connection was slightly higher than the black tank outlet on our Airstream. The majority of camp sites are very close together, and the sites closer to the highway experience highway noise.
RangerThis is a campers dream site. Everything you can think of is offered here. You have to check their website to see all. This is the closest site to Washington DC. 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. Pets are pampered here. Even dog walking service available.
Pet-friendly camping options near Casanova, Virginia range from primitive riverfront sites to full-hookup facilities within an hour's drive. The region sits at the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains with elevations ranging from 300-500 feet, experiencing moderate summer temperatures averaging 85°F. Fall camping season extends through late October with nighttime temperatures dropping to the 40s, requiring proper bedding and weather preparations.
Disc golf course access: Pohick Bay Regional Park offers an 18-hole disc golf course within walking distance of campsites. "Pohick Bay is my go-to weekend camping spot. Just a few miles outside DC, Pohick Bay is a hidden gem in the area. I'd recommend taking in a game of disc golf on their 18 hole course," notes Rachel L.
Kayaking with pets: The riverfront sites at Rappahannock River Campground provide direct water access for kayaking trips with dogs. "This campground is great! Primitive camping at its best. Very friendly staff. We stayed here and went tubing on the Rappahannock River one day. The tubing trip was organized by the same people that run the campground so that was very convenient!" explains Katie M.
History exploration: Prince William Forest Park contains historic structures and trails with Civil War significance. "There is lots and lots of history around the area. We spent 5 days camping and exploring the civil war battle areas and other things. Definitely worth exploring," states Daniel S.
Private wooded sites: Oak Ridge Campground offers secluded camping with natural separation between sites. "This campground is pretty enormous. There's got to be over the 100 sites. A loop is for walk ins, b and c loops are for reservations. The campground sits in a beautiful Prince William national Forrest," explains Daniel S.
Clean modern facilities: Campers consistently mention the quality of restroom facilities at Andy Guest/Shenandoah River State Park. "Virginia has the best state park campgrounds. Water and electric. Large sites. The bathrooms are clean with separate shower rooms. Nice hiking in the park. Near SNP. Responsive and friendly rangers," notes Adam and Suzanne B.
Stargazing opportunities: Several campsites provide clear night sky viewing due to distance from urban light pollution. "We did go back out to the field at night to do some star gazing and that was beautiful," writes Jon N. about Rappahannock River Campground.
Seasonal variations: Big Meadows Campground has limited shower availability during off-season periods. "Showers and laundry were closed for the season but are centrally located near entrance area of campground. Elevation above 3000 feet and plenty of deer! It was an especially cold night hitting a low of 14F. Very happy for the nearby heated restrooms with hot running water," reports Carol B.
Traffic noise considerations: Some campgrounds closer to main roads experience occasional vehicle noise. "I spoke with Steve, the owner for the past 20 years, and this campground has some significant history that goes along with it including the river facing campground used as a crossing point during the civil war," mentions Derek E. about Rappahannock River.
Bug preparedness: Ticks and insects can be problematic during warmer months, requiring proper repellent. "The bugs when we got here were kinda crazy. They don't bite but they swarm your head and try to enter every orifice for some reason. A head net was helpful to get the tent and screen room set up," describes Veronica S.
Educational activities: Many campgrounds offer ranger-led programs for children on weekends. "The campground had a scavenger hunt for the kids going all weekend, they had an outdoor movie scheduled for Friday night, a campfire story time scheduled for Saturday night and crafts scheduled for Sunday morning," mentions Ben G. about his experience at Pohick Bay Regional Park.
Animal interaction: A World Away Farm LLC provides unique opportunities for children to interact with farm animals. "They have a farm with chickens, ducks, horses etc for our 7 yr old to enjoy. She got to feed the chickens, gather eggs and offer carrots to the beautiful horses. Wonderful people ❤️. We will be back next year," shares Michael C.
Wildlife viewing: Multiple campgrounds offer wildlife viewing opportunities appropriate for children. "We saw lots of wildlife but had no issues with trash or food (raccoons left everything alone). We saw DC during the day but camped each evening. It was amazing!" writes Lisa P.
Site leveling preparation: Bull Run Regional Park has some uneven sites requiring additional equipment. "The sites are nicely spread out. My site had a slight slope, but was easily overcome using additional blocks on the low side to get the trailer level," advises Drew M.
Water system considerations: Seasonal variations affect water access at some campgrounds. "I could not access water as the spigot was broken. Was not informed next door there was a outdoor concert that went until 10pm extremely loud," notes Lewis B. about Prince William Forest RV Campground.
Site selection for privacy: Many campgrounds offer varying degrees of privacy between sites. "Though this campground is HUGE, the sites are not piled on top of each other. Our site, B112, was surrounded by shrubs under the canopy of trees which provided tons of privacy," shares Veronica S. about Big Meadows.
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