Gainesville, VA is a great camping destination for adventurers of all types. Aside from great camping spots, you'll find hiking and many more outdoor experiences. Thinking of traveling with kids? You're in luck—Gainesville is surrounded by family-friendly activities. Find the best campgrounds near Gainesville, VA. Read helpful reviews and tips to find the perfect camping option for you and your crew.
"If you think a lantern is worth its weight to carry in, there's a lantern post on the tent pad."
$15 - $18 / night
"WITH grills just don’t forget to bring your charcoal , a playground , tons of fishing spots everywhere in the park , camping in cabins and or tents"
$70 / night
$20 / night
GuideGreat camping amenities, soft cushioned sites, with power and water close by. DO NOT GET BASIC TENT SITES AS THEY ARE NEXT TO HIGHWAYS AND VERY NOISY!!! Premium tent sites would be a better choice. My grandchildren live it there. We will return to a premium tent site soon.
RangerWe legit loved this park! I took my grandkids tent camping and we had a wonderful experience. We brought our bikes and hit the trails. It was some great times. We had electricity and water and the bathrooms were close to our site. The park is on the Shenandoah River and there are multiple spots to put in and take out. There is primitive tent camping down by the river which looks fantastic. We definitely loved the trails with hiking and biking options. We will definitely go here again.
RangerVery beautiful spot, did some tent camping. Close to many cool things in the area too
Guidei wouldn’t take my camper here personally but it’s great for tent camping especially with a group. lake is beautiful!
ScoutTent camped here last Labor Day weekend. Site was a good size. Fantastic KOA. Tons of things to do for our 9 year old!
ScoutGreat site. Cement parking area and tent site is designated with log surround. Clean and airy.
ScoutGreat place! Lots to do on-site. Tent camped and really had a great time. Harper’s Ferry is a beautiful place to hike, camp and visit. Highly recommended!
TravelerReservations are made through the National parks service "recreation.gov" website. Arrived for tent camping for 2 nights and found that my original planned site wasn't very hospitable to tent camping due to the slope, Conferred with park ranger who easily changed my site to a better one with no fee. My stay was quiet and the bathrooms were clean and well stocked. This is a great base camp for getting out to hike the Appalachian trail and the local water falls in the area. Firewood and some camping supplies can be obtained onsite and there is a park wayside store and cafeteria a short distance away (i highly recommend the honey breaded chicken).
ScoutThe tent sites are ON TOP of each other. No trees. Zero seclusion. This is an rv resort.
Tent camping near Gainesville, Virginia offers a fantastic opportunity to immerse yourself in nature while enjoying the great outdoors. With a variety of campgrounds nearby, you can find the perfect spot to set up your tent and unwind.
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According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular tent campground near Gainesville, VA is Sky Meadows State Park Campground with a 4.5-star rating from 10 reviews.
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