Campsites near Hurt, Virginia lie within Virginia's Piedmont region at elevations ranging from 500-1,000 feet. Many rv campgrounds Hurt, Virginia and surrounding areas feature a mix of wooded and open sites with varying seasonal availability. Fall camping brings temperatures between 45-70°F with significant color changes from late October through mid-November.
What to do
Explore Blue Ridge Parkway access points: Lynchburg / Blue Ridge Parkway KOA provides convenient access to hiking trails and swimming holes. "We found some time to drive the parkway. We did not think we would be able to squeeze it into the visit but it's hard to pass up and they are literally right next to it," notes one visitor.
Fish at stocked ponds: Several campgrounds maintain fishing ponds with catch-and-release options. Smith Mountain Campground features "a good sized catch and release pond" according to a recent visitor who stayed at site #17.
Visit Natural Bridge: Located within driving distance of several camping areas, this natural formation offers educational experiences. "Natural Bridge is a must see. Plenty to do at the campground - corn hole, pool, playground, etc," reports a camper who visited in 2020.
What campers like
Private bathrooms with showers: Modern facilities at Glen Maury Park receive positive comments from visitors. "The pool is very large, very clean, and has a diving board. And there's a wonderful swimming hole if you can find it," notes one camper.
Family activities: "The tent sites were large and shaded. We were right by the fishing pond and it was a short walk to the playground, pool, jump pad, and very clean, private bathrooms," writes a visitor to Lynchburg / Blue Ridge Parkway KOA.
Seasonal events: "There are many activities such as a bluegrass festival, fiddle festival, and jazz festival. This year they built large models of the twin towers and had a program about them on September 11th," reports a Glen Maury Park visitor.
What you should know
Site leveling requirements: Some campgrounds require equipment for leveling due to terrain variations. At Thousand Trails Lynchburg, one camper reports: "Remote and quiet location. In season this place is very busy. Our visit is pre Memorial Day so it is low key. 80-90% of sites are 30 Amp. Limited 50 amp."
Seasonal closures: Operating schedules vary significantly between parks. "Only open from May to October each year so be sure to check that out before just showing up!" warns one visitor about seasonal limitations.
Water pressure variations: Water supply quality differs between campground loops and sites. "Stayed here 7 day enjoyed the stay this campground needs some tlc but we had everything for a enjoyable stay," writes one Thousand Trails visitor.
Stink bug seasons: Fall camping brings specific challenges at some locations. One Smith Mountain Campground reviewer noted: "The stink bugs were terrible in the season we went. 5 months later and we are still finding stink bugs in our 5th wheel camper."
Tips for camping with families
Pool access options: Sweetwater RV Park offers swimming facilities that are often uncrowded. "The pool was great for my son and we had it to ourselves multiple days," reports one visitor who rated the campground 5 stars.
Multiple playground choices: Several camping areas have recreation facilities for children. "Every cabin also has their own picnic table and fire pit. The site is located just off the grid from city life, but still within a quick driving distance to a mall, dollar store, places to eat, and a Krispy Kreme," notes a visitor to Don's Cab-Inns.
Kid-friendly scheduled activities: "They had activities every day for the kids. As well as lots of unstructured activities... They had a water fight where the kids went on a wagon ride and squirted the people in campsites with water and the adults at the camp sites used their hoses to fire back," describes a July visitor to Lynchburg / Blue Ridge Parkway KOA.
Tips from RVers
Site selection strategy: At Leesville Lake Campground, a visitor recommends: "We stayed at the level sites across the street: easy-in, easy-out. Some of the sites on the other side of the street looked like they might be a challenge to get into. You might want to talk to the owners about that before you settle on a site."
Entrance road considerations: Smith Mountain Campground visitors note specific driving challenges: "The entry road off of RT 40 is at an angle, not a 90 degree turn so if you are coming from the East, it's at the top of the hill but more than a 90 deg turn, coming from the West on 40 it's an easy turn but you can't see the traffic coming up the hill so be careful."
Local provisions: For rv campgrounds near Hurt, Virginia, some limited shopping exists. "There's a convenience store, Penhook store, on 40 and it does have some raw and frozen meats, bait, ice, charcoal and the other basic store stuff. We came from the West and Rocky Mount has a Kroger and Wak-Mart."
