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Best Campgrounds near Hardy, VA

509 Reviews

Join the fun near Hardy. With tons of outdoor activities and scenic camping, this is an excellent vacation spot for all kinds of travelers. Discover secluded campsites where you can reconnect with nature. Or maybe you like to bring your family and friends along. Either way, there are Hardy campgrounds just for you. At The Dyrt, campers like you share their favorite spots, plus tips and photos. No matter where you're headed in Hardy, you'll find the best spot for you and your camping crew.

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Best Camping Sites Near Hardy, Virginia (94)

    1. Smith Mountain Lake State Park Campground

    25 Reviews
    Penhook, VA
    16 miles
    Website
    +1 (540) 297-6066

    $20 - $40 / night

    "This is a well maintained area with access to several hiking trails of all difficulty levels. The lake is beautiful and my entire family enjoyed our time!"

    "Stopping at Smith Mountain lake was well worth it during my mini road trip through VA. Pros: huge lake with tons of outdoor activities (trails for running/walking, boating activities, kayaking)."

    2. Don's Cab-Inns Campground

    7 Reviews
    Hardy, VA
    2 miles
    Website
    +1 (540) 427-1800

    $25 - $100 / night

    "First, it is a private campground located in a public park - in this case, Explore Park in Roanoke, Virginia (milepost 115 on the Blue Ridge Parkway)."

    "The AC is very welcoming after a long hot day outside and mini fridge is perfect to unload your cooler from traveling. Also, an outlet to charge your phone."

    3. Peaks Of Otter Campground — Blue Ridge Parkway

    23 Reviews
    Thaxton, VA
    18 miles
    Website
    +1 (540) 586-7321

    $30 / night

    "Picked for price

    Quiet

    Enjoyed Blueridge parkway

    NIce retreat in SW Virginia"

    "It was a pull-through site with an additional area containing a picnic table and fire ring, accessible via a small set of steps up the hill."

    4. Explore Park

    1 Review
    Hardy, VA
    2 miles
    Website
    +1 (540) 427-1800

    $25 - $150 / night

    5. Dixie Caverns

    16 Reviews
    Salem, VA
    20 miles
    Website
    +1 (540) 380-2085

    "just off the highway but easily accessible, everything works, friendly staff. Showers in bathhouse are a bit dirty but other than that great!"

    "We had a pull-thru site that was pretty much level but was very close to the other campers. This campground seems to have a lot of permanent residents."

    6. Sweetwater RV Park

    4 Reviews
    Moneta, VA
    14 miles
    Website
    +1 (540) 296-0522

    $47 / night

    "Multiple dog parks….so convenient so you have one close to your area. Lots of recreation, great pickle ball area and pool. Laundry is honor system per load …pay in office."

    7. Smith Mountain Campground

    10 Reviews
    Penhook, VA
    21 miles
    Website
    +1 (434) 927-4198

    $25 - $45 / night

    "Great private campground, kept up well with large sites next to wooded areas."

    "Close to the lake!"

    8. Tina's Dream

    2 Reviews
    Troutville, VA
    14 miles
    +1 (540) 855-4383

    $40 / night

    9. Cave Mountain Lake Group Camp — George Washington & Jefferson National Forest

    18 Reviews
    Natural Bridge Station, VA
    28 miles
    Website
    +1 (540) 291-2188

    $20 - $40 / night

    "These sites are slightly more rugged, and best for smaller tents; site 35 however is both large, flat, and private, and is next to the trailhead to one of the campground's hiking trails."

    "Site was spacious and pleasantly situated for our 17' travel trailer. Clean bathrooms and shower."

    10. Middle Creek Campground

    8 Reviews
    Buchanan, VA
    23 miles
    Website

    $20 - $85 / night

    "It was early season, mid- may, so there were few other campers around. We took a site up their gravel road away from the main campground area."

    "They mostly lazed around all weekend and watched people coming and going. The RV sites are directly across from the camp store, but the tent sites were tucked back into the woods."

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509 Reviews of 94 Hardy Campgrounds

  • Joel R.The Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 28, 2025

    Paradise Lake Family Campground

    Not more than one night

    This is an older campground and shows its age…and wear. There are several semi-permanent residents here. Some facilities need repair and/or maintenance. Water in the shower was hot, but the showers were small, and there was no place for d as iso, shaving things, shampoo, ets. And no place to sit to. There is a pool and a lake with a swim beach. Kayak rental. Playground, laundry, showers/ bathrooms are passable. Internet is very slow.

  • Stephanie L.
    Aug. 10, 2025

    Sweetwater RV Park

    Quiet, clean campground!

    This campground was exceptionally clean and very quiet/peaceful. We went to the playground to play and pool to swim - had it to ourselves - with our 18 month old. The staff is amazing and clearly love what they do. They were friendly from the start and they let us know they were available for help, etc. The site itself was an easy pull-through. It was clean and hookups were easy to figure out (first time RVers here; not new to camping though). I would say this campground has achieved the 'family-friendly' atmosphere, for sure! SML State Park is 10mns away! We will definitely be back!

    I thought being at the end of the loop would be noisy due to traffic coming through, but it didn't bother us one but!

  • Beth B.The Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 9, 2025

    Sweetwater RV Park

    Great location at SML

    Really well thought out campground for RV. Plenty of pull through and back in sites. Level sites, utilities are well placed and good height. Well maintained…you can tell staff takes pride in campground. Multiple dog parks….so convenient so you have one close to your area. Lots of recreation, great pickle ball area and pool. Laundry is honor system per load …pay in office.

  • Jennifer H.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jul. 29, 2025

    Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park at Natural Bridge

    Helpful staff and nice amenities

    It has all the bells and whistles you’d hope for at a Jellystone. It sounds like staffing has been challenging but the fellow campers and wonderful staff that are here make it well worth staying. We partook in all we could and enjoyed the swimming hole, pool, splash pad, jumping pillow and arcade. I’d stay again and would love to head down to the river for some tubing and fish in the stocked pond.

  • Kevin M.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jul. 28, 2025

    Natural Bridge-Lexington KOA

    Exceeded expectations

    I was impressed with this campground from the minute I entered it. We were greeted at the entrance and then sent to an escort you smartly showed us to our site by taking the same path at the RV should take; making wise returns and so on. The site was pristine and laid out very nicely. Honestly the whole place was really clean and lovely. This is my first KOA visit and I was thoroughly impressed

  • Roger V.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jul. 25, 2025

    Rocky Knob Campground — Blue Ridge Parkway

    Quiet, nice, but no showers, very basic

    Minimalist facilities. Good location. Has rv and tent sites. Right off blue Ridge Parkway.

    Overall ok if you need a crash pad, but I would not seek it out

  • HThe Dyrt PRO User
    Jul. 20, 2025

    Peaks Of Otter Campground — Blue Ridge Parkway

    Beautiful place, old campground

    On a Thursday night in July we were the only ones at the campground. Friendly host but the campsites are not level - and we had the best of the lot - very private (if others had been there) but only one side of the picnic table was accessible (bc of the slope). Worked for our setup with rooftop tent but would’ve been difficult for someone w a camper or tent. Lodge was nice and well-kept. Hike to top of peaks was strenuous and gorgeous at the top! Decent stop right off the BRP. Wildflowers were beautiful.

  • Susan W.
    Jul. 18, 2025

    Meadows Of Dan Campground

    Mountain Quiet Campground

    We love this area already so as first time RVers, Meadows of Dan Campground was a natural pick. This campground has lovely tree cover in both the RV and tent camping areas. There are also cabins. The manager is very friendly & accommodating. We loved our first week so much we stayed two more!

  • JThe Dyrt PRO User
    Jul. 14, 2025

    Natural Bridge-Lexington KOA

    Convenient and easy

    Lots of pull thru sites, full hook up, even have dog park and laundry.

Guide to Hardy

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

What to do:

  • Hiking: Explore the trails around the area. Campers at Peaks Of Otter Campground rave about the hiking opportunities, with one saying, "Peaks of Otter is a Blue Ridge Parkway must see. The campground sits at the foot of the iconic Sharp Top mountain but there is hiking galore here."
  • Fishing and Swimming: Enjoy the water at Goose Point Park. A visitor mentioned, "We enjoyed a variety of activities, including swimming, fishing, and jet skiing on the lake."
  • Cavern Tours: Check out the nearby Dixie Caverns. One camper noted, "Awesome antique store and cavern tours (must-do!) available for a discount when you camp."

What campers like:

  • Clean Facilities: Campers appreciate cleanliness. A review for Natural Bridge-Lexington KOA highlights, "Park is fantastic, best I’ve ever seen for cleanliness and friendly staff."
  • Friendly Staff: Many campgrounds have helpful staff. A visitor at Smith Mountain Lake State Park Campground said, "The staff ride around checking on folks and answering questions."
  • Quiet Atmosphere: Campers enjoy the peacefulness. One reviewer at Otter Creek Campground shared, "Quiet campground along Blue Ridge PKWY, hardly anyone there in the middle of summer."

What you should know:

  • Limited Amenities: Some campgrounds, like Cave Mountain Lake, have fewer amenities. A camper mentioned, "There are no showers, but the staff were friendly and were able to help with all questions I had."
  • Noise Levels: Campgrounds near highways, such as Dixie Caverns, can be noisy. One review stated, "You will see broken equipment on campground."
  • Site Spacing: Some sites can be close together. A visitor at Lynchburg / Blue Ridge Parkway KOA noted, "The sites are small and close to each other, but well maintained."

Tips for camping with families:

  • Activities for Kids: Look for campgrounds with family-friendly activities. Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park offers fun events, with one parent saying, "Great place to camp with Kids! During the summer months they have activities 7 days a week."
  • Choose Spacious Sites: Opt for campgrounds with larger sites. A camper at Salthouse Branch Campground mentioned, "The lower loop is pretty level, fun to walk and ride bikes around."
  • Plan for Quiet Time: Make sure to have downtime. A visitor at Natural Bridge-Lexington KOA said, "The campers were all very nice, as campers tend to be, and it was very quiet at night."

Tips from RVers:

  • Check Hookups: Ensure your campground has the right hookups for your RV. A reviewer at Smith Mountain Lake State Park Campground noted, "I had a 30amp hookup with no issues."
  • Be Prepared for Tight Spaces: Some campgrounds have limited space for larger RVs. A camper at Peaks Of Otter Campground mentioned, "The campsites can be tricky to get into depending on your vehicle."
  • Stay Connected: If you need internet, check cell service availability. A visitor at Otter Creek Campground shared, "Sporadic cell service, with 1 or 2 bars."

Camping near Hardy, Virginia, has something for everyone, from families to solo adventurers. Whether you're looking for a quiet spot or a place with activities, you'll find it in this beautiful area.

Frequently Asked Questions

What camping is available near Hardy, VA?

According to TheDyrt.com, Hardy, VA offers a wide range of camping options, with 94 campgrounds and RV parks near Hardy, VA and 4 free dispersed camping spots.

Which is the most popular campground near Hardy, VA?

According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Hardy, VA is Smith Mountain Lake State Park Campground with a 4.4-star rating from 25 reviews.

Where can I find free dispersed camping near Hardy, VA?

According to TheDyrt.com, there are 4 free dispersed camping spots near Hardy, VA.

What parks are near Hardy, VA?

According to TheDyrt.com, there are 19 parks near Hardy, VA that allow camping, notably Philpott Lake and George Washington & Jefferson National Forest.

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