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Best Equestrian Camping near Nassawadox, VA

90 Reviews

Horse-friendly camping options near Nassawadox, Virginia are limited based on available data. None of the campgrounds in the area specifically advertise horse-corrals or dedicated equestrian facilities. For visitors requiring accommodations for both themselves and their horses, Kiptopeke State Park Campground offers the most complete camping experience with multiple accommodation types including tent sites, RV spots with full hookups, cabins, and yurts. The campground features spacious sites, though equestrians should note the open field layout with limited shade at RV sites while tent sites benefit from pine tree cover.

Trails at Kiptopeke State Park total 5 miles and include well-maintained boardwalks and hiking paths, though they are not specifically designated as bridle trails. Horse owners planning to camp in the Nassawadox area should contact campgrounds directly to confirm horse policies before arrival. The Eastern Shore location provides access to beaches along the Chesapeake Bay, with Kiptopeke's swimming beaches and fishing pier offering recreational opportunities after riding. Bathrooms and shower facilities are clean and accessible. Advance reservations are recommended, particularly during summer months when the campground fills quickly, especially on weekends.

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Best Equestrian Sites Near Nassawadox, Virginia (5)

    1. Kiptopeke State Park Campground

    54 Reviews
    Townsend, VA
    22 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."

    2. Tall Pines / Chesapeake Bay KOA Holiday

    12 Reviews
    Bloxom, VA
    33 miles
    Website

    $35 - $159 / night

    "The seasonal weekenders had gone home, and we preferred the larger, more private area behind the site to walk our dogs."

    "We'd reserved 406, but Sun Outdoors turned into KOA, so we got a different site lucky us, 'cause the middle ones were swampy with almost no space outside with sitting water on sites."

    3. Tom's Cove Park

    20 Reviews
    Chincoteague, VA
    39 miles
    Website
    +1 (757) 336-6498

    $4200 / night

    "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."

    4. Chincoteague Bay Trails End Campground Resort

    3 Reviews
    Chincoteague, VA
    40 miles
    Website
    +1 (757) 824-3428

    "Trails end has gate with campground I.d. or sticker access."

    5. EA Vaughn Wildlife Management Area

    1 Review
    Girdletree, MD
    49 miles
    +1 (410) 376-3236

    "Lots of trails. Pretty busy with Hunters during the season. Roosters here"

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90 Reviews of 5 Nassawadox Campgrounds

  • Tom C.
    May. 4, 2017

    Tom's Cove Park

    Toms Cove Campground

    Could not get camping spot on assateague island so we decided to try this campsite a try. If you looking for rustic, quite camping this is not the spot. They have several trailer homes living there all year round. The camping spots are all very open with close neighbors. On the positive the campsite does have many amenities, showers, game room fishing piers. The best part of this camping spot is if you have canoe/kayak/SUPB it is a great point to launch off to explore the nature reserve next to camp Cove. Lots of wild horses to see. Remember to bring bug spray!!!

  • S
    May. 19, 2020

    Kiptopeke State Park Campground

    Great Place for boating walking and beaching

    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. The lovely town of Cape Charles  with an even better public beach and restaurants is close by. I use the park as a base for exploring the barrier island on the ocean side by kayak.

  • Ross B.
    Jul. 30, 2019

    Kiptopeke State Park Campground

    Fun weekend

    We camped at the tent only loop(F3). The site was great. The walk to the beach was longer than I thought. The most northern access was closed.

    I was a bit disappointed with the bathroom situation and the trash situation. The one shower/bathroom serviced 3 different loops. And they closed it for cleaning in the morning for about 30 min. Frustrating.
    There was no trash can in the loops. It was located at the entrance to the park forcing us to either drive it up daily or keep on site till the end.

    Otherwise I loved the fishing and crabbing. The north beach was beautiful and water warm. Although they don’t allow dogs on the north beach.

    Overall I would still go again.

  • Katie M.
    Oct. 2, 2020

    Kiptopeke State Park Campground

    Awesome Yurt Camping

    This was our first time staying in a yurt at Kiptopeake State Park. 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. The ones at here are $75/night. This one was awesome! It is hidden down a long walkway from the parking area and is very secluded. The one we stayed in, Yurt 4, only has neighbors on one side. It comes with two picnic tables, a water spigot, fire pit, grill, a big deck around the yurt with rocking chairs, and a refreshing breeze coming off the bay. Unfortunately, the way the yurt is situated, none of that breeze gets inside the yurt and it was very hot inside. Especially if staying here in the summer, I would suggest bringing some fans or a portable a/c for a more comfortable nights sleep. The bathrooms are farther away than I would like with little kids. You have to walk through to the tent campground loop to get to them. Even with a couple negative things about it, I think this is the way to stay here at Kiptopeake and I am already planning our next yurt trip here for next year!

    Love this park so much! The beach is amazing. This time we discovered the dog-friendly beach, which was less crowded than the main one. I always like to go out and watch the sunset over the bay, it is magical!

  • Gabby B.
    Aug. 9, 2021

    Kiptopeke State Park Campground

    NICE PLACE to stay at for a long time

    We come every year because it's on our top list of yearly visits. The beach and staff there are nice. Crabbing and fishing there's very popular. Very pet friendly and they also made a beach side for pets to swim at. Wild animals usually pass by often later in the evening, horses, deer, rabbits etc; sites are nice and big. Some sunny some shady. Park usually fills up when I'm there

  • Cliff M.
    Aug. 7, 2018

    Kiptopeke State Park Campground

    Best equipped Va State Park

    Only campground in the Virginia State Park system that offers sewer hook-up's. As for the campsites, I was not really impressed so only gave it 4 stars. If you like open field camping and absolutely no shade, this is the place for you! Other than the lack of tree's, I think this is a great campground, a great location, and a ton of things to do...

  • Katie M.
    Jul. 16, 2019

    Kiptopeke State Park Campground

    Excellent camping and beautiful beach!

    Have you ever wanted to go to a beach where the water is calm, clear, warm and shallow? With hardly any people there? Kiptopeake is the beach for you! Located on the bay there aren't huge waves to worry about or big beach crowds. Kiptopeake is my favorite Virginia State Park campground, hands down. 

    Camping:

    If you are a primitive tent camper like us, you'll want to get the site-specific sites. They are more secluded, bigger, and walkable to the beach. The sites in the site-specific loop are conveniently located to the bathrooms which have nice hot showers! Each site has a pretty standard picnic table and fire ring with enough room for two tents. Our site didn't have tons of room for two cars though, we had to squeeze in to our space awkwardly. We've been here in pretty much all months of the spring, summer and fall and have never had a problem with mosquitoes or biting flies.

    To Do:

    The beach at Kiptopeake is so beautiful! Most of the time we post up and spend all day there. I highly recommend watching the sunset from the beach. Check out the concrete fleet on a kayak. There's some great hiking, butterfly garden, bird watching. Virginia State Parks has some great programs for the kids as well! The town of Cape Charles nearby is very charming and worth a visit for cute shops and restaurants. 

    Highly recommend this park! It is a really special place you'll want to keep coming back to!

  • Ricki F.
    Oct. 19, 2018

    Kiptopeke State Park Campground

    Close to everything

    Very nice, as all Virginia State Parks are, but crowded, noisy, and lit up like an amusement park. Not a place to “get back to nature” but a place to camp, meet new people, and a place to stay for the great activities the park has to offer and visit Cape Charles.

  • Sue J.
    Jun. 27, 2018

    Kiptopeke State Park Campground

    Posh campground with great beach fun

    Beautiful wild beach covered with crabs, access to kayaks and paddle boards and fishing within walking distance. rangers are very considerate and keep it family friendly. they have yurts for rent as well as tent sites, bathrooms are posh with hot water. convenient water spigots throughout park.

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