The Virginia Beach region offers campers diverse options, from shoreline camping along the Chesapeake Bay to wooded sites near historical attractions. Most campgrounds in the area maintain year-round operation with full hookup sites available for RVers. The region experiences mild winters and humid summers, making spring and fall the most comfortable seasons for camping trips.
What to do
Beach access: The Colonies RV and Travel Park provides direct beach access just minutes from your site. As one camper notes, "Beach is a short walk, but what they don't tell you is that there's a club on the beach. So be warned- it's a bit noisy. Sunday nights are the loudest, but they quiet enough for bed time."
Historic exploration: Military Park Cheatham Annex serves as an ideal base for exploring Virginia's history. One visitor explains it's "located right on the York River between Williamsburg and Yorktown. It is immediately adjacent to the Colonial Parkway for easy access to historic Jamestown as well, making for a great base for exploring the historic sites and state and national parks of the area."
Military attractions: Military history buffs can explore Fort Monroe near The Colonies. A reviewer mentions, "Located on the historic Fort Monroe, VA the fort has a lot to offer. No reason to leave but if you do there's plenty in surrounding areas."
Water activities: Several rv parks near Greenwood, Virginia offer water-based recreation. At Virginia Beach RV Resort, campers enjoy fishing from private docks. One visitor shares, "Had my own dock and level full hook up. There are two pools and the resort is quiet."
What campers like
Convenient location: American Heritage RV Park earns praise for its strategic location. A camper explains, "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. We found it ideal as a base camp to explore the tidewater area of Virginia."
Military facilities: Service members appreciate the specialized military campgrounds in the region. At Cape Henry RV Park, a reviewer notes it offers "Clean and spacious...quiet until reveille."
Beach proximity: Virginia Beach KOA solves transportation issues with their shuttle service. A camper explains, "They have transportation via Trolly bus that comes through frequently throughout the day to transport you to Various beach side activities where otherwise you would have to pay for parking."
Full hookups: Most RV parks Greenwood area visitors choose offer complete services. One visitor to The Colonies RV Park noted, "Sites had everything you need. Bay on one side and ocean on the other. Little country store with good prices on things that campers actually need too."
What you should know
Military ID requirements: Little Creek MWR RV Park and other military campgrounds require proper identification. A reviewer cautions, "On post, so ID required. It was full when I visited, sites are pretty close together and no frills but it's 17 mins from the coast, soooo. Bathhouse on site, dump station and easy to find."
Utility connections: Some campgrounds have unusual utility layouts. At Little Creek, "Full hook up (electric/water/sewer) on sites; some have fire pits, some don't. Also the connection boxes are set back pretty far on the sites, so you need longer hoses/cords."
