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Generous sized sites but only semi-private. Excellent facilities
Glamping near Fort Monroe, VA
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First Landing State Park Campground and Kiptopeke State Park Campground house premium glamping accommodations within coastal Virginia environments. Both locations feature canvas tent options and yurts with modern amenities including electricity, comfortable bedding, and climate control systems. Holiday Trav-L-Park extends the boutique camping experience with stylish yurts that blend rustic charm with contemporary comforts. The glamping accommodations at these parks maintain proximity to natural surroundings while providing upscale amenities not found in traditional camping. Many sites include private outdoor spaces with fire rings, picnic tables, and lounging areas. Some units feature kitchenettes with basic cooking supplies and refrigeration. A visitor noted, "We stayed in one of the tent cabins that sit right on the edge of the lake—it felt like a boutique hotel room in nature."
Sandy Bottom Nature Park provides a distinctive glamping experience with lakeside canvas accommodations. Guests enjoy direct water access for fishing and kayaking, with boat rentals available seasonally. The park maintains 456 acres of protected natural habitat with miles of hiking and biking trails surrounding the glamping area. First Landing State Park glamping sites provide easy beach access while maintaining seclusion in wooded settings. Chesapeake Bay KOA offers premium yurt rentals with full bathrooms and kitchenettes in a family-friendly resort atmosphere. One reviewer highlighted, "The tent cabins are well-appointed with real beds and electricity—much more comfortable than traditional camping." Most glamping accommodations require advance reservations, with many locations operating year-round despite Virginia's seasonal climate variations.
Best Glamping Campgrounds near Fort Monroe (34)
1. First Landing State Park Campground
"Our family stayed at site 99 which is close to the bathhouse and camp host. It is also on one of the small roads that leads to a boardwalk to the beach."
"The cottage is furnished, has a queen size bed and 2 sets of bunk beds; nice living room/dining room combo, full kitchen with dishes, pots, etc.; TV; fireplace; outside deck with grill; and screen porch"
26 Sites AvailableAvailable next weekend
from $32 - $163 / night
2. Kiptopeke State Park Campground
"We love staying in the yurts at Virginia State Parks because they are always an affordable, easy way to camping without having to set up a tent or spend the extra money for a cabin."
"Situated along the Chesapeake Bay on the Eastern Shore, campers can participate in tons of water fun."
103 Sites AvailableAvailable next weekend
from $32 - $459 / night
3. Holiday Trav-L-Park
"Excellent sites, good access roads, plenty of bathrooms, beautifully tiled and modern, climate controlled environment in the bathrooms, nightly entertainment, shuttle stop right at the campground, excellent"
"You can rent sites for RVs or tents, you can rent cabins, campers, and even glamping tents!"
Check Availabilityfrom $25 - $92 / night
4. Sandy Bottom Nature Park
"Sites: 11 primitive tent sites 2 of which are group sites 4 tent cabins that sit right on the edge of the lake
The individual campsites are FCFS and you must park and hike in."
"The park is centrally located with easy highway access. Plentiful parking, lots of trails to choose from. The staff was top notch and super kind and helpful. "
Check Availabilityfrom $11 - $42 / night
5. Military Park Langley AFB Bethel Recreation Area - Park and FamCamp
"It each site has a grill, picnic table and a fire ring. A couple of the sites have some drainage issues, but only after repeated heavy rains. "
"He’s awesome and treats everyone like they’re special :) The tent sites are clean, closely grouped, and the lights from the bathroom shine on them all night (so bring a sleep mask)."
from $15 - $30 / night
6. Sun Outdoors Cape Charles
"Quiet hours don’t start until 11pm and quiet time isn’t really enforced by the employees. It wasn’t terrible but we would have preferred a little less noise."
"Amenities include multiple pools, large fishing docks, beach area, large well-stocked campstore, restaurant, fresh produce stand, activities, great for kids and adults."
7. Gosnold's Hope Park
"Nice spots, a little close, no campfire rings, friendly staff, close to amenities, nice bathrooms."
Check Availabilityfrom $32 / night
8. Cape Charles / Chesapeake Bay KOA
"The family and I were on the fence on if we wanted to start camping or not and then we found cape Charles. We rented a camper and headed out."
"We couldn't find a dumpster for trash so we stopped one of the many welfare checkers(don't know if thats the right term). They explained that we put trash bags on the curb and someone will grab it."
9. Chippokes State Park Campground
"My son, furbaby, and I camped in their RV/tent site with easy access to their bathrooms which were spotless (and maintained multiple times a day) and warm!"
"The access to the little beaches are short but moderately steep, especially with lots of beach gear or strollers. It also seems to get washed out so watch your steps."
6 Sites AvailableAvailable next weekend
from $37 - $345 / night
10. Chesapeake Campground
"They have a really nice climate controlled game room too. They are extremely fairly priced. They also have THE best campground bathrooms I have ever seen."
"The showers were nice and the bathrooms were very clean. The camp store is great. It has ice cream, which my kids loved. Would definitely go again"
Drive Time
- 1 hr 15 min from Richmond, VA
- 2 hrs 58 min from Lexington Park, MD
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Glamping Reviews near Fort Monroe, VA
559 Reviews of 34 Fort Monroe Campgrounds
- AAngela C.
ScoutKiptopeke State Park Campground
Camping in high winds
This campground was very enjoyable. I spent a lot of time at the fishing pier, learning to ID birds I had never identified before. Brown pelicans were everywhere near the sunken ships. I also talked to the Hawkwatch people for a bit.
My campsite was far enough from the bathroom I couldn't hear the door slam, but since I was the only one in the F loop, that wouldn't have mattered. Since the loop was so empty, it was an absolute pleasure.
Had the campground been full, I would have felt too close to the people in tents in the sites next to me.
One great thing was that there weren't tent pads so we didn't have to worry about how to fit two tents on to one tent pad.
- JJonathan B.
GuideThousand Trails Williamsburg
Nice amenities
Enjoying this campground. Close to all the attractions. Incredible staff, super friendly. Pool and game room are wonderful.
Diane R.TravelerMachicomoco State Park Campground
Beautifully Quiet
Note to Self: No Primitive Site reservations...EVER. I love this park. It's situated far enough from the busy traffic noise...beautiful Virginia city of Hayes. When I arrived, it was such a scorching day and there wasn't nearly enough tree cover to shield my tent from the "son of Hades". Suffered heat exhaustion almost to the point of death...Literally. Night was my only respite. If it hadn't been for the wonderful camp attendants who came to my rescue, it would've been an utterly failed experience. Bless their hearts. Other than that, this was a great training experience for an old Novice camper. Now that I'm a bit more practiced, I'm going back 😁, armed with knowledge and more confidence.
- CChristopher P.Traveler
Machicomoco State Park Campground
Nice Campground
The good: super clean and new restrooms / showers. The entire parking immaculate. Stayed at site 12. Offers water views and shade. Site 13 is similar and is probably the most ideal site.
Cons: zero privacy. The sites are basically scattered around an open grassy area and fairly close together.
Be aware: sites are not vehicle accessible. Need to carry your kit 50-75 yards.
- AAlexandra S.Traveler
Outer Banks West - Currituck Sound KOA
Holy DRAMA
This is a long one! Here we go. My partner and I travel for work, we went out of our way to move to this location based on reviews saying this is a great place. We have paid in full for the whole stay which is about little over 2 months. We have been here approx 2 weeks give or take. We work night shift. No activity during the day. Simple easy. Not our first campground by any means. At first, we were excited to experience the amenities and such. Now we’re uncomfortable to try anything out. Why you ask? Situation: first day we move in, we end up next to what seems like the literal only other long term or possibly even permanent resident on the grounds. My service animal alerted me to a trigger, which she left the front door of the camper before we walked out. Recalled her to me once we saw that the perm resident (our neighbor) had what presented as an aggressive dog. (Husky maybe?). Within not EVEN 5 minutes of this event, someone was at our door- instead of asking what is going on we were immediately accused of her running around off leash I guess? We had just woken up from sleeping and it was evening time, time to go to work. Instead of arguing or even offering up ANY facts related to the situation I simply said got it thanks and the interaction ended. I’m thinking to myself well damn. Okay. A week or so maybe goes by? Leash in hand VISIBLE -at the door my dog steps out, I step out behind her- same time same situation. She walks ahead of me to where she will relieve herself, I ask for her to come back next to me, she recalls- neighbors dog loses its mind again. I look up at neighbor and say “just go ahead and call man, I get it”. She calls. This time THREE employees are driving on carts to our site, at this point we’re already leaving for work. I knew it was coming, figured they would for sure ask what’s going on this time. They don’t. The older woman accompanied by two men behind her- simply says “you have been told before you need to leash your dog”. We reply yes we understand. Nobody asks for a description of the events, what’s going on, or if this even happened. The female voice is raised and hostile presenting towards both of us. The man behind her approaches our car and peers into the vehicle I’m not sure if to intimidate or what, but that action was also very ineffective in diffusing the situation and instead very intimidating. And now making us both VERY late to work as this is an extra 15 minute drive to the hospital in which we work at. Seemingly, the word of this permanent resident is all they needed to full on accuse the two of us… of what? I am not sure. My animal has resided all over the country in countless locations, all while working and we have had no issues to date. At this point I am still remaining silent as the female worker continues to educate us on our alleged actions. My concern is that there has been ZERO questioning, only full on accusations. We’re highly uncomfortable at this point. They say “we will be speaking with the general manager tomorrow”, Which also felt threatening. I’d like to add that given the whole situation this wouldn’t matter but since this is happening: earlier that morning after work I had stopped by the front desk, to ask about a package I thought that I sent to the wrong place, but didn’t. The same female was there. I remember thinking wow she’s actually so rude. But I brushed it off. Now looking back she must have some kind of prejudice toward myself and my dog. I’ve never been threatened / accused so one-sidedly in my entire career such as what has been happening at this campground. Our resolution was to request moving sites, however nothing was asked of us WHATSOEVER. As stated we were not given any opportunity to speak on the situation. Will attempt to update review whenever we speak with management of this location. Warning is to be wary of implicit bias in staff, potential favoritism, and inconsistent / unfair conflict resolution, aggressive long term campers, and lack of communication from staff.
- JJoel D.Scout
Davis Lakes Resort
The Little Canping Gem of Suffolk
We stumbled across Davis Lakes Campground last year when we brought our camper down to visit our son and grandchildren. Originally, we planned to stay closer to Virginia Beach, but after finding Davis Lakes, we decided to give it a try. We were lucky enough to get site F28 right on the lake, and we enjoyed it so much that we came back this year—and even booked the exact same site.
After reading some of the other reviews, I wanted to share our experience because it was very different. Yes, there are some rules regarding dogs at the beach, but they never interfered with our stay. We enjoyed walking our dogs every morning around the campground and lakes, and it was a wonderful way to start each day.
The beach itself was clean, had plenty of nice chairs, and the AquaGlide was an absolute blast. We spent 5–6 hours a day swimming, and surprisingly, the beach never felt crowded.
One thing that really stood out was how fair the prices were. The campground store was stocked with essentials, and unlike many campgrounds, the prices were very reasonable. If you forgot a loaf of bread or wanted to grab a pool float, you didn’t feel like you were being gouged. They also have a cute snack shop, a spacious game room, and an impressive movie selection, making it a great place to spend a rainy afternoon.
The campground itself was clean and very well maintained. Although many of the sites are seasonal, they were neat, well cared for, and nothing like some seasonal campgrounds where sites become cluttered or run down. It was obvious that both the staff and the campers take pride in the campground.
The nightly rates were very reasonable, and while there is a visitor fee, we found it to be completely fair considering the amenities. We had an amazing time with our son and his family, and the campground played a big part in making those memories.
Davis Lakes isn’t a luxury resort, and that’s part of its charm. Its focus is on beautiful lakes, swimming, friendly service, and providing a relaxing camping experience. It reminded me of the kind of campgrounds I grew up enjoying—simple, welcoming, and centered around making great memories.
We’ll absolutely be back. If we lived closer, I’d seriously consider getting a seasonal site myself. In fact, my son is even talking about buying a camper just so he can keep it nearby and enjoy Davis Lakes more often. Many of the employees and seasonal campers are locals who return year after year, and I think that says everything you need to know about this place.
I K.TravelerFirst Landing State Park Campground
Very quiet all stuff are so earthy, very kind.
It was very nice visit.
- I K.Traveler
Sandy Bottom Nature Park
Nicer than expected
Park stuff are very friendly, sweet, I live the quietness of night time.
Guide to Fort Monroe
Glamping accommodations near Fort Monroe, Virginia offer coastal camping experiences within 40 miles of this historic peninsula. Located where the Chesapeake Bay meets the Atlantic Ocean, this area experiences humid subtropical climate with warm summers and mild winters. Most glamping sites maintain operations year-round despite seasonal temperature variations, though waterfront locations experience stronger winds from October through March.
What to do
Kayaking and fishing access: Sandy Bottom Nature Park offers direct water access for both activities with rental options available seasonally. "Lots of hiking trails to walk & turtles in the lake!! Plus you can rent boats for a cheap price which we will probably go back to do," notes a visitor who brought dogs along for their adventure.
Beach exploration: First Landing State Park Campground provides multiple beach access points via wooden boardwalks. "Our game ground was surrounded by the forest but your in walking distance to the beach. There is also trails that are on the campground near there visitors center," shares Timothy B.
Historical touring: Chippokes State Park Campground offers plantation tours alongside river views. A visitor explains, "We've stayed here pretty often as it's only a few hours from home and near everything in Williamsburg, Virginia. The park is against the James river and theres easy access to the riverside."
What campers like
Private wooded sites: Kiptopeke State Park Campground features secluded tent camping areas separated from RV sections. "The only reason I am giving 4 stars is for everyone. I thoroughly enjoyed my spot being in a cul-de-sac. But driving back to my spot I noticed all the A and B spots for trailers are just on top of each other. But overall a good camping spot if you get back in the woods which are all the tent spots," reports Joseph H.
Convenient beach parking: Holiday Trav-L-Park provides dedicated beach parking for guests. "Best campground in the Va Beach area. 1 mile roughly to the ocean front but they have there own beach parking lot and provide you with a parking pass for use," explains a camper who stayed multiple times.
Multiple swimming options: Sun Outdoors Cape Charles offers both bay swimming and pool facilities. "It has 5 swimming pools, very clean and well maintained. It has mini golf and paddleboats. Amazing sunset views from the beach. Fishing, crabbing, you name it... they have it," shares Susan P.
What you should know
Military installation proximity: Sites at First Landing near the beach may experience noise from nearby Fort Story. "We were in site 156 which was right near a boardwalk and a bathhouse... be warned if you go to the southern side of the park near the beach that you will be very close to a US military base called Fort Story. You may hear occasional machine guns and artillery. You will also hear reveille in the morning," explains Nita D.
Weather considerations: Summer tent camping can be challenging due to humidity. "The campsites were ok. easy to get to. I wouldn't recommend tent camping in the middle of summer - my husband and i both got sick. The beach was nice and quiet, and the water wasn't too cold," warns Grace M.
Pricing variations: Cape Charles / Chesapeake Bay KOA offers premium amenities at higher rates. "We wanted to visit Cape Charles and chose the KOA as our base. Arrived on a Sunday (went to dinner at the onsite restaurant on the bay). Because it was after school started and the start of the week, the campground was not crowded at all," notes Stu T.
Tips for camping with families
Wildlife viewing opportunities: Kiptopeke State Park offers frequent animal sightings. "Wild animals usually pass by often later in the evening, horses, deer, rabbits etc; sites are nice and big. Some sunny some shady. Park usually fills up when I'm there," shares Gabby B.
Playground access: Many glamping sites feature playgrounds for children. "My extended family has been camping here for years. The facilities are great and there is easy access to the beach. Would definitely recommend to any family that wants to start camping or anyone who wants an easy camping experience," recommends Xavier N. about First Landing.
Water safety considerations: Sandy Bottom Nature Park offers shallow water areas ideal for younger swimmers. The tent cabins positioned on the lake provide direct supervision opportunities for parents. "Sites: 11 primitive tent sites 2 of which are group sites. 4 tent cabins that sit right on the edge of the lake," explains a reviewer who appreciated the layout.
Tips from RVers
Full hookup locations: Sun Outdoors Cape Charles maintains clean facilities with various hookup options. "This campground is well run and kept clean. The beaches are beautiful. The pools are fun for all ages and clean. The staff are all very helpful," notes Julin S.
Site selection strategy: Kiptopeke offers varied site options with different shade coverage. "Nice easy back-in sites, full hookups in good working order, and friendly hosts. Great walking trails, boardwalks, and beach access. Arrive early to choose shady spots," advises Elizabeth N.
Winter camping considerations: Holiday Trav-L-Park maintains winter operations with covered pool access. "This was our maiden voyage for the family RV--we decided on this destination kind of on a whim and were happy with our decision. We enjoyed biking all over the place, playing on the many small playgrounds, swimming in the dome-covered pool, playing mini-golf, and enjoying our time," shares a visitor who traveled during off-season.
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