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Madison Vines RV Resort & Cottages features two fenced dog parks alongside standard camping amenities including full hookups for RVs, tent sites, and cabins. Watercress Inn at Landon Farm offers peaceful, secluded camping with no breed or size restrictions for pets, maintaining five pet-friendly sites with water access. Graves Mountain Farm Campground accepts dogs throughout their 50-site facility with shower and restroom access, though some reviewers note facilities can be in poor condition. Most Shenandoah National Park campgrounds like Big Meadows and Mathews Arm permit leashed pets on campsites and select trails, though policies require dogs to be attended at all times. Even luxury options like Getaway Shenandoah's tiny house cabins welcome four-legged companions with comfortable accommodations and private fire pits among trees, with customer service that consistently goes above and beyond with personalized touches.
Shenandoah National Park provides multiple pet-accessible hiking trails connecting directly to campgrounds, though pets must remain leashed at all times with a maximum 6-foot lead. For campers seeking more off-leash options, Madison Vines RV Resort's dedicated dog exercise areas allow supervised play away from wildlife. Visitors camping with pets should be aware of local wildlife concerns—many campgrounds post warnings about black bears, requiring proper food storage and pet supervision. Some campgrounds experience severe yellow jacket issues in summer months with nests occasionally found in primitive camping areas. Water sources for dogs are available at most campgrounds, though Graves Mountain campers report inconsistent water quality and recommend bringing your own drinking water. Sites closer to highways experience significant road noise that may disturb sensitive pets, particularly at Madison Vines where the majority of campsites are positioned very close together.
"Stayed here with three other girls and my dog- it was a great spot! Nice and close to some great trails for our evening walk, and nothing beats staying Inside the NP!"
"This was a great campground location to many, many National Park Trails. Our stay was during the last week of September. We met up with family who live in the area and got 3 sites hugging the AT."
from $30 - $75 / night
Check Availability"We arrived around noon and with the hopes of getting a good first-come, first serve site. All of the reserved sites were booked through July."
"I enjoyed visiting the park and camping here, especially as it is one or the few National Parks that are dog-friendly and allow dogs most everywhere, --throughout campground, on most trails, and even on"
from $30 - $75 / night
Check Availability"Halloween was in full effect including a haunted walk. Sites are spacious and have natural stone in ground fire pits instead of rusted metal rims which adds character."
"Convenient to the highway and easy to get to. Sites are well spaced. Hookups were well positioned. Walking trail starts at the campground. WiFi worked pretty well. Overall a great KOA."
"Two fenced dog parks. Campsites are level gravel (no pads). Located near multiple vineyards."
from $53 - $144 / night
Check Availability"Lots of fun stuff to do for adults, children, and pets. Will definitely visit again!"
"Close to Shenandoah National Park and Skyline Drive."
"Dog friendly. Bathrooms available. Lodge close by if food, warmth, or better restroom desired."
"Lots of people on horses running around which we loved, and good live music after dinner. Could get muddy if you're there after rain"
from $12 / night
Check Availability"This is a nice and very large campground tucked away in the northern part of Shenandoah. The facilities and grounds were well kept and it’s a short car’s travel (but there’s also a trail!)"
"The pull in area was paved and behind it was a nice flat tent area."
from $30 - $75 / night
Check Availability"July 10-19, 2020 As my wife and I were discussing my review, I asked her what could we point to to take away from a 5-star rating. Neither of us could think of a single thing."
"We stayed close to the catch & release pond and felt as though we had a lot of privacy despite the spots being right next to each other."
from $45 - $249 / night
Check Availability"The location was easy to find, which made the journey hassle-free. The cleanliness of the campsite was impressive, and I truly enjoyed my time there."
"Did two nights at Butterfly Camp while hiking Old Rag and other trails in Shenandoah."
from $35 - $75 / night
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TravelerWe began our membership here this June. it has a great atmosphere on the banks of the Shenandoah River. There are activities every weekend like concerts and group activities. Staff is very friendly and helpful. The facilities are clean and very convenient. Pet friendly; two dog parks.
ScoutMisty Mountain Camp Resort is located in Crozet, Virginia, off of 250 below Afton Mountain. I'm familiar with this resort. Many, many years ago, when it was Yogi Bear's park, a lot of updates since then. Great accommodations. I've not enjoyed camping as much as I have these last 2 weeks with my son Matthew, who is 30 years old down syndrome, autism and a leukemia survivor. I am 66 years old. I'm on the best adventure of my life. Just bought a new motorhome after my partner of 15 years passed away. I'm on a new journey. And taking care of my life with good health. I recommend this park to anyone. Friendly staff, accommodating, pet friendly dog parks, bathhouse, laundry, sun, and shade, with 30 and 50 amp hookups with sewage. I couldn't ask for a better place. Have a fun-loving life, I am!
GuideBeautiful views. Adjacent to a working farm where cows, sheep, llamas, chickens and roosters can graze next to the campsites.
The grounds were beautifully manicured and incredibly clean.
It also had the largest dog park area of any campground I’ve ever seen.
Very nice pool, friendly staff and firewood available for purchase. They will even deliver right to your site.
Very close to downtown Luray, which has great shops and restaurants. There is a very nice 2 mile long walking trail, the Luray-Hawksbill Greenway, near the campground that will take you right into town.
Also close by to some excellent hiking, wineries, breweries and distilleries.
ScoutWe recently stayed for a long weekend at the Outlanders campground after we received a referral from a friend and could not have been more happy with our stay. The RV sites at this campground are very spaced out, you have a lot of room to each side of your RV. The park and facilities were very clean. They have a playground for the kids, fishing ponds, cabins, pet friendly with a dog park and they are located right along the Shenandoah river. You can go tubing on the river but need to provide your own tubes. The ride down the river from one end of the park to the other is around 30 minutes. Also for all of the people attached to the internet like us we were able to have plenty of cell signal to hotspot and get internet.
ScoutThis campground is very close to Luray Caverns and all that they have to offer. There is also a Duke's of Hazzard themed museum and store where they do live music on weekends nearby, it's called Cooter's. This campground is very small but quiet. It does border cow pasture land so when the wind shifts you get the smell but it wasn't constant and it wasn't unbearable. They have 2 swimming pools and a very large dog park. The bath houses were clean and well maintained. I would definitely recommend this campground.
TravelerStayed here for two weeks in early March. Newly renovated campground with a lot of amenities. Very helpful staff. The campground is a lot of money upgrading services, capabilities, and extra activities (St Patrick's Day parade and dinner). While we were there they added street signage (very helpful) and installed a Bocce Ball field. Two fenced dog parks. Campsites are level gravel (no pads). Located near multiple vineyards. Our only complaint was that the sewage connection was slightly higher than the black tank outlet on our Airstream. The majority of camp sites are very close together, and the sites closer to the highway experience highway noise.
ScoutPros outweighed the cons.
Good: Staff was amazing! Trash pickup daily. Level sites. Nice little general store. 9-hole disc golf course. Dog park and playground centrally located. Quiet. Close to shopping, restaurants, etc.
Bad (if they can be called “bad”): We were excited about cable and wi-fi as a new perk. Could not get cable to work and wi-fi was spotty at our site. Had great signal in other parts of the campground though, and cell reception was strong. Roads were narrow to navigate and some sites quite short in length.
TravelerWe stayed here for 3 nights. Perfect campground with everything you need. Bathrooms are very clean. Ice, propane, and other items are available on site at the store. Halloween was in full effect including a haunted walk. Sites are spacious and have natural stone in ground fire pits instead of rusted metal rims which adds character. Dog park, pool, and plenty of games are available on site. Harrisonburg is down the road if you to need to stop in town.
TravelerEnjoyed our stay at this campground! Office is open until 8pm which is rare. Sites are clean and flat. Pull thru and back in slots available. There is a lovely creek running through portions of the campground. Showers and bathrooms were relatively clean. Didn't use the pool. Dog park and playground were nice features. Overall, good value for the sites and amenities.
Shenandoah Valley camping near Hood, Virginia offers elevations ranging from 600 to over 3,000 feet, creating diverse microclimates throughout the region. Most campgrounds in this area remain open from mid-May through late October, with limited winter accommodations available at lower elevations. Summer temperatures typically range 10-15 degrees cooler than surrounding valley areas due to elevation changes.
Hiking connected trails: Big Meadows Campground provides direct access to numerous trails within Shenandoah National Park. "There are many hiking trails and waterfalls nearby we love to camp in Big Meadows - and for the star watching at night," notes Rachel M. The Appalachian Trail runs directly through Loft Mountain Campground, making it ideal for section hikers.
Visit local farms: Graves Mountain Farm Campground offers unique agricultural experiences beyond standard camping. "For kids, there is a duck pond, chicken coop, shallow brook, disable farm tractor, and some other stuff to play with/on/in across the street near the lodge," explains Matt. Free-range horses return to the property at dusk, creating viewing opportunities.
Cave exploration: Endless Caverns RV Resort & Cottages provides on-site cavern tours with knowledgeable guides. "The cavern tour (discounted for guests at the RV park) was lovely. Marked well, lighted, relaxed. Our tour guide, Haley, was a sweetheart, taking time for the two little kids, and still giving the information older people like," shares Clark P.
Well-maintained facilities: Harrisonburg - Shenandoah Valley KOA receives consistent praise for cleanliness. "Bathrooms were clean and well stocked. Try their fried pies," recommends Todd C. This attention to maintenance extends to many dog-friendly campgrounds near Hood, particularly those with cabins and RV hookups.
Natural wildlife viewing: Mathews Arm Campground offers frequent wildlife encounters in natural settings. "We even had a doe and fawn right in our campsite! Just be careful of the black bears," advises Stephen K. Campers frequently report deer sightings throughout Shenandoah's campgrounds, particularly during early morning and evening hours.
Privacy options: Loft Mountain Campground provides secluded tent sites. "We stayed a Friday night at F-173. The sites were fairly close, but separated by trees, so you felt private. You could hear people on the other side of the trees, but no one was loud and it was very quiet and peaceful at night!" shares Annie B. Strategic site selection enhances privacy options.
Weather variability: Mountain elevations create sudden temperature drops. "It was an especially cold night hitting a low of 14F. Very happy for the nearby heated restrooms with hot running water," reports Carol B. about Big Meadows Campground in late November. Pack extra layers even during summer months.
Road conditions: Watercress Inn at Landon Farm and other private campgrounds often have better maintained access roads than forest service areas. "The location was easy to find, which made the journey hassle-free," notes Matthew T. Steep campground roads at Endless Caverns may require 4WD vehicles for certain sections.
Bathroom facilities: Quality varies significantly between campgrounds. "The bathhouse was not far away and mostly clean. It was awesome to have a dishwasher station with running water," reports Katrin M. about Loft Mountain, while mentioning the shower facilities charge "$5 for 10 min, which you have to pay in quarters."
Activity planning: Big Meadows Campground offers structured ranger programs. "Campground is meticulously clean with daily restroom cleaning and trash pick up. Nice amphitheater with interesting ranger programs," says Kim L. Evening programs typically run 45-60 minutes and are designed for all ages.
Kid-friendly alternatives: Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park provides organized children's activities. "This isn't my idea of camping, but I brought my 11 year old nephew. He was able to run around and make friends with his aunt always looking over his shoulder. He had lots of fun at pool, movie night, making s'mores, and jumping on bouncy mound," shares Anne K.
Food storage protocols: Bear safety requires proper precautions. "You can be fined for leaving food out," warns Anna R. about Big Meadows, adding "there were lots of siting and they take food clean up seriously." Most campgrounds require storing food in vehicles or provided bear boxes when available.
Site selection: Getaway Shenandoah offers unique tiny house accommodations when traditional RV camping isn't desired. "TINY HOUSES! Fire pits! Lots of trees! Mattresses are comfortable," notes Sarah W. For traditional RVs, Harrisonburg KOA provides "sites large enough and level enough. The power pole is well positioned," according to Dale Y.
Connectivity challenges: Most campgrounds have limited cell service and WiFi. "Cell signal and camp wifi are bad. I was just able to get a decent signal with Starlink by carefully pointing at a small gap between trees," reports Dale Y. about Shenandoah Valley KOA. Plan accordingly for communication needs.
Seasonal amenities: Facility availability changes with seasons. "We stayed here in April so many of the amenities weren't open yet (pool, arcade, rec room)," shares Jess about Endless Caverns. Call ahead to confirm which facilities will be operational during your planned visit.
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