Best Glamping near Earlysville, VA

Shenandoah Crossing near Gordonsville houses upscale glamping accommodations within a short drive of Earlysville, Virginia. The resort offers comfortable yurts with full kitchens, bathrooms, and provided linens, creating a luxurious outdoor experience without sacrificing comfort. Guests stay in fully furnished canvas accommodations that blend rustic charm with modern amenities. The property features multiple swimming pools, hot tubs, and resort-style services uncommon at typical campgrounds. Big Meadows in Shenandoah National Park provides another glamping option with rentable yurts that offer more comfortable accommodations than traditional camping. The sites include picnic areas, fire rings, and bear boxes for food storage, with nearby access to lodge amenities. One visitor noted, "We stayed in a yurt, and I'm gonna let the photos do most of the talking. Yurt has a full kitchen and bath. Coffee, popcorn, toiletries, linens provided."

Horseback riding at Shenandoah Crossing creates a distinctive glamping experience, with trails winding through the property's scenic landscape. The resort maintains stables on-site, allowing guests to book guided trail rides or carriage tours during their stay. Beyond equestrian activities, glampers access miniature golf, boat rentals, tennis courts, and a full marina on the property's lake. The Shenandoah area surrounding these glamping destinations features numerous wineries within short driving distance, perfect for day trips from canvas tent accommodations. Glampers at Big Meadows enjoy unparalleled stargazing opportunities from their yurt sites, with the meadow providing exceptional night sky viewing. According to a camper, "The meadow is just beautiful. A real nice spot an hour after dark for stars. Try the 150 yard hike to Blackrock for an unforgettable sunset."

Best Glamping Sites Near Earlysville, Virginia (28)

    1. Big Meadows Campground — Shenandoah National Park

    120 Reviews
    Stanley, VA
    26 miles
    Website
    +1 (540) 999-3500

    $30 - $75 / night

    "Nice facilities (shower, bathrooms, garbage, etc.), but the campsites themselves leave a bit to be desired. Pros: deer wander the grounds, making for some beautiful morning animal encounters."

    "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."

    2. Shenandoah Crossing, a Bluegreen Vacations Resort

    12 Reviews
    Somerset, VA
    19 miles
    Website

    $50 / night

    "We reserved a “pull-through” RV site which ended up being a back-in site that was very uneven and nowhere near level."

    "They have cabins, yurts,and a tree house for rent. The laundry is free. Our campsite, lowest level, has a table with four chairs, two Adirondack chairs, and a propane grill."

    3. Dundo Group Campground — Shenandoah National Park

    5 Reviews
    Grottoes, VA
    14 miles
    Website
    +1 (434) 823-4675

    $75 / night

    "The bathrooms were super clean with stainless steel toilet seats. We were very happy with the cleanliness of the bathroom. There were also an area for trash disposal."

    "Very large and very open group campground situated on either side of the picnic area road back out."

    4. Harrisonburg - Shenandoah Valley KOA

    31 Reviews
    Shenandoah, VA
    29 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."

    "Positive: Friendly staff, close to Shenandoah NP, quiet camping, every site has a fire pit. Negative: Pricing rather high"

    5. Andy Guest/Shenandoah River State Park Campground

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

    $30 - $40 / night

    "We enjoyed the many trails and walking our dog along the river. We would highly recommend and will come back."

    "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.”"

    6. Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park Luray

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

    "But as with most campgrounds, the air was filled with kids laughing and campfire smoke. We played mini golf and the course needed a lot of work. We also went to the pools."

    "beautiful location, nice campground. not a lot of woods but lots to do including jumping pillows, paddle boats, swimming. the cabins are spacious and nice though you have to bring your own linens. the"

    7. Walnut Hills Campground & RV Park

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

    $45 - $99 / night

    "The bathhouse is nice as is the pool. 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."

    "Arrived after hours, staying one night. Our tag was waiting for us with a map to our RV spot with E/W by the creek and pond. It was off season, so plenty of spots and privacy."

    8. Christopher Run Campground

    14 Reviews
    Mineral, VA
    32 miles
    Website
    +1 (540) 894-4744

    "The campground and bathrooms are kept clean. The bathrooms are even air-conditioned. Christopher Run has a boat launch as well."

    "Great campground at Lake Anna and it’s also near Virginia’s Lake Anna State Park. The staff here at the campground are very friendly, pleasant and very accommodating."

    9. Lake Anna State Park Campground

    21 Reviews
    Mineral, VA
    36 miles
    Website
    +1 (540) 854-5503

    "Great space for rvs and tents. Cabins and yurts available, bath house clean, but toilet paper is thinner than dry onion skin. Beach area is 1/2 mile paved walk. Beach very crowded on weekends."

    "For being a state park, Lake Anna is one of the best I've been to. Although we only tent camped, I noticed a lot of things about the campground that would welcome RVs as well."

    10. Sun Retreats Shenandoah Valley

    12 Reviews
    Stuarts Draft, VA
    32 miles
    Website
    +1 (540) 337-2267

    $29 - $45 / night

    "And of course their lake that has two jumping decks, water slide, snack bar , restaurant and off to the side a little store for floats with putt putt golf and Jenna,etc."

    "Lots for them to do, great swimming lake, employees were a pleasure. Trash pick-up was awesome !! Our site was gorgeous. Not a full hook up(more on that later), but absolutely perfect."

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Glamping Reviews near Earlysville, VA

462 Reviews of 28 Earlysville Campgrounds


  • Megan K.
    Feb. 13, 2022

    Andy Guest/Shenandoah River State Park Campground

    Great winter cabin camping weekend

    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. We would highly recommend and will come back.

    Shenandoah River State Park has a variety of camping/RV/cabin options for everyone.  They have: climate controlled cabins, rustic cabins, RV sites, and tent camping sites.  Great for groups, especially those that have different ideas of the enjoying the great outdoors/nature

    And if you, like me, are less enthusiastic about winter camping, the cabins are a great way to enjoy the park with climate controlled amenities.  

    Two bedroom climate controlled cabin: Very clean, simple/minimalistic furniture, with kitchen necessities included.  It's reminiscent of a dorm-style apartment. Cooking utensils and cutlery, dish soap, a couple of dishwasher pods, toilet paper, and paper towels are included.  Mattresses and pillows had actual protectors on them and you are expected to bring sheets, pillow cases, and towels (not sure if it's always expected you bring sheets/linens but was true but at least with COVID/our latest stay).  There is a nice big kitchen table to play games.  We did have phone service and watched some shows on our tablet.

    Restroom/shower: Very clean, spacious restroom although with a small shower (we stayed in cabin 6, showers may be bigger in others/handicapped accessible cabins).  Included mounted container with hand soap and shampoo/body wash.

    Bedrooms:  Queen bed w/ box spring mattress.  I prefer memory foam so it was not my favorite, but it was still decent/firm.  The other bedroom had 4 bunkbeds.

    Outside space:  There is a nice space with a picnic table and fire pit.  There are also rocking chairs on the porch of each cabin.  Very cute and a great way to appreciate the views.  

    Area: Many trails throughout the park.  We enjoyed walking our dog along the river.

    Looking forward to coming back either staying in a cabin again or staying in our camper van.

  • M J.
    Sep. 20, 2021

    Andy Guest/Shenandoah River State Park Campground

    Gorgeous and quiet spot along the Shenandoah River

    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. Only thing you need to bring are linens (because of COVID) and food). Outside there is a large wrap around porch, picnic table, grill, and fire pit. All tucked right against the trees. Rangers at the visitor center were wonderful, and gave our kids a tour of the small animals they kept inside the visitor center. Lots of hiking trails, and we didn’t see a ton of people on them. Good fishing in the river too. Drove through RV campground and spots looked nice with lots of pull through sites and pretty level too. Tent area is in another part of the park. For that you have to park in a lot and take a short walk to each site (though I did see a wagon there for campers to use). We will totally come back.

  • Ven G.
    Aug. 23, 2019

    Big Meadows Campground — Shenandoah National Park

    Decent casual campground— bring your own firewood though!

    Nice facilities (shower, bathrooms, garbage, etc.), but the campsites themselves leave a bit to be desired.

    Pros: deer wander the grounds, making for some beautiful morning animal encounters. Seems to be family-friendly. Very fair quiet hours. Easy access to a number of great hiking trails! We had a blast hiking the Rose River trail and part of the AT for one whole day.

    Cons: Uneven ground all over the reserved site made it so our tent had to be pitched at an angle. The fire pit was strange due to the grilles covering half of it (would prefer to have just had a simple pit instead). Also the firewood we were sold was abysmal; it sputtered and smoked instead of burning cleanly. This made cooking extremely frustrating, so I will be bringing my own (certified and labeled) firewood next time.

  • E
    Aug. 5, 2022

    Andy Guest/Shenandoah River State Park Campground

    Great camping - private, clean and great Visitor's Center and hiking trails

    Me and my son stayed for 2 nights and the park is very clean but we did have the unexpected torrential down-pour each night.  Bathroom and shower facility are very clean. Must keep your trash organized and they do have the Bear prevention lockers available on each campsite. Less than 75 miles one-way from Northern VA to arrive.  Bugs and ticks are not bad at all. Each campsite comes with dedicated grill stand and wood fire pit with option of grilling as well. We had an excellent time and did some tubing down the Shenandoah River but it was a bit shallow.  Did see some deer and the occasional wild bunny and turtles in the water.  Generally a very nice stay except for the heavy rain.  NO cell phone signal or WIFI available unless you are near/at the Visitors Center.  So BE PREPARED.

  • M J.
    Aug. 24, 2022

    Andy Guest/Shenandoah River State Park Campground

    Love this quiet park.

    Stayed in Camp Cabin 41 in middle August 2022. 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 (sleeping 4 total), and a table with 4 chairs. On the front porch are 2 wonderful rocking chairs. There's also a picnic table, fire pit, and grill on site. Parking for 2 cars. It's a relatively short walk to the bathhouse which had showers, toilets, a large clean up sink, and even washer/dryer available for a small price. The hiking here is nice and quiet, the river is beautiful. The cabin was in the electric/water (RV) campground and other than the randomly loud neighbor was peaceful and quiet. Lots of tent campers in this area of the campground too. The rangers are always helpful in the visitor center. Lots of small wildlife here too. I highly recommend this park.

  • Cory D.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jun. 19, 2018

    Crabtree Falls Campground

    easily accessible near a great waterfall!

    This camp ground easily accessible. Store, Bathrooms, and running water are very close. Seemed very family friendly. Some of the campsites are super close to a creek and its worth trying to get one of those! these sites are walk in, but there are some drive up sites in other areas. Crabtree falls and the AT-the Priest shelter are very close!.

  • J
    Dec. 23, 2020

    Andy Guest/Shenandoah River State Park Campground

    Great campground!

    We stayed here on the night of December 11, 2020. No problem finding a spot, campground was about half full when we got there around 4pm. The Primitive Camping spots were all taken however, so arrive early if you want one of those. Water and electrical available at all the spots even though it was winter. Bathrooms and showers were nearby and clean. No cell service but the Visitor’s Center has WiFi available. Lots of hiking and mtb trails, although we only did a bit of walking. Campground is maybe 100 yds from the Shenandoah River and it’s beautiful down there.

  • Scott F.
    May. 4, 2021

    Christopher Run Campground

    Great campsite off of Lake Anna in Virginia.

    We've spent a number of nights tent camping at Christopher Run. The people who manage the site are very nice. The campground and bathrooms are kept clean. The bathrooms are even air-conditioned. Christopher Run has a boat launch as well.

  • Marisa A.The Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 19, 2020

    Big Meadows Campground — Shenandoah National Park

    Centrally Located Shenandoah NP Campground

    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. We pitched two large tents on our E178 site and a hammock in the trees just beyond our fire pit. My brother had a large tent on site E177 and it was just as nice. Our third site E176 was across the road from us flanked by travel trailer campers. That site had less privacy, but gave us a shorcut path to the running water bathroom. There was a sign in the bathroom that said it was ok to pour filter dishwater down the toilets, so we did that quite a bit to keep our campsites clean and safe from bears. My favorite sites were E177 and E178. They were a good size and distance from the other sites. We were close to the water pump and running water bathrooms. The pay showers were a bit of a walk from us, but they were clean. We liked having a nearby store, visitor's center, and gas station at this campground. In the evenings we went to the big meadow to watch the wildlife a few nights.Site E178 had great sunrise vistas through the trees. We positioned our chairs to face the valley and pretended there wasn't a packed campground full of families. It was actually pretty peaceful until the weekend which got rowdy at full capacity.The parking pad is level, on E178 but the grassy area was slightly sloped for our tents. I thought it was not too bad of a tradeoff for the view, but if you've ever slid down on your pad or cot a bit, you might not like it. My brother was at the adjoining site E177 and while his parking pad had a slight slope, he had a fairly level spot for his big tent.

    There were bear lockers at each site (about 50 in x 34 in) and we never had any bears visit while we were there. The bear lockers were great for us since we were tent camping and our vehicle was a pickup truck, so we did not have to juggle messing with coolers/food in the truck cab. Deer came through the campground every morning right up to our tents, which was delightful, except it made me paranoid checking for ticks every night. I really enjoyed being right off the Appalachian Trail and enjoyed seeing a few through-hikers each day while we made campfire feasts.

    We brought USDA wood and another camper gave us a few cords of USDA wood he brought from GA when he left. We did purchase one bundle from the campground and it was pretty green, so it burned smokey. The cost was about the same as it is at Lowes or anywhere else like that. We enjoyed multiple hikes and had a group with different hiking abilities, but there were many great Shendoah sites to see that we all could enjoy, including the group's dogs. Shenandoah is one of the few National Parks that allows dogs on most of the trails (leashed of course.) We had two dogs in our group and enjoyed seeing the other dogs in the campground. There was only one instance when we noticed someone bagged their dog poop on a trail, but left the poop in the bag. People!

    Because of Covid-19, the ranger programs at this campground were cancelled. I would return again, but maybe choose dispersed camping for a better view and less people.


Guide to Earlysville

Situated in central Virginia, the Shenandoah Valley provides diverse glamping options near Earlysville. The region sits at elevations between 300-1,500 feet with moderate seasonal temperatures and receives approximately 40 inches of rainfall annually. Campers find proximity to both the Blue Ridge Mountains and major Virginia highways, creating accessibility for luxury outdoor stays while maintaining a rural atmosphere.

What to do

Horseback riding trails: The Harrisonburg Shenandoah Valley KOA is located close to various horseback riding options different from resort facilities. "A great hike to Fridley's Gap and went swimming in the water hole. The tent site was big and clean and the staff was super friendly. They have chickens and ducks roaming around and Our dog got to chase a chicken off the site," says Liz U.

Disc golf course: Shenandoah Acres Campground features a disc golf area that complements their water activities. A camper reports, "Gated and well kept group camping area. Lots of space for kids to romp and play. Crushed stone roads and pathways make it excellent for ADA access."

Lake activities: Lake Anna State Park provides multiple water access points beyond just swimming areas. "Nice trails, decent campsites, cabins! The paved handicapped-accessible trail and fishing platforms are a really nice addition," notes RL.

What campers like

Private yurt options: Shenandoah River State Park offers secluded glamping accommodations along the riverside. "There are several rustic campsites located on the Southfork of the Shenandoah River, as well as modern electric sites, RV sites, and cabins. Park and campgrounds are clean and well maintained," according to Ricki F.

Night sky visibility: The elevation at Big Meadows Campground creates exceptional astronomy opportunities. "Big Meadow has many amenities which make it popular and oftentimes crowded during weekends and holiday's. But, many of these amenities make camping with families a convenience. We saw many deer and bear while camping. Just being in Shenandoah is a soothing experience," shares Rachel M.

Clean facilities: Multiple glamping sites maintain high sanitation standards for their upscale accommodations. "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. Nice amphitheater with interesting ranger programs," says Kim L. at Big Meadows Campground.

What you should know

High elevation impacts: At Big Meadows, temperatures can drop significantly lower than surrounding areas. "It was an especially cold night hitting a low of 14F. Very happy for the nearby heated restrooms with hot running water," notes Carol B.

Peak season availability: Luxury glamping near Earlysville requires advance booking, particularly for holiday periods. "When we booked our site we didn't realize that most of the property is on a hill. Each camper was rather tight and we felt like we were staying at an RV show, that's how crowded it felt," reports Mary C. about Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park.

Bug considerations: Dundo Group Campground and other forest locations experience seasonal insect activity. "Though this campground is HUGE, the sites are not piled on top of each other. Our site, B112, was surrounded by shrubs under the canopy of trees which provided tons of privacy. The bugs when we got here were kinda crazy. They don't bite but they swarm your head," writes Veronica S.

Tips for camping with families

Wildlife viewing opportunities: Family-friendly glamping sites offer structured nature programs. "We saw many deer and bear while camping. With so many hiking trails and waterfalls nearby we love to camp in Big Meadows - and for the star watching at night," says Rachel M.

Playground access: Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park combines glamping with dedicated children's areas. "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. The birthday boy also loved the outdoor laser tag! Staff was attentive," explains Jen O.

Interactive programs: Most upscale glamping sites include scheduled activities. "Busy traffic in park but nice trails are accessible from campground. Visitor Center, gas station, food walking distance from campground," notes Kim L.

Tips from RVers

Site selection strategy: Walnut Hills Campground offers specific recommendations for luxury RV glamping. "The sites were a little tight. We were there for the local hiking so we didn't spend too much tie in the park. I parked a little goofy it seems so I needed a little extra footage for my electrical hookup. They were kind enough to loan us a 25' extension," explains Ralph P.

Hookup configuration: Christopher Run Campground features varied utility setups. "Cell signal and camp wifi are bad. I was just able to get a decent signal with Starlink by carefully pointing at a small gap between trees," reports Dale Y.

Seasonal considerations: Weather impacts glamping comfort significantly in mountainous areas. "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," writes Carol B.

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