Top Tent Camping near Dillwyn, VA

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Best Tent Sites Near Dillwyn, VA (12)

    Camper-submitted photo from Canoe Landing Group Campsite — James River State Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Canoe Landing Group Campsite — James River State Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Canoe Landing Group Campsite — James River State Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Canoe Landing Group Campsite — James River State Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Canoe Landing Group Campsite — James River State Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Canoe Landing Group Campsite — James River State Park

    1.

    Canoe Landing Group Campsite — James River State Park

    28 Reviews
    90 Photos
    8 Saves
    Greenway, Virginia

    Canoe Landing Group Campsite (one primitive site) - There's a group site near the canoe landing. The site accommodates up to 42 people - no hookups, tents only. It's near a restroom and features a fire ring with a flip grill, picnic tables and a pedestal grill. There's a $30 fee for canceling a group-camping reservation.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Reservable
    • Tents
    • Group
    • Picnic Table

    $15 - $80 / night

    Camper-submitted photo from Walnut Grove — James River State Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Walnut Grove — James River State Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Walnut Grove — James River State Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Walnut Grove — James River State Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Walnut Grove — James River State Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Walnut Grove — James River State Park

    2.

    Walnut Grove — James River State Park

    11 Reviews
    38 Photos
    4 Saves
    Greenway, Virginia

    Camping reservations are highly recommended, and all campgrounds are site-specific - call 1-800-933-7275. The park has five campgrounds. Three of them, Branch Pond, Walnut Grove and Canoe Landing, are open year-round for primitive camping. There are primitive restrooms at those campgrounds. Drinking water is unavailable in the primitive campgrounds, but potable water is available at five of the six picnic shelters. Canoe Landing is the only campground on the river. Please note that primitive sites do not have electricity.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Reservable
    • Tents
    • Picnic Table
    • Toilets

    $15 - $18 / night

    Camper-submitted photo from Branch Pond — James River State Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Branch Pond — James River State Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Branch Pond — James River State Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Branch Pond — James River State Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Branch Pond — James River State Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Branch Pond — James River State Park

    3.

    Branch Pond — James River State Park

    9 Reviews
    32 Photos
    3 Saves
    Greenway, Virginia

    Camping reservations are highly recommended, and all campgrounds are site-specific - call 1-800-933-7275. The park has five campgrounds. Three of them, Branch Pond, Walnut Grove and Canoe Landing, are open year-round for primitive camping. There are primitive restrooms at those campgrounds. Drinking water is unavailable in the primitive campgrounds, but potable water is available at five of the six picnic shelters. Canoe Landing is the only campground on the river. Please note that primitive sites do not have electricity.

    Branch Pond - Seven primitive sites in a wooded area about two miles from the river (BranchPondPrimTent). Tents only. Each site has a tent pad.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Reservable
    • Tents
    • Dispersed
    • Picnic Table

    $15 - $18 / night

    Camper-submitted photo from Cloverdale Farms
    Camper-submitted photo from Cloverdale Farms
    Camper-submitted photo from Cloverdale Farms

    4.

    Cloverdale Farms

    2 Reviews
    3 Photos
    8 Saves
    Cumberland, Virginia
    • Fires
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • Tents
    • Group
    • Standard (Tent/RV)

    $40 / night

  • 5.

    Warren Ferry Landing

    2 Reviews
    7 Photos
    18 Saves
    Scottsville, Virginia

    Come enjoy Warren Ferry Landing, our expansive and shaded property just steps from the James River! Our property boasts 400+ feet of river frontage for you to enjoy and you can swim, fish, or even launch a canoe directly from our sites. There are TWO available camping sites on this property.

    About the property

    Our property is located adjacent to the historic Warren Ferry crossing of the James River. This is one of two historic ferry crossings near Scottsville, VA! The other, Hatton Ferry, is located a little bit down river from this location.

    Our property is only 8 miles from Scottsville so if you need to pop into town for something you forgot it is quite easy. There are many other activities that you can partake in nearby or on our property. There is fishing, swimming, hiking, and kayaking all within easy reach of our property.

    We do not live onsite but we aim to be easily reachable over the phone or text. If you have any questions before or during your stay please don’t hesitate to reach out. Keep in mind that during the night it is possible to hear some train activity from across the river.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Reservable
    • Tents
    • Picnic Table
    • Firewood Available

    $21 - $60 / night

  • 6.

    Daybreak Glamp Camp

    2 Reviews
    17 Photos
    18 Saves
    Amelia Court House, Virginia

    At Daybreak Glamp Camp you will have the opportunity to treat yourself to a personalized Glamping Experience or Camp Out at a private location. This is a great place for an intimate retreat or family/group outing while enjoying a special time outdoors.

    Some of the onsite RV campers are nestled alongside a shallow creek, along with tent sites in a wooded area surrounded by the peace and beauty of nature's surroundings. Throughout the property you will have access to trails, fire pits, hammocks, outdoors seating and tables and children's play areas. Enjoy a night walk with trails that are lit up to guide your path.

    Whether you are a first timer or seasoned camper this is where you want to be for your glamping or camping experience.

    To make your stay here with us even more special. You can select one of these extras when you make your bookings with us.

    • Arrange for your own personal massage therapy treatment from our in-house Licensed Massage Therapist.
    • Have your own prearranged garden party or outdoor meal.
    • Want to learn how to increase your outdoor skills, no problem! Take advantage of some of our Survival & Preparedness sessions. From fire prepping, shelter building, water purification and more… This is a great opportunity for all ages and experience levels.
    • Tent Rentals for extended camping opportunities
    • and more…
    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Reservable
    • Tents
    • Trash

    $25 - $150 / night

    Camper-submitted photo from Phantom Hill Forest Farm
    Camper-submitted photo from Phantom Hill Forest Farm
    Camper-submitted photo from Phantom Hill Forest Farm
    Camper-submitted photo from Phantom Hill Forest Farm
    Camper-submitted photo from Phantom Hill Forest Farm
    Camper-submitted photo from Phantom Hill Forest Farm

    7.

    Phantom Hill Forest Farm

    1 Review
    12 Photos
    9 Saves
    Mineral, Virginia

    Retreat in our forest! Great for couples, families, and groups! No camping gear? No problem. Sites are stocked with kitchen essentials including dishes, utensils, pots and pans, a grill with propane, insect screen, chairs, hammocks, and much more! We have games you can borrow and a recreation area. Just bring a tent, sleeping bag, and food.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • Tents
    • Group
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      9.

      Lynchburg KOA (formerly Wildwood Campground)

      1 Review
      10 Saves
      Big Island, Virginia
      • Pets
      • Fires
      • Electric Hookups
      • Phone Service
      • Reservable
      • ADA Access
    • 10.

      RodneysRaptors

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      5 Photos
      Randolph, Virginia

      6 acres lightly wooded with outhouses

      great for relaxation, birdwatching, and returning to nature. I am a licensed master Falconer, so I have Raptors on my property. Eurasian, eagle, owl, and Harris hocks. Also have horses, goats, rabbits, and chickens.

      • Pets
      • Fires
      • Reservable
      • Tents
      • Group
      • Glamping

      $75 - $125 / night

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    Recent Tent Reviews In Dillwyn

    407 Reviews of 12 Dillwyn Campgrounds


    • Camper-submitted photo from Holliday Lake State Park Campground
      August 16, 2024

      Holliday Lake State Park Campground

      Nice but Gun Range During Summer

      Probably a great place to camp during the fall. During the summer they lease space to the 4-H club that teaches people to shoot black powder muskets for the civil war reenactments. From 8:30am until 3-5pm it sounds like a gun range. It’s not a shot here and there, its volleys of black powder guns (think cannons) being shot all at once. It echos off the water and is the opposite of peaceful. The ranger said it would only be for an hour a day, unless it was a competition day, well for the 5 days we were there it must have been competition. We ended up leaving the park during the day.

      The sites are good. Most need lots of leveling help (bring spare wood!). The newer part has a nice bathhouse. The older part had a really old bathhouse. (So old it’s hard to tell if it’s dirty or just old.)

      It’s not a bad place to visit. But combat veterans should avoid during the summer months.

      The sites are nice. The ones in the newer area (laurel ridge) are close to the nice bathhouse. Both bathhouses have WiFi. No cell service to speak of. (We have Verizon but most of these places have none.)

    • Camper-submitted photo from Powhatan State Park Campground
      July 31, 2024

      Powhatan State Park Campground

      Camping and remote work

      Like most Virginia state parks the River Bend campground is well spaced out and great for RV camping. Verizon service was stable enough to work all week with a Jetpack without the need for a directional cell booster

    • Camper-submitted photo from Red Oak Campground — James River State Park
      July 31, 2024

      Red Oak Campground — James River State Park

      Camping and remote work

      Nice campground in line with expectations for most Virginia state parks. Verizon service is spotty 1 to 2 bars and unreliable data but with a directional cell booster we are able to get enough signal for our Verizon Jetpack to work

    • Camper-submitted photo from Devil’s Backbone Camp
      July 12, 2024

      Devil’s Backbone Camp

      Robbery

      $150 per night is crazy. Nothing special about the campground except proximity to devils backbone. This is a parking spot in a field with no trees and the sewer likely on the wrong side. There are no amenities. We’ve stayed many times but plan to go elsewhere going forward.

    • Camper-submitted photo from Misty Mountain Camp Resort
      July 1, 2024

      Misty Mountain Camp Resort

      Fun for the family

      This campground was really great for a family with small children. There were events the entire time we were there and the staff were awesome. The only detractors were that our site (52) was tiny so it was a tad stressful having kids running around right beside the road, the smell of weed that was prevalent (not the campground’s fault) and the motorcycle noise from the nearby interstate.

    • Camper-submitted photo from Twin Lakes State Park Campground
      May 19, 2024

      Twin Lakes State Park Campground

      Small, quiet place with good service

      Bike packed in from my house yesterday evening, camped for the night, and heading back this morning. Shower/toilet facilities are clean, good water/power, etc. This park isn’t bad for just chilling out and getting some nature time in, but there aren’t any breathtaking views and so on. Most campsites are on a very slight slope, shouldn’t have any issues if you set up right.

    • Camper-submitted photo from Devil’s Backbone Camp
      April 21, 2024

      Devil’s Backbone Camp

      Awesome spot

      Great spot with clean facilities. Cell phones worked just fine. They are adding more electric sites. Walk to the brewery. Probably my favorite improved camp site for beer enthusiasts!

    • Camper-submitted photo from Pickett RV Park
      March 25, 2024

      Pickett RV Park

      Quiet Location

      I am a retired major. My wife and I bought an older motorhome, and this location was great to test it out. I come again. Bath house is a few blocks way, but for 25 dollars a night. The price was right.

    • Camper-submitted photo from Oronoco Campground
      March 17, 2024

      Oronoco Campground

      Nice, easy, free

      Nice sites in a pretty open area. This area is designated as a national forest campground, but didn’t have a fee or closure dates like others. Creek runs through. Pit toilet bathrooms were open when we visited in early march. Not a huge area, maybe 10 sites or so. 2 other people camping midweek in March so I’d imagine it would fill up in warmer months. No cell service for AT&T or T-mobile. Great location, 5 minutes from the BRP. Easy access for small vehicles, backed my sedan into the site.

    • Camper-submitted photo from Waynesboro North 340 Campground
      February 28, 2024

      Waynesboro North 340 Campground

      Excellent campground

      We stayed here for 6 months. The staff have been wonderful. We've really enjoyed the friendly atmosphere at the campground. The bathrooms are always clean. Only con is that they need to update their dryers which don't dry very well.

    • Camper-submitted photo from Paradise Lake Family Campground
      February 22, 2024

      Paradise Lake Family Campground

      Favorite campground

      I stay here at least once every summer. Has beautiful pool and lake, playground, arcade, and boat rentals. Fishing, hiking, basketball. Very friendly staff all the time. Close to stores and restaurants but far enough out to not hear any noise. Phone service is superb. Clean shower and restrooms. Hot water. Electric tent sites!!! Has everything I live and will continue to go here as long as I’m in the state of Va. def recommended

    • Camper-submitted photo from Camp Cove Creek
      October 16, 2023

      Camp Cove Creek

      This was the worst camping trip I’ve ever had

      I am a premium DYRT member and purchased this campsite for reservation this past weekend oct. 14-15th 2023. My reservation was followed by a email giving me a confirmation and coordinates to the location I reserved. Upon viewing the coordinates it shows you at a main road with no entrance…. Skeptical but confident we showed up to the area Irish road which has no cell service and what do we know we are taken to a location that is a gravel side shoulder off of a 50mph road next to us being nothing but dumped trash and woods , no entrance for a vehicle or even a person, No trespassing signs everywhere … after driving around the area on having to back in and out on the narrow roads in order to turn around we found multiple locked gates all stating no trespassing, we then decided to contact the owner of the facility through the number and email provided we were not able to get into contact… turns out we had service the number provided was not in service at all. We got stranded and rained on with no response or proper coordinates. I wish to get my full refund and I do not recommend wasting money on this site .

    • Camper-submitted photo from Devil’s Backbone Camp
      October 11, 2023

      Devil’s Backbone Camp

      Great food, great camping

      Just a short walk from the Campground is a very nice brewery with fantastic food and events regularly. 10/10 will camp again.

    • Camper-submitted photo from Devil’s Backbone Camp
      October 8, 2023

      Devil’s Backbone Camp

      Cheers

      A very unique place to stay. The highlight is proximity to a brewery and live music. Campground is definitely not fancy, but certainly adequate for our pop top.

    • Camper-submitted photo from Sherando Lake Campground
      September 30, 2023

      Sherando Lake Campground

      Beautiful Campground, Big sites and a great location

      This campground is located in the George Washington and Jefferson National Forest. We stayed for 6 nights here and had a nice private site. With the lifetime senior National Park pass the cost was $21 a night. The sites are big and many with shade. I think we had one of the best sites at this campground Site# C05. We like the C loop better the sites have more privacy. The B loop is nice too yet C loop better. The A loop is for tents it’s harder to drive through it. Our site was more level than some yet we still needed to raise one side. Nice shaded sites in the C loop are C05, Co8, C10, C12, C13 and C 14, C16.If you want a site in the sun C01, C02, C04.

      We had a great view of sunset. Nice stars at night the park is darker than some. Each site has small pebble in the site which is raked and makes it nice no dirt. There is a regular picnic table, fire pit, bear box and a wooden table with a cement base you could place where you want it. We set our grill on it. The camp host Wes & Jackie were so nice and helpful. They gave us great ideas for things to do. 

      Restrooms are nice and very clean, the park is maintained very well. There is a dump station onsite. Easy to access but the wash hose doesn’t have any pressure so check that out before you head to dump out.

      We had song birds, hawks and rabbits at our site. Early evening the lightning bugs were fun to watch. 

      The sites are not on the lake which we prefer yet is all worked out well. The lower lake is spring fed so it holds a nice temperature. 

      There is a local guy that will deliver a good amount of wood for $20.00. Good burning wood. He also brought kindling in a paper bag which was nice. They park will call him for you and he comes right out.There isn’t any cell service so they will call him, the host called for us. There is an upper lake and a lower lake. The campsites are between the two. You can hike to the upper lake. 

      You have to fill with water there is a fill station across from the beach parking area. Our site had electric. The lake is beautiful and refreshing. You can swim out to an Island if you want to.  The beach is big with plenty of room for everyone. Nice sandy beach and shaded in some areas. To the left of the beach is a picnic area with grills and tables. There’s a dock over that way too.

      There is a fishing area that you can drive to and park your car to fish. You do have to walk up and down some steps.Canoes and kayaks are welcome yet no motorboats allowed.

      The campground is located very close to the Blue Ridge Parkway and the Skyline drive. What a beautiful drive on the parkway. There are a lot of look outs with amazing views. We spent days driving each way on the parkway. My favorite overlook is Ravens Roost. You can walk up a wall where there is one lone neat tree to get a real special view with the tree in it. Watch out for the lone Turkey who likes to be out in the road and when you slow down it comes to your vehicle and stand in the way so you can’t move. The Parkway didn’t have much traffic at all but do pay attention to the speed limit they police do sit throughout the park. There is a few NP stores on the parkway and Skyline drive we found some good Souvenirs.

      There is a small store and gas station not far from the campground yet it is limited with what they sell. Waynesboro is not that far and it has a Walmart, grocery, hardware stores and more. We stopped at Weasies (home cooking) and had lunch. It was delicious.

    • Camper-submitted photo from Crabtree Falls Campground
      September 28, 2023

      Crabtree Falls Campground

      Calming beauty

      We love staying right on the creek, the view and sound of it is the best. The ones down by the creek don’t have an electric or water but they’re so worth it. The bathroom is at the top of the hill so that’s kind of a pain but the the only downfall for us. Everyone has always been kind and friendly, our dogs love it here too!

    • Camper-submitted photo from Sherando Lake Campground
      August 3, 2023

      Sherando Lake Campground

      Great campground but has water problems

      Booked the site months ago for closeness to the restroom and beach. Nice campground, nice beach for swimming and the lake is good for boating. No Verizon or ATT cell service I could find and no WiFi. Major water problems with the entire park. The bath house by the beach, the small restrooms and a good deal of water spigots are closed or off. We had 24 hours of a planned emergency water outage for the entire park. The water system was leaking so bad the pumps couldn’t keep up. Water system seems better but a lot of stuff is closed so be aware.

    • Camper-submitted photo from Sherando Lake Campground
      July 8, 2023

      Sherando Lake Campground

      Sherando Lake Recreation Area and Campground

      This is a great and inexpensive campground. The sites are nicely prepared. There are potable water taps close to most sites. Restrooms were in good shape with running water and showers.

      The lake has a swimming area and a beach. There is hiking and fishing in each lake. People were friendly and lots of families out and about. Overall a great place to camp.

      Site was wet up so camper door was away from the fire pit so a bit backwards but nothing that couldn’t be worked around.

    • Camper-submitted photo from Canoe Landing Group Campsite — James River State Park
      June 29, 2023

      Canoe Landing Group Campsite — James River State Park

      Bateaux and Banjos and Bad Vibes

      Not sure why this is showing up as “closed for the season” because we stayed here in June 2023. The “festival” Bateaux and Banjos was underwhelming to say the least. There weren’t any good places to swim besides the kayak/boat launch areas, which as you can imagine is crowded and busy. We stayed in the primitive campground and there is nearly ZERO ranger presence. Our neighbors were noisy, obnoxious, and trashy into the wee hours of the morning, and were up again at an ungodly hour carrying on and cursing. On more than one occasion during quiet hours they woke another neighbors kid, so that kid was screaming all night. If you want to camp at a redneck state park, go for it. Otherwise, stick to a day trip because the river is pretty and there are plenty of picnic tables and grills and shelters for day use.

    • Camper-submitted photo from Devil’s Backbone Camp
      June 22, 2023

      Devil’s Backbone Camp

      Devils Cooler than Believed

      Enjoyed our stay! Very nice area super clean! Expecially their restrooms which is hardly seen at previous place I've stayed. Love the brewery def a cool fun way to wind the evening down after a beautiful hike in the blue ridge. Excellent scenery

    • Camper-submitted photo from Devil’s Backbone Camp
      June 21, 2023

      Devil’s Backbone Camp

      Love this campground!

      We love devils backbone and wish we could stay longer. It’s quiet, friendly, well thought out. Brewery is a huge plus. The only downside at site 13 the hookups are on different sides so we needed to run to Walmart and buy extra sewer line.

    • Camper-submitted photo from Montebello Resort
      June 1, 2023

      Montebello Resort

      Very Quite off the Grid Family Campground

      Very nice small campground I stayed in Site 42 E/W with a view of the Lake. It has one Bath House but it was a 9 out of 10 for cleanliness. No Cell service or Internet but that was what I was looking for.  Campground well maintained and fishing was nice that have a couple of Courtesy watercraft for the campers use.

    • Camper-submitted photo from Holliday Lake State Park Campground
      May 15, 2023

      Holliday Lake State Park Campground

      Nice Campround no cell sevice

      A very well kept campground. Bathhouses are very clean and sites are well maintained. Sites are paved and not too close. Sites in the older section (red bud) will require leveling. As indicated on park web site there is no cell service in the park. WiFi is available outside the contact station



    Guide to Dillwyn

    Camping near Dillwyn, Virginia, offers a mix of beautiful landscapes and unique experiences. Whether you're looking for a quiet getaway or a fun family adventure, there are plenty of campgrounds to explore.

    What to do:

    • Hiking and Exploring: Many campgrounds, like Bear Creek Lake State Park Campground, have great trails. One visitor mentioned, "The campsites are nice and shaded, not TOO close to neighbors. The lake beach was a great time for our kids."
    • Fishing: If you enjoy fishing, Red Oak Campground — James River State Park is a good spot. A camper shared, "There are plenty of places to fish! The ponds are full for Largemouth Bass and Bluegills."
    • Brewery Visits: For those who enjoy craft beer, Devil’s Backbone Camp is just a short walk from a brewery. One happy camper said, "Great spot with clean facilities... Walk to the brewery. Probably my favorite improved camp site for beer enthusiasts!"

    What campers like:

    What you should know:

    • Cell Service: Be prepared for spotty cell service in some areas. A camper at Red Oak Campground mentioned, "Verizon service is spotty 1 to 2 bars and unreliable data."
    • Pricing Concerns: Some campers feel that certain campgrounds are overpriced. A visitor at Devil’s Backbone Camp expressed frustration, saying, "$150 per night is crazy. Nothing special about the campground except proximity to Devil's Backbone."
    • Layout Issues: Some campgrounds have layout challenges. A reviewer at Devil’s Backbone Camp stated, "The water, electric and sewer hookups are on the wrong side for half of the RV sites."

    Tips for camping with families:

    • Kid-Friendly Activities: Look for campgrounds with playgrounds and swimming areas. One camper at Cozy Acres Campground RV Resort said, "The playground is impressive and the staff is very welcoming upon arrival."
    • Plan for Quiet Hours: Some campgrounds can get noisy. A visitor at Canoe Landing Group Campsite mentioned, "Our neighbors were noisy, obnoxious, and trashy into the wee hours of the morning."
    • Bring Extra Gear: If you're tent camping, be ready for uneven ground. A camper at Virginia Twin Lakes State Park noted, "The sites are fairly close together. All sites have partial shade or more."

    Tips from RVers:

    • Check Site Sizes: Make sure the sites can accommodate your RV. A reviewer at Powhatan State Park Campground said, "The campsites fill up quickly. If you do not reserve your spot early, you may be placed near the road."
    • Bring Leveling Blocks: Many sites require leveling. A camper at Holliday Lake State Park Campground advised, "For RVers bring your leveling blocks - you will need them!"
    • Explore Nearby Attractions: Don't forget to check out local attractions. A visitor at Bear Creek Lake State Park Campground mentioned, "We had a great time hiking down to the river and biking around the campground."

    Camping near Dillwyn, Virginia, has something for everyone, from families to RV enthusiasts. With a variety of campgrounds to choose from, you're sure to find a spot that fits your needs.

    Frequently Asked Questions

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

      According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular tent campground near Dillwyn, VA is Canoe Landing Group Campsite — James River State Park with a 4.5-star rating from 28 reviews.

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      TheDyrt.com has all 12 tent camping locations near Dillwyn, VA, with real photos and reviews from campers.