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Occoneechee State Park Campground houses upscale yurts with comfortable beds, offering a premium glamping experience on the shores of Kerr Reservoir. The yurts feature comfortable indoor sleeping arrangements and spacious decks with rocking chairs, perfect for enjoying lake views and sunsets. Each unit includes electricity for lighting and small appliances, though visitors should note there is no air conditioning in these canvas structures. The park's glamping accommodations blend modern comforts with nature immersion, with wooden floors, sturdy walls, and furnished interiors that eliminate the need for traditional camping equipment. "It's 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."
Kerr Lake provides a stunning backdrop for glamping experiences with private waterfront accommodations spread across several park areas. Visitors can launch kayaks and canoes directly from near their accommodations, with multiple boat launches available throughout the property. The park features an archery range, splash pad for cooling off during summer months, and historical hiking trails including the Plantation Trail with its centuries-old boxwoods and wild daffodils. Local wildlife viewing opportunities include deer, raccoons, and various bird species that frequent the lakeshores. According to a camper, "We stayed in Cabin #3 and it was perfect. It's a 3BR/2BA spacious cabin, wooded and lakeside. Great sunsets and nice big deck with areas of the porch covered, and having rocking chairs." Nearby Clarksville offers additional dining options and provisions just minutes from the glamping sites.
"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."
from $21 - $427 / night
Check Availability"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!"
from $27 - $121 / night
Check Availability"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."
from $27 - $77 / night
Check Availability"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 ."
from $22 - $53 / night
Check Availability"Bullocksville, has Electric and non electric sites, for the most part, the electric sites are more level and developed."
"Tucked away in the lush, verdant forests north of Raleigh, here at Bullocksville Park, you’ll discover camping and cabin grounds that are just a short hike from the nearby Lake Kerr, but far enough away"
from $27 - $77 / night
Check Availability"Plenty of drive up campgrounds close enough together that you can camp with plenty of sites close enough together that you can have lots of people camping together but still remaining a comfortable distance"
"Sites are close to bathrooms, with nice clean showers. Also swim beaches, and trails. Can buy firewood on site from entrance. Good spot for families with kids of all ages."
from $27 - $77 / night
Check Availability"We stayed for BRRF nearby. The site was big and good for the short amount of time we spent in it."
"We had a blast it was the weekend prior Labor Day we fished saw old friends in Virginia and had a wonderful time. The stuff was amazing"
"The campground had a gravel base and picnic table with fire pit. The grail was very painful to sleep on. There were also few trees so we could see other campers at nearby sites."
"Eno River State Park has amazing backpack in camping that is well worth the beautiful walk through the woods. The last trip here was so wonderful that we extended it by two nights! "
from $17 - $47 / night
Check Availability"Beautiful location with lots of varied sites. Some are more wooded, some have beautiful water views, all have water and electric, and some have sewage, pump out service is available."
"Staff was wonderful. Stocked camp store, small grill, but great food."
"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."
from $37 - $427 / night
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TravelerFirst time to Loop C and we loved it. There are some great sites here, they are big and most are decently spaced. It rained heavily while there, some sites will hold water, but I didn’t see any fully submerged. There’s no electrical hook ups, there are a few potable water spickets throughout the loop. The bathroom was very clean.
RangerI've read reviews about noise levels and lack of privacy. But we experienced the opposite, at least at our campsite.
ScoutI don’t even know where to begin on how bad this place is. For the price, I was expecting a clean park with lots to do and nice staff…I got none of that. There’s no sewage hookups in most sites and no WiFi. Most sites are annual campers who live there and I don’t think by choice. Our neighbors a few sites down were using hardcore drugs in the open in front of children. Our site was so uneven and FILTHY, it was littered with an entire trash bag full of cigarette butts and beer cans. There’s nothing to do besides swim in a crowded, cloudy pool full of sloppy drunks or swim in the lake. We were given a packet full of insane rules, after being screamed at by a staff member at the entrance while we were trying to find someone to check in with. We went to the store during one of the very limited times they were open and got to listen to the staff there say horrifying things about guests…in front of my minor children. When we returned, we found two unsavory men going through our belongings. We hooked up and left with two days remaining. This homeless encampment they call a campground is disgusting, rude and unsafe. DO NOT GO!
TravelerEasy back in camp sites some have a bit of steep up hill to the flat space the area is hilly I was only her 2 nights so I didn’t really have much time to explore I came here to visit my Uncle and I needed a place to park his home area is to small.
GuideWe stayed here Memorial weekend 2026. We had a tent only site with no hook ups. It was site 48 which is the first site you come across when pulling into the campgrounds.
Site was built into a hill and had several steps leading up to it. Much smaller site than we are used to at VA State parks. Looking at the other sites they were also on the smaller side and oddly shaped.
Easy access to the River Bank trail and Captain Staunton trail directly from the campsites. Great when you have kiddos that don't want to walk a ton.
Great views throughout of the Staunton River & Dan River. Lots of deer sightings in the morning and early evenings. Great activities with the rangers including a wagon wide through the park.
It was rainy during our stay so no chance to take advantage of the Dark Sky classification. When skys are clear they do have an astronomer that comes out on the weekends in the summer.
GuideWe stayed in the tent only section for Labor Day weekend in 2024. The tent sites were not very level and close together. They were entirely gravel.
The kiddos enjoyed the swimming beach and some of the play items built in. The slide and some other pieces had seen better days and needed a bit of a refresh.
We didn't have a chance to check out any trails, but plan to go back on the future.
LegendLots of trails, 2 boat launches and nice campground. We stay here every once in a while since it is so close and such a amazing state park.
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ScoutThis Site is Clean, and relatively quiet. The Rest room is Clean as well as the Shower. The water is nice and hot to shower. I stay 2 nights and my next visit I will fish 🐠🐟.
GuideThis time we were in a tent, but I’m glad we only stayed one night. I do have to say that the lakes were nice. The swimming was OK and the facilities were decent.
We went camping as a group and we held four campsites. The proximity was not a super big problem given that it was a group.
Glamping sites around Henrico, Virginia feature a mix of accommodation options positioned along Kerr Reservoir, also called Buggs Island Lake, covering 50,000 acres along the Virginia-North Carolina border. This water-dominated region sees moderate summer temperatures, with July highs around 90°F and winter lows rarely dropping below 30°F. While the existing yurt accommodations provide canvas-walled comfort, numerous state parks and recreation areas offer additional camping alternatives throughout the region.
Stargazing from certified dark skies: Staunton River State Park Campground offers exceptional night sky viewing opportunities. "If you love stargazing this is the park for you. It is an International Dark Sky Park. The park offers rentals of telescopes too," notes Bridget H., who visited with grandchildren. The park features a large open field by check-in perfect for astronomy.
Lake-based recreation: Water activities dominate the region's camping experience. At Kimball Point Campground, "The water is very clear! You can see probably about 5-6 feet down," reports Jess, who stayed at a waterfront site. The park includes "a small playground, several sandy beach areas and a boat launch."
Hiking historic plantations: Explore the region's past through trail systems. "We hiked the Plantation Trail, a large historical site that was once a homestead. Mellow, family-friendly walk with a cemetery, historical markers, and an old chimney," writes one camper who explored the preserved homestead areas where centuries-old plantings still thrive.
Waterfront camping options: Lakeside sites are highly coveted across multiple campgrounds. At Bullocksville Campground, "Many nice sites right on the lake however. We booked the day of our stay, so many where reserved for the up coming weekend," notes Beverly T. The campground offers both electric and non-electric sites with varying proximity to the lake.
Clean facilities: Campground bathrooms receive consistent praise throughout the region. "Bath houses are in good shape," reports Kristen W. about B.W. Wells Campground, which she describes as "very wooded and quiet" with lake access and good star viewing.
Varied accommodation types: Beyond the glamping yurts, traditional cabins provide solid alternatives. At Staunton River State Park, Elena B. reports: "The cabins are rustic (they date back to 1936) but very cozy and clean. While staying there I saw a skunk, a groundhog, several deer and a great variety of birds."
Reservation timing: Securing prime waterfront sites requires advance planning. At Kimball Point, Steven D. advises: "Only negative it's hard to book a space. You need to book it EXACTLY 6 months out, call at 08:00 in morning."
Site surfaces vary: Many campgrounds throughout the region have gravel tent pads rather than grass. Kelly J. notes at Occoneechee State Park: "Well I have a cot so I was good on the gravel area that they want you to put your tent on but the person I was camping with did not and they asked her to move to gravel. Who tents on gravel when you have to sleep on the ground?"
Seasonal considerations: Weather affects glamping comfort significantly. Katie M. reports about the yurts: "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." Summer visitors should prepare for heat in non-air-conditioned accommodations.
Playground access: Multiple parks offer play areas for children. At Falls Lake Recreation Area, facilities include "a playground near the site. The site itself was gravelly and not super private but it was great- the hikes around were stunning," according to amanda L.
Educational opportunities: Look for parks with nature programs. At Staunton River, Katie mentions: "Park rangers had great kids programs including animal feeding frenzy where we learned about snakes and turtles and we invoked in feeding. Also lots of any pelts to learn about."
Swimming areas with supervision: Designated beach areas provide safer water access. Shannon S. describes B.W. Wells campground as having a "roped off area for swimming with a great little sandy beach area next to a playground and toilets."
Site leveling challenges: Many lakefront sites require careful setup. At Hyco Lake State Park, Danielle W. cautions: "Nice swim area, nice roads but the sites could use some updating. A lot of them are sloped. Very hard to level out a RV."
Hookup locations: Check the positioning of utilities before booking. At Kimball Point, adam B. mentions: "My only gripe is that not every site has its own water. I had run 60ft water hose to the next site over."
Size restrictions: Some camping loops have limitations for larger vehicles. Michael P. from Kimball Point explains: "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."
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