Walnut Hills Campground & RV Park
Responsive hosts, great sites, fun family activities.
3 campgrounds with availability this weekend
Crabtree Falls Campground and Montebello Resort house upscale glamping accommodations within Virginia's scenic mountain region. Both locations feature modern yurts and furnished canvas tents equipped with real beds, quality linens, climate control systems, and private outdoor seating areas overlooking natural landscapes. Holliday Lake State Park Campground recently added premium glamping options with electricity, Wi-Fi access near bathhouses, and dedicated fire rings with picnic tables at each site. Guests have private pathways connecting accommodations to central bathhouses while maintaining a secluded forest experience. Many sites back directly to creeks or feature ridge-top views with well-maintained grounds. According to a camper, "The sites are nice with a good combination of sun and shade, great for star viewing on clear nights."
Sun Retreats Shenandoah Valley offers exceptional eco-friendly glamping experiences near Greenway with year-round access to premium sites. Visitors can explore the Crabtree Falls hiking trail, one of the longest cascading waterfalls on the east coast, located within walking distance from several glamping locations. The riverfront glamping sites provide the soothing sounds of flowing water that "drowns out any nearby noise," as one visitor noted. On-site activities include trout fishing, guided waterfall hikes, and evening stargazing programs. Several properties offer special amenities including propane fire pits, outdoor kitchenettes, and private hot tubs at select accommodations. Seasonal programming includes ranger-led nature walks, children's outdoor education programs, and nighttime wildlife viewing opportunities with underwater lighting at Holliday Lake allowing guests to observe fish after dark.
"Campground Review Holliday Lake State Park is located in the middle of the Buckingham State Forest, so it is completely surrounded by protected forest."
"We love camping at Holliday Lake. It is completely off grid, and we like that! With busy jobs during the week it’s nice to unwind and enjoy nature."
Available this weekend
from $37 - $107 / night
"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
"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
"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."
Campground full this weekend
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"We were able to score a campsite with a view of the lake and easy access to the Channel Cat Loop trail."
"Most of the site are RV accessible, but there are a few tent-only sites along the lake, which is where we stayed."
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from $32 - $384 / night
"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
"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
"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
"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
"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."
Responsive hosts, great sites, fun family activities.
Gorgeous campground. Super clean and many amenities for kids.
Cool campground in a remote part of the Blue Ridge Mountains. As such, very little phone service and lots of narrow, winding roads. Plenty of hikes and several interesting little towns within 30 minutes. I thought it was an interesting mix! We had a power outage during our visit, which also eliminates water access at this site. I was grateful to have an inverter to keep us online since there is zero AT&T service. I had a pull-through site and I'm not certain that I could have made the exit if the campers ahead of me didn't leave.
Beautiful area and lots of amenities but $95 a night for RV camper even if you’re in a van. The tent spots fill up fast if there are any
This park is so beautiful, set it a forested canopy and a serene lake, BUT - between the neighboring 4-H Camp shooting with hundreds of rounds being fired each day between 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM, and then Karaoke parties from 6:00 pm to late at night, the noises were close to being unbearable. Also, zero cell phone reception, but they have free wifi at the check-in station, the office and the beach.
Very beautiful surrounds and plenty of family fun to be had here. Pool, waterslides, splash pad, jumping pillows, playgrounds, mini golf, and of course the James River, to which our campsite was immediately adjacent. It's 8 minutes to the state park with the natural bridge, which is spectacular. . The staff are super nice and helpful.
We stayed in the tent only section for Labor Day weekend in 2024. The tent sites were not very level and close together. They were entirely gravel.
The kiddos enjoyed the swimming beach and some of the play items built in. The slide and some other pieces had seen better days and needed a bit of a refresh.
We didn't have a chance to check out any trails, but plan to go back on the future.
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.
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.
Camping options near Greenway, Virginia range in elevation from 455 feet at Bear Creek Lake to over 3,000 feet along the Blue Ridge Parkway. The region's varied terrain creates distinct microclimates, with higher elevations offering 10-15°F cooler temperatures during summer months. Fall camping season typically extends through mid-November, with October bringing peak foliage colors and nighttime temperatures that can drop into the 30s.
Hiking the lake perimeter trails: Bear Creek Lake State Park Campground offers a 6.2-mile trail circling the lake with varying difficulty levels. As camper Stephanie J. notes, "The park has lots of hiking, including trails that go directly from the camp sites to the swimming area... It is VERY hilly, so even the easiest trails have some climbs."
Fish after dark with underwater lighting: At Holliday Lake State Park Campground, a unique nighttime activity awaits. "On Saturday nights they turn on a few lights underneath the water so you can see the fish swimming around," explains Andrea N., adding that ranger-led activities include "spear throwing, how to start different types of fires, nocturnal animals sounds, and watching fish at night."
Access the Appalachian Trail: Crabtree Falls Campground serves as an excellent basecamp for AT adventures. Camper Britt S. confirms: "Crabtree Falls is a mile up the road and very easy to get to the trail head. The AT is also close by and easily accessed."
Explore historic sites: While camping near Natural Bridge, take time to explore nearby historical attractions. Jacob S. at Holliday Lake mentions, "Courthouse was only about 15min away and offered a very interesting visit of a historical site."
Riverside camping sites: Many campgrounds offer water-adjacent sites that provide natural sound barriers. At Crabtree Falls Campground, "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," shares Britt S.
Clean facilities with private shower options: Natural Bridge-Lexington KOA maintains high standards for their facilities. As Anthony K. notes, "The private shower rooms are nice and clean," making it comfortable for families and those seeking more privacy.
Night sky viewing: The region's limited light pollution creates excellent stargazing conditions. Jacob S. from Holliday Lake State Park Campground appreciates "the sites were a good combination of sun and shade, great view of stars on clear nights."
Shredded tire tent pads: Unique to Bear Creek Lake State Park Campground, the tent pads offer extra comfort. Stephanie J. explains, "The tent pads are filled with shredded tires instead of gravel or dirt, which provides a little extra cushion, but can be uncomfortable on bare feet."
Significant elevation changes: Prepare for steep roads in certain areas. Quinn G. from Montebello Resort advises, "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."
Cell service limitations: Most campgrounds in the region have limited connectivity. George L. from Holliday Lake State Park Campground warns, "As indicated on park web site there is no cell service in the park. WiFi is available outside the contact station."
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