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Harrisonburg - Shenandoah Valley KOA campground welcomes pets with spacious sites and dedicated pet facilities near Elkton. The well-maintained campground offers tent sites, RV spots with full hookups, and cabin accommodations where pets are permitted. Sites include fire pits and picnic tables, with staff providing firewood delivery directly to campsites. The camp store sells supplies and food items, including pizza that can be delivered to your site. Bathhouses are clean and well-maintained, though some campers note they could use updating. Sites in wooded areas provide shade and privacy despite the relatively close proximity to neighboring campers.
Trails accessible directly from the campground provide excellent walking opportunities for dogs, with a nearby creek offering water play options during warmer months. The campground's location at the base of the Blue Ridge Mountains creates a quiet, peaceful setting with mountain views. Several reviewers specifically note the campground's dog-friendly amenities as a highlight of their stay. Other pet-friendly options in the area include Loft Mountain Campground and Big Meadows Campground in Shenandoah National Park, both allowing leashed pets on specific trails and in camping areas. The proximity to Shenandoah National Park (approximately 17 minutes to park entrances) provides additional hiking opportunities, though pet owners should check trail restrictions as some park trails prohibit dogs.
"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"We arrived around noon and with the hopes of getting a good first-come, first serve site. All of the reserved sites were booked through July."
"I enjoyed visiting the park and camping here, especially as it is one or the few National Parks that are dog-friendly and allow dogs most everywhere, --throughout campground, on most trails, and even on"
from $30 - $75 / night
Check Availability"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."
"Convenient to the highway and easy to get to. Sites are well spaced. Hookups were well positioned. Walking trail starts at the campground. WiFi worked pretty well. Overall a great KOA."
"July 10-19, 2020 As my wife and I were discussing my review, I asked her what could we point to to take away from a 5-star rating. Neither of us could think of a single thing."
"We stayed close to the catch & release pond and felt as though we had a lot of privacy despite the spots being right next to each other."
from $45 - $249 / night
Check Availability"Lots of fun stuff to do for adults, children, and pets. Will definitely visit again!"
"Close to Shenandoah National Park and Skyline Drive."
"Misty Mountain Camp Resort is located in Crozet, Virginia, off of 250 below Afton Mountain. I'm familiar with this resort."
"The winding layout allowed for more distance between other sites. The woods were beautiful with easy walking trails right from the site."
from $35 - $75 / night
Check Availability"Convenient location, nice setup with tables and chairs around 2 firepits, space to spread out, and plenty of firewood provided. Friendly host. Thanks!"
"Accessibly located and cute as all get out!"
from $25 - $30 / night
Check Availability"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."
"This campground is very close to Luray Caverns and all that they have to offer."
from $31 - $230 / 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"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."
"We spent 2 weeks at SVC while our trunk was in the shop(our travel trailer got towed there- highly recommend Good Sam Roadside policy). Everyone on staff was accomodating, helpful and friendly."
from $36 - $132 / 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.
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.
ScoutPros outweighed the cons.
Good: Staff was amazing! Trash pickup daily. Level sites. Nice little general store. 9-hole disc golf course. Dog park and playground centrally located. Quiet. Close to shopping, restaurants, etc.
Bad (if they can be called “bad”): We were excited about cable and wi-fi as a new perk. Could not get cable to work and wi-fi was spotty at our site. Had great signal in other parts of the campground though, and cell reception was strong. Roads were narrow to navigate and some sites quite short in length.
TravelerEnjoyed our stay at this campground! Office is open until 8pm which is rare. Sites are clean and flat. Pull thru and back in slots available. There is a lovely creek running through portions of the campground. Showers and bathrooms were relatively clean. Didn't use the pool. Dog park and playground were nice features. Overall, good value for the sites and amenities.
Camping options near Elkton, Virginia range from basic tent sites to full-service RV resorts within the Blue Ridge foothills. The region sits at elevations between 1,000-3,000 feet, creating comfortable summer temperatures that average 10-15 degrees cooler than surrounding lowlands. Fall camping here features spectacular color displays from mid-October through early November when sugar maples and oak trees transform the landscape.
Explore the caverns: Endless Caverns RV Resort provides direct access to natural cave formations. "The cavern tour (discounted for guests at the RV park) was lovely. Marked well, lighted, relaxed. Our tour guide, Haley, was a sweetheart, taking time for the two little kids, and still giving the information older people like," notes Clark P. about Endless Caverns.
Hike the park trails: Shenandoah National Park offers multiple hiking options from campgrounds. "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," says Tom C. about Big Meadows Campground. "The AT runs right through the campground," adds Katrin M. about hiking from Loft Mountain.
Enjoy nighttime astronomy: Clear mountain skies provide excellent stargazing opportunities. "When we woke up on the morning we were checking out, we didn't want to leave!" explains Annie B. about the night views at Loft Mountain Campground. "At night the you could see stars. We took a walk to the overlook in the middle of the night to stargaze," reports Kate about Dundo Group Campground.
Private wooded sites: Many campgrounds offer secluded spots away from neighbors. "Site 71 best for privacy," notes George H. about Harrisonburg - Shenandoah Valley KOA. "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," explains Veronica S. about Big Meadows.
Mountain views: The region's elevation creates scenic vistas from many campsites. "The best view from a campsite we've ever experienced," shares Matt S. about Spacious Skies Shenandoah Views (formerly Luray KOA). "The sites were fairly close, but separated by trees, so you felt private. You could hear people on the other side of the trees, but no one was loud and it was very quiet and peaceful at night!" adds Annie B.
Rustic stone amenities: Several campgrounds feature natural materials in their design. "Wooded, stone borders, stone walls, and stone fire pits at every site," describes Clark P. about Endless Caverns. "Natural stone in ground fire pits instead of rusted metal rims which adds character," notes Zach L.
Weather considerations: Mountain temperatures fluctuate significantly. "It was an especially cold night hitting a low of 14F. Very happy for the nearby heated restrooms with hot running water," reports Carol B. about Big Meadows Campground when camping late in the season.
Wildlife awareness: Animal encounters require proper preparations. "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," advises Veronica S. "You will definitely see deer in the campground as they walk through and browse the understory."
Terrain challenges: Mountainous camping means dealing with slopes. "The campground is on the side of a mountain so it is very steep in some sections. (One entire loop says 4 wheel drive recommend, so read carefully before booking!)" cautions Jess about Endless Caverns RV Resort. "Be very particular with your site selection!"
Choose campgrounds with activities: Some locations offer dedicated children's entertainment. "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!" shares Jen O. about Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park. "Dog park, pool, and plenty of games are available on site."
Look for educational ranger programs: Park-run activities provide learning opportunities. "Nice amphitheater with interesting ranger programs," mentions Kim L. about Big Meadows Campground. "The visitor center at the Big Meadow had very cool programs and really good food. I enjoyed a blackberry shake, which is kinda famous for the area," adds Katrin M.
Find dog-friendly campgrounds near Elkton: Many locations welcome pets with specific amenities. "It also had the largest dog park area of any campground I've ever seen," notes Erika S. about Spacious Skies Shenandoah Views. "Trails accessible directly from the campground provide excellent walking opportunities for dogs," reports one visitor to Loft Mountain Campground.
Site leveling preparations: Mountain campgrounds often require adjustments. "Sites are large enough and level enough. The power pole is well positioned," explains Dale Y. about Harrisonburg - Shenandoah Valley KOA. "Sites are mostly level. Hookups were well positioned. WiFi worked pretty well," adds Sara R.
Cell service expectations: Connectivity varies throughout the region. "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," warns Dale Y. "We picked up a dozen channels on our antenna and the 2-3 bar Verizon LTE enabled us to stream some channels on Fire TV," mentions another camper at Misty Mountain Camp Resort.
Late season considerations: Fall camping requires preparation but offers rewards. "Halloween was in full effect including a haunted walk," notes Zach L. about Harrisonburg - Shenandoah Valley KOA. "Beautiful spot to camp in the middle of the mountains. Very nice size camping sites. Great hiking trail to the sign...with an amazing overlook! Had a great Halloween weekend," shares Casey S.
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