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Best Glamping near Hampden-Sydney, VA

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Twin Lakes State Park in Virginia has yurts and glamping accommodations with electricity, water hookups, and comfortable beds with linens. Each site includes a fire ring and picnic table, while most glamping units feature climate control through electric hookups. The park's glamping options are set amongst pine trees, providing shade and natural ambiance. Occoneechee State Park and Powhatan State Park also offer distinctive yurt accommodations that combine outdoor experiences with indoor comforts. These structures include solid floors, durable walls, and proper beds rather than standard sleeping bags on the ground. "Our family loved this park and its amenities. The campground was nice and the bathhouse is in the center of the loop which makes it convenient to most sites," shared one guest about Twin Lakes.

Visitors at these glamping sites enjoy direct access to fishing, swimming, and boating on adjacent lakes. Twin Lakes features a beach area with water playground equipment for families, while guests at Occoneechee can explore hiking trails directly from their accommodations. The Virginia state parks offering glamping maintain clean shower facilities and modern bathhouses, with some including dishwashing stations for guest convenience. Seasonal availability varies, with Twin Lakes State Park operating year-round while Holliday Lake is open from March through early December. A visitor noted, "The swimming area is amazing. Great area for the kids to enjoy a safe and fun swimming experience. They have boat rentals and a fishing pier." Most glamping locations require advance reservations, especially during peak summer seasons.

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Best Glamping Sites Near Hampden-Sydney, Virginia (9)

    1. Twin Lakes State Park Campground

    15 Reviews
    Burkeville, VA
    10 miles
    Website
    +1 (434) 392-3435

    "Staff there were very helpful and friendly. Bathhouses were updated and meticulously looked after."

    "Easy access to hiking trails and swimming or fishing in the lake. The bathrooms are clean and they have a decent dish washing station.

    All RV sites have H2O and electric."

    2. Holliday Lake State Park Campground

    10 Reviews
    Prospect, VA
    14 miles
    Website
    +1 (434) 248-6308

    $30 - $80 / night

    "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."

    3. Bear Creek Lake State Park Campground

    18 Reviews
    Cumberland, VA
    23 miles
    Website
    +1 (804) 492-4410

    "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."

    4. Cozy Acres Campground RV Resort

    10 Reviews
    Powhatan, VA
    32 miles
    Website
    +1 (804) 598-2470

    "It's beautifully tucked away surrounded by fields and some farm structures. The playground is impressive and the staff is very welcoming upon arrival."

    "They have a play area for the kids, swimming pool, several fishing ponds, bike trails and more. Bath house is very clean. The sites are a good size and laid out well."

    5. Occoneechee State Park Campground

    23 Reviews
    Clarksville, VA
    42 miles
    Website

    "Kitchens are nicely appointed, rooms are nicely decorated, just bring your own sheets and linens and get ready for a fantastic time."

    "Its like tent camping except you get to sleep in a bed. We stayed in September so the fact that there is no AC or electricity in the yurt was not an issue because the weather was moderate."

    6. Staunton River State Park Campground

    17 Reviews
    Henrico, VA
    39 miles
    Website
    +1 (434) 572-4623

    "We camped here again at Staunton River State Park, this time we stayed in site 21, which is an electric site near the bathrooms/showers and one of the best for viewing stars."

    "We got a non-electric site and in November is was in the 30's at night - pretty cold for tent camping! But we bundled up and made lots of fires!"

    7. Powhatan State Park Campground

    20 Reviews
    Goochland, VA
    43 miles
    Website
    +1 (804) 598-7148

    $19 / night

    "I was very happy to see such a clean bathhouse, especially during the current pandemic. Each staff member I encountered was extremely helpful and polite."

    "Sites are very spacious and good distance between other campers. Nice privacy. Large Bath house dump stations were great. Some sites were very level."

    8. Kimball Point Campground — Kerr Lake State Recreation Area

    14 Reviews
    Boydton, VA
    50 miles
    +1 (252) 438-7791

    $27 - $77 / night

    "Bathrooms: 5/5 clean & air-conditioning in all of them. Sites: 3/5 just average/fine

    Pools: 0/5 no pool

    Beach: 3/5 private beach but not upkept."

    "Picnic tables and great fire pits at each site. Showers/bathrooms are not the closest to sites but if you don’t mind a walk they are not a problem. There are port o johns in one location also."

    9. Callahan's Hideaway

    3 Reviews
    Red Oak, VA
    43 miles
    +1 (434) 471-1699

    $22 - $53 / night

    "Very nice place to walk and lots of sight seeing close by and shor t walk or drive to the water"

    "One mile walk to Buffalo park a beautiful place with lots of history. I love it .Great day for a picnic ."

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  • M. B.
    Oct. 2, 2021

    Kimball Point Campground — Kerr Lake State Recreation Area

    Beautiful lake but tight tent sites

    Tent sites are a bit confusing as some share the same car access but split into two lower.

    Some of the lots are marked as tent OR RV which I guess they are but we would probably not boondock here again as it isn't flat but the RV sites look amazing.

    Bathrooms: 5/5 clean & air-conditioning in all of them.

    Sites: 3/5 just average/fine

    Pools: 0/5 no pool

    Beach: 3/5 private beach but not upkept. Loads of rock/Carolina clay/trash sea grass

    Waterfrontness: 5/5 weird water but pretty to look at

    Closeness to other sites: 1/5 you are up each other's buttcracks

    Dog rating: 4/5 no problem but also SO dog friendly we had to be very mindful of others not having their dogs on leash.

  • RL
    May. 26, 2020

    Powhatan State Park Campground

    Huge park, great sites!

    What a beautiful park! Over 1500 acres with 40 sites, this trip was the start of the camping season for me- the opening weekend for camping in State Parks in VA(COVID-19). The park and grounds are extremely well-maintained. I was very happy to see such a clean bathhouse, especially during the current pandemic. Each staff member I encountered was extremely helpful and polite. The park has lots of trails, miles of open meadows, and James River access. Great park for bicycling. The sites in the River Bend Campground(main campground) are private and wooded, especially this time of year when the trees are so full. The map makes it look like they’re really close together so I was pleasantly surprised when I arrived to my site, which was the las time available for booking(#16). There are 29 tent/RV sites and three yurts. The sites are gravel and include a picnic table, lantern/trash pole, and a fire pit with grill gate. Theres also a group site for 24 or so, bit that’s not open at the moment due to state restrictions. There’s overflow parking for the campground, dumpsters, and a dump station. Some are pull-through for RVSs and many have water/electric. Wood is for sale at the park but no ice or refreshments. Pet-friendly. There are also laundry facilities at the main bathhouse, nice hot/cold showers. Many picnic areas and a playground. There’s also a canoe-in site with 8 primitive sites: no water, electricity, or facilities(there’s a pit toilet). Depending on the time of the year they might be in the flood zone if the river is high, which it was during this trip. Some of those sites can also be booked for hiking into- it’s only a 0.2 walk from the parking lot. Tabb Monument State Park is nearby if you’re working your way through the parks as I am (no overnight facilities there). You’re also about 10-15 minutes from the town of Powhatan so if you need groceries or gas, you’re not far from Sheetz, Food Lion, etc. Loved this park so much and will definitely be returning!!!

  • Katie M.
    Aug. 30, 2021

    Staunton River State Park Campground

    Great activities/family friendly camping

    We camped here again at Staunton River State Park, this time we stayed in site 21, which is an electric site near the bathrooms/showers and one of the best for viewing stars. There is little tree cover and a sort of field behind the campsite where you can set up your telescope and see the stars really well. We were also able to rent one of the telescopes they have at the Visitors center (for free!) and use it throughout the stay.

    We came the weekend after the fourth of July which was hot but surprisingly not too crowded. We participated in some of the parks' programs this time around and it made it such a great experience, especially for the kids. They had smores around the fire on a Friday night, where they handed out smores ingredients around a big campfire near the visitors center and you could chat with other campers. It was so nice! Then they had a outdoor movie afterwards. The next day we went to a "feed the animals" program, where the kids got to meet and help feed all the animals in the visitors center and learn more about them. There were turtles, snakes, fish! The kids loved it! We did the Junior Ranger hike and the kids all got badges. Hopefully the pool will be open next summer because it was so hot and that would have been awesome! But there is another Virginia State Park nearby, Occoneechee, that has a splash pad that we went to. Such a fun time!

  • Brian B.
    Oct. 12, 2025

    Occoneechee State Park Campground

    Epic Cabin Retreat

    Went there with my family in March over spring break. Can’t say this was exactly camping the way we did it, but the cabin was absolutely amazing. Each cabin is probably on a 2 acre plot of land and most of them have fantastic views of Kerr Reservoir.

    Kitchens are nicely appointed, rooms are nicely decorated, just bring your own sheets and linens and get ready for a fantastic time.

  • J
    Sep. 20, 2020

    Kimball Point Campground — Kerr Lake State Recreation Area

    Wow

    I’ll be honest. I didn’t know places could be this awesome. We are beginning campers and this was beyond our expectation. The views are incredible. (Be sure to watch the sunset. We went in the fall and I’ve never seen colors so bright.) Most sites are waterfront with the possibility of a beach or at least a bulkhead with water views. Picnic tables and great fire pits at each site. Showers/bathrooms are not the closest to sites but if you don’t mind a walk they are not a problem. There are port o johns in one location also. So many water access points for fishing or entering the water for swimming or kayaking. Boat ramp on location at Kimball Point. Beautiful walking areas but no hiking or long trails. Pavilion area and open lake sitting areas were available. Our site had 50/30/20 amp and I’m assuming most do as well. The website didn’t say that and I see this app has 30 only. Pets were permitted. Park ranger drove around often. The most amazing Dollar General ever was about 10 minutes away if you need a quick trip. Everything from tents to giant fifth wheels were there so it’s a great place no matter what you have.

  • Jim L.The Dyrt PRO User
    Apr. 17, 2025

    Powhatan State Park Campground

    Clean and quiet

    Booked last minute on a Wednesday night they had two openings. Sites are very spacious and good distance between other campers. Nice privacy. Large Bath house dump stations were great. Some sites were very level. We were on site seven which was very long but very unlevel. .

  • Michael P.
    Sep. 28, 2020

    Kimball Point Campground — Kerr Lake State Recreation Area

    Amazing park - Beware of Spot size with TT

    This park is amazing. The majority of spots are water front or close to it. Many of have easy access to a beach. The lake is very clean, unlike some other lakes in NC, and absolutely beautiful sunrise or sunset. Spots are spaced out comfortably with gravel sites and the standard fire pit/grill, table and light hook. Be warned that the sites vary pretty widely in size and grade. We have a 32’ travel trailer that fit in spot 65 with no problem but there were many more that we could not fit in because of the steep grades. Many sites are really best suited for tents (which would be excellent sites) while others are open for Class As. Small bathrooms if you need them didn’t use them so can’t comment on cleanliness. Will absolutely be back.

  • Michaela
    Oct. 20, 2020

    Cozy Acres Campground RV Resort

    Quiet and cozy

    This was our first time at Cozy Acres and we really enjoyed it. It's beautifully tucked away surrounded by fields and some farm structures. The playground is impressive and the staff is very welcoming upon arrival. We've fished at the little catch and release pond successfully but didn't try out the catch and keep catfish pond. The RV site was at the back of the farm and was nice with a stone patio and everything is in waking distance. 4 stars because of the rate was a bit much and upon checkout no one asked about our stay or asked us to "come back soon". I know that seems silly but little personal touches go along way.

  • Katie M.
    Jul. 18, 2019

    Occoneechee State Park Campground

    Great yurt camping!

    This was our first time staying in a yurt and we loved it! 

    Its like tent camping except you get to sleep in a bed. We stayed in September so the fact that there is no AC or electricity in the yurt was not an issue because the weather was moderate. Yurt 1 is a bit of a walk to the bathrooms, that is the only negative thing I can think of. The beds were comfortable. You have to bring your own sheets and pillows.  There is also a small table and chairs inside the yurt. Loved that there was no tent to pack up when it was time to leave! There  was a fire ring and picnic table outside as well as a large deck around the yurt with two rocking chairs. Driving around the campground, there are some fantastic waterfront sites in the same loop as the yurts that we'd love to come back and stay at! They have great views of Buggs Island Lake.

    We did some hiking while we were there but there are not a ton of trails. We spent most of our free time at the splash pad. The kids loved that! 

    Overall this is a great little park! I only gave it 4 stars because there's not a ton to do.

Guide to Hampden-Sydney

Twin Lakes State Park offers glamping close to Hampden-Sydney, Virginia with unique yurt accommodations situated among pine trees. The park sits at an elevation of approximately 450 feet in the Virginia Piedmont region, with summer temperatures regularly reaching into the 90s. Campers can expect hot, humid conditions from June through August with afternoon thunderstorms common during summer months.

What to do

Explore scenic hiking trails: At Bear Creek Lake State Park, trails provide excellent wildlife viewing opportunities along the 40-acre lake. "We hiked the Channel Cat Loop trail. Our tent pad was covered in rubber pieces which made for a comfortable base for our tent, and the separate area with fire pit, picnic table and pattern hooks was awesome," shares one visitor who appreciated the well-maintained paths.

Paddle on Kerr Lake: Occoneechee State Park provides direct water access for kayaking or canoeing. "On our last day, we paddled around Bugg's Lake. Used the boat launch near the office - nice place to put in. The whole trip we saw lots of birds, squirrels, deer, and raccoons," notes a camper who enjoyed wildlife viewing from the water.

Night sky observation: Staunton River State Park is designated as an International Dark Sky Park. "If you love stargazing this is the park for you. It is an International Dark Sky Park. There is a large open field by the park check in and store. The park offers rentals of telescopes too," explains a visitor who utilized the park's astronomy resources.

What campers like

Private lakeside sites: At Bear Creek Lake State Park, waterfront camping provides solitude. "We chose a reservable waterview site (#18) and I'm glad we got the one we did! It is not directly on the water, there is a fence around the site and then a short walk to the water. I'm glad we had the beautiful view of the lake while camping, but didn't have to stress about the kids getting in the water."

Individual bathroom facilities: Powhatan State Park offers modern bathroom amenities. "Bathrooms are individual with a shower in each one. Lots of geocaching on grounds, fishing, hiking, boat launch, canoe racks, playground, a store with a nature center, and a Junior Ranger program for the kids," according to a frequent visitor who appreciates the clean facilities.

Fishing opportunities: Holliday Lake State Park provides multiple fishing locations. "We hike, fish, swim, kayak, rent a motor boat, and just relax at our campsite. We watched a Bald Eagle and an Osprey for over an hour while kayaking on the lake. If you want down time this is a great place!" reports a regular visitor who enjoys the wildlife viewing while fishing.

What you should know

Limited cell service: Some parks have minimal connectivity. At Holliday Lake State Park, "It had been over 25 years since my last trip and it hasn't lost it's charm one bit. It's the perfect relaxing getaway! Phone service is in and out but we didn't mind, it was nice to escape the world for a while."

Site leveling requirements: Many campgrounds require equipment for leveling. "The sites in the older section (red bud) will require leveling. As indicated on park web site there is no cell service in the park. WiFi is available outside the contact station," notes a visitor at Holliday Lake who came prepared with leveling blocks.

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