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Best Campgrounds near Greenway, VA

662 Reviews

James River State Park dominates the camping landscape around Greenway, Virginia, with multiple camping areas available throughout the park. The region includes developed sites at Red Oak Campground where tent, RV, and cabin options are available along the James River. Nearby, Canoe Landing Group Campsite offers more secluded riverside camping with boat access available. Devils Backbone Camp provides another established option with 73 sites supporting both tent and RV camping with full hookups. Pine Creek Tiny House offers a cabin rental option for those seeking more comfort while enjoying the natural surroundings.

Permit requirements and reservations are standard at most established campgrounds in the area. Red Oak Campground features amenities including water hookups, electric service (including 50-amp connections), showers, and sanitary dump facilities. Many sites throughout James River State Park include picnic tables, fire rings, and access to toilet facilities. Camping is available year-round at James River State Park, while Sherando Lake Campground operates seasonally from April through October. Holliday Lake State Park in nearby Appomattox also maintains campground operations from March through December. A review mentioned, "James River State Park has activities and camping to accommodate everyone. Primitive camping loop, RV loop, equestrian loop, cabin loop, and riverside camping and group available."

Several visitors highlighted the waterfront camping opportunities as a significant draw for the area. Canoe Landing offers direct access to the James River with sites positioned along the shoreline. Campers report that waterfront sites provide both scenic views and recreational opportunities. One camper wrote, "Camping along the river is great in the slower seasons. The sites are pretty close together so I'm sure it would be much more cramped when it's busy but it's a beautiful place. And you can fish right off the bank less than 50 yards from your tent." Wildlife viewing opportunities are plentiful, with visitors reporting sightings of coyotes, great horned owls, hawks, songbirds, and eastern bluebirds. The region's diverse terrain supports both lakeside and forested camping experiences across various campground options.

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Best Camping Sites Near Greenway, Virginia (88)

    1. Canoe Landing Group Campsite — James River State Park

    27 Reviews
    Greenway, VA
    2 miles
    Website

    $15 - $80 / night

    "We spent one night with our dogs at the walk-in campground at James Lake. It is a wonderful piece of nature. The campsites are far away from each other. Everything was very clean and taken care of."

    "Campsite was right next to lake, beautiful views and easy water access. While we were there in April we only saw a couple other groups, and no other campers were anywhere near us."

    2. Red Oak Campground — James River State Park

    17 Reviews
    Greenway, VA
    3 miles
    Website

    $35 / night

    "Nice campground in line with expectations for most Virginia state parks."

    "This state park was a great find on my way south, Off the beaten path with plenty of river frontage and ponds around. There are plenty of places to fish!"

    3. Walnut Grove — James River State Park

    11 Reviews
    Greenway, VA
    3 miles
    Website
    +1 (434) 933-8061

    $15 - $18 / night

    "Lake James is a true gem, clean and beautiful, with amazing views of Linville Gorge, Shortoff Mountain, and Table Rock. The State Park has several camping areas."

    "This is a lovely little campground set on the shores of James Lake. Sites are big enough for 2 small tents or 1 largish family tent. All sites have a picnic table, fire pit with grate, and bear box."

    4. Branch Pond — James River State Park

    9 Reviews
    Greenway, VA
    3 miles
    Website

    $15 - $18 / night

    "Located in the middle of nowhere off of narrow Virginia secondary roads, we were surprised to get good Verizon reception. We stayed on site 15 which is a long pull-thru."

    "Private, flat, and well maintained sites with great facilities, hiking/biking trails, and floating opportunities make this campground a good one to visit with family and friends!"

    5. Devils Backbone Camp

    40 Reviews
    Nellysford, VA
    20 miles
    Website
    +1 (540) 817-9708

    $25 - $140 / night

    "First time camping in any part of Virginia, very nice and clean campground, not too much outside noise besides the random car driving on the one road near by."

    "We set up camp then walked over to the brewery/ restaurant for some flights and dinner. I recommend grabbing some growlers to go. Showers and restrooms were clean."

    6. Sherando Lake Campground

    33 Reviews
    Tyro, VA
    25 miles
    Website
    +1 (540) 291-2188

    $25 - $47 / night

    "Sherando Lake is a well-maintained, popular campground located in the George Washington National Forest near Lyndhurst, VA."

    "The lakeside is wonderful for sitting, reading and swimming.  The "upper lake" is great for fishing. "

    7. Holliday Lake State Park Campground

    10 Reviews
    Prospect, VA
    17 miles
    Website
    +1 (434) 248-6308

    $30 - $80 / night

    "Campground Review Holliday Lake State Park is located in the middle of the Buckingham State Forest, so it is completely surrounded by protected forest."

    "Short walk to the beach. Awesome staff. Awesome kids and learning program for the weekend. Really loved the lights in the water at night and nighttime walk."

    8. Crabtree Falls Campground

    20 Reviews
    Montebello, VA
    23 miles
    Website
    +1 (540) 377-2066

    $28 - $55 / night

    "The tent sites we stayed in were 10 ft away from the Tye river, we literally fell asleep to the sound of the water every night."

    "I’ve camped at a completely different part of this place before which was a site without access to bathrooms and showers."

    9. James River State Park Campground

    1 Review
    Greenway, VA
    3 miles
    Website
    +1 (434) 933-4355

    "A Creek ran nearby the campground and there were options for trails. The campsites were well spaced apart."

    10. Pine Creek Tiny House

    1 Review
    Arrington, VA
    5 miles
    Website
    +1 (480) 329-1951

    $129 - $159 / night

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  • Bradley M.The Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 15, 2025

    Glen Maury Park

    Beautiful place with all the amenities

    Overnight stay off I-81. Easy in and out. VERY well kept and super friendly staff. I highly recommend. Larger rigs need to stay in the lower campground and there are no sewer connections, but the dump station is all good.

  • Brian B.
    Oct. 12, 2025

    Twin Lakes State Park Campground

    Very close together …

    This time we were in a tent, but I’m glad we only stayed one night. I do have to say that the lakes were nice. The swimming was OK and the facilities were decent.

    We went camping as a group and we held four campsites. The proximity was not a super big problem given that it was a group.

  • Brian B.
    Oct. 12, 2025

    Misty Mountain Camp Resort

    Great cabins, very close together…

    First, the cabins are super cool. Found out that you can actually order them on Amazon, which is really ingenious.

    The only problem we ran into, is that the campground was packed and all of the sites are very very close together. Neighbors were not at all respectful of other people‘s space and kids were wandering around everywhere.

    Our last evening there, we have new neighbors that came in across the way who blew up an inflatable screen and streamed the football game. Just not what we were looking for for a getaway vacation..

  • S
    Oct. 3, 2025

    Middle Creek Campground

    Beautiful and secluded

    Mostly seasonal campers, but an idyllic environment. I am parked alongside a babbling brook. Poor cell reception, no tv. A forced off the grid experience.

  • Aly E.The Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 28, 2025

    Loft Mountain Campground — Shenandoah National Park

    Beware

    So the drive here is gorgeous. Deer everywhere and a nice drive. But campground wise wasn’t great. We stayed a Friday night and the group across from us yelled, laughed, partied the entire night til 5am. We didn’t sleep at all. Loud music and all. The bathrooms had one working toilet and one sink, however the one “working” toilet was stopped up and trash was everywhere around it. Such as dirty toilet paper and other sanitary things in the floors.

    Overall the loud party beside us ruined the entire experience and I really wish the campground hosts or rangers kept it clean and also upheld the quiet hours.

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

    Loft Mountain Campground — Shenandoah National Park

    Perfect Shenandoah stopover

    Good amount of first come first serve spots. We visited during a weekday and there was more than enough availability. Nice small trail that runs around the campground. The campstore offers more than enough! We bought a smores-kit, very handy. I dont know if there are (enough) full hook ups?

  • Joel R.The Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 28, 2025

    Paradise Lake Family Campground

    Not more than one night

    This is an older campground and shows its age…and wear. There are several semi-permanent residents here. Some facilities need repair and/or maintenance. Water in the shower was hot, but the showers were small, and there was no place for d as iso, shaving things, shampoo, ets. And no place to sit to. There is a pool and a lake with a swim beach. Kayak rental. Playground, laundry, showers/ bathrooms are passable. Internet is very slow.

  • madison F.
    Aug. 18, 2025

    Cozy Acres Campground RV Resort

    cute - family oriented

    only planned on staying a night but ended up staying for two.

    had the most unique store filled with actual tools/useful equipment and ANTIQUES!! so cute and LOVED the game room - definitely the best options we’ve seen so far HOWEVER it closed the same time as store hours so timing was extremely awkward.

    bathhouses appeared super nice at first but were filled with water by the end of the day - absolutely disgusting to stand in other people’s shower water. water pressure was also insane haha.

    defo family oriented …. super friendly though.

    also have to call to book

    very friendly camp hosts!! helped us avoid hurricane erin

  • madison F.
    Aug. 17, 2025

    Walnut Hills Campground & RV Park

    WALNUT

    first arrived weary of storm headed our way only to find out our campsite was the only in our section that wasn’t a flood zone.

    saw some liquid being pumped into naturally flowing creek water??! also if you want to see ducks… stay close to the pond.

    super honorable mention - lower bathhouses did not have warm water and had to hike up the hill to use, extremely nicer, bathhouse.

    POOL had a “tlc makeover” only to have a surmount of chemicals still not diluted by 5pm - MURKYYYYYYY

    also had a campsite that was placed between three trees - super tight but made it work.

    only stayed in passing - get what you get

Guide to Greenway

Camping near Greenway, Virginia, offers a mix of beautiful scenery and family-friendly activities. Whether you're looking for a cozy cabin or a spacious RV site, there are plenty of options to explore.

What to do:

  • Hiking: The area is surrounded by trails that cater to all skill levels. Many campers enjoy the scenic views and wildlife. One visitor at Sherando Lake Campground mentioned, "The lake is beautiful and refreshing. You can swim out to an island if you want to."
  • Swimming: Enjoy the refreshing waters at local lakes. A reviewer at Crabtree Falls Campground said, "We love staying right on the creek; the view and sound of it is the best."
  • Fishing: The rivers and lakes are great for fishing. A camper at Bear Creek Lake State Park Campground noted, "There are plenty of places to fish! The ponds are full for Largemouth Bass and Bluegills."

What campers like:

  • Family-friendly activities: Many campgrounds host events and activities for kids. A family at Misty Mountain Camp Resort shared, "There were events the entire time we were there, and the staff were awesome."
  • Clean facilities: Campers appreciate well-maintained restrooms and showers. A visitor at Sherando Lake Campground mentioned, "Restrooms are nice and very clean; the park is maintained very well."
  • Spacious sites: Many campgrounds offer roomy sites that provide privacy. A camper at Otter Creek Campground said, "The sites had great space. Dog friendly."

What you should know:

  • Noise levels: Some campgrounds can get loud, especially during busy weekends. A camper at Devil’s Backbone Camp noted, "The campground is basically a field with no trees. No amenities and it’s not worth the fee they’re charging."
  • Limited cell service: Many areas have spotty cell reception. A visitor at Red Oak Campground mentioned, "Verizon service is spotty 1 to 2 bars and unreliable data."
  • Seasonal access: Some campgrounds are only open during certain months. For example, Otter Creek Campground operates from May to October.

Tips for camping with families:

  • Choose the right campground: Look for places with kid-friendly amenities. A family at Walnut Hills Campground & RV Park enjoyed, "The playground and pool were great for the kids."
  • Plan for activities: Make sure to have a list of activities to keep everyone entertained. A camper at Canoe Landing Group Campsite said, "Nice trails for the kiddos and adults."
  • Pack snacks and drinks: Having food on hand can make outings easier. A visitor at Bear Creek Lake State Park Campground mentioned, "The picnic tables, playground, and snack bar at the beach were great amenities."

Tips from RVers:

  • Check site sizes: Make sure your RV fits the site before booking. A camper at Devil’s Backbone Camp noted, "The water, electric, and sewer hookups are on the wrong side for half of the RV sites."
  • Look for pull-through sites: These can make setting up easier. A visitor at Misty Mountain Camp Resort appreciated, "Easy to access sites with large RV, flat site."
  • Be prepared for limited amenities: Some campgrounds may not have full hookups. A reviewer at Sherando Lake Campground mentioned, "There are potable water taps close to most sites."

Camping near Greenway, Virginia, has something for everyone, from families to RV enthusiasts. Just remember to plan ahead and enjoy the great outdoors!

Frequently Asked Questions

What camping is available near Greenway, VA?

According to TheDyrt.com, Greenway, VA offers a wide range of camping options, with 88 campgrounds and RV parks near Greenway, VA and 6 free dispersed camping spots.

Which is the most popular campground near Greenway, VA?

According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Greenway, VA is Canoe Landing Group Campsite — James River State Park with a 4.7-star rating from 27 reviews.

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

According to TheDyrt.com, there are 6 free dispersed camping spots near Greenway, VA.

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