4 campgrounds with availability this weekend
Bull Run Regional Park offers furnished cabin accommodations near historical sites and within wooded areas. The cabins provide a comfortable alternative to tent camping while maintaining access to the park's amenities including hiking trails, disc golf, and a seasonal water park. "We stayed in a cabin for 2 nights and had a great time," noted one visitor who enjoyed the family-friendly activities. The park's cabins are situated to maximize privacy while still allowing for community interaction with nearby campers. Bathroom facilities near the cabins receive consistent praise for cleanliness, with hot showers available in the campground bath houses.
Rustic and deluxe cabins are both available, depending on the location. Pohick Bay Campground and Harpers Ferry Civil War Battlefields KOA also offer cabin rentals with varying amenities. Most cabins require advance reservations, especially during peak summer months when the water park is operating. Pet policies vary by campground, with Bull Run and several other parks allowing pets at cabin sites. A camper mentioned, "We stayed at Bull Run Regional Campground on our visit to Washington DC. It was fall and the colors were gorgeous."
Most cabins include beds but require visitors to bring their own linens, towels, and toiletries. Cooking facilities vary between locations, with some providing basic kitchen setups and others limited to outdoor fire rings. On-site camp stores at Bull Run and other parks sell firewood, ice, and basic camping supplies. The proximity to Washington DC makes these cabin locations popular for tourists wanting a nature-based accommodation while exploring historical sites. During fall and spring seasons, cabin availability increases while summer weekends typically require bookings well in advance.
"It's spacious, fairly level, heavily wooded, and feels surprisingly private."
"Great Park, friendly staff, clean facilities. We stayed with our Pop Up for two nights at an electric -supported site. Portable water and dumping station located at the camp store."
Available this weekend
from $34 - $90 / night
"We were at site 133, non electric non water. I feel like the spots at the end of each loop might have slightly more privacy, but our site was fine."
"Great camp sites each with a picnic table and fire pit. There are a ton of things to do at this park, boat ramps, water park, mini golf, disc golf, kayak rental, and hiking trails."
Available this weekend
from $150 / night
"This KOA offers close and cozy get away near Harper’s Ferry Virginia. Technically within walking distance to the National Park shuttle to downtown."
"We set up camp at Harpers Ferry/Civil War Battlefields KOA Holiday as our launchpad to visit the historic sites in and around Harpers Ferry, West Virginia, and Frederick, Maryland. "
from $40 - $80 / 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!"
"Located less than 3-miles from I-95, about 40-minutes drive time from downtown Washington, DC, and about 35-minutes from Baltimore’s Inner Harbor, this park is ideally situated for a capitol vacation."
"We had another great stay at Cherry Hill Park in College Park, MD. "
Available this weekend
from $999 / night
"Stayed in Camp Cabin 41 in middle August 2022. The cabins are basic, but just enough that you need."
"tl;dr- We stayed in a cabin February. The park and the cabins are very clean and well maintained. We enjoyed the many trails and walking our dog along the river."
Available this weekend
from $27 - $384 / night
"PROS Very nice small Montgomery County Park
No reservation fee to make on-line reservations
Reserved 137 days prior to arriving
Entrance gate required entry code Instructed by staff via gate phone"
"We live in Montgomery County and this is a nice camping get away close to home."
"Harper's Ferry is a little town in WV nestled right next to the Potomac River. It's also a convenient halfwayish point on the Appalachian Trail."
"If you would like to do some exploring, then you can walk the trail right next to the campground into the historical town of Harper's Ferry (If you’re facing the river then the trail is to the right of"
"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 campground is adjacent to a very large, very busy train yard. It’s not bothered me but you should be aware."
from $10 - $90 / night
ScoutStayed here for 2 weekday nights in mid-October, late season. Nice & quiet. Warm showers, clean bathrooms, nice staff.
There was some vehicle activity with vehicles as they were still running river trips.
Very pleasant.
GuideQuite the dump and almost no one around to talk to. There is a bathroom with running water, flushing toilets, and a shower. But it is cramped and not attractive. Most of the sites are right underneath the freeway, and very noisy. Primitive sites away from the road noise are nothing more than a wide area of the dirt road.
ScoutWas looking for a last-minute getaway on a busy weekend, and they seemed the best option. I've always associated private campgrounds with crowding and sites on top of each other. I couldn't have been more wrong about The Cove. There is more wooded space between sites than in many National Parks.
Some sections are best accessed via 4WD, which I think is a great way to keep things from getting too crowded.
Such a huge diversity of types of sites, from lakeside to wooded, to open fields. They have something for everyone.
The bathrooms are ok. Other than the shower area and the reception, most toilets are pit toilets. If you want to be walking distance to showers, make sure to book sites near them. For most sites, it's going to be a hike or a drive.
And on top of that, they have a beach for the kids, boat rentals, and a range.
This was our first visit, but we will definitely be coming back.
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.
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.
Camping cabins near Catharpin, Virginia offer convenient access to both the Piedmont region and Bull Run Mountains. Elevations in this area range from 300 to 700 feet, creating diverse terrain for varied camping experiences. The region experiences moderate rainfall year-round, with an annual average of 43 inches, ensuring lush surroundings for cabin stays throughout spring, summer and fall.
Disc golf course access: Bull Run Regional Park features an 18-hole disc golf course popular with campers staying in cabins. "The park is nice, but if youre looking for fishing don't go here, but you can in fact kayak down the creek," notes reviewer Jonny D. about Bull Run Regional Park.
Water activities nearby: Pohick Bay Campground provides cabin guests with boating opportunities from kayaks to motorboats. "Boating in summer from kayaks to motorboats," mentions Anne K. in her review of Pohick Bay Campground, which also includes seasonal water attractions for families.
Historical site proximity: Located minutes from the Harpers Ferry National Historical Park Visitor Center, cabins at Harpers Ferry KOA serve as an ideal base for exploring Civil War sites. A visitor noted, "Harpers Ferry Lower Town and Bolivar Heights are a few minutes by car (or shuttle from the Visitor Center). Frederick and Antietam are each barely 30-minutes by car."
Private bathroom facilities: Brunswick Family Campground offers cabin rentals with clean facilities and river access. "The cabin was TINY. Essentially four beds (two bunks) and some space between them to move around. Essentially a shed with bunkbeds in it," explains reviewer Sherri C. about the Brunswick Family Campground cabin experience.
Nature scavenger hunts: Several parks including Little Bennett offer structured outdoor activities for cabin guests. "You can divide up the ground into two locations, the big-rig park with no trees and the smaller-rig area in the woods," explains a visitor about Little Bennett Campground, highlighting the diverse camping environments available.
River views: Many cabin sites in the region offer views of the Potomac or Shenandoah Rivers. "The river views were amazing, but face the other way and you're looking at a 15 or so foot CSX rail line berm," shares one camper about their riverside cabin experience, noting the proximity to transportation infrastructure.
Seasonal availability variations: Most cabin facilities have reduced availability during winter months. According to visitor reports, "We stayed here for 2w while visiting friends in Alexandria. Took me 25-30m to get there so you are far away from bustle of city but not so far that going in to enjoy breakfast or the sights is a feat."
Transportation noise factors: Some cabin locations experience periodic train noise. A reviewer at Harpers Ferry Campground mentioned, "The trains that come through here almost hourly range from quick commuter MARC or Amtrak trains to long freight trains. The proximity to the tracks means that if the sound doesn't wake you up, the rumbling ground will."
Reservation requirements: Most cabins require 2-night minimum stays, especially on weekends. One visitor noted, "But Bull Run manages to goose you even more. There are occupancy AND transaction fees that really add up if you're only there a few nights. But the real kicker is a 2-night minimum stay. Even mid-week. In APRIL for gosh sakes!"
Playground access: Choose cabin sites near playgrounds for easier child entertainment. "We got a site on thr inner loop and it backed to the playground and the bathhouse. The site was spacious," shares a family camper at Cherry Hill Park, describing their convenient setup.
Scheduled activities: Verify camp activity schedules when booking for optimal family enjoyment. One family noted, "They informed us that they 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."
Water-based options: Families appreciate cabin proximity to water features during summer months. A reviewer shared, "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."
Site leveling challenges: Some cabin and RV sites require significant leveling equipment. "Our Pull-thru FHU Patio site had a serious slope. It was impossible to level my 45' motorhome without elevating the front wheels dangerously in the air," cautions a visitor at Harpers Ferry / Civil War Battlefields KOA.
Seasonal drainage issues: Spring rainfall can create muddy conditions at some sites. A camper observed, "While we were here, there was a fairly heavy day of rain. Couple inches, I suppose, but nothing Biblical. The mouths of the metal culverts in our loop were bent downward from campers driving over them, which obstructed the flow. Result was lots of standing water at our campsite."
Utility hookup locations: Cabin and RV sites often share utility connections in some campgrounds. "Many sites share a power pole and water faucet, but they are well situated," notes a reviewer about site arrangements, highlighting important planning considerations for those bringing equipment.
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