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Camping near Bloxom, VA
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Campgrounds near Bloxom on Virginia's Eastern Shore provide a mix of waterfront and wooded settings primarily focused on established facilities rather than dispersed camping. The area includes Chincoteague Island KOA (recently renamed Jellystone Park Chincoteague Island), Tom's Cove Park, and Tall Pines Harbor Campground (now Chesapeake Bay KOA Holiday), offering diverse accommodation types from tent and RV sites to cabin rentals and glamping options. Most developed campgrounds feature full hookups, showers, restrooms, and recreation amenities like swimming pools and fishing piers.
Roads throughout the region remain accessible for most vehicles, though some areas experience flooding after rainfall. "Many of the RV sites seem to be regulars. The pool was beautiful and there are lots of activities," noted a camper about Tall Pines Harbor. Spring through fall represents the primary camping season, with several facilities operating from March/April through October/November. Water levels and drainage affect site selection, particularly in low-lying areas where standing water can create mosquito concerns. Reservations are highly recommended during summer months when Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge and Assateague Island National Seashore attract significant tourist traffic.
Waterfront campgrounds rank consistently high in visitor satisfaction, with several properties offering direct bay or cove access. Families particularly appreciate the organized activities at larger campgrounds like the KOA properties. "Very nice and very clean! The staff was all very friendly and accommodating," mentioned one reviewer about Tall Pines/Chesapeake Bay KOA. Most mixed-use campgrounds in the area provide amenities catering to both short-term and seasonal campers. While tent camping options exist, the majority of developed campgrounds near Bloxom primarily serve the RV community with substantial hookups and facilities. Proximity to waterways enables fishing, crabbing, and boating opportunities, with some campgrounds providing docks or boat launches. Weather conditions can significantly impact the camping experience, with summer heat and humidity making waterfront sites particularly desirable.
Best Campgrounds near Bloxom (47)
1. Jellystone Park™ Chincoteague Island
"Campground has easy walking access to the National Park, shops, restaurants, and mini golf. Just outside the gate is the water park and food truck court."
"BUT we do pick them based on the outdoor activities we can do from the campground itself via bike riding or walking. Since we don’t bring a car location is very important to us."
2. Tall Pines / Chesapeake Bay KOA Holiday
"We stopped for one night in order to see some friends and wished we would have had more time because the surrounding area looks like there is lots to do and see."
"The seasonal weekenders had gone home, and we preferred the larger, more private area behind the site to walk our dogs."
from $35 - $159 / night
Check Availability3. Tom's Cove Park
"People driving around in golf carts cheering, people playing board games at the campsite next door...sleep was difficult."
"Close to the Marina, Downtown, The Blvd and the Beach. Staff are helpful but also gives you space to live."
from $4200 / night
Check Availability4. Janes Island State Park Campground
"There are fire road trails which are more like paths through the woods. Very flat. Be sure to wear DEET as the chiggers and ticks are crazy hungry there."
"There are fire road trails which are more like paths through the woods. Very flat. Be sure to wear DEET as the chiggers and ticks are crazy hungry there."
from $21 - $87 / night
Check Availability5. Shad Landing Campground
"It’s just 45 minutes away from the beach at Assateague Island and an hour or so to Ocean City or Chincoteague."
"Open from April to September (except Waters Edge and Robins Nest loops which are open year round) the tent sites here can be a little close together. Particularly the sites at Waters Edge."
from $23 - $29 / night
Check Availability6. Bayside Assateague Campground — Assateague Island National Seashore
"We enjoyed bike riding around the island, catching glimpses of the wild ponies and running around on the beach."
"If you don’t mind wild horses joining you for dinner and trekking around your campsite at night, then this is your place!! The beach is absolutely gorgeous and so is the scenery."
from $40 - $80 / night
Check Availability7. Pocomoke River State Park Campground
"I thought our site was tucked more in the forest based on the maps, but it was pretty close to the other sites. Good birdwatching from the site! Definitely some insect pressure at the site."
"Caddy corner from the bath house, but not so close to be disturbing, & it was very clean w/ nice hot water showers & spacious adjacent changing area with bench & lots of hooks to hang towel"
from $19 - $71 / night
Check Availability8. Chincoteague Bay Trails End Campground Resort
"Trails end has gate with campground I.d. or sticker access."
9. Pine Grove Campground
"Older but nice campground only about 7 minutes away from Assateague Island and the beach. The bath house needs to be updated but all we cared about was that there was plenty of hot water."
"Great access to heart of Chincoteague and easily 30-50% cheaper than big name parks on island."
from $45 - $70 / night
Check Availability10. Assateague State Park Campground
"and was well situated, with a nice open space between the edge of the site and the dunes."
"We set out to hike the 12 miles down to the Virginia side of Assateague. would have been lovely if we had gotten an early start. we got stuck in a nasty storm about 6 miles into our hike and had to take"
from $28 - $39 / night
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Drive Time
- 54 min from Salisbury, MD
- 1 hr 53 min from Dover, DE
- 3 hrs 31 min from Lexington Park, MD
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Recent Reviews near Bloxom, VA
612 Reviews of 47 Bloxom Campgrounds
- Marc P.
TravelerSun Outdoors Cape Charles
Lots of rules, none actually enforced.
Beautiful resort. Used to come here as a kid 30 years ago. Was privately owned back then and was a little more peaceful back then.
List of rules broken since I’ve been here:
- Underage golf cart drivers.
- People walking through others sites. (All day long)
- Drones
- E-bike and scooters everywhere.
- Loud music 24 hours a day.
- 2-3 extra vehicles in sites.
- Personnel fireworks
- People walking around with alcohol.
- Bikes after dark.
- Golf carts and vehicles speeding around everywhere.
Plus the bathrooms are dirty, the pools are unsupervised and people claim chairs all day and leave stuff on them. This place was by far the best campground before it was corporatized. It’s a shame because I absolutely love this place. I want to make it a yearly tradition for my family but it’s hard seeing what the place is knowing what it once was.
- E
Elaine S.ScoutGwynns Island RV Resort
Nice spot!
Mostly seasonal, people are very welcoming. Only downside was we had no t mobile service and WiFi was unreliable.
Nancy W.
LegendSun Outdoors Cape Charles
Nice water views, but expensive!
This is a typical Sun Resort property with tons of amenities and activities which is great for families. There are four fishing piers, miniature golf, basketball court, baseball diamond, five pools (including one that is adult only), a large dog park, and much, much more. There are a couple of “beach” areas but there are lots of rocks so you might want to wear water shoes. We visited in May and the park was just starting to open for the summer so the pools were not open and there were not many scheduled activities. There is a large camp store and café onsite which is convenient if you don’t want to leave the property.
We booked a 50A full hook-up site (621) which was one row back from being on the water. The front row (with unobstructed water views) is about $50 more per night so I checked online to see which sites were unoccupied and booked one behind them in the second row. Luckily, no one booked a site in front of us during our stay and we had great views, especially of the sunsets. Our site had a great view of the bay since there was no camper in front of us. The site was a pull thru plenty long enough for our car and RV and level and we had a nice shade tree on our patio side. We did have a clear view to the sky with our Dish satellite and got a sufficient amount of over-the-air tv channels. Most of the sites are sandy/gravel and we didn’t have any trouble sinking as the substrate was hard packed. There are a couple of ponds which are pretty, but they attract geese and there was goose poop everywhere.
Honestly, we really liked the surrounding area but, to us, the nightly price of $71 is pretty steep (and that is with a 25% discount-it's normally over $100), especially since we don’t use any of the amenities. Sun does offer specials based on length of stay and offers discounts to military and first responders so check their special offers section before booking. We loved watching the large ships in the Chesapeake and looked on vesselfinder.com to see what they were and where they were going.
Nearby is Eastern Shore of VA National Wildlife Refuge which has a couple of nice trails and The Barrier Island Center is very interesting with exhibits and short films. Downtown Cape Charles is super cute with nice shops and eateries. Cape Charles Brewing Company has delicious fish and chips, Mason Avenue Bakery is absolutely delicious, and we recommend the pizza at Deadrise Italian Kitchen.
Katlin B.ScoutSun Outdoors Frontier Town
Amazing family place!
We have stayed here twice and have our 3rd trip booked and we absolutely love it! The lazy river and kiddy water slide park is amazing and our kids love it!
- Nancy W.Legend
Tall Pines / Chesapeake Bay KOA Holiday
Lots of amenities, could have stayed longer!
We stopped for one night in order to see some friends and wished we would have had more time because the surrounding area looks like there is lots to do and see. This is a really beautiful area of the Delmarva Peninsula and just minutes away from Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuges and Assateague Island NS.
This campground is huge with a great selection of standard and premium RV sites that provide full hookups and spacious gravel or paved pads. Some have water views and some are back-in sites with the water directly behind them. Our site was a buddy site which worked great for our stay with our friends. It was long enough so we didn’t have to unhitch our tow car but still had enough room to maneuver into and out of the site and could reach our hook-ups. The site was perfectly level (in fact, all sites in the park are level as this is a very flat area) and the area where we parked the RV was paved and the rest of the driveway was gravel. The patio had pavers and our fire pit was raised with bricks around it. The utilities were well-placed and the 50-amp was strong and the water pressure good. Our site was in the open which we loved because it was cool when we visited so we relished the sunshine. There are plenty of other sites located under tall pines (which we really don’t like because of all the sap that gets on our coach and car). Many of the sites are rented as seasonal sites but there are plenty left for transient campers. The list of amenities is a mile long and covers the typical ones you would find at a “resort.” Some of the best ones are the zero-entry pool (which was closed while we were there) and splash park and the private beach. The sandy beach would be a nice place to bring a chair and hang out admiring the view of the bay. Most of the amenities (like the pool, recreation hall, café, and bounce pillow) are centrally located so keep that in mind when you are booking your campsite as you may, or may not, want to be in that area. The restrooms were clean and newer (keep in mind we were there very early in the season when the campground was practically empty). The laundry facilities were clean and there were plenty of machines (all but one didn’t work) and were reasonably priced. We really liked the access to water that this park provides Pocomoke Sound and the tidal pond. It’s a great place to relax in a chair, swim, or put in a kayak.
Madison M.
GuideAssateague State Park Campground
Beautiful views and AMAZING outdoor showers!
Campground is clean with wild horses walking through it. The beach is clean and quiet. The amenities are clean and the outdoor showers are 10/10! Hot with beautiful views! A little noisy with the generators at the non-electric sites, but they don’t detract from the experience.
- Madison M.Guide
Assateague Island National Seashore Oceanside Campground
COOLEST EXPERIENCE
Parked with my class B van! Amazing you can hear the ocean at night. No electricity so be prepared. Horses will walk through your campsite. Clean and quiet. No cell service. Lots to do with hiking and beaching! Be prepared for cold outdoor showers!
- Madison M.Guide
Sun Outdoors Frontier Town
Unexpected fun! Great amenities!
Wasn’t sure at first… kind of a lot of money for one night with no sewer hook up, but the amenities make up for the price! The western show was so fun! Frontier town was cute and not too cheesy! Loved walking all the way around the park! Dog friendly!
Guide to Bloxom
Camping sites near Bloxom, Virginia offer access to a unique coastal ecosystem where maritime forests meet tidal marshes along the Eastern Shore peninsula. The region sits at a modest elevation of about 30 feet above sea level with a humid subtropical climate that creates distinct camping seasons. Summer nights typically remain warm with temperatures rarely dropping below 70°F, while spring and fall offer more comfortable conditions with fewer insects.
What to do
Kayaking water trails: Janes Island State Park Campground provides marked water trails perfect for exploration. "The water trails have a big variety from large channels to narrow marsh routes and bird watching is excellent. There's a beach that's an easy 1-mile paddle away with lots of room to spread out," notes a visitor who enjoyed the park's paddling options.
Crabbing from piers: Try catching blue crabs at several Bloxom area campgrounds with dedicated piers. "Great kayaking to Jane's Island. Very clean bathrooms. Very family oriented. Rangers are nice and so are the camp hosts," shared a camper who enjoyed the crabbing opportunities at Janes Island State Park.
Wildlife observation: Assateague State Park Campground offers unique wild horse viewing opportunities. "The beautiful beaches, unspoiled natural setting, and wild ponies all make for an incredible and truly unique camping experience," wrote one visitor who spent time observing the iconic horses in their natural habitat.
What campers like
Waterfront access: Campers praise sites with direct water views. "Beautiful location on Chincoteague Island. Basic amenities, but clean and well maintained. We have a 39'ft RV and had no problem with their pull through sites. Bring your fishing rods!!!" noted a guest at Tom's Cove Park, highlighting the easy fishing access.
Off-season tranquility: Many campgrounds become significantly quieter outside summer months. "We enjoyed our stay very quiet and easy to find. It was nice being on the water two," shared a visitor who camped at Tom's Cove Park during a less crowded period, appreciating the peaceful setting.
Clean facilities: Modern bathhouses remain a top feature mentioned by campers. "The bath house was nice and staff were awesome. We did a day trip to Chincoteague and there were a ton of mosquitos," reported a visitor at Pocomoke River State Park Shad Landing, noting how clean facilities enhanced their experience despite the insect challenges.
What you should know
Mosquito preparation: Bring multiple insect repellent options, especially during warm months. "Bring bug spray, tiki torches, and mosquito fog spray with all the sitting water around the campground," advised a camper at Tall Pines / Chesapeake Bay KOA Holiday, highlighting the importance of comprehensive mosquito prevention.
Weather impacts: Coastal storms can cause rapid changes to camping conditions. "It had rained just before getting there. A few sites were flooded but most were okay. We stayed on Acorn loop," reported a Pocomoke River State Park visitor, showing how weather affects site conditions.
Seasonal operations: Most campgrounds operate between March and November with limited off-season availability. "The tent camping area is nearly always quiet during the week. The campground is filled to max capacity on only the holiday weekends and Pony Penning," noted a visitor sharing insights about Tom's Cove Park's seasonal patterns.
Tips for camping with families
Pool access: Pine Grove Campground offers swimming options for kids when beaches are too rough. "This is an older campground- family run. If you want slick/new go to the KoA resort. If you want peace & quiet & to wake up to water birds fishing in the pond on site, come here!" shared a family who appreciated the quieter environment with kid-friendly amenities.
Wildlife education: Use campground nature centers as learning opportunities for children. "Me and a friend came in on motorcycles and stayed in the primitive tent sites and had a great time. Stayed a few weeks before Halloween and there were plenty of festive activities going on," noted a camper at Tall Pines Harbor, mentioning the organized seasonal activities suitable for families.
Biking opportunities: Many campgrounds offer safe paths for kids to explore on bikes. "The kids took off on their bikes with their new radios. The Walkie-Talkie four-pack was cheap enough that if they HAPPENED to lose it, or destroy it, it wouldn't be a massive loss," shared a parent camping with children at Tom's Cove Park.
Tips from RVers
Site drainage considerations: Choose elevated sites when possible, especially after rain. "The pull-through sites are long and nicely spaced. It's unnecessary, but rent a golf cart to get around the huge campground; it's great for going from your site to the pool, arcade, beach, or fishing pier," advised an RVer at Bayside Assateague Campground, noting how site selection impacts overall comfort.
Water/sewer availability: Check hookup details before booking near Bloxom. "Great place for kayaking and exploring. Beautiful sunsets. Campground was quiet, lots of families. Bathrooms very clean and well ventilated," mentioned a camper at Bayside Assateague, where hookups are limited but other amenities compensate.
Site maneuverability: Many Eastern Shore campgrounds have tight navigation for larger rigs. "We weren't a huge fan of our site, site 50, because it was difficult to get into and it backed up to the marina. We basically had to do a u-turn in reverse with our 30ft travel trailer which wasn't the easiest to get in the site," cautioned an RVer about their experience navigating Janes Island State Park.
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Which is the most popular campground near Bloxom, VA?
Which is the most popular campground near Bloxom, VA?
According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Bloxom, VA is Jellystone Park™ Chincoteague Island with a 3.7-star rating from 32 reviews.
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