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Crabtree Falls Campground and Montebello Resort provide luxury glamping accommodations in Virginia's Blue Ridge Mountains. Crabtree Falls features premium canvas tent options with comfortable bedding positioned alongside a peaceful creek, offering a perfect blend of outdoor immersion and comfort. Montebello Resort provides upscale glamping structures with electricity and premium mattresses, situated near a serene mountain lake where paddle boats and kayaks are complimentary. Both locations offer access to hiking trails and natural water features while maintaining amenities that distinguish them from conventional camping. One visitor noted, "The view and sound of the creek is the best, and everyone has always been kind and friendly—our dogs love it here too!"
Several miles from the Blue Ridge Parkway, these glamping destinations serve as ideal basements for exploring regional attractions. Guests staying in safari tents and canvas accommodations at Montebello can fish in the stocked trout pond or use the complimentary watercraft on the lake. Crabtree Falls glamping sites provide immediate access to one of Virginia's most spectacular waterfalls, just a short 15-minute walk from the property. The geodesic domes and luxury canvas structures throughout the region maintain excellent proximity to local wineries and breweries, with Staunton's historic downtown approximately 30 minutes away. According to a camper, "This place was certainly beautiful; our site was right on the pond. Overall a beautiful spot high in the mountains."
"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!"
"The staff were friendly and welcoming - and didnt bat an eyelash at our queer ladies camping weekend."
from $28 - $55 / night
Check Availability"We had a gravel pull through spot with a picnic table on a wooden deck, fire pit, and full hook up. There is a pool and a playground, however they were both closed due to Covid."
"This campground is open year round and is right off the highway. There is a gas station right next to it as well as a safari park. "
from $35 / night
Check Availability"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."
from $45 - $99 / night
Check Availability"There are tent, RV sites and cabins with campground bathroom. There are showers, slop sink and laundry. The pond at front has stocked trout and a small lake in the back has bass and crappie."
"The upstairs neighbors were probably as quiet as they could be but you could still hear them walking around and using the plumbing. The trout pond is not what they make it out to be on the website."
from $38 - $55 / night
Check Availability"I believe they currently have around 400 spots. It is divided into upper and lower sections. The lower is much more wooded and gives off more of a camping feel while the upper is much more open."
"Staff was extremely pleasant and friendly. Ate at their on-site restaurant while a local band played outside. Mostly used by local folks as a seasonal CG."
"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."
from $29 - $45 / night
Check Availability"There was a carnival for the kids, trick-or-treating, hiking, tons of bike riding, campfire watching, hammock swinging, laughing, loving, and hanging out!"
"If that isn’t enough, there is a lake with a big blow up slide and more in the center and also has river access. You can get free life jackets to use and can rent out boats for the river."
from $39 - $241 / night
Check Availability"Rangers on site were super sweet."
"Slightly dirty bathrooms, not sanitary, but a lot of bugs, spiderwebs etc. Alternative to crowded Shenandoah campgrounds, although is a good drive away <60+ miles away from entrance."
from $30 / night
Check Availability"This KOA was a very nice surprise given that it was right off the highway. We only were there for 1 night and we didn't hear any highway noise."
"Big patios, bbq grill, tables, fire pit. It was a quiet, well laid out and easy to manage in our 36 ft trailer. Wished I was staying much longer at this campground."
"We use a teardrop camper so we appreciated the water and electric hookup (although we disconnected the water at night to prevent freezing)."
"It’s a nice scenic drive getting to the park on a quiet and well maintained back road. The rangers at the park are very knowledgeable and kind and have no problem answering questions."
from $37 / night
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GuideClean and right beside the safari park in Natural Bridge, cave mountain is few extra miles but is nicer in my opinion if you want nature and peace. This place does have hookups and sites are on top of one another not spaced out. It does have WiFi available and your phone will work here. Has a gas station right in front of it’s entrance and is directly off interstate
RangerThis 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!.
GuideSite 034 Loop Morr Dates of Stay: August 30-Sept 1 Average Daily Temp: 78 Average Nighlty Tem: 64 Pet friendly spot with access to firewood on site for small fee. Tent pad, fire pit, one picnic table, and lamp post on site. Close access to Lake area with a 100 yard walk through pathway off the site. Great shade for those hot sunny days. Plenty of room on the site for tents and vehicle parking. Neighboring sites offer fair amount of privacy. Site had some trash scattered around by previous visitors. Needed to do some checking for broken flashlight pieces and glass before I allowed my dog free roam.
RangerWe spent five days here over Memorial Day weekend, the campsite itself is nicely wooded, has a well-supplied store with very friendly staff, a stocked trout pond, and has a nice small lake. The trout pond is a nice touch you can fish without a license, and you pay for what you catch, we enjoyed fresh trout for dinner during our stay, and from what I saw, anybody with a hook can catch one. We watched them restock the pond in the morning before the holiday weekend. The other lake on the property is a nice place to walk, the campsite provides kayaks and paddle boats as well, at no charge. We had a site on the permitter, which was nice, as the interior sites are really on top of one another, we were just a few sites off the lake, but backing up to the woods certainly gave us a little more privacy. The sites are rather small and close to one another, and definitely showing signs of age from the washed-away, uneven gravel pads, to some other aging amenities. We noticed serval sites loaded with perhaps a dozen people, often blasting music (during the day and not during quiet hours, but still…) really living it up, not the fault of the campground, but it did seem a little unregulated and overrun with multiple vehicles in the roads etc. There is a central restroom facility, just the one, for the entire campground, and the men's room was 2 stalls and a urinal with 2 showers, it was cleaned daily, although not what I'd call spotless, and the woman's room apparently had some plumbing issues the weekend we were there. The location of the campground is remote with zero cell coverage or wifi, and other than the store on-site, there isn't much outside of a few hiking trails, within 30 minutes. Roughly 45 minutes away are from some breweries and wineries. I think we would have enjoyed this campground a little more had it not been as busy, the older facility couldn't really keep up with the crowd.
TravelerSpent 3months here and absolutely loved it! There’s always tons of activities to do for everyone of age. Gold cart parades, crafts hours, poker run, corn hole tournaments. 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.
The restaurant has great food, but a quick snack is usually preferred. On weekends the staff and owners make sure your having fun and go out of their way to cheer you up.
There’s also a huge playground with volleyball and basket ball court near the pavilion. Along with a small arcade room and a huge fire pit ring to hang out at. Not to far from there is a dog run for both big and small and a fishing pond next to it.A few hiking trails that have the creek follow you around along with wildlife all around you.
They also have golf cart rentals :) A lot of gravel with a few green patches on their sites. But still easy enough to bike ride around. Weekend sites are spacious and so are the monthly/seasonal areas. And there’s tons of cabins to rent in front of the lake. Bring the whole family!
GuideI'm sure this is an amazing campsite, but it was a little to rustic for my liking. There is no cell service within 30 miles, so for an outsider who doesn't know the area, it was difficult to find the campsite. You also better bring everything you need beforehand. There are no grocery stores anywhere near the campsite and we didn't have any food with us. The firewood is unbundled and there are no showers. We ended up not staying here because we were not prepared. It is nice that each campsite has a stone "oven" as a fire pit and a trash can on site.
RangerWe had a great weekend with the whole family! There was a carnival for the kids, trick-or-treating, hiking, tons of bike riding, campfire watching, hammock swinging, laughing, loving, and hanging out! We had a campsite with electric and water close to the bathhouse which is great because we have a popup camper with no bathroom and six kids. There were plenty of decorations for Halloween and the kids had a super time. Great for families. There are also a couple of playgrounds, two bouncy pads, basketball court, and gaga ball. During peak season there is also a water play area with a waterslide and mini golf. It is located on the James River. We had a great time.
TravelerLovely campground. Not too noisy and gorgeous nature. Campsite 2 is across the path from the check in point and you are quite on display but on the other hand you have WiFi signal and are close to water and perfect distance from the campground.
Firewood and ice is available for purchase and there is a soda machine and laundry facilities on site.
Perfect combo of shade and sun with deers grazing right next to your tent!!
TravelerWe camped here with a group of nine of us (4 tents) and we had plenty of extra room. There was a fire ring with a adjustable grill rack and 6 picnic tables. We had five cars parked right in front of our site and that was super nice.
There were two vault toilets right across where we parked our cars. 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. It was nice not having to drive our trash out!
We stayed at campsite 3 which is right next to campsite 2. We could hear the conversation from campsite 2 and see them. Campsite two and one had a water pump. Campsite 1 was right next to the bathrooms and the public picnic area. I would not recommend booking campsite 1. Campsite 1 was also smaller than 2 and 3. On Saturday the public picnic area next to the group camp ground was over flowing. People kept coming into our campsites to use our picnic benches and set up picnic blankets around our campsite. This was very annoying.
We enjoyed making the short trip to the Loft Mountain Camp Store which had souvenirs, food, wood, milk shakes, ice cream, coffee, camping equipment, showers, flushing toilets , and laundry.
We also enjoyed making the short trip to the Loft Mountain Wayside to eat in the restaurant there.
At night the you could see stars. We took a walk to the overlook in the middle of the night to stargaze.
We loved our time here.
Fairfield, Virginia sits at the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains at approximately 1,400 feet elevation, with summer temperatures averaging 10-15 degrees cooler than nearby valley areas. The surrounding George Washington National Forest features diverse terrain that transitions from rolling farmland to steeper mountain slopes, creating varied camping environments from riverside sites to elevated woodland camping areas.
Waterfall hiking: 1-mile trek to Crabtree Falls. Located minutes from Crabtree Falls Campground, this natural attraction offers an accessible adventure. "This is very close to the Blue Ridge Parkway and close to Charlottesville and Staunton. The falls are a great hike and there are lots of services nearby. A great Parkway stop," notes Anna R.
Fishing in stocked waters: No license required at select sites. The fishing pond at Montebello Resort provides an accessible option for anglers of all experience levels. "The trout pond is a nice touch you can fish without a license, and you pay for what you catch. We enjoyed fresh trout for dinner during our stay, and from what I saw, anybody with a hook can catch one," shares Anthony I.
Mountain biking: Over 40 miles of trails at Douthat State Park. The extensive trail system accommodates all skill levels with clearly marked routes. "We did a decent amount of biking here, the main road is nice for road biking, we rode out about 15 miles and back, saw a black bear. Beautiful country roads. And the trails are great for mountain biking. Bring your legs, lots of climbing!" advises Robyn S.
Riverside camping spots: Sites directly alongside water. Many campers appreciate the proximity to flowing water at Crabtree Falls Campground. "Sites are right on the river, we had a walk to which gave us some extra privacy. Beautiful area for hiking, lots leading off of the AT. Campground hosts are very friendly," notes Heather L.
Free watercraft access: Complimentary kayaks and paddle boats. Several properties in the area offer boat access as part of your stay. "The other lake on the property is a nice place to walk, the campsite provides kayaks and paddle boats as well, at no charge," mentions Anthony I. about Montebello Resort.
Seasonal activities: Halloween-themed weekends in fall. Walnut Hills Campground & RV Park offers special event weekends with activities for families. "The campground has Halloween themed activities for kids on specific weekends. We were there for one of these weekends. It's geared for younger kids (10 and under)," explains Kathleen M.
Limited cell service: No coverage in many mountain areas. Communication becomes challenging in certain camping locations. "This place was certainly beautiful; our site was right on the pond. Overall a beautiful spot high in the mountains. Be aware; there is zero cell service at the campground. To get decent service it's a bit of a drive," warns Quinn G.
Road access considerations: Some routes unsuitable for large rigs. Natural Bridge-Lexington KOA campers should follow specific directions. "Follow the directions on the campground website. VA56 is a very windy road not recommended for pulling a camper through. Use the Blue Ridge Parkway," advises Quinn G.
Elevation affects climate: Pack for temperature variations. Mountain locations experience significantly cooler temperatures, particularly at night. "We disconnected the water at night to prevent freezing. The bathrooms were incredibly clean and heated," reports Diane P. about camping at Douthat State Park in November.
Water features: Multiple swimming options available. Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park at Natural Bridge offers extensive water recreation. "There were a ton of things for the kids to do here which was great. I really enjoyed the water park myself as it was in the high 90's/low 100's when we were there," shares Kevin F.
Educational wildlife encounters: On-site petting areas. Several campgrounds feature animal interactions for children. "The kids liked the petting zoo," notes Stephanie H. about Natural Bridge KOA's animal area.
Comfort-focused yurt camping: Fairfield, Virginia alternatives to tent camping. Yurt accommodations provide a middle ground between tents and cabins, particularly good for families with small children. "We had a great weekend with the whole family! There was a carnival for the kids, trick-or-treating, hiking, tons of bike riding, campfire watching, hammock swinging," shares Bridget H.
Site selection strategy: Request specific areas based on needs. Stoney Creek Resort accommodates different rig sizes appropriately. "Despite having so many sites, they are rather spacious. All are back in and some can be difficult due to some trees but all are manageable and they base your site on your rig size so they know their site sizes well," explains Sammii D.
Leveling challenges: Prepare for uneven terrain. Mountain campgrounds often require additional setup time. "The staff at SAFC is top notch - from Terry (T-Bone) who escorted us to our site and helped us set up (because our site was not level and it took us an hour to get our rig set up)," reports Charlene about Sun Retreats Shenandoah Valley.
Campground layout awareness: Roads may present maneuverability issues. Several campgrounds feature tight turns or narrow roads. "The campsites are very close to each other and the roads are very narrow. We can't even extend our awning due to through traffic," notes Jennifer A.
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