Best Glamping near Hot Springs, VA

Douthat State Park houses upscale glamping accommodations within 4,500 acres of woodland terrain in Virginia's Allegheny Mountains. Located just 25 miles from Hot Springs, the park offers elevated outdoor experiences through well-appointed yurts and premium glamping tents furnished with real beds, electricity, and climate control systems. "This place is definitely a gem. Wide open space, flat well-maintained pads, clean bathrooms and showers," shared one visitor who appreciated the blend of comfort and natural beauty. The park's glamping units provide strategic placement near key features like lakefront views or creekside settings, while maintaining sufficient distance from other campsites for privacy. Each accommodation includes quality linens, indoor furniture, and outdoor fire pits with picnic tables, creating a luxury camping experience that connects guests with nature without sacrificing comfort.

Natural Bridge-Lexington KOA and Jellystone Park at Natural Bridge Station provide signature glamping accommodations with distinctive amenities not found at standard campgrounds. Both properties feature heated and air-conditioned safari-style tents, deluxe yurts, and premium glamping units with private bathrooms, kitchenettes, and covered porches. On-site recreation includes swimming facilities, boat rentals, fishing areas, and miles of hiking trails. A recent visitor noted, "The hiking in the park provided great trails with wonderful views. Rangers and camp hosts were very friendly." Guests enjoy convenient access to local attractions like Falling Spring Falls and the historic Humpback Bridge, both just a short drive away. Both glamping resorts maintain excellent shower facilities, on-site markets for supplies, and seasonal programming from April through November, with some limited availability during winter months at select locations.

Best Glamping Sites Near Hot Springs, Virginia (22)

    1. Douthat State Park Campground

    27 Reviews
    Clifton Forge, VA
    7 miles
    Website
    +1 (540) 862-8100

    $20 - $40 / night

    "We use a teardrop camper so we appreciated the water and electric hookup (although we disconnected the water at night to prevent freezing)."

    "It’s a nice scenic drive getting to the park on a quiet and well maintained back road. The rangers at the park are very knowledgeable and kind and have no problem answering questions."

    2. Bolar Mountain Recreation Area

    24 Reviews
    Hot Springs, VA
    8 miles
    Website
    +1 (540) 279-4144

    $16 - $85 / night

    "Our spot was right there on the water, there are bathrooms at the top of the hill. Campsites are drive up and can fit 2 vehicles. The spot also has a fire ring and picnic tables."

    "I stayed on campground 1 on a lake side site with access to the lake, the views from my tent were breathtaking! The campground is clean, it has shower and flushable toilets."

    3. Morris Hill Campground

    10 Reviews
    Hot Springs, VA
    9 miles
    Website
    +1 (540) 279-4144

    $18 - $65 / night

    "This is a great camp located near lake Moomaw! Right off the road with easy access to the sites. First come first serve but this particular camp has a lot of sites!"

    "Morris Hill campground is located in Alleghany County, Virginia, in the George Washington National Forest.  This campground does not have Water/Electric hookups... It is semi primitive."

    4. Natural Bridge-Lexington KOA

    31 Reviews
    Natural Bridge, VA
    28 miles
    Website
    +1 (540) 291-2770

    $35 / night

    "We had a gravel pull through spot with a picnic table on a wooden deck, fire pit, and full hook up. There is a pool and a playground, however they were both closed due to Covid."

    "This campground is open year round and is right off the highway.  There is a gas station right next to it as well as a safari park. "

    5. Riverside Campground — Watoga State Park

    10 Reviews
    Hillsboro, WV
    21 miles
    Website
    +1 (304) 799-4087

    $23 - $50 / night

    "Because this entire area of WV is in the National Radio Quiet Zone, there is zero cellular service with 1-2 hours drive in any direction."

    "Each of them have a picnic table and a fire pit. Electric is available but no water spigots on each site. The bathhouse was old and mostly clean. Attached to it, is an awesome dishwasher station."

    6. Beaver Creek Campground — Watoga State Park

    4 Reviews
    Buckeye, WV
    16 miles
    Website
    +1 (304) 799-4087

    $23 - $26 / night

    "Campsite 2 is across the path from the check in point and you are quite on display but on the other hand you have WiFi signal and are close to water and perfect distance from the campground."

    "Clear skies and a decent bathhouse."

    7. Seneca State Forest

    12 Reviews
    Dunmore, WV
    26 miles
    Website
    +1 (304) 799-6213

    "There is no cell service within 30 miles, so for an outsider who doesn't know the area, it was difficult to find the campsite. You also better bring everything you need beforehand."

    "This camp site was easily accessible and seats to find. The rates were very low and affordable for an avid backpacker. I stayed on one of the walk in sites with a tent pad and fire pit."

    8. Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park at Natural Bridge

    16 Reviews
    Natural Bridge Station, VA
    32 miles
    Website
    +1 (540) 291-2727

    $39 - $241 / night

    "There was a carnival for the kids, trick-or-treating, hiking, tons of bike riding, campfire watching, hammock swinging, laughing, loving, and hanging out!"

    "If that isn’t enough, there is a lake with a big blow up slide and more in the center and also has river access. You can get free life jackets to use and can rent out boats for the river."

    9. Natural Bridge KOA

    8 Reviews
    Natural Bridge, VA
    28 miles
    Website
    +1 (800) 562-8514

    "This KOA was a very nice surprise given that it was right off the highway. We only were there for 1 night and we didn't hear any highway noise."

    "Big patios, bbq grill, tables, fire pit. It was a quiet, well laid out and easy to manage in our 36 ft trailer. Wished I was staying much longer at this campground."

    10. Walnut Hills Campground & RV Park

    20 Reviews
    Stuarts Draft, VA
    40 miles
    Website
    +1 (540) 337-3920

    $45 - $99 / night

    "The bathhouse is nice as is the pool. The store was sparse but adequate. The lawns were kept up and looking good. There is a very nice playground and a pet exercise area."

    "Arrived after hours, staying one night. Our tag was waiting for us with a map to our RV spot with E/W by the creek and pond. It was off season, so plenty of spots and privacy."

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Glamping Reviews near Hot Springs, VA

252 Reviews of 22 Hot Springs Campgrounds


  • S
    Sep. 17, 2020

    Natural Bridge-Lexington KOA

    It’s ok

    Clean and right beside the safari park in Natural Bridge, cave mountain is few extra miles but is nicer in my opinion if you want nature and peace. This place does have hookups and sites are on top of one another not spaced out. It does have WiFi available and your phone will work here. Has a gas station right in front of it’s entrance and is directly off interstate

  • Cory D.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jun. 19, 2018

    Crabtree Falls Campground

    easily accessible near a great waterfall!

    This camp ground easily accessible. Store, Bathrooms, and running water are very close. Seemed very family friendly. Some of the campsites are super close to a creek and its worth trying to get one of those! these sites are walk in, but there are some drive up sites in other areas. Crabtree falls and the AT-the Priest shelter are very close!.

  • Mike C.
    Sep. 24, 2020

    Morris Hill Campground

    Tucked Away

    Site 034 Loop Morr Dates of Stay: August 30-Sept 1 Average Daily Temp: 78 Average Nighlty Tem: 64 Pet friendly spot with access to firewood on site for small fee. Tent pad, fire pit, one picnic table, and lamp post on site. Close access to Lake area with a 100 yard walk through pathway off the site. Great shade for those hot sunny days. Plenty of room on the site for tents and vehicle parking. Neighboring sites offer fair amount of privacy. Site had some trash scattered around by previous visitors. Needed to do some checking for broken flashlight pieces and glass before I allowed my dog free roam.

  • Brian F.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jan. 2, 2020

    Riverside Campground — Watoga State Park

    Nice campground

    A friend and I stayed here 3 nights while visiting Marlinton for the annual Roadkill Cook-off. Facilities are decent however Wi-Fi is extremely weak if you are more than a couple hundred feet from the restrooms. Because this entire area of WV is in the National Radio Quiet Zone, there is zero cellular service with 1-2 hours drive in any direction. If you can't get the weak WiFi service, you won't be using any data services. (Not necessarily a bad thing, but don't expect to notify family that you have arrived or are ok. Also, make sure any electronic devices you will be using for navigation have offline maps loaded before visiting.) One huge gripe is that technically you are limited to 1 sleeping unit per site, even if you only have 2 or 3 people sleeping in individual 1-person tents or a hammock. This either is not listed in the reservations information or is buried in the small print. The person checking us in told us about this, but allowed the 2 of us to camp in the same site. Being strictly a motorcycle camping person, neither I nor any traveling companions would be packing s large tent that could house all of us. The same thing could be said of 2 or 3 backpackers traveling together. For the nearly $30/night charge, this would become FAR too expensive and I'm not likely to stay here again simply because of the fear that the campground's silly rule might be enforced the next time.

  • Evan G.
    Oct. 24, 2020

    Seneca State Forest

    I'm giving it 5 stars but it was a disappointment

    I'm sure this is an amazing campsite, but it was a little to rustic for my liking. There is no cell service within 30 miles, so for an outsider who doesn't know the area, it was difficult to find the campsite. You also better bring everything you need beforehand. There are no grocery stores anywhere near the campsite and we didn't have any food with us. The firewood is unbundled and there are no showers. We ended up not staying here because we were not prepared. It is nice that each campsite has a stone "oven" as a fire pit and a trash can on site.

  • Anthony I.
    May. 30, 2022

    Montebello Resort

    A nice location within the Blue Ridge

    We spent five days here over Memorial Day weekend, the campsite itself is nicely wooded, has a well-supplied store with very friendly staff, a stocked trout pond, and has a nice small lake. The trout pond is a nice touch you can fish without a license, and you pay for what you catch, we enjoyed fresh trout for dinner during our stay, and from what I saw, anybody with a hook can catch one. We watched them restock the pond in the morning before the holiday weekend. The other lake on the property is a nice place to walk, the campsite provides kayaks and paddle boats as well, at no charge. We had a site on the permitter, which was nice, as the interior sites are really on top of one another, we were just a few sites off the lake, but backing up to the woods certainly gave us a little more privacy. The sites are rather small and close to one another, and definitely showing signs of age from the washed-away, uneven gravel pads, to some other aging amenities. We noticed serval sites loaded with perhaps a dozen people, often blasting music (during the day and not during quiet hours, but still…) really living it up, not the fault of the campground, but it did seem a little unregulated and overrun with multiple vehicles in the roads etc. There is a central restroom facility, just the one, for the entire campground, and the men's room was 2 stalls and a urinal with 2 showers, it was cleaned daily, although not what I'd call spotless, and the woman's room apparently had some plumbing issues the weekend we were there. The location of the campground is remote with zero cell coverage or wifi, and other than the store on-site, there isn't much outside of a few hiking trails, within 30 minutes.  Roughly 45 minutes away are from some breweries and wineries. I think we would have enjoyed this campground a little more had it not been as busy, the older facility couldn't really keep up with the crowd.

  • Evelyn T.
    Jul. 15, 2019

    Sun Retreats Shenandoah Valley

    Best Family Resort for Summer Fun

    Spent 3months here and absolutely loved it! There’s always tons of activities to do for everyone of age. Gold cart parades, crafts hours, poker run, corn hole tournaments. And of course their lake that has two jumping decks, water slide, snack bar , restaurant and off to the side a little store for floats with putt putt golf and Jenna,etc.

    The restaurant has great food, but a quick snack is usually preferred. On weekends the staff and owners make sure your having fun and go out of their way to cheer you up.

    There’s also a huge playground with volleyball and basket ball court near the pavilion. Along with a small arcade room and a huge fire pit ring to hang out at. Not to far from there is a dog run for both big and small and a fishing pond next to it.A few hiking trails that have the creek follow you around along with wildlife all around you.

    They also have golf cart rentals :) A lot of gravel with a few green patches on their sites. But still easy enough to bike ride around. Weekend sites are spacious and so are the monthly/seasonal areas. And there’s tons of cabins to rent in front of the lake. Bring the whole family!

  • Bridget H.
    Oct. 27, 2020

    Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park at Natural Bridge

    Family Fall Camping Trip

    We had a great weekend with the whole family! There was a carnival for the kids, trick-or-treating, hiking, tons of bike riding, campfire watching, hammock swinging, laughing, loving, and hanging out! We had a campsite with electric and water close to the bathhouse which is great because we have a popup camper with no bathroom and six kids. There were plenty of decorations for Halloween and the kids had a super time. Great for families. There are also a couple of playgrounds, two bouncy pads, basketball court, and gaga ball. During peak season there is also a water play area with a waterslide and mini golf. It is located on the James River. We had a great time.

  • A
    Aug. 28, 2021

    Beaver Creek Campground — Watoga State Park

    Beautiful scenery

    Lovely campground. Not too noisy and gorgeous nature. Campsite 2 is across the path from the check in point and you are quite on display but on the other hand you have WiFi signal and are close to water and perfect distance from the campground.

    Firewood and ice is available for purchase and there is a soda machine and laundry facilities on site.

    Perfect combo of shade and sun with deers grazing right next to your tent!!


Guide to Hot Springs

Nestled in the Allegheny Mountains of western Virginia at elevations ranging from 1,700 to 3,400 feet, the Hot Springs area offers rustic camping and premium glamping experiences with average summer temperatures around 80°F and cooler 60-70°F nights. The region's mountain terrain features a mix of deciduous forests and open meadows, with several camping areas providing direct access to waterways for recreation.

What to do

Fishing opportunities: Lake Moomaw near Morris Hill Campground has multiple access points for anglers. "The spillway located down in the bottom of the dam offers great trout fishing area as well... and for those who want to see how massive this man made rock dam is, you will want to drive down and take a look at the massive size," notes a visitor who explored the Gathright Dam area.

Hiking trails: Watoga State Park has an extensive trail network with varying difficulty levels. "The park has a lot of hiking trails and things to do in the park. So many great hiking trails and things to do in the park," explains a camper who appreciated the well-maintained paths. Access to the 80-mile Greenbrier River Trail is available just two miles from the park.

Water activities: The region offers swimming, kayaking and tubing options. "Lake Moomaw is a gorgeous hidden gem that not many people go to. It has a boat launch, shaded fishing areas, bathrooms, Grills, picnic tables and plenty of parking at the lake," reports a camper at Morris Hill Campground. Many campgrounds have beaches, boat launches, or river access within walking distance of sites.

What campers like

Privacy between sites: Douthat State Park features spacious sites with good separation. "Douthat is really four separate campgrounds. Three of them (i.e. not Whispering Pines) are located near the lake. Each one had a campground host (volunteer) and wood for sale," explains a camper who appreciates the layout options. The different campground sections offer varying degrees of privacy and amenities.

Clean facilities: Walnut Hills Campground maintains exceptionally clean bathhouses. "The bathhouse is nice as is the pool. The store was sparse but adequate. The lawns were kept up and looking good," reports a visitor who noticed ongoing improvements. Many reviewers specifically mention the cleanliness of shower facilities across campgrounds in the region.

Access to water: Multiple campgrounds provide lake or river proximity. "The sites along the lower area near the lake were shaded mostly, some more than others, while the sites up the hill at the top and near the front entrance (pull through sites) were not shaded much," explains a camper at Walnut Hills describing the site layout. Waterfront sites often fill up faster than other areas.

What you should know

Limited cell service: Many campgrounds have restricted connectivity. At Bolar Mountain Recreation Area, "there is no cell service within 30 miles, so for an outsider who doesn't know the area, it was difficult to find the campsite." Plan routes and download maps before arrival, especially in more remote locations.

Weather variability: The mountain location means rapid temperature changes can occur. "We stayed here 4 days and 3 nights in November. We use a teardrop camper so we appreciated the water and electric hookup (although we disconnected the water at night to prevent freezing)," notes a Douthat State Park visitor, highlighting seasonal considerations.

Reservation requirements: Many popular sites book well in advance. "If you want a primitive site book well in advance. These are apparently quite a difficult ticket to score at this camp," advises a camper at Douthat State Park. Holiday weekends and summer dates often require booking months ahead.

Tips for camping with families

Playground access: Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park offers extensive children's activities. "We had a great weekend with the whole family! There was a carnival for the kids, trick-or-treating, hiking, tons of bike riding, campfire watching, hammock swinging, laughing, loving, and hanging out!" shares a family who visited during a themed weekend. The park runs regular scheduled activities for different age groups.

Swimming options: Multiple locations have dedicated swimming areas with varying amenities. "There were a ton of things for the kids to do here which was great. I really enjoyed the water park myself as it was in the high 90's/low 100's when we were there," notes a parent who appreciated the water features at Jellystone Park during hot weather.

Wildlife viewing: Children can observe local animals in their natural habitat. "Encountered 19 deer, 1 bear, and several other small creatures," reports a camper at Seneca State Forest, highlighting the wildlife viewing opportunities. Early morning and dusk provide the best wildlife viewing times.

Tips from RVers

Site leveling challenges: Some campgrounds require extra equipment for leveling. "Our camp site #54 was big enough for a large 8-man tent plus a pop up camper. No electrical hookups are provided at the tent sites and drinking water piped near the bathrooms only," notes a visitor to Morris Hill describing site conditions. Many RV sites in mountain campgrounds require leveling blocks or jacks.

Road navigation: Mountain roads require careful driving with larger rigs. "Caution should be used with large rigs as the low-water bridge to White Oak has steep approach and departure angles," warns a Douthat State Park camper. Check campground websites for specific road information and recommended maximum RV lengths.

Hookup availability: Full-hookup sites are limited in some parks. "Whispering Pines is a few miles away along the entry road and has a different character. It's a very flat and wide-open campground perfect for big RVs with much larger sites," explains a Douthat State Park visitor describing the specialized RV area. Call ahead to confirm specific hookup details and amp service.

Frequently Asked Questions

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According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular glamping campground near Hot Springs, VA is Douthat State Park Campground with a 4.5-star rating from 27 reviews.

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