Best Cabin Camping near Dayton, VA

Shenandoah National Park offers several cabin options within its campgrounds, including Lewis Mountain Cabins and Big Meadows Cabins. Lewis Mountain provides basic cabins with queen-size beds and private bathrooms with small showers, while Big Meadows features both rustic and climate-controlled options. Most park cabins include electricity, beds with mattresses, and indoor plumbing. Cabin amenities vary significantly between locations, with some providing only basic furnishings while others offer full kitchens with cooking utensils and refrigerators. "The cabins are basic, but just enough that you need. Electricity, water on site (not in cabin), fan, lots of windows for sticky nights, 2 bunk beds, and a table with 4 chairs," noted one camper about the camp cabins at Shenandoah River State Park.

Rustic cabins without air conditioning are available at several campgrounds, while climate-controlled options can be found at Shenandoah River State Park and Walnut Hills Campground. Harrisonburg-Shenandoah Valley KOA provides cabin rentals year-round, unlike some park facilities that close during winter months. Pet policies vary by location, with many campgrounds allowing pets in designated cabins for an additional fee. Stokesville Campground and Misty Mountain Camp Resort both offer pet-friendly cabin options. A visitor to Shenandoah River State Park wrote, "Normally we're tent campers, but this time we opted for the climate controlled cabins of this state park. Cabins were wonderful. Essentially a little house off in its own little 'cabin neighborhood.' Kitchen was fully stocked with just about anything you'd need."

Most cabins require guests to bring their own linens, pillowcases, and towels, particularly during COVID precautions. Kitchen facilities range from fully equipped with refrigerators, stoves, and cooking utensils to minimal setups with only outdoor fire rings and picnic tables. Shenandoah River State Park cabins include dish soap, dishwasher pods, toilet paper, and paper towels, though visitors must supply their own food. Camp stores at locations like Loft Mountain Campground and Lewis Mountain Campground sell firewood, ice, and basic groceries. Larger cabins at Shenandoah River State Park feature wrap-around porches with rocking chairs, outdoor picnic tables, grills, and fire pits tucked against the trees.

Best Cabin Sites Near Dayton, Virginia (45)

    1. Loft Mountain Campground — Shenandoah National Park

    63 Reviews
    Dyke, VA
    19 miles
    Website
    +1 (434) 823-4675

    $30 - $75 / night

    "In our opinion this is the best campground in Shenandoah National Park. Sites are large and many offer privacy. Sites include fire ring and picnic tables."

    "The site we had was primitive, no water or electric, but had a picnic table, fire ring, & a bear box. Although the sites were close, they were situated to maximize privacy."

    2. Harrisonburg - Shenandoah Valley KOA

    31 Reviews
    Shenandoah, VA
    15 miles
    Website
    +1 (540) 896-8929

    "This campground has an awesome location between Harrisonburg and Luray/Shenandoah. It has great amenities like a pool and playground, a camp store and lots of friendly and helpful employees."

    "This campground has incredibly clean bathroom and shower facilities along with an immaculate site."

    3. Big Meadows Campground — Shenandoah National Park

    119 Reviews
    Stanley, VA
    28 miles
    Website
    +1 (540) 999-3500

    $30 - $75 / night

    "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."

    "Lots and lots of folks about, but still enough space to NOT feel encroached upon."

    4. Shenandoah Valley Campground

    25 Reviews
    Staunton, VA
    14 miles
    Website
    +1 (540) 248-2267

    $36 - $132 / night

    "Close to 81, but hyway isn't a distraction for a good night's sleep. And we were closest to hyway then majority of campers. Friendly staff. Pleasant clean surroundings in campgrounds."

    "Driving in we saw lots of rabbits running around the grassy area outside the office. One of the other campers told us they are resident rabbits."

    5. Lewis Mountain Campground — Shenandoah National Park

    31 Reviews
    Hood, VA
    25 miles
    Website
    +1 (540) 999-3500

    $30 / night

    "We stayed in one of the cabins at Lewis Mountain, which had a queen size bed and bathroom with a small shower. Towels, soap and shampoo are provided."

    "Arrived before the weekend, around late morning. Greeted by the park ranger, they gave the basic information for these sites. Limited spots here. You’re pretty close to your neighbor."

    6. Misty Mountain Camp Resort

    39 Reviews
    Crozet, VA
    28 miles
    Website
    +1 (888) 647-8900

    $35 - $75 / night

    "I was pleasantly surprised when we got there and I found out it has its own deck!!! Site also includes a fire ring and a picnic table."

    "with electric and water, and both modern and rustic cabins."

    7. Stokesville Campground

    1 Review
    Mount Solon, VA
    12 miles
    Website
    +1 (540) 324-8281

    $30 - $50 / night

    "Stokesville campground is a little rough around the edges but offers access to lots of miles of trails in George Washington National Forest."

    8. Walnut Hills Campground & RV Park

    20 Reviews
    Stuarts Draft, VA
    27 miles
    Website
    +1 (540) 337-3920

    $45 - $99 / night

    "The store was sparse but adequate. The lawns were kept up and looking good. There is a very nice playground and a pet exercise area. You can fish in the lake though we didn't catch anything."

    "Nice little general store. 9-hole disc golf course. Dog park and playground centrally located. Quiet. Close to shopping, restaurants, etc."

    9. Andy Guest/Shenandoah River State Park Campground

    56 Reviews
    Bentonville, VA
    45 miles
    Website
    +1 (540) 622-6840

    $30 - $40 / 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."

    10. Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park Luray

    24 Reviews
    Luray, VA
    34 miles
    Website
    +1 (540) 300-1697

    "had to stay here for a climbing trip in the offseason when other sites in the park were closed. definitely glamping with people all around. seems like a fun time for a family."

    "They had plenty of appearances of Yogi or Cindy bear at activities and just driving around the park on a golf cart."

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Cabin camping near Dayton, Virginia offers a unique blend of outdoor adventure and cozy accommodations, perfect for families and nature lovers alike.

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Activities for All Ages

  • Enjoy a variety of outdoor activities at Stokesville Campground, which features access to miles of trails for hiking and mountain biking.
  • Outlanders River Camp is perfect for tubing on the Shenandoah River, providing a fun way to cool off during the summer months.
  • Families will love the amenities at Walnut Hills Campground & RV Park, which includes playgrounds and organized activities for kids.

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According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular cabin campground near Dayton, VA is Loft Mountain Campground — Shenandoah National Park with a 4.3-star rating from 63 reviews.

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