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Candy Hill Campground in Winchester provides spacious sites for campers with pets. Established campgrounds throughout the Clear Brook region welcome pets with specific amenities designed for animal companions. Harpers Ferry/Civil War Battlefields KOA, The Cove Campground, and Andy Guest/Shenandoah River State Park all maintain pet-friendly policies across various accommodation types including tents, RVs, cabins, and glamping options. The staff at several campgrounds enforce strict pet policies and may require additional fees for visitors with pets. Numerous campsites feature fenced dog areas for off-leash exercise, picnic tables for family meals with pets, and trash receptacles for proper waste disposal. Highway noise can be noticeable at some locations, particularly at Candy Hill where road sounds from nearby Interstate 81 may disturb light sleepers and sensitive pets.
Trails near Clear Brook provide excellent exercise opportunities for dogs, with several campgrounds offering direct access to hiking paths. Watermelon Park Campground along the Shenandoah River allows dogs with proper supervision while enjoying water activities. Berryville Berries offers a secluded creekside camping experience where pets can enjoy natural surroundings. During summer months, early morning walks are recommended to avoid heat stress on pets, especially on exposed trails. Many campgrounds provide shaded sites to keep pets comfortable during hot days. Well-maintained facilities include regular trash collection, though dumpsters may be emptied early morning at some locations. Some campgrounds implement strict visitor policies that extend to guests bringing pets, sometimes requiring additional fees or passes even for short visits.
"Unfortunately, it is located right on a major highway. This means there is easy access, but the traffic noise is less than ideal. But the gem of this place is the management and staff!"
"No restaurant within walking range so have food on hand. There are a few places that will deliver but the food is a 5 out of 10 at best. Hwy 81 is right next door so you will hear road noise."
from $38 - $77 / night
Check Availability"This 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."
"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
Check Availability"Several rustic campsites with a large lake for the kids, and miles of off road trails for atvs, jeeps, and dirtbikes."
"The road is gravel and could use some work, I’d recommend 4x4 drive. We really enjoyed it and will go back. The reason for 4 stars instead of 5, water situation and the roads could use some work."
"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."
"This hike takes you well above the town settled in West Virginia. While some points are pretty steep don’t let this deter you from completing it. The trail is well maintained, marked, and exciting."
"With easy access off major roadways and a short drive from Winchester, VA, you can get whatever you need and then be back in the woods in no time."
"My family and I (three boys and three dogs) love camping here!"
from $50 / night
"This campground is fantastic for kids and pets. Lots of wide open space to run and play. The owners are fantastic! So friendly and accommodating."
"Pet run newly put in. Owners are some of the best!!!!"
from $30 - $40 / night
Check Availability"Our patio was on the side next to the road which was a little close to traffic but we still loved siting there, especially in the evening with a campfire."
"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."
from $27 - $427 / night
Check Availability"It is a nice campground, decent and clean facilities and a nice location near the river. Price is a little high considering there is no sewer hookup (dump station is on site)."
"Well maintained and owner was around everyday doing work on the property and was friendly."
from $60 - $150 / night
Check Availability"Parking is in a locked lot steps away from trail head which leads to campsites about a mile away. Campsites are in a wooded area of park well away from other park attractions so it's very quiet."
"But you have to drive up to the main building, register, go back to the overnight lot, put in the gate code, hang the lot tag on your mirror, and hike in to the site."
from $21 - $112 / night
Check Availability"Beautiful place, tucked in the woods, right next to the river. The RV campsite is spacious, private, shaded, and with full hook-ups."
"Beautiful location right on the river. Meticulously maintained campground. Plenty of space for relaxing experience. Only two RV sites yet full hook up which is a rare find."
from $45 - $115 / night
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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.
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.
RangerGreat campground for families. Large water park that goes to 3 ft. Playgrounds, dog park, canteen, mini golf, jumping pillow, laser tag, pedal cars, gem mining are just some of the amenities. Very pricey during peak season. We did the camp & store at about $50/night.
GuideUsually go camping with a Little Guy teardrop trailer, but with the current state of the country, didn’t feel comfortable with sharing bathroom facilities. We booked Yurt #1. It was fantastic. The place was spotless, well equipped kitchenette, grill, fire pit, comfortable beds. We loved our neighbors the sheep, goats and llamas. Checking in was easy, with the keys and map at the office. Park was clean and well maintained. Dog park is great. Wonderful way to start coming out of quarantine. Great hiking nearby.
GuideThis campground is really nice and one of the nicer KOAs we've stayed at. We had a great back in site, that although a little unlevel, was really private and in the back corner. It was adjacent to a farm and like others have mentioned, it was a bit smelly at times. They had a huge dog park that my dog loved. They also had multiple dog bag stations throughout the campground. Then road between the office and campsites is a bit narrow and one lane so can be tricky when people are arriving or leaving with rigs. I used the laundry facility and the machines were the worst I've come across in the last 8 months of using campground facilities or laundromats. The coin tray got stuck in multiple machines and one machine already had the tray stuck when I got there. Luckily the office reimbursed me, but with most of the machines broken and them unable to fix them, we had to go into town to the laundromat. The wifi was terrible and unusable, even with our antenna. AT&T worked well and Verizon was a bit spotty.
Camping near Clear Brook, Virginia ranges from primitive sites to full-service RV parks across elevations of 500-1,200 feet. The area receives approximately 43 inches of annual rainfall with summer temperatures averaging 85°F and winter temperatures dropping to around 25°F. Most campgrounds in this region feature wooded sites with mixed hardwood forests dominated by oak, maple, and hickory trees.
Shooting range access: The Cove Campground offers an on-site shooting range for target practice. "This Campground had everything I wanted. Shooting range, ATV trails, fishing, hiking and great campsites. We will be back for sure!!" notes reviewer Ben M.
River tubing: At Harpers Ferry Campground, campers can tube directly from their riverside sites. "The campground is part of zip lining/rafting courses...It's a great adventurous spot!" says Maggie A., who adds that the campground offers "adventures like rafting, biking, tubing and zip lining to name a few."
Scenic hiking: Sky Meadows State Park provides access to the Appalachian Trail with varying difficulty levels. "We didn't get to check out the Appalachian Trail - but it was only a few miles from the campsites," mentions Russ L. The park has "wide open rolling hills and mountain views" according to RL.
River access: Many campers praise the direct water access at Camp Cacapon, which sits on the Cacapon River. "The river water were so clean and fun to swim in," says reviewer Itai. Another camper mentions "it has nice water access to a creek that is wide and inviting."
Private wooded sites: Berryville Berries offers secluded camping spots away from crowds. "This camping area has all the feel of being remote and isolated, but it's actually in very short range of all the amenities you'd ever need," explains Chris E. Another camper adds it's a "spacious, flowing stream, backwoods perfection!!"
Historic attractions: The location of several campgrounds puts visitors within walking distance of Civil War sites. "Harpers Ferry is a cute little historic town and the hiking is amazing, being right on the Appalachian Trail," notes Erin S. Another camper mentions you can "walk the trail right next to the campground into the historical town of Harper's Ferry."
Train noise: Sites at Harpers Ferry Campground sit beside active train tracks. "The trains that come through here almost hourly range from quick commuter MARC or Amtrak trains to long freight trains," warns Sherri C., adding "if the sound doesn't wake you up, the rumbling ground will. Every hour through the night."
RVIA certification requirements: Some campgrounds restrict self-built or non-RVIA certified campers. One reviewer at Candy Hill Campground reports, "Made online Reservations without any problem. Walked into the campground office to get my spot & the first question was 'Do you have an RVIA Number'. That is when I was told I could not stay at Candy Hill."
Cell service limitations: Many campsites have limited connectivity. At Camp Cacapon, campers are advised to "download checkin instructions prior to arrival as there is wifi, but no cell service." Another reviewer called this a "bonus for relaxation!"
Goat viewing opportunities: The Cove Campground features free-roaming animals that delight children. "Free range, friendly goats wander around, which is kinda fun," reports Nancy L. These unexpected animal encounters add entertainment value for younger campers.
On-site activities: Watermelon Park Campground provides family-friendly recreation options. "Great campground for families. Views of river and mountain towering above campground on opposite side. Cheap tube rentals with busses that take you 2-3 miles up the road and drop you at boat landing," explains Matt S.
Kid-friendly swimming spots: Many campgrounds feature safe water access points. At Andy Guest/Shenandoah River State Park Campground, one camper notes that "the primitive spots are right next to the river. The spots are a short walk from the parking area and the campground provides wagons to transport your stuff. Great fishing and swimming right at your camping spot."
Site leveling challenges: Several campgrounds require careful setup for larger rigs. At Harpers Ferry/Civil War Battlefields KOA, one RVer reports: "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."
Water quality issues: Some campgrounds have mineral-rich water systems. A reviewer at Lazy A Campground warns: "The only reason it lost a star is that the water has sulfur. It smells and it stained our brand-new toilet and we had to replace all our water filters after one weekend."
Road access considerations: Many pet-friendly camping options near Clear Brook, Virginia have narrow access roads. One RVer at Watermelon Park Campground notes: "The road in off of US 7 is pretty narrow." Another camper mentions "the road is gravel and could use some work, I'd recommend 4x4 drive" when describing access to The Cove Campground.
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