3 campgrounds with availability this weekend
Cabin accommodations in the Shenandoah Valley near Edinburg provide visitors with varied lodging options at properties like Spacious Skies Shenandoah Views and KOA Luray RV Resort. The cabins typically include electricity, water hookups, and picnic tables with fire rings. Many feature climate control systems for year-round comfort. At Shenandoah River Outfitters Camp Outback, cabins provide river access within walking distance. Furnished cabins generally include beds, tables, and basic kitchen facilities. One visitor noted, "Our yurt was fantastic. The place was spotless, well equipped kitchenette, grill, fire pit, comfortable beds."
Rustic and deluxe cabins are both available, depending on the location. Campgrounds like #1 Rock Tavern River Kamp offer waterfront cabins with mountain views, while others provide more secluded wooded settings. Most cabin properties in the region require advance reservations, particularly during peak summer and fall foliage seasons. Pet policies vary by location, with many properties like Spacious Skies Shenandoah Views welcoming dogs with designated pet areas. According to one camper, "We loved our neighbors the sheep, goats and llamas. The park was clean and well maintained. Dog park is great."
Most cabins include beds but require visitors to bring their own linens, towels, and toiletries. Basic kitchenware is often provided, though the cooking facilities range from simple microwaves to fully equipped kitchens. Some properties like KOA Luray RV Resort maintain on-site stores for basic provisions, while others are situated near general stores. Firewood is available for purchase at most cabin locations, with some offering delivery directly to the site. The proximity to Luray provides additional shopping options, with several cabin properties situated within a 10-minute drive of town where more extensive supplies can be found.
"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."
Available this weekend
from $27 - $384 / 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."
Campground full this weekend
Get a text when availablefrom $30 - $75 / night
"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."
"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"
"Usually 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."
"We stayed in a level back-in site(#39) with picnic table on a concrete patio, Adirondack chairs under a pergola on a second concrete patio, clean gravel surface, and fire pit."
Available this weekend
from $31 - $219 / night
"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."
"The picnic table and fire pit at each campsite was fantastic, and Pam was great and very helpful."
"The site is located near a highway, so getting a spot in the back is ideal. It is minutes from the Shenandoah State Park and multiple canoeing and tubing companies."
"Even with a full campground, bathrooms and showers were always available. The campground also doubles as a water tubing outfitter on the Shenandoah River."
"One of my favorite parts of Virginia. This place is great because they have a bus to bring you back up river after a day of kayaking. Clean facilities and a nice little store."
from $32 / night
"I fear that yurt glamping may have ruined me against tent camping again! This was absolutely lovely. We stayed in the painted horse yurt. Cozy, comfy, lots of amenities."
"We are located on the Shenandoah River! Our waterfront unique kamp offers yurts and tent sites along with a well maintained bathhouse! Of course I feel we are 5 stars!"
Available this weekend
from $45 - $225 / night
"There are also overflow sites and those really aren’t bad (I’d avoid overflow #3 due to the proximity of portapotties). Most, if not all, sites have a fire ring and picnic table."
"Electricity is on the RV site, there is a dumping place for black/grey water. Positive: Friendly staff, near the river, close to Shenandoah NP, quiet camping, every site has a fire pit."
from $30 - $125 / night
"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. "
"Nice, clean, parking lot type campground. Great pool with lots of built in splash features for kids and a big slide. No real view from site 665 ~ just the top of some mountains. No river view at all."
from $45 - $470 / night
TravelerLong drive thru spots, lots of space between campsites. Really inexpensive laundry ($1 to wash $1 to dry) $5 showers for 10 minutes. Nice bathrooms. Dry camping at its finest. Close drive to Grand caverns and Luray caverns.
GuideLovely spot to camp as the temps drop. $30/night, first-come. Restrooms, fire pits, picnic tables, and mostly flat spots.
GuideGreat spot! Was first-come first-serve - we got there mid-afternoon on a Monday and it'd filled up by about 5pm. Clean & well-stocked facilities. All the sites are pretty close together/little seclusion, but those across from us (13) probably offered the most seclusion in the upper loop there. Firewood from the camp store (3rd party - not NPS) was $10/bundle, which was kind of expensive - will probably bring my own treated firewood next time. Very pretty sunset/sunrise. Good grassy/gravel spots for tenting.
GuideGreat campground! Facilities were well-stocked and clean. Stayed at a walk-in site (005), which was nice because it's a very short walk from the reserved parking spot and it's on the outside of the ring so comparatively secluded. All traffic entering the campground passes by it, which might be annoying to some (esp. during peak season I'd bet) but we didn't find it disturbing. The site also has its own bear box (adjacent sites 006 & 007 have to share one). One note - the site map shows a separate trail going right from the parking spot to the site, but you actually have to walk through site 006 to get to it. Also, we learned that the camp store is not run by the NPS, and the kid who was running the store does not provide great service, to say the least; he was very rude when there was a credit card snafu, and made us go down to the wayside store to get our refund even though he was the one who double-charged us. Don't blame NPS though! Also, firewood is kind of expensive ($10/bundle); consider bringing your own treated/kiln-dried from a nearby store before entering the park!
GuideI fear that yurt glamping may have ruined me against tent camping again! This was absolutely lovely. We stayed in the painted horse yurt. Cozy, comfy, lots of amenities. The only downside here is the sulfur odor the water in the bathroom has, but it is very good for your skin at least! I’d stay here again for sure.
ScoutFriendly staff, great riding right from the camper and a neat playground for the kids.
ScoutStayed here for 2 weekday nights in mid-October, late season. Nice & quiet. Warm showers, clean bathrooms, nice staff.
There was some vehicle activity with vehicles as they were still running river trips.
Very pleasant.
GuideQuite the dump and almost no one around to talk to. There is a bathroom with running water, flushing toilets, and a shower. But it is cramped and not attractive. Most of the sites are right underneath the freeway, and very noisy. Primitive sites away from the road noise are nothing more than a wide area of the dirt road.
ScoutWas looking for a last-minute getaway on a busy weekend, and they seemed the best option. I've always associated private campgrounds with crowding and sites on top of each other. I couldn't have been more wrong about The Cove. There is more wooded space between sites than in many National Parks.
Some sections are best accessed via 4WD, which I think is a great way to keep things from getting too crowded.
Such a huge diversity of types of sites, from lakeside to wooded, to open fields. They have something for everyone.
The bathrooms are ok. Other than the shower area and the reception, most toilets are pit toilets. If you want to be walking distance to showers, make sure to book sites near them. For most sites, it's going to be a hike or a drive.
And on top of that, they have a beach for the kids, boat rentals, and a range.
This was our first visit, but we will definitely be coming back.
Cabin camping near Edinburg, Virginia sits at the heart of the Shenandoah Valley, with elevations ranging from 800 to 1,500 feet. Winter temperatures often drop below freezing while summer brings humidity and daytime highs in the upper 80s. Most riverfront cabin sites offer fishing access on the South Fork of the Shenandoah River, which maintains a year-round flow suitable for recreational activities even during drier periods.
Riverside hiking trails: At Andy Guest/Shenandoah River State Park Campground, trails connect directly to waterfront areas. "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. Tons of trails, wildlife and activities in and near the park," notes Ricki F.
Tube the river: Low Water Bridge Campground offers waterfront cabin options with direct river access for tubing. "I love the fact that they have an outfitter to shuttle you up the river. We got a site right on the river bank so we just hopped out and were at our site! Of course they also offer rentals for boats and such," reports RL.
Seasonal stargazing: The darker skies above cabin sites provide excellent night viewing opportunities during summer months. "The fireflies are spectacular. At dusk, the ground shimmers, and then after they disperse, you will still see them flit by the tent throughout the night," explains Veronica S. from Big Meadows Campground.
Water access points: Many cabins offer streamside locations with varying degrees of river entry difficulty. At Shenandoah River Outfitters, "The campground is a short walk through the woods to the river if the need to cool off in the hot summer months arises," notes Jessica.
Wildlife viewing: Big Meadows Campground offers regular deer and occasional bear sightings near cabin areas. "We saw many deer and bear while camping. Just being in Shenandoah is a soothing experience. 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.
Clean facilities: Bathhouse quality varies significantly between properties. "Bathrooms were a nice short walk away... The bathroom was huge, very clean. Huge showers and hot water. There's also a dish sink on the back side of the shower house," reports Melissa W. at Luray RV Resort on Shenandoah River.
Farm animals: Spacious Skies Shenandoah Views offers unique agricultural neighbors. "Beautiful 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," writes Erika S.
Off-grid experience: Cell service varies throughout the region with some properties offering complete disconnection. "No cell service with Verizon. We went to the visitor center and connected to the WiFi if we needed to do something online," notes Veronica S. about Big Meadows.
Reservation timing: Most river-adjacent cabin sites book 3-6 months in advance for summer weekends. "I thought I was getting a 30 dollar camp site right in the river. Well it's 27 and we are pretty far back. I can't even hear the river because of the loud music," warns Laura at Low Water Bridge Campground.
Seasonal bugs: Valley humidity creates persistent insect presence during warmer months. "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," mentions Veronica S.
Firewood policies: Many properties restrict outside firewood due to pest concerns. "They state that you're only allowed to burn the firewood that you purchase from them which is tricky because their office closed very early everyday," explains Melissa W. about Luray RV Resort on Shenandoah River.
Limited supplies: On-site stores carry minimal provisions. "The camp store seemed basic. Not a lot of supplies if you forget something. Front Royal is 20 minutes away and has several outdoor stores," advises Jeff H.
Kid-friendly activities: Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park Luray offers extensive recreation options. "This isn't my idea of camping, but I brought my 11 year old nephew. He was able to run around and make friends with his aunt always looking over his shoulder. He had lots of fun at pool, movie night, making s'mores, and jumping on bouncy mound," says Anne K.
Playground access: Multiple properties maintain dedicated children's play areas. "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," notes Jen O.
Educational programs: Several properties offer structured learning activities. "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," explains Kim L. about Big Meadows Campground.
Privacy considerations: Site selection impacts family comfort levels. "Our site, B112, was surrounded by shrubs under the canopy of trees which provided tons of privacy. Plus the accessible site across from us was empty during our whole stay, which added to the privacy," reports Veronica S.
Hookup limitations: Electric service varies by property with some offering no hookups. "We enjoyed Big Meadows very much. Campground was busy but never felt like we were sharing someone else's tent stakes," mentions Jacob S.
Internet connectivity: WiFi quality differs dramatically between locations. "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," notes Dale Y. at Harrisonburg - Shenandoah Valley KOA.
Campsite spacing: RV site density varies widely across the region. "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," comments Joe about Luray RV Resort on Shenandoah River.
Site leveling requirements: Some properties require additional preparation. "Site 71 best for privacy. Pool, playground, frisbee golf & pizza delivered to your site!" recommends George H. about Harrisonburg - Shenandoah Valley KOA.
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