The Dyrt – find campgrounds for tents, RVs, cabins, glamping and more.
Open in App

Best Campgrounds near Hampton, VA

730 Reviews

Hampton, Virginia's coastal location provides a range of camping experiences from state parks to private campgrounds. The area features several notable options including First Landing State Park Campground, located about 25 miles southeast of Hampton on the Chesapeake Bay, and Gosnold's Hope Park within Hampton city limits. Accommodations vary widely from primitive tent sites to full-hookup RV locations, cabin rentals, and even yurt and glamping options. Newport News Park, situated approximately 10 miles northwest of Hampton, offers both drive-in and boat-in camping with access to hiking trails and water recreation.

Campground accessibility throughout the region remains consistent year-round with most facilities operating in all seasons. Many developed campgrounds near Hampton require advance reservations, particularly for weekend stays during summer months when beach access is most desirable. The coastal climate brings humid summers with temperatures regularly reaching the 80s, while winters remain relatively mild. Most established campgrounds provide water and electric hookups, with several offering full sewer connections for RVs. Facilities vary from basic to well-appointed, with shower houses and dump stations available at larger parks. A camper noted that "First Landing State Park is a real gem in the midst of a very busy Virginia Beach" with "nice clean showers located around the campground."

Waterfront access represents a significant draw for campers visiting the Hampton area. Sites along the Chesapeake Bay, particularly at First Landing State Park, receive consistently positive reviews for their proximity to beaches and natural setting. Several visitors mentioned the balance of natural surroundings with convenient access to urban amenities. As one reviewer described The Colonies RV and Travel Park, it's a "lovely small campground located inside a National Park land" that is "nicely situated between Williamsburg, Hampton, Norfolk and Virginia Beach." Military activity from nearby bases may create occasional noise disturbances at certain campgrounds, with some reviews noting nighttime training exercises and aircraft noise. Campgrounds within Hampton city limits like Sandy Bottom Nature Park offer a more urban camping experience with easy access to local attractions.

Map showing campgrounds near Hampton, VirginiaExplore the Map

Detours Nearby

LOCAL FAVORITES PRESENTED BYToyota Trucks
Sandy Bottom Nature Park

Sandy Bottom Nature Park

7 min away

Wisteria Beach Hideaway

Wisteria Beach Hideaway

1 hr away

2025 Detourist Giveaway

Presented byToyota Trucks

Review Campgrounds. Win Prizes.

Enter to Win

Hampton Contest

Enter to Win

Best Camping Sites Near Hampton, Virginia (70)

    1. First Landing State Park Campground

    118 Reviews
    Virginia Beach, VA
    15 miles
    Website
    +1 (757) 412-2300

    $28 - $40 / night

    "FLSP is a real Gem in the midst of a very busy Virginia Beach. The campsites range from tenting with no hookups to 20, 30, and 50 foot sites with water and electric."

    "Our game ground was surrounded by the forest but your in walking distance to the beach. The shower and rest rooms are sit up nicely the best I’ve seen at a campground."

    2. Kiptopeke State Park Campground

    54 Reviews
    Townsend, VA
    20 miles
    Website
    +1 (757) 331-2267

    $30 - $47 / night

    "Virginia has some wonderful state parks and this is one of my favorites. Its got a nice beach, boat launch and a couple miles of hiking trails."

    "We love staying in the yurts at Virginia State Parks because they are always an affordable, easy way to camping without having to set up a tent or spend the extra money for a cabin."

    3. The Colonies RV and Travel Park

    11 Reviews
    Hampton, VA
    1 mile
    Website
    +1 (757) 788-4305

    $25 - $59 / night

    "Lovely small campground located inside a National Park land. Full hookup sites are named after the original 13 colonies. Nicely situated between Williamsburg, Hampton, Norfolk and Virginia Beach."

    "One of the most scenic and peaceful campgrounds in the state of Virginia, you are right by the water (it’s almost like an island), 2 minutes walking distance from a secluded beach, add two more minutes"

    4. Holiday Trav-L-Park

    44 Reviews
    Virginia Beach, VA
    22 miles
    Website
    +1 (866) 849-8860

    $25 - $92 / night

    "We stayed at Holiday Trav-L-Park in Virginia Beach for the first time for 3 nights in July.  As our travel trailer is small, we were able to stay in site #152. "

    "I stayed here to go to a concert in downtown Virginia Beach when high-season hotel rates made booking a room too pricey."

    5. Virginia Beach KOA

    37 Reviews
    Virginia Beach, VA
    23 miles
    Website
    +1 (757) 428-1444

    "Definitely plenty to do and a short Uber distance to the World Famous Virginia Beach."

    "You can take trolley to Virginia Beach. The pools were clean and lots for kids to do without leaving."

    6. Sun Outdoors Cape Charles

    39 Reviews
    Cape Charles, VA
    24 miles
    Website
    +1 (757) 331-3063

    "It's nearby for Tidewater Virginia campers. Great swimming, fishing, boating and playground opportunities"

    "This campground is close to Virginia Beach and is super accessible . My kids loved the paddleboats as well as the waterpark. There is a general store and a little arcade ."

    7. Newport News Park

    20 Reviews
    Lackey, VA
    19 miles
    Website
    +1 (757) 888-3333

    "The sites are quiet, very spacious, nicely spaced, some surprisingly so, but many are deceptively unlevel, particularly on the outside of the loops, and are heavily wooded."

    "A bit of a long walk to the bathroom, as we need to walk around the entire loop to get to it. Gorgeous,  spacious sites with electric and water at each site. Some sites back up to the St."

    8. Military Park Langley AFB Bethel Recreation Area - Park and FamCamp

    7 Reviews
    Newport News, VA
    9 miles
    +1 (757) 766-7627

    $15 - $30 / night

    "There is a small playground in the campground area, but right next to the campground is a large play area that has a rock wall that our kids really loved playing at. "

    "There is a lake for fishing with boat rentals available. Not very quite as it’s located near a busy road. (Saunders road). You can hear cars ambulance etc. all night."

    9. Sandy Bottom Nature Park

    5 Reviews
    Newport News, VA
    9 miles
    Website
    +1 (757) 825-4657

    $11 - $42 / night

    "The park is centrally located with easy highway access.  Plentiful parking, lots of trails to choose from.  The staff was top notch and super kind and helpful. "

    "Sites: 11 primitive tent sites 2 of which are group sites 

    4 tent cabins that sit right on the edge of the lake

     The individual campsites are FCFS and you must park and hike in."

    10. Gosnold's Hope Park

    3 Reviews
    Hampton, VA
    4 miles
    Website
    +1 (757) 850-5116

    $32 / night

Show More
Showing results 1-10 of 70 campgrounds

2025 Detourist Giveaway

Presented byToyota Trucks

Review Campgrounds. Win Prizes.

Enter to Win

Hampton Contest

Enter to Win

Recent Camping Photos near Hampton, VA

191 Photos of 70 Hampton Campgrounds

Recent Reviews near Hampton, VA

730 Reviews of 70 Hampton Campgrounds

  • Aaron S.
    Sep. 2, 2025

    Kiptopeke State Park Campground

    A great place!

    This is a great campground. Well maintained, nice and quiet. C loop has full hookup where A and B do not. Plenty to do, hiking, fishing, birding. Camp store is nice, the staff for the park are great. The bathhouses are a little dirty, but not terrible. One of our favorite places to camp for sure! Try and get C loop spots 15 - 21. They’re shaded and at the back of the loop.

  • Werner S.The Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 1, 2025

    Anvil Campground

    Everything was there on a small surface

    Little pool, nice playground, games the kids where very happy. The historic-city of Williamsburg is very nearby. Also the traintrack and big road are wright next to the campground. Spots are correct some have a bit to much sun for us (there are parasols provided)

  • L
    Aug. 31, 2025

    First Landing State Park Campground

    Great place as always, small site

    Love coming here every year. This site, while convenient to the bathroom, is small, no privacy, is part of the pathway to the bathroom and has a slight sewer oder.

  • Leo S.The Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 12, 2025

    Military Park Fort Story Cape Henry RV Park

    Disconnect and enjoy long walks

    Cellular signal and Starlink won't work well here and the campground WiFi isn't great. But in the true spirit of camping, this is a great place to disconnect and take long walks around the base and the beach. The express store nearby has limited hours but the fitness center allows for 24/7 access if you register your ID card with MWR.

  • Leo S.The Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 12, 2025

    Virginia Beach KOA

    Off season gem

    Prices come way down during the off season. Much of the facilities are closed but they keep open one of their bathhouses. Otherwise it's a peaceful stay in the winter months.

  • a
    Aug. 11, 2025

    Virginia Beach KOA

    Va Beach KOA

    Nice, large sites, 2 pool, 1 lazy river. 1 stocked store. Planned activities.

  • C
    Jul. 21, 2025

    Grey's Point Camp

    Good park with alot of area!

    Went for a long weekend. Everyone was friendly from entry of the gate, to the store to the grounds guys! Quite a bit to do here. Wish the playgrounds had a bit more for the younger children but it kept them occupied! Fishing didn’t get us much but not the campgrounds fault! Higher Water temps and jellyfish when we were there most likely kept them away. Would return again!

  • C
    Jul. 21, 2025

    Virginia Beach RV Resort

    Good stay for simple camping

    We picked this site for its proximity to the beach. Site #4 was level and had full hookups. It was a bit tricky to get our setup into but was accomplished once I determined the best way to maneuver. The playground was basic, but a playground non the less. Pools were nice and never really crowded. There is no on site camp store, and we did not find ice as advertised. We also had to treat our lot/camper for ants but given the location we figured as much. We have AT&T and Verizon and both picked up well. The WiFi didn’t seem to exist unless you were close to their buildings. Everyone was friendly and was a nice quiet getaway to let the kids ride bikes and fish. All in all, we enjoyed our vacation and would book here again.

  • Jadon B.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jul. 10, 2025

    North Bayshore Campground

    Summer Fun

    We got a RV site for 2 nights, #99. We really liked the campgrounds. Everyone was very welcoming! Lots of things to do. We drove 20mins to the beach, paid $25 for 24hr oversized vehicle parking.

Guide to Hampton

Camping near Hampton, Virginia, offers a mix of beautiful nature and fun activities for everyone. Whether you're looking for a peaceful getaway or an adventure-filled trip, there are plenty of campgrounds to choose from.

What to do:

  • Kayaking and Fishing: Enjoy the water at Kiptopeke State Park Campground. One visitor mentioned, "Great little beach area with separate dog beach. Great fishing!" This park is perfect for those who love being on the water.
  • Beach Access: At First Landing State Park Campground, you can easily access the beach. A reviewer noted, "Beautiful sunsets with dolphins playing there in the evening."
  • Historical Sites: Explore the rich history nearby. Chickahominy Riverfront Park is close to Jamestown and Colonial Williamsburg, making it a great spot for history buffs. One camper shared, "What could be better than camping and kayaking on a beautiful river?"

What campers like:

  • Clean Facilities: Campers appreciate well-maintained restrooms and showers. A visitor at Holiday Trav-L-Park said, "The showers/restrooms were excellent."
  • Family-Friendly Activities: Many campgrounds offer activities for kids. At Virginia Beach KOA, a reviewer mentioned, "They provide you with a schedule outlining all of the events they will be having that week."
  • Shady Campsites: Campers enjoy shaded spots to escape the heat. A review for Chippokes State Park Campground noted, "The water at the beaches is so shallow great for my son! It’s a beautiful place!"

What you should know:

  • Noise Levels: Some campgrounds can be noisy. A camper at Anvil Campground mentioned, "The train that passes by is great for kids and you barely notice it," but others might find it disruptive.
  • Tight Campsites: Many campgrounds have close quarters. A visitor at Virginia Beach KOA said, "The RV spots are not even 20 to 25 ft apart from each other."
  • Limited Shade: Some sites may lack shade. A reviewer at Kiptopeke State Park Campground noted, "The majority of the sites in the Kiptopeke State park are on the open space."

Tips for camping with families:

  • Plan for Activities: Look for campgrounds with family-friendly amenities. At Cherrystone Family Camping Resort, a camper said, "There were a lot of events and options for the family."
  • Check for Clean Facilities: Clean restrooms can make a big difference. A visitor at Williamsburg Campground praised, "The campground was very clean, the staff was nice and very professional."
  • Bring Bug Spray: Some areas can have mosquitoes. A camper at First Landing State Park Campground advised, "Once bugs start coming out would be a ton of mosquito."

Tips from RVers:

  • Check Site Sizes: Make sure your RV fits the site. A reviewer at Chickahominy Riverfront Park mentioned, "Sites are a little close but not bad with mostly full hookups."
  • Look for Amenities: Amenities like electric hookups and dump stations are important. A camper at Holiday Trav-L-Park noted, "The campground had a lot of amenities."
  • Be Prepared for Dust: Some campgrounds have dirt roads. A visitor at Chickahominy Riverfront Park said, "Dirt roadways = dusty."

Camping in Hampton, VA, and the surrounding areas offers a variety of experiences for everyone. Whether you're looking for a quiet retreat or a fun family adventure, there's something for you!

Frequently Asked Questions

What campgrounds near Hampton, VA offer cabin rentals?

Several campgrounds near Hampton offer comfortable cabin accommodations. False Cape State Park Campground provides primitive cabin options in a more remote setting, requiring visitors to hike, bike, or boat in as vehicle access is restricted. For more accessible options, American Heritage RV Park offers cabin rentals with the convenience of being centrally located to Hampton, Williamsburg, Richmond, and Virginia Beach. Their cabins provide a comfortable base for exploring the entire Tidewater region, with clean facilities and friendly staff to enhance your stay.

Which Hampton campgrounds have swimming pools for visitors?

While natural water features are more common in the Hampton area, visitors seeking swimming pools have options. The Colonies RV and Travel Park offers typical RV resort amenities which often include swimming facilities. Located conveniently between Hampton, Williamsburg, Norfolk, and Virginia Beach, it provides a central location with recreational activities. Virginia Beach KOA is another option with pool facilities for visitors wanting to cool off during the warmer months. For those preferring natural swimming, many local campgrounds offer beach access instead of pools.

Where are the best campgrounds in Hampton, VA?

The Hampton area offers several excellent camping options. First Landing State Park Campground stands out as a gem nestled between the forest and beach, with sites for tents and RVs with water and electric hookups. Campers love its secluded feel despite proximity to Virginia Beach. For those seeking more amenities, Military Park Langley AFB Bethel Recreation Area provides convenient access to Hampton attractions with reservable sites and big-rig-friendly spaces. Newport News Park and Sandy Bottom Nature Park are also worth considering for their natural settings and proximity to Hampton's urban conveniences.

Are there RV parks with full hookups in Hampton, VA?

Chickahominy Riverfront Park offers RV sites with full hookups in a peaceful setting near Hampton. The park provides water, electric, and sewer connections in a scenic riverside location. Another excellent option is Holiday Trav-L-Park, which features full-service RV sites with all necessary connections for comfortable extended stays. For those willing to venture slightly further, Thousand Trails Williamsburg and Newport News Park also accommodate RVs with various hookup options. Most of these parks are big-rig friendly and offer amenities like clean restrooms, showers, and convenient access to Hampton attractions.

Keep Exploring