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Best Tent Sites Near Colonial Beach, VA (16)

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    1. Caledon State Park

    5 Reviews
    14 Photos
    112 Saves
    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
    • Tents
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    2. Leesylvania State Park

    6 Reviews
    4 Photos
    115 Saves
    • Phone Service
    • Tents
    • Tent Cabin
    • Trash
    • Picnic Table
    • Firewood Available
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    3. Endeavor Point

    5 Reviews
    13 Photos
    56 Saves

    NOTE: THERE IS A 2 NIGHT MINIMUM FOR HOLIDAY WEEKENDS.

    Great place for fishing, camping, kayaking, lazy days on the beach grilling and hanging out with family and friends. Book family events on the beach. Come and explore the historic Benedict village. Join us at our Endeavor Point to enjoy simplicity and remarkable views of the Patuxent river. The Endeavor Point is located at the end of Mill Creek Road, offering breathtaking views of the Patuxent river, overlooking Golden Beach and St. Mary's County shoreline. Far enough for a serene retreat and yet just a few minutes drive to shops and restaurants in Prince Frederick or Charlotte Hall. Endeavor Point is a diamond in the rough. Come play, fish, relax, and have fun! Whether you’re in Maryland for a day, weekend stop or a week of touring, Endeavor Point is the perfect spot for bird watching, fishing, kayaking, camping, stargazing, or just enjoying a serene evening by the fire. Enjoy breathtaking views from each one of our 3 comfortable accommodations or from any of the campsites. Spacious outdoor area, rustic beach, long pier. Explore the Patuxent river or Mill Creek with our kayaks or paddle board, available for rent on site.

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    • Reservable
    • Tents
    • Cabins
    • Standard (Tent/RV)

    $45 - $65 / night

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    4. Lake Anna State Park

    20 Reviews
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    165 Saves

    Camping Lake Anna Campground offers sites with and without water and electric hookups, centrally located restrooms with hot showers, fire-rings, picnic tables and lantern holders. Half the sites may be specifically reserved; the rest are assigned upon arrival. A table showing site-specific sites can be found here (PDF). Click here for pictures of the sites. Bunkhouse One bunkhouse - No weekly requirement. The park rents a camping lodge (bunkhouse) that's next to the bathhouse in the north camping loop. The bunkhouse is not a full-service lodge. The north loop's bathhouse includes the only restroom facilities for your stay. It's a two-room trailer with seven bunk beds, a refrigerator, a microwave oven, a coffee pot and an air conditioner. The bunkhouse also has a charcoal grill and deck outside. Cooking and smoking are not permitted inside the lodge. Five vehicles are permitted with rental of the lodge; the daily parking fee must be paid for additional vehicles. Yurts Recreational yurts are a modern adaptation of an ancient nomadic shelter. Functionally speaking, it's a cross between a tent and a cabin. Lake Anna has four yurts in the back section of the campground and tucked neatly into a wooded area for privacy and extra shade. Each yurt has a large wooden deck and includes a ground-level picnic pad with a picnic table, fire-ring and separate cooking grill. Reservations are required. Parking for two cars per yurt is at the beginning of the "yurt village," and carts are available for moving items from there to the yurts on a gravel trail. Those with more than two vehicles must pay a daily parking fee and park in overflow lots located throughout the campground. Check-in is 4 p.m. and checkout is 10 a.m. The rental season begins on the first Friday in March and ends on the first Sunday in December. Cabin rental and cancellation policies apply. There is a two-night minimum rental during the rest of camping season.

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    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
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    5. Calvert Cliffs State Park Youth Group Camping

    5 Reviews
    13 Photos
    60 Saves

    Youth Group Camping There are five youth group camping sites available and reservations are required. Youth Group passes are honored. Access to pit toilets, fire ring, and one 12 foot picnic table are provided with each site. (Available April-October) You can make reservations through parkreservations.maryland.gov or by calling 1-888-432-2267.

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    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
    • Tents
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    6. Matoaka Beach Cabins

    2 Reviews
    6 Photos
    90 Saves

    Matoaka is a privately owned and operated bay-front getaway in Calvert County, Maryland. The facility is nestled quietly on the west shore of the Chesapeake Bay with hundreds of feet of bay views and a one third of a mile private sandy beach for visitor access.

    The property's many acres are primarily wooded with fields and a winding dirt lane which brings visitors to the main grounds. The main grounds boast beautiful views of the bay, sunrises, and easy access to the beach. The cabins back up to a bamboo forest and overlook the bay.

    Cabin Rentals: April 15 to November 1

    Check in between 3-8pm - Check out by 11 am

    Dogs are not permitted

    All cabins have their own kitchen with fridge, propane stove, microwave & basket style coffeemaker.

    Bathrooms have stall showers, flush toilets and sink.

    Grills are for charcoal cooking only, no wood fires please.

    Cabins are not furnished with bedding, towels nor kitchen utencils, etc.

    Please remember to bring: Bedding, towels, kitchen items, paper products, soap and charcoal for the grill.

    Area Info:

    Grocery stores are located about 10 minute drive away in both Prince Frederick (north) and Lusby (south).

    Nearby Restaurants -

    Gateway Seafood Restaurant & Lounge, Port Republic, MD (Take out & Dine-in)

    Fredy's Woodfire Pizza, Prince Frederick, MD (Delivery Available)

    Happy Buddha, Saint Leonard, MD (Take out)

    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
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    • Group
    • Cabins
    • Dispersed
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      9. Lacy Oasis Campground

      2 Reviews
      33 Photos
      14 Saves

      Lacy Oasis is a land that is encompasses a history of women who loves nature, family and heart of gold who wants to share her property with others to embrace the benefits of nature specifically clarity of life.

      Learn more about this land:

      *Welcome to a place that allows you to be in pure tranquility with nature and yourself. Come to connect, share laughter and create endless memories with your family, friends and your pets. The sunlight bursting through tree leaves, to the sound of frogs dancing along the streams to fluttering butterflies of amidst buzzing bees and the birds that whistle will encourage you to embrace the journey that you will embark on at Lacy Oasis. *

      *Our space is private property within a tight knit, friendly, family oriented neighborhood. We encourage our guest to wave or simple double tap on the horn on your way in and out of the space. It truly means a lot to our neighbors at the entrance of the property. *

      *All parking is provided on our property not at our neighbors house or community. We have ample amount of parking and drive up campsites for you and your guest. *

      *We look forward to seeing you soon. *

      Come Adopt The Pace Of Lacy Oasis: Patience

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      • Reservable
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      $90 - $190 / night

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      Recent Tent Reviews In Colonial Beach

      409 Reviews of 16 Colonial Beach Campgrounds


      • dito S.
        Camper-submitted photo from Pohick Bay Campground
        Oct. 17, 2024

        Pohick Bay Campground

        Pohick Bay Campground

        Pohick Bay Campground in Virginia offers a peaceful escape with beautiful views and a variety of outdoor activities like hiking and fishing. It's an ideal spot for families and nature lovers. Don’t forget to register dito sim to stay connected during your visit!

      • ZThe Dyrt PRO User
        Camper-submitted photo from Aquia Pines Campground
        Oct. 1, 2024

        Aquia Pines Campground

        So convenience campsite, right up the Rt 95, 36mile from Washington DC.

        And the host are very kind and very friendly, event near Rt. 95, not very loud noise with big tall trees, happy stay!

      • Rob  O.The Dyrt PRO User
        Camper-submitted photo from Oak Ridge Campground - Prince William Forest Park
        Sep. 20, 2024

        Oak Ridge Campground - Prince William Forest Park

        Great family campground with trails and HOT showers

        Reservations are made through the National parks service "recreation.gov" website. Arrived for tent camping for 1 nights, park ranger met me at the entrance to ensure i could find my site. My stay was quiet and the bathrooms were clean and well stocked with HOT water in the private showers. This is a great base camp for getting out to hike the various trails in Prince William Forrest. Firewood is gather your own from fallen limbs in the park.

      • Judy W.
        Camper-submitted photo from Bull Run Regional Park
        Sep. 19, 2024

        Bull Run Regional Park

        Noisy but Nice

        Pros - Clean Bathrooms, Camp store open 8am - 8pm, Sites 62 - 92 (except #74 and 88) are all pretty  good.  Security was great, patrol throughout the night.  Quiet hours are enforced and campers are polite.  Lots of activities, and nice hiking trails. Fabulous historical attractions, great visitor center. 

        Cons - Campground is in the flight path of Dulles Airport, so planes are flying over head at all hours of the day and sometimes late at night/morning.  There is a shooting range nearby. Some noise during range hours. (Not late at night!)  Because there had been so little rain, there was not great fishing in the park.  (I went to Silver Lake, that was great!)

        Traffic! Lots of local traffic on the main roads. (to be fair, it IS a suburb of DC ). Stores are all approx. 20 mins away. (Head towards Haymarket)

      • jThe Dyrt PRO User
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        Aug. 29, 2024

        Fredericksburg-Washington DC KOA

        Nice location

        Just a few miles off of Interstate ninety five and u s seventeen. Within thirty minutes of fredericksburg. At this k o a everything was clean and organized. Our site was a pull through. With plenty of room side to side. In fredericksburg be sure to do the trolley tour.

      • Terrance D.
        Camper-submitted photo from Lacy Oasis Campground
        Jul. 30, 2024

        Lacy Oasis Campground

        Serenity, serenity, serenity!

        If you are a nature lover, a person who loves peace, serenity, and, tranquility, or just need some respite, Lacy Oasis is the place to be. Whether you are an adult or a child, this place will have a positive effect on you. The owners are involved and designed this space with the visitors pleasure in mind. This space is about healing and being grounded with yourself. My agency took about 25 children there last week and they did not want to leave, neither did I. The rates are very economical for what is being provided on the space. There is not enough I can say about this place. It was definitely more than I expected. But my agency has worked with the owner in the past on other community support initiatives and she has always been an overachiever. Please come and enjoy this space. You will not be disappointed. I cannot wait to return.

      • Trees F.The Dyrt PRO User
        Camper-submitted photo from Pohick Bay Campground
        Jul. 16, 2024

        Pohick Bay Campground

        Excellent spot

        We loved staying at Pohick. We were here to visit DC and it was an excellent spot to stay. It was extremely hot as it was July but the sites had a lot of shade. Site 46 where we stayed was close to the bathrooms and nice and flat. The bathrooms were cleaner than any other campground we have stayed in and they have laundry and a nice stainless sink and counter for washing dishes if needed. About a 40 minute drive into DC and definitely worth it. Also, campers get a discount at the water park which was a very reasonable 5 dollars per person. The weekend tends to be a bit louder but during the week was very quiet.

      • Heather H.The Dyrt PRO User
        Camper-submitted photo from Westmoreland State Park
        Jun. 11, 2024

        Westmoreland State Park

        Great with the littles

        Stayed one night in our camper van, walked down to fossil beach which was the perfect amount of hiking for a two year old, great playground with plenty of other kids, camp store is well stocked and had decent hours. Our site was right next to bathrooms which was also great with the kids but we didnt hear or smell them. Cleanest campground bathrooms we've ever seen. Gravel parking and pebbles in the picnic table area, which my 2 year old enjoyed and my 9 month old tried his hardest to ingest. Loved it, would def go back.

      • AThe Dyrt PRO User
        Camper-submitted photo from Pohick Bay Campground
        May. 29, 2024

        Pohick Bay Campground

        Good trip

        We have been camping here for nearly 20 years. Each military tour brought us back to this area so Pohick became our second home. Our kids kayak now older but used to walk the trails as little kids. The waterpark is new and loud so we avoid but nice if you have young kids. Careful low bridge on Route 1 exit ramp little warning when taking ramp off I95. Go around to next exit. The check in at the cap store is crowded and narrow even with renovations but our 34 ft makes it okay. Bring bikes. Long bike trail along road. Farmers markets in Lorton and things to do in DC. Park at Huntington or Springfield metro. Short boat ride straight across from Ft Belvoir new family campground. Ice cream shop in season by water docks. Bathrooms clean always hot water three stalls each. Sink outside for dishes. Playground buts up against inner circle which are the only sewer sites. Others are electric water. Careful some near steep drop off. Stick to main road or inner circle or first circle if in big unit. Must go round circle to get to those spots which can be annoying. Two speed bumps. Camp store sells smores ingredients, limited candy, no eggs or bacon get those off Rte 1. Past entrance on Rte 1 is a Food Lion, McDonalds. Gas stations along Rte one are tight so fill up before exiting to campground. If you are desperate there is gas 7/11 at corner of Pohick and Rte 1 but its sketchy. Up the road off Rte 1 is Fort Belvoir Access w a drivers license however cant shop without military sponsored ID. Great bbq at Telegraph Rd and greek at Olympians family restaurant. Movie theater on Telegraph is nice. Springfield Mall close. Take Onville Rd which is a backroad by Pohick Church to shortcut to Rte 1. Pohick Rd past camping turn deadends into private neighborhood. Do not pass camp entrance. Hard to turn around if you do. Near End of Pohick is a small walk with overlook. See birds at point. Drive a car not RV. Park at lot on right before road split deadend. Gunston Hall on left can see from campground and water. Tours are nice.

      • Olivia W.The Dyrt PRO User
        Camper-submitted photo from Rappahannock River Campground
        May. 24, 2024

        Rappahannock River Campground

        Nice if you don’t mind poor amenities

        The sites are small flat and have everything you need. There are no flushing toilets! Just outhouses that everyone shares. Showers are outside stalls. The pond on the campground is dirty and not swimable

      • J
        Camper-submitted photo from Bull Run Regional Park
        May. 1, 2024

        Bull Run Regional Park

        First Camping Trip

        Took my family of 7 to the Bull Run regional park for our first camping trip and the experience was great! Didn’t want to stray too far from the house in the event that it was a nightmare, thankfully this local spot offered a soft opening to our family over the two days we spent there and all was good. The site was clean and well kept, bathhouse was close to the tent site and in ok shape (wasn’t expecting anything spectacular so wasn’t disappointed. Playground and trails were nice, kids really enjoyed the chance to take in nature. This experience was good and would recommend a visit for anyone looking for a soft intro to camping for their family!

      • Mallory H.
        Camper-submitted photo from Westmoreland State Park
        Apr. 2, 2024

        Westmoreland State Park

        Quick Stay

        While we only camped here for one night, we enjoyed the park from check in to checkout!

        Since we tent camp our site was dry and had no amenities but there were full hook up sites available. Our site was nestled in with the full hook up sites so it was as far away from the bathrooms as possible, not a big deal just something to note.

        Since we visited in March, the trees did not have much foliage so the sites were more exposed than I tend to prefer and lots of the campers around left their outside RV lights on all night.

        Being in campground A, we were only a short walk to the trail leading to fossil beach which was beautiful!

      • Jake C.The Dyrt ADMIN User
        Camper-submitted photo from The Oasis at Lake Serenity
        Mar. 1, 2024

        The Oasis at Lake Serenity

        New to the Dyrt!

        Jake from the Dyrt here! We're excited to have this campground on the Dyrt and ready for you to book, check them out and make sure to leave a review!

      • allison W.
        Camper-submitted photo from Endeavor Point
        Feb. 3, 2024

        Endeavor Point

        Better as a day spot?

        We spent part of Labor Day weekend here, and there was almost nobody else there. The second night, one other pair of campers showed up. I found it super strange that more people didn’t take advantage of a campground on the river with availability. That said, there were a bunch of people who came in and used the cabins and invited large extended families during the day. They played loud music and had kids running all over the place, very festive atmosphere. It kind of felt like it was more appropriate for that kind of use. The camping areas were all on the lawn, and the owners were a bit uptight about which site we could choose (despite there being ample availability, and the person on the phone telling me that all sites were first come first serve). Just felt strange. We did enjoy taking evening walks through the town to the restaurant/bar on the water, but that was literally the only thing to do unless you have a fishing/crabbing license.

      • Eugene M.
        Camper-submitted photo from Wilderness Presidential Resort
        Nov. 29, 2023

        Wilderness Presidential Resort

        Power issues

        The management staff B. Lang and K. Lang has be extremely unresponsive and difficult to speak with about issues we had in Glen 27. We have left several voice messages, on several occasions visited the main office and facilities and sent email with only a single reply. Our issues is still outstanding and I have not response from the management staff While camping at this resort we had several issues with the shore power for our RV. We have spoken to many fellow owners only to find out they had several issues that have been reported to management with no resolution. 

        Update 11/29/2023 I received a vague response from B. Lang with Wilderness saying they could not find any issues. I asked for a report of their finding which they have not provided. The matter is not resolved as I was told i should be reimbursed for the damages. I submitted a receipt for but not reimbursed. Ms. Lang is posting response to the reviews but no responding to my emails directly

      • Zach T.The Dyrt PRO User
        Camper-submitted photo from Bull Run Regional Park
        Nov. 19, 2023

        Bull Run Regional Park

        Great Facility

        Came to stay for a volleyball tournament and got way more. Christmas lights and just a festive atmosphere. Campsite was easy to pull into and hookup to. Overall a great experience

      • Jim L.
        Camper-submitted photo from Pohick Bay Campground
        Nov. 13, 2023

        Pohick Bay Campground

        Absolutely not

        This place is so noisy with these helicopters that fly 24/7. Another absolutely insane noisy campground run by nova. Absolutely a rip off because of the noise just like all nova parks seem to be.   Insane

      • Jim L.
        Camper-submitted photo from Bull Run Regional Park
        Nov. 13, 2023

        Bull Run Regional Park

        Absolutely insane annoying sound.

        This place is absolutely the most horrific noisy place is like sleeping on the side of the highway. Absolutely annoying sound 24/!7, this place should be free. Absolutely a rip off to call this park a campground. More like a parking lot on the internete.

      • Roger W.The Dyrt PRO User
        Camper-submitted photo from Oak Ridge Campground - Prince William Forest Park
        Nov. 8, 2023

        Oak Ridge Campground - Prince William Forest Park

        Spacious Sites

        Oak Ridge NP unit in Prince Williams Forest Park: what a beautiful place to spend the fall day. It’s quiet, not very busy at all, and nice sites. This is a pretty good place to be if you’re going to visit DC. This is our second time and that’s what we did on our last stay here. However, Greenbelt common north east of DC, is a much better place for DC visit. There, you can take the train shuttle into the city was a short drive from the campground. (Scale 1- bad, 5-Very good (70 yr olds in 17’ trailer). I rate based on desire for at least a moderate wilderness type experience w at least some camp site privacy. Overall Rating: 4.5 Price 2023: $10 w interagency pass Usage during visit: very low Site Privacy: sites are in an open Oak Forest Site Spacing: Great. Very large sites Site surface: blacktop. Reservations: Required Campground Noise: Very quiet, both of our stays. Road Noise: none. This campground is far into the forest off, away from public road. Through Traffic in campground: no reason for through traffic. Electric Hookup: no. Sewer Hookup: no. Dump Station: no. Potable Water Available: Yes. There is a water Spicket at the bathrooms. There is also a wash station room attached to the bathrooms. Generators: allowed. Bathroom: clean. Showers: not in all bathrooms. Ever, there is a very clean shower/bathroom facility near the handicap spot, A25. Pull Throughs: Not sure. Did not see any. Cell Service (AT&T): 1 to 2 bars. Setting: deep into a beautiful Oak Forest. Weather: a very nice fall day. Highs in the 70s lows in the 50s Bugs: no mosquitoes. Too cold. Solar: doesn’t look like there will be enough sunshine through the trees for a good, fixed, solar panel, solar absorption. Host: not sure if one is present. Rig size: large rigs are OK. Nice deep sites. Just be careful what you say you choose Sites: I have pictures of very nice sites located near our campsite. Looks to me almost all sites are large and spacious. Some sites do not have picnic tables placed as well as they could be. Other than that the sites are fantastic.

      • James P.The Dyrt PRO User
        Camper-submitted photo from Military Park Fort AP Hill Champs Camp RV Park
        Sep. 26, 2023

        Military Park Fort AP Hill Champs Camp RV Park

        The Good; the Bad; and the Ugly

        The Good: easy reservations and check in; hard surface sites; sites mostly level; showers and bathrooms are super clean; laundry facility is clean. The Bad: limited cell service (StarLink or similar is your best option) no campfires at sites; not much for kids to do (I don’t travel with them); sometimes you hear military field training going on (live ranges, helicopters, and ospreys - but I don’t mind); must have proper government ID to access post. The Ugly: hunting season can get a little crowded. Summary: I will be back.



      Guide to Colonial Beach

      Camping near Colonial Beach, Virginia, offers a mix of outdoor fun and relaxation. With several campgrounds in the area, you can find the perfect spot to enjoy nature while being close to the water.

      What to do:

      • Explore the local attractions: Many campers enjoy visiting the nearby historic sites and parks. For instance, at Cherry Hill Park, one reviewer mentioned, "We stayed a week at Cherry Hill and it had everything we needed for visiting DC." This makes it a great base for exploring the capital.
      • Enjoy outdoor activities: Fishing, hiking, and biking are popular. One visitor at Bull Run Regional Park noted, "The site was clean and well kept, bathhouse was close to the tent site and in ok shape." This park offers trails and playgrounds for family fun.
      • Visit the water parks: If you're looking for some splashes, Pohick Bay Campground offers discounts to a nearby water park, making it a hit with families. One camper shared, "Campers get a discount at the water park which was a very reasonable 5 dollars per person."

      What campers like:

      • Clean facilities: Campers appreciate well-maintained bathrooms and showers. A visitor at Lake Fairfax Campground said, "Great bathrooms all singles w showers. Lots of fun things to do."
      • Friendly staff: Many campers mention the helpfulness of the staff. One reviewer at Richmond North - Kings Dominion KOA noted, "Staff was super friendly!!"
      • Community vibe: Campgrounds like Westmoreland State Park have a sense of community. A camper remarked, "The whole place seems very well taken care of, with a camp store, visitor center, and discovery/education center for kids."

      What you should know:

      • Noise levels: Some campgrounds can be noisy due to nearby roads or activities. A camper at Lake Anna State Park mentioned, "The bathroom door needs to be fixed because every time someone went to the bathroom we would hear the door SLAM shut all hours of the night."
      • Site proximity: Many sites are close together, which might not suit everyone. One visitor at Greenbelt Park Campground said, "The campsites are pretty close together, we could see probably about 10 or so other campsites from our campsite."
      • Limited amenities: Some campgrounds may not have all the amenities you expect. A reviewer at Oak Ridge Campground noted, "Restrooms have sinks and flush toilets in all Loops. However Loop C also has showers."

      Tips for camping with families:

      • Choose family-friendly campgrounds: Look for places with playgrounds and activities for kids. At Cherry Hill Park, one parent said, "There is also plenty to do for the kids, like Tractor Ride through the Campground."
      • Plan for meals: Some campgrounds have stores for essentials. A visitor at Pohick Bay Campground mentioned, "The camp store sells s'mores ingredients, limited candy, no eggs or bacon."
      • Bring outdoor games: Having games on hand can keep kids entertained. One camper at Lake Fairfax Campground shared, "We set up our tent in the far side of the campground close to the lake."

      Tips from RVers:

      • Check site sizes: Make sure your RV fits the site. A reviewer at Bull Run Regional Park noted, "We visited Cherry Hill Park Campground in a Class A Motorhome and while it was tight, we fit no problem."
      • Look for full hookups: If you need them, check for campgrounds that offer full hookups. A camper at Richmond North - Kings Dominion KOA said, "If looking for a place to stay near Richmond with full reliable hook-ups this would service that need."
      • Plan for parking: Some campgrounds have limited parking, so arrive early. A visitor at Lake Anna State Park mentioned, "The campground was fair, nice flat sites, semi wooded."

      Camping near Colonial Beach, Virginia, offers a variety of experiences for everyone. Whether you're looking for family fun or a peaceful retreat, there's a spot for you!

      Frequently Asked Questions

      • Which is the most popular tent campsite near Colonial Beach, VA?

        According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular tent campground near Colonial Beach, VA is Caledon State Park with a 4.4-star rating from 5 reviews.

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