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Best Campgrounds near Mascot, VA

436 Reviews

The Mascot, Virginia area encompasses several developed campgrounds offering a range of accommodation options including cabins, tents, and RV sites. Notable properties include Bethpage Camp-Resort in Urbanna and Williamsburg Campground, both providing full hookup amenities for RVs while also accommodating tent campers and cabin stays. Most established camping areas in this region of Virginia's coastal plain are privately managed resorts rather than public lands, with many featuring waterfront access to rivers and bays.

Camping in this area follows distinct seasonal patterns with most campgrounds operating from March or April through November, though some like Belle Isle State Park Campground and Thousand Trails Chesapeake Bay remain open year-round. Reservations are strongly recommended, particularly for summer weekends and holiday periods when waterfront sites fill quickly. Most developed campgrounds provide amenities including electric hookups, showers, and sanitary dump stations, with varying availability of 30-amp and 50-amp service for RVs. Water access represents a significant feature of camping in this region, with many campgrounds offering boat-in options. "This campground is about 3/4 year rounders. People who rent a campsite and build porches and party sites up and come visit on the weekend or stay the summer," notes one camper about Rainbow Acres Campground.

Families and groups frequently mention the recreational amenities as highlights of camping in the Mascot vicinity. Bethpage Camp-Resort garners particular attention for its water features. According to visitor feedback on The Dyrt, "The lake and pools are fantastic. We love having both options for spending some time in the water." Several campgrounds in the region offer golf cart rentals, which many campers appreciate for getting around larger properties, though some reviews mention this can create noise issues after dark. Weekend stays tend to be busier and louder than midweek camping, with one reviewer noting, "The weekends get a bit busy but Monday to Thursday was practically empty!" Fishing opportunities, playground facilities, and planned activities represent common amenities at the established campgrounds throughout this region.

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Best Camping Sites Near Mascot, Virginia (63)

    1. Bethpage Camp-Resort

    15 Reviews
    Saluda, VA
    6 miles
    Website
    +1 (888) 707-1477

    "Positives-

    Sites are spacious! Golf cart rentals Pool is incredible for all ages. Employees are super friendly. 50amp & 30amp hookup. Sewer is in 2 locations for each site. WiFi available."

    "not much to do close by. can get loud (we didn't mind)

    ran out of golf carts to rent (expensive too)"

    2. Williamsburg Campground

    27 Reviews
    Lightfoot, VA
    18 miles
    Website
    +1 (757) 565-0230

    "Our site was pull through, not sure how we would get through if there was a full campground, luckily we had room to move around. Your very close to Busch Gardens, Watercountry and Williamsburg."

    "We chose one without a bathroom, and the bathhouse was a very short walk. They have plenty of recreational activities for the kids. The staff was friendly and helpful."

    3. Belle Isle State Park Campground

    11 Reviews
    Morattico, VA
    12 miles
    Website
    +1 (804) 462-5030

    "Nice get-away from it all campground. Level sites, farmland all around. Well maintained, quiet campground."

    "I had some family members camping here, and took a quick day trip just to look around and take a couple of small hikes, and to use the dump station."

    4. Thousand Trails Chesapeake Bay

    9 Reviews
    Saluda, VA
    11 miles
    Website
    +1 (888) 707-1477

    "Lots of annual sites; they’re scattered around the park for the most part. 50/30 amp full hook ups. Large tent area with electric and water if you want to be in groups."

    "My first time with Thousand Trails and it’s odd that you pick your spot once you get there. They were trying online check in but it didn’t work. Very clean quiet at night."

    5. American Heritage RV Park

    16 Reviews
    Norge, VA
    18 miles
    Website
    +1 (757) 566-2133

    $69 - $160 / night

    "This park was very convenient to Williamsburg, Richmond, and Virginia Beach. The staff was exceptionally friendly and accommodating. The bathrooms were clean, air conditioned, and well supplied."

    "The campground is also close to Colonial Williamsburg, and a little over an hour away (depending on traffic) from Virginia Beach and First Landing State Park. "

    6. Grey's Point Camp

    7 Reviews
    Kilmarnock, VA
    15 miles
    Website
    +1 (888) 707-1477

    "Close to home and our first time visiting this campground. The staff was very friendly and sites were well maintained. We stayed in Spadefish 3 which was right next to the pool and playground."

    "Was a great safe location in port of storm, the sites mostly drained well. Very few sites had issues. Was a wonderful stay, campground is huge, bring your golf cart or rent one there."

    7. Rainbow Acres Campground

    4 Reviews
    Mascot, VA
    10 miles
    Website
    +1 (804) 785-9441

    $35 - $390 / night

    8. Thousand Trails Williamsburg

    10 Reviews
    Norge, VA
    17 miles
    Website
    +1 (888) 707-1477

    "It is a serene campground with beautiful walking trails. All the amenities for our two toddlers too… big pool outside, plus an inside pool and hottub. Also, a park, put-put + arcade room!"

    9. Anvil Campground

    19 Reviews
    Williamsburg, VA
    22 miles
    Website
    +1 (757) 565-2300

    $46 - $235 / night

    "The campground is very close to all Williamsburg activities. A great walking trail was right down the road."

    "The historic-city of Williamsburg is very nearby. Also the traintrack and big road are wright next to the campground. Spots are correct some have a bit to much sun for us (there are parasols provided)"

    10. Ed Allen's Campground and Cottages

    7 Reviews
    Lanexa, VA
    20 miles
    Website
    +1 (804) 966-2582

    $30 - $45 / night

    "They have a cute little park that was perfect for my 3 and 5 year old, a big pond for fishing, and it’s such a pretty area if you’d like to go for a nice walk as well, they were all super nice and all"

    "There is a huge lake to go fishing, great restuarant nearby, the campground had a barbeque dinner for everyone. Lots of trails to walk. "

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  • E
    Oct. 20, 2025

    Ed Allen's Campground and Cottages

    We loved it!

    My family loved this place and how pretty it was! They have a cute little park that was perfect for my 3 and 5 year old, a big pond for fishing, and it’s such a pretty area if you’d like to go for a nice walk as well, they were all super nice and all the long term guests that I met were super nice as well! It’s in a small area just 30 minutes away from Williamsburg so you can get away from all the chaos. I really hope we have a chance to come back stay again! We left just as they were putting out their Halloween stuff but they sure do go all out with their “Dead Allen’s” theme! I wish we could’ve stayed for it!

  • C
    Oct. 20, 2025

    Camp Cardinal RV Resort

    Fun for the weekend!

    We enjoyed our weekend stay here. Was a water issue they were working on and told us about before our trip so we filled our tank just in case, during peak showering our tankless wouldn’t detect enough flow so we had to use the tank and pump to supplement but for dishes and general use the water was fine. We only had an issue with it Sunday morning I suppose from everyone cleaning tanks and showering. Bounce pillow was fun for the kids and the playgrounds had something for all ages. Pools were clean and the water park looked fun but not for October activities. Store was basic but had essentials and alcohol. Closer towards the river the lots can get a little wet during high tide but the lots near us were good. Most of the Tent sites had elevated platforms so that wouldn’t be an issue. Very Large sites for the pull through and the patios were nice. We would go again!

  • Lisa D.
    Sep. 29, 2025

    American Heritage RV Park

    Cannot Recommend for Big Rigs or Groups

    We recently brought a group of ten campers to American Heritage RV Park because several of us had stayed there before and remembered it as a clean, well-kept park. Based on those positive experiences, we recommended it to our group and looked forward to sharing the campground with them. Unfortunately, this stay did not meet our expectations. Because sites are not assigned in advance, we could not choose sites that worked well for our group. Our 42-foot fifth wheel was placed in back-in site#136, which— like the other back-in sites— has a tree planted at the rear that prevents fully backing in. This left us very close to the road, with no way to park in front and no room to park alongside without blocking our steps. We first parked across the road in a grassy area but were told to move. When we parked in another group member’s pull-through site, we received a call saying two vehicles were not allowed— even though we observed several sites with two vehicles. The office directed us to the overflow lot near the front of the park, the farthest point from our site on the back row. When we asked to speak to the manager, we were told she works off-site. I emailed her asking her to visit our site, but she never responded. We were also told we could not put up a dog fence that extended onto the grass, though this rule was not posted anywhere. When booking months in advance, we requested that our sites be grouped near a cabin for one of our members— an 86-year-old woman in a wheelchair who requires oxygen. She was placed first in Cabin 5, then moved to Cabin 8 after a request for a larger and closer cabin. The second cabin was still far from our sites, down a hill and facing the woods in an unlit area, making it hazardous to reach at night, expecially for her. We also saw another camper with a rig identical to ours struggle to get into a back-in site, ultimately hitting a water faucet across the road, leaving the park without water for over two hours. These sites are simply not suitable for big rigs. While the park is clean, our overall experience was frustrating. Guests who book early, provide rig sizes, and pay for extended stays should reasonably expect sites that accommodate their camper and tow vehicle, and that group requests would be honored when possible. Large rigs should be cautious— the back-in sites are tight and maneuvering is difficult. Unfortunately, based on this visit, I cannot recommend American Heritage RV Park.

  • AThe Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 27, 2025

    Pax River Hog Point Campgrounds — Naval Airstation (Nas) Patuxent River

    Left Early, Won’t Be Back

    When we saw a review of this campground on Rec.gov complaining about the amount of bugs we thought they were being ridiculous, they were not. In addition to an insane amount of bugs making the experience here uniquely miserable — it is not quiet or peaceful. A (clearly quite drunk) group nearby was singing at the top of their lungs until at least 11pm when we made the decision to bail seeing as we weren’t going to be getting any sleep between being eaten alive and serenaded.

  • Werner S.The Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 1, 2025

    Anvil Campground

    Everything was there on a small surface

    Little pool, nice playground, games the kids where very happy. The historic-city of Williamsburg is very nearby. Also the traintrack and big road are wright next to the campground. Spots are correct some have a bit to much sun for us (there are parasols provided)

  • C
    Jul. 21, 2025

    Grey's Point Camp

    Good park with alot of area!

    Went for a long weekend. Everyone was friendly from entry of the gate, to the store to the grounds guys! Quite a bit to do here. Wish the playgrounds had a bit more for the younger children but it kept them occupied! Fishing didn’t get us much but not the campgrounds fault! Higher Water temps and jellyfish when we were there most likely kept them away. Would return again!

  • G
    Jul. 5, 2025

    Ware Creek Wildlife Management Area

    Take advantage of your local wildlife areas

    Got here late as the sun was going down. Camped in the RAV4. Will explore the area in the morning.

  • J
    Jun. 22, 2025

    Chippokes State Park Campground

    Nice wooded campsites

    Very clean and easy setup. The campsites on the A loop are a little more on an angle, they converted tent site lots to camper lots so they come with a level tent area as well.

    The pool doesn’t look like it’s been opened in years but there is a little beach area near the welcome center.

  • Nick E.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jun. 4, 2025

    Thousand Trails Chesapeake Bay

    Another stay at Chesapeake

    Love this campground. Great people and staff, well maintained sites. T-mobile gateway internet sucks here, but Starlink works well from the site we are in. Level sites and they all have full hookups.

Guide to Mascot

Camping near Mascot, Virginia, offers a mix of beautiful nature and fun activities for everyone. Whether you're looking for a peaceful retreat or a family adventure, there are several campgrounds that cater to different needs.

What to do:

  • Explore historical sites: Visit nearby attractions like Jamestown and Colonial Williamsburg. One camper mentioned, "The park was a great mix of nature in the middle of civilization. We enjoyed our outings to Jamestown and the American Revolution Museum."
  • Enjoy water activities: Kayaking and fishing are popular at places like Chickahominy Riverfront Park. A review highlighted, "What could be better than camping and kayaking on a beautiful river?"
  • Hiking and biking: Trails are abundant, especially at Newport News Park. One visitor noted, "There is a very nice network of trails, most if not all were leashed dog friendly."

What campers like:

  • Clean facilities: Campers appreciate well-maintained restrooms and showers. A review from Chippokes State Park Campground stated, "Great showers & restrooms. Large swimming pool but it was closed."
  • Spacious sites: Many campgrounds offer good spacing between sites. A camper at Newport News Park mentioned, "The park is surprisingly wooded with pretty good spacing between the sites."
  • Family-friendly activities: Campgrounds like Bethpage Camp-Resort have plenty of activities for kids. One review said, "The kids loved the water park that had three big slides, three pools, and a water park playground!"

What you should know:

  • Noise levels: Some campgrounds can be noisy due to nearby roads or trains. A visitor at Anvil Campground noted, "The train that passes by is great for kids and you barely notice it."
  • Limited cell service: Be prepared for spotty cell reception in some areas. A camper at Belle Isle State Park Campground mentioned, "Almost no cell service to speak of, but that’s the beauty of going to a place like this."
  • Reservations recommended: Many campgrounds fill up quickly, especially on weekends. A review from American Heritage RV Park emphasized, "Very smooth booking and check-in."

Tips for camping with families:

  • Plan for activities: Look for campgrounds with amenities like pools and playgrounds. One parent shared, "There were porch games like connect four and corn hole by the check-in cabin to play also" at Anvil Campground.
  • Pack bug spray: Mosquitoes can be a nuisance, especially in warmer months. A camper at Belle Isle State Park Campground advised, "Bring some bug spray to fend off the voracious mosquitoes."
  • Bring your own food: Some campgrounds are far from grocery stores. A visitor at Chickahominy Riverfront Park noted, "Come stocked with food and water since I don’t think there’s any large food markets that are close by."

Tips from RVers:

  • Check site levels: Some sites can be unlevel, so bring leveling blocks. A camper at Newport News Park mentioned, "Be careful of level if in an RV."
  • Look for full hookups: Ensure your site has the necessary hookups for your RV. A review from American Heritage RV Park stated, "Sites are blacktop with concrete patio pads."
  • Be mindful of space: Some sites are close together, so choose wisely. A visitor at Bethpage Camp-Resort noted, "Super clean park and friendly staff, but be warned on a holiday weekend you’re packed in like sardines."

Camping near Mascot, Virginia, has something for everyone, from families to solo adventurers. With a little planning, you can enjoy a great outdoor experience!

Frequently Asked Questions

What camping is available near Mascot, VA?

According to TheDyrt.com, Mascot, VA offers a wide range of camping options, with 63 campgrounds and RV parks near Mascot, VA and 3 free dispersed camping spots.

Which is the most popular campground near Mascot, VA?

According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Mascot, VA is Bethpage Camp-Resort with a 4.7-star rating from 15 reviews.

Where can I find free dispersed camping near Mascot, VA?

According to TheDyrt.com, there are 3 free dispersed camping spots near Mascot, VA.

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