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Camping near Waynesboro, Virginia ranges from full-hookup RV campgrounds to primitive tent sites in the Blue Ridge Mountains, with options to suit nearly every style and season. Sherando Lake Campground in George Washington National Forest stands out with its spring-fed swimming lake and multiple camping loops designed for different experiences. Devils Backbone Camp combines outdoor recreation with brewery access, offering mountain views alongside your campsite. Shenandoah National Park's campgrounds, including Loft Mountain, provide access to the Appalachian Trail and scenic Skyline Drive. Private campgrounds like Misty Mountain Camp Resort and Waynesboro North 340 Campground offer year-round accommodations with full hookups for RVs, while still maintaining tent camping areas for those who prefer a more traditional setup.
Reservation requirements vary significantly across the region, with national forest campgrounds like Sherando Lake operating on a mixed system. According to camper Linda C., "Half the sites are first come-first serve and half can be reserved. The only drawback is that many people love this park and it is difficult to get reservations." Cell service remains limited in many camping areas, particularly in the national forest and along parts of the Blue Ridge Parkway. Most campgrounds maintain clean facilities, though amenities differ widely from primitive sites to resort-style accommodations. Bear activity requires proper food storage throughout the region, especially in Shenandoah National Park where rangers strictly enforce regulations.
Campers consistently praise the region's natural water features and trail access. Sites near rivers like those at Crabtree Falls Campground receive high marks, with one visitor noting, "The tent sites we stayed in were 10 ft away from the Tye river, we literally fell asleep to the sound of the water every night." The proximity to both the Blue Ridge Parkway and Skyline Drive creates excellent opportunities for scenic drives and hiking. While summer weekends see heavy visitation, particularly at swimming areas like Sherando Lake, weekday camping typically offers more solitude. Winter camping options remain available at several year-round facilities, though services may be limited and weather conditions can change rapidly at higher elevations.
"The winding layout allowed for more distance between other sites. The woods were beautiful with easy walking trails right from the site."
"Back in sites for smaller trailers such as our teardrop were plenty big enough but still on the outskirts of the field. Bath house was very clean and very well thought out."
from $35 - $75 / night
Check Availability"This campground is perfect for those looking to just get away from things for a couple of days."
"We got a walk in site, so our tent was way far away from cars and other people. The site included a fire pit w/grill grate, picnic table, and metal bear box."
from $30 - $75 / night
Check Availability"First time camping in any part of Virginia, very nice and clean campground, not too much outside noise besides the random car driving on the one road near by."
"We set up camp then walked over to the brewery/ restaurant for some flights and dinner. I recommend grabbing some growlers to go. Showers and restrooms were clean."
from $25 - $140 / night
Check Availability"The area is located in the George Washington National forest, has a small swimming, kayaking and fishing lake and log pavillion that was created as a CCC project."
"Sherando Lake is a well-maintained, popular campground located in the George Washington National Forest near Lyndhurst, VA."
from $25 - $47 / night
Check Availability"We spent 2 weeks at SVC while our trunk was in the shop(our travel trailer got towed there- highly recommend Good Sam Roadside policy). Everyone on staff was accomodating, helpful and friendly."
"It was clean, but had a trail of ants get into my belongings. Sites are close to one another and the cabins are not near the water. They are near the bath house though."
from $36 - $132 / night
Check Availability"You can fish in the lake though we didn't catch anything. Wifi is free and open so no password and therefore, not secure. Trash picked up each day."
"Good location close to I81 but little road noise. I did hear a train."
from $45 - $99 / night
Check Availability"And of course their lake that has two jumping decks, water slide, snack bar , restaurant and off to the side a little store for floats with putt putt golf and Jenna,etc."
"Lots for them to do, great swimming lake, employees were a pleasure. Trash pick-up was awesome !! Our site was gorgeous. Not a full hook up(more on that later), but absolutely perfect."
from $29 - $45 / night
Check Availability"Good area close to hiking trails and historical sites. Dog friendly. Only negative was the closeness of the sites."
"It was easy to get into Shenandoah National Park via Skyline Drive, which we also enjoyed. It is not too far from Polyface Farms (a conference there was the purpose of our visit)."
"The tent sites we stayed in were 10 ft away from the Tye river, we literally fell asleep to the sound of the water every night."
"I’ve camped at a completely different part of this place before which was a site without access to bathrooms and showers."
from $28 - $55 / night
Check Availability"It’s super close (only an hour drive) to Shenandoah NP! Host is super responsive to questions/concerns that arise but it’s not necessary to communicate with them if you prefer the privacy."
GuideNo other available sites, so used tent site 35 parking spot to stay in campervan. Worked fine. Nice campground. Saw at least 10 deer along sides of road from entrance to campsite.
ScoutFirst camping trip in VA and honestly the only time we’ll come here. Noisy, plots are on the main road people speed down, loud music at all times. Plus the bathroom was great, taken care of but this isn’t camping. Great if you need people around you.
GuideStopped here on my trip from Cherokee NC to Front Royal VA on the Blue ridge parkway and skyline drive. As in most NPS campgrounds, there are no hookups but the campground was nice and the weather was great. No AC needed.
RangerCool campground in a remote part of the Blue Ridge Mountains. As such, very little phone service and lots of narrow, winding roads. Plenty of hikes and several interesting little towns within 30 minutes. I thought it was an interesting mix! We had a power outage during our visit, which also eliminates water access at this site. I was grateful to have an inverter to keep us online since there is zero AT&T service. I had a pull-through site and I'm not certain that I could have made the exit if the campers ahead of me didn't leave.
ScoutThe wifi test was done with my starlink not the campground wifi bc it doesn't exist.
To begin with I came physically up here from SC to check availability for long term stay. I was told there was a list and I would be put on that list and if a spot became available I would be notified (8-3-26). I was called (8-23-26) with availability and request for payment I paid then on the phone. My card the next following 3 days was ran for an additional total of 2400.00 every single morning an 800.00 charge I luckily had my card locked bc if not I would have been screwed. I was not given a reason why my card was ran so many times and not even an apology. I checked in on September 1st and was put in a site completely covered with tree limbs which is a problem as the only requirement I had was a clear view of the sky for my starlink to work for my remote work. For 2 whole weeks I went back and forth with the new GM Peggy. For 2 whole weeks I could NOT work the campground wifi is non existent. I was given the run around and a disrespectful attitude saying it wasnt there fault when it was known to begin with this was an absolute NEED not a want. Fast forward to today (9-12-26) I had issues with my power pole showing a short to ground and I was told its bc the poles are grounded to themselves but finally moved. The only catch was if I was to move I HAD TO LEAVE on october 1st per PEGGY the nee GM. So because of a miscommunication between staff of mine and my families needs bc my kids homeschooling I am forced to scramble to find another campground in two weeks when we live in our camper and work OTR. Its been nothing but problems here. The water taps are full of rust the GM judges you based off how you apear and treats you like dirt under the door mat. I was hoping this would be a good fit for me and my family but it has been nothing but the worst camping experience I have had in the past 5 years. The staff themselfs are great they tried to remedy the issue day one but PEGGY wouldnt allow it. I highly recommend going somewhere else and spending your hard earned money bc this place does not respect you as a customer or tenant. I talked with many campers who have been coming here for years since the 90s and they even say and feel the same the campground has declined since a management company purchased it. Also the long term rentals will be al.ost non existent unless you've bene coming here for 4 years or more. Cable is also non existent here. Its been a very VERY bad regretful experience. The lies from management and corporate baseline excuses are disgusting. Will NEVER camp here again. Take this as your honest warning from a normal person and a combat veteran. It dont take much to please me but this place has fell well below the bar. The site is was moved to before I get kicked out because they couldnt properly meet the needs of my stay allowed my starlink to work so I will be able to work 2 weeks before I am essentially nomadic again. If your tent camping bring water boots bc the tent sites seem to hold water. ALSO DONT LEAVE HONEST REVIEWS THAT SHED LIGHT ON THE NEGATIVES AND DOWNFALLS OF THIS PLACE OR THEY WILL TELL YOU YOU HAVE TO LEAVE.
RangerThis KOA has cozy spots among the trees and off any major road. Shower houses are squeaky clean and spots are spaced out just right! Some extra amenities: playground, camper core signage, and many other things!
TravelerNice, clean, parking lot type campground. Great pool with lots of built in splash features for kids and a big slide. No real view from site 665 ~ just the top of some mountains. No river view at all. There is a golf cart trail to the river access with parking, but then there are big steps with no hand rail. Lucky a nice man let me hold onto him walking back up. My husband was carrying the gear and couldn’t help me. It seems everyone brought a golf cart. They had rentals, but too expensive. Again ~ great for young families.
GuideThe RV park is on a mountain side. Roads are fairly steep. Most sites are level, ours was a bit sloped but were able to level our trailer. Plenty to do here. Endless Caverns site is quite large. Huge rec room with large projection TV. Game room, large deck with public bbq equipment. Great pool. A catch n release fishing pond, pickle ball & volleyball courts and a great playground for the younger set sporting a large air filled bouncing pad. Kids in the camp loved it. The cavern tour is worth it once. Tour guides are young so not much geological knowledge. The New Market Civil War Battlefield is about 3 miles away, it and it's museum are well worth it. The Endless Caverns staff is super. Prices reasonable. A great find. I will stay again.
ScoutBeautiful area and lots of amenities but $95 a night for RV camper even if you’re in a van. The tent spots fill up fast if there are any
The Blue Ridge region near Waynesboro, Virginia features diverse camping options at elevations ranging from 1,000 to 3,500 feet, creating distinct microclimates throughout the camping season. Summer temperatures average 10-15 degrees cooler at higher elevation campgrounds compared to Waynesboro itself. Most campsites in this area receive significant rainfall from May through August, with afternoon thunderstorms common during peak summer camping months.
Brewery trail hiking: 1-mile trail from Devils Backbone Camp connects directly to the brewery. The campground offers two hiking trails (3km and 5km) on property for casual exploration. Camper Jennifer E. mentions, "Walked some of the easy trails that were in the area. The scenery was beautiful and our overall experience was great."
Fishing opportunities: Multiple stocked ponds available at Shenandoah Valley Campground with no license required for guests. The campground maintains a dedicated fishing pond separate from swimming areas. Jerry G. notes it has a "pretty cool water fall, lots of colorful bunnies, decent fishing in the pond."
Water activities: Tubing along Middle River with natural waterfall access. The river flow varies seasonally but remains gentle enough for family tubing most of the year. Camper Joy A. describes it as having "Fishing lake, river to swim and tube down... You can even have a tent right on the river. Across from a beautiful waterfall."
Clean, modern bathhouses: Sherando Lake Campground features recently upgraded facilities with ADA compliance. The shower houses were rebuilt to accessibility standards within the last five years and are centrally located within each camping loop. According to Lee D., "Sherando had both [showers and flush toilets]. Also, if you stay in the B or C loops, there are electric hookups, something else I was surprised to see in a NFS campground."
Riverside tent sites: Premium riverside spots at Crabtree Falls Campground offer natural water sounds throughout your stay. These sites are strategically positioned just 10 feet from the Tye River. Summer M. describes the experience as "peaceful bliss" and notes that "This campground sits along a river fed by a waterfall just a short hike away. It is the perfect blend of peace and nature as it has a tone of shade making it a perfect summer camp spot."
Wildlife viewing: Many campgrounds feature resident wildlife including deer and rabbits. Dawn and dusk offer best viewing opportunities near wooded edges. Ryan Z. mentions, "Great campground with lots to do with the family. My kids loved all the bunnies, the river, pool and putt-putt."
Bear activity management: Food storage regulations strictly enforced throughout the area. Most established campgrounds provide bear boxes at individual sites. Lisa M. warns about Loft Mountain Campground: "A young bear was repeatedly visiting site A9 up the road from me and I had to chase him off when he came near my site!"
Reservation challenges: Peak season availability extremely limited at popular campgrounds. Many campgrounds open reservations six months in advance with most summer weekends booking completely within days. Linda C. explains the difficulty: "Half the sites are first come-first serve and half can be reserved. The only drawback is that many people love this park and it is difficult to get reservations."
Cell service limitations: Coverage varies dramatically by provider and location. Verizon generally offers best coverage, though still spotty at many campgrounds. Karen notes at Shenandoah Valley Campground, "No wifi, no cable and cell service is limited - definitely not good for Verizon. There were no fewer than half a dozen people walking around with their phones held high trying to get a signal."
Playground access: Select camping spots near Waynesboro with dedicated play areas. Most family-oriented campgrounds feature multiple playgrounds for different age groups. Katie M. recalls, "The kids enjoyed playing on the playground, skipping rocks, and fishing as well. Such a family-friendly campground."
Budget-friendly options: Kiss the Earth offers primitive camping close to Shenandoah National Park at lower rates. This private land camping option provides basic sites without facilities at approximately half the cost of established campgrounds. Della notes, "It's super close (only an hour drive) to Shenandoah NP! Host is super responsive to questions/concerns that arise but it's not necessary to communicate with them if you prefer the privacy."
Weekend activity scheduling: Many campgrounds run organized family events during peak season. Activities typically include outdoor movies, crafts, and themed weekend events. Christopher T. shares about Misty Mountain Camp Resort: "Very laid back atmosphere, plenty for the kids to do! Kept them occupied the whole trip! Enjoyed the music and smores offered by the campground."
Site selection strategy: Consider space requirements carefully when booking RV sites. Many campgrounds have tight turning radiuses and limited large rig accommodations. Robert M. warns about Devils Backbone Camp: "Some of the pads (#9 in our case) had a septic cap that was too high. We didn't have those things to raise the hose up, so I had to manually lift and empty the hose for the duration of our emptying."
Year-round camping access: Walnut Hills Campground remains open throughout winter months. Full hookup sites available year-round with plowed roads after snowfall. DK S. shares, "Booking was easy. Arrived after hours, staying one night. Our tag was waiting for us with a map to our RV spot with E/W by the creek and pond. It was off season, so plenty of spots and privacy."
Utility management: Power and water hookup locations vary significantly between campgrounds. Many RV sites require extension cords longer than standard 20ft. Mike G. notes about Misty Mountain Camp Resort: "Electric sites have 20a, 30a, and 50a hookups so small trailers can use a normal extension cord."
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best campgrounds near Waynesboro, VA?
The Waynesboro area offers several excellent camping options. Sherando Lake Campground in George Washington National Forest is a standout choice with multiple camping loops, clean facilities, and a swimming lake created as a CCC project. Devils Backbone Camp is another top option, offering a clean, quiet environment with the added bonus of being near a brewery with excellent beer selections. Other notable campgrounds in the region include Loft Mountain Campground in Shenandoah National Park and Walnut Hills Campground near Staunton, both providing beautiful mountain settings and well-maintained facilities.
Are there campgrounds with lake access near Waynesboro, VA?
Sherando Lake Campground offers excellent lake access with a small swimming, kayaking, and fishing lake. Located in George Washington National Forest, it's popular for both camping and day-use. Canoe Landing Group Campsite at James River State Park provides tent sites near the water where pets can swim, plus hiking trails nearby. For those willing to drive a bit further, Stoney Creek Resort near Greenville offers water activities with well-maintained facilities. These locations provide beautiful natural settings with the added benefit of water recreation options.
Is there tent camping available near Waynesboro, VA?
Tent camping is abundant near Waynesboro. Loft Mountain Campground in Shenandoah National Park offers peaceful tent sites with curvy roads that keep traffic slow, making it perfect for those looking to escape for a few days. Cave Mountain Lake Group Camp in George Washington & Jefferson National Forest is another excellent option with clean bathrooms, potable water, and sites where you can park directly. Many campgrounds in the area, including Big Meadows Campground, provide dedicated tent-only loops with more privacy and natural settings than RV areas.
What is the Waynesboro North 340 Campground like?
Waynesboro North 340 Campground is a convenient option located right in Waynesboro with easy access from I-64. The campground offers basic amenities including water hookups, toilets, and is big-rig friendly with drive-in access. Sites are reservable, which is helpful during peak season. While not as scenic as some of the national forest campgrounds in the area, its location makes it an excellent base camp for exploring attractions like Shenandoah National Park, Blue Ridge Parkway, and the many breweries and wineries in the region. The campground provides a practical option for travelers wanting quick access to both outdoor adventures and town conveniences.
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