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Culpeper area campgrounds welcome pets at nearly all locations, with varying amenities and policies for campers traveling with dogs. The HarmStead Campground provides full hookups for RVs with pets, featuring a farm setting where dogs can observe farm animals including emus and goats from a safe distance. Cedar Mountain Campground offers simple tent and RV sites for $25 per night plus tax, with an additional $2 per person fee. Casa Vargas provides secluded RV and tent sites near Skyline Drive with fire rings where pets can join their owners around the campfire. Most campgrounds require pets to be leashed at all times, and Rappahannock River Campground's sites are well-spaced to provide privacy for campers with excitable dogs.
A World Away Farm LLC maintains a 20-acre property with only two camping sites, ensuring plenty of space for dogs to exercise while staying within sight of their owners. The farm setting includes horses, chickens and ducks that children and pets can observe from appropriate distances. Watercress Inn at Landon Farm offers secluded sites with picnic tables and fire rings where pets can relax with their owners. The campground is located near hiking trails that connect to Shenandoah National Park, providing excellent walking opportunities for active dogs. Wilderness Run Vineyards allows dogs during weekend wine tasting events with food trucks and vendors on site. Many campgrounds lack specific pet amenities like dog wash stations or dedicated pet areas, so campers should bring all necessary pet supplies including waste bags, portable water bowls, and tie-outs for securing pets at campsites.
"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."
from $30 - $75 / night
Check Availability"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."
from $30 - $75 / night
Check Availability"Lots of land to walk. Fire pit, chairs and picnic table at site."
from $50 - $95 / night
Check Availability"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"
"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"Casa Vargas offers secluded RV & Tent sites near the famous Skyline Drive that offers great views of the Shenandoah Mountains. "
from $50 - $75 / night
Check Availabilityfrom $20 - $50 / night
"Lots of fun stuff to do for adults, children, and pets. Will definitely visit again!"
"Close to Shenandoah National Park and Skyline Drive."
"The location was easy to find, which made the journey hassle-free. The cleanliness of the campsite was impressive, and I truly enjoyed my time there."
"Did two nights at Butterfly Camp while hiking Old Rag and other trails in Shenandoah."
from $35 - $75 / 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.
ScoutMisty Mountain Camp Resort is located in Crozet, Virginia, off of 250 below Afton Mountain. I'm familiar with this resort. Many, many years ago, when it was Yogi Bear's park, a lot of updates since then. Great accommodations. I've not enjoyed camping as much as I have these last 2 weeks with my son Matthew, who is 30 years old down syndrome, autism and a leukemia survivor. I am 66 years old. I'm on the best adventure of my life. Just bought a new motorhome after my partner of 15 years passed away. I'm on a new journey. And taking care of my life with good health. I recommend this park to anyone. Friendly staff, accommodating, pet friendly dog parks, bathhouse, laundry, sun, and shade, with 30 and 50 amp hookups with sewage. I couldn't ask for a better place. Have a fun-loving life, I am!
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.
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.
TravelerWe stayed here for 3 nights. Perfect campground with everything you need. Bathrooms are very clean. Ice, propane, and other items are available on site at the store. Halloween was in full effect including a haunted walk. Sites are spacious and have natural stone in ground fire pits instead of rusted metal rims which adds character. Dog park, pool, and plenty of games are available on site. Harrisonburg is down the road if you to need to stop in town.
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.
Camping options near Culpeper, Virginia center around the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, with elevations ranging from 400 to 1,000 feet. The area's climate features warm summers with temperatures averaging 85°F and mild springs with frequent afternoon showers. Most campgrounds in this region remain open from April through November, with limited winter camping available at select locations.
Hike to waterfalls: Big Meadows Campground in Shenandoah National Park offers access to nearby waterfall trails. "There are several campsites available at this National Park. I like this campsite particularly because its close to one of my favorite waterfall hikes in VA," shares Tom C., who notes the park's "lots of beautiful hikes and bike course with awesome views of the valley."
Stargaze after dark: The elevated position of many Culpeper area campgrounds provides excellent night sky viewing opportunities. At Big Meadows Campground, Rachel M. recommends camping "for the star watching at night," noting that "Just being in Shenandoah is a soothing experience. With so many hiking trails and waterfalls nearby we love to camp in Big Meadows."
Watch wildlife: Morning and evening hours provide excellent wildlife viewing at several dog friendly campgrounds near Culpeper. "We loved seeing the deer so close and other wildlife," writes Terri S. about Big Meadows. Similarly, Anna R. from Matthews Arm Campground reports "Lots of deer walking through and room to hang hammocks and chill out."
Privacy between sites: Many campers appreciate the spacing between sites at pet-friendly campgrounds in the Culpeper region. At Matthews Arm Campground, Mary S. notes, "Sites are large but many are lined up right next to each other. I recommend staying away from A72 to the end of A. They're lined up too closely for my taste, and there isn't much shade."
Clean facilities: Maintained bathrooms and grounds rank high with campers at Culpeper area campgrounds. Kim L. at Big Meadows reports, "Campground is meticulously clean with daily restroom cleaning and trash pick up. Very small campground store on site but a much larger store at visitor center."
River access: Rappahannock River Campground receives praise for its water access from campers with dogs. Nicholas S. notes, "Great spot right next to the Rappahannock River, plenty of place to set up camp. Had water on site with a fire pit and picnic table too! It was super easy to get down to the water and there was plenty of spots to explore."
Bear precautions: Food storage is strictly enforced at Shenandoah area campgrounds. According to Mary S. at Matthews Arm, "Some sites have food storage lockers. Google reviews indicated park rangers insist you keep all food in a locker, camper or vehicle and you can be fined if you don't. Apparently, bears recognize coolers so you should cover them up in vehicles."
Limited cell service: Many campgrounds in the Blue Ridge foothills have poor connectivity. Veronica S. notes at Big Meadows Campground, "No cell service. We went to the visitor center and connected to the WiFi if we needed to do something online."
Seasonal insects: Bug activity varies throughout camping season. "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," reports Veronica S. from Big Meadows.
Look for ranger programs: Educational activities enhance family camping trips. Kim L. observed that Big Meadows has a "Nice amphitheater with interesting ranger programs."
Choose campgrounds with open play areas: Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park offers dedicated activity spaces for children. "We stayed here for 3 nights in August for our little guy's 8th birthday. It was perfect for kids! The kids loved running off in the open field and playing on the zip line. We loved that we could see them from our site," writes Jen O.
Farm-based camping opportunities: Several campgrounds near Culpeper offer farm experiences for children. At Watercress Inn at Landon Farm, Matthew T. notes that "this campsite is great for kids, providing a safe and enjoyable environment for families" with the farm setting offering educational opportunities.
Site leveling challenges: RVers should check site grades when reserving. At Jellystone Park, Jen O. cautions, "Our only real drawback was our site was not even close to level. It probably shouldn't have been available for a 40'+ RV. Still, we would go back...just to a different site location."
Winter camping considerations: Some campgrounds offer limited winter RV camping. Carol B. shares about late-season camping at Big Meadows: "We camped here the last night of the season (Nov30) and shared the campground with a mix of tent campers, car/van campers, and a few larger units. The bathrooms were plentiful, heated, hot running water, and a utility sink available... It was an especially cold night hitting a low of 14F."
Full hookup options: Dog friendly campgrounds near Culpeper with complete RV services are limited but available. Michael C. at A World Away Farm LLC mentions, "Great folks. Inexpensive for full hookup. They have a farm with chickens, ducks, horses etc for our 7 yr old to enjoy."
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