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Hawk Nest Mushroom Farm's camping area sits under a canopy of red cedar trees near Harrisonburg, featuring free firewood and a quiet setting ideal for tent camping with dogs. The campsite includes two fire pits with tables and chairs, providing comfortable areas for campers and their pets to relax. Harrisonburg-Shenandoah Valley KOA welcomes pets at their tent sites, RV spots, and cabin accommodations, maintaining clean facilities and pet-friendly policies throughout the property. Tall grass at Hawk Nest may present tick risks for pets, while the KOA offers more manicured grounds with designated pet areas. The campground's natural stone fire pits add character while providing safety for pets and their owners during evening relaxation.
Dogs can explore nearby hiking trails, including access to Fridley's Gap from the Harrisonburg KOA, which offers swimming opportunities in local water holes. The Shenandoah Valley region provides numerous pet-friendly outdoor activities with several campgrounds featuring pet exercise areas. Pets should remain leashed at most locations, with quiet hour policies typically enforced to minimize disturbances from barking. Local wildlife includes rabbits running freely throughout the KOA property, creating additional stimulation for dogs that should be properly controlled. Terrain varies across campgrounds, with some offering riverside locations and others providing more wooded settings. Temperature fluctuations in the valley, particularly during shoulder seasons, require pet owners to plan accordingly with appropriate shelter and water access for their animals.
"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"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"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."
"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"Driving in we saw lots of rabbits running around the grassy area outside the office. One of the other campers told us they are resident rabbits."
"We spent 2 weeks at SVC while our trunk was in the shop(our travel trailer got towed there- highly recommend Good Sam Roadside policy). Everyone on staff was accomodating, helpful and friendly."
from $36 - $132 / night
Check Availability"Convenient location, nice setup with tables and chairs around 2 firepits, space to spread out, and plenty of firewood provided. Friendly host. Thanks!"
"Accessibly located and cute as all get out!"
from $25 - $30 / night
Check Availability"Misty Mountain Camp Resort is located in Crozet, Virginia, off of 250 below Afton Mountain. I'm familiar with this resort."
"The winding layout allowed for more distance between other sites. The woods were beautiful with easy walking trails right from the site."
from $35 - $75 / night
Check Availability"If you're lucky enough there might be some neat events nearby."
"Natural Chimmneys is on a river and has hiking trails."
from $23 - $44 / night
Check Availability"Donuts made in same lot for breakfast and Buckeyes is close by."
"The Gravelot is great spot for those looking to enjoy the local river but want to stay near conveniences. Check them out and make sure to leave a review on the Dyrt!"
from $15 - $25 / night
Check Availability"Once you turn onto Switzer Lake Rd from U.S. 33 and find the parking area to the lake on your left, be prepared to drive another 2ish miles on a single lane and very bumpy dirt road."
"Some things to note- the lake front campsites fill up quickly and they are not drive in. Since I sleep in my Jeep, I needed a drive in spot."
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.
Camping options near Keezletown, Virginia span elevations from 1,200 to 3,500 feet across the Shenandoah Valley. Temperature variations can be significant, with mountain camps often 10-15 degrees cooler than valley locations. Red cedar and hardwood forests dominate the landscape, with several campgrounds situated along the region's abundant waterways.
Hiking on the Appalachian Trail: Loft Mountain Campground provides direct access to the Appalachian Trail that runs through the campground itself. "The AT runs right through the campground," notes Katrin M., while Cindy M. adds "hikes on the AT and Doyles Falls were stunning" despite foggy conditions.
Jousting history tour: Natural Chimneys Regional Park offers unique historical experiences beyond typical camping. "This park is also home to the Jousting Hall of Fame so check that out!" recommends Lauren N., who found the park offered "beautiful chimneys, a refreshing creek to wade in, hiking, biking, swimming in the pool and gorgeous views of the night sky."
Cave exploration: Guided tours at Endless Caverns RV Resort take visitors underground beneath their camping sites. Clark P. describes the cavern tour as "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."
Stone fire rings: The natural stone fire pits at Endless Caverns add character to camping experiences. Roxy V. notes "the campground is on the side of the mountain" with hiking available "up to the sign similar to the Hollywood sign that can be seen from miles away," while Sara M. appreciates how "sites in section C usually back up into a wooded or naturally landscaped area that allow a nice sense of woodsy privacy."
Wildlife viewing: Big Meadows Campground offers excellent wildlife watching opportunities. "We saw many deer and bear while camping," reports Rachel M., while Veronica S. observes "you will definitely see deer in the campground as they walk through and browse the understory. They are unafraid of humans unless directly approached."
Stargazing opportunities: Dark skies make several campgrounds excellent for night sky viewing. Rachel M. loves Big Meadows "for the star watching at night," while at Natural Chimneys, campers appreciate the "gorgeous views of the night sky." Loft Mountain campers encounter unique evening experiences with Anna B. describing "The view is unreal, especially for sunset."
Limited connectivity: Cell service and WiFi vary dramatically across campgrounds. At Shenandoah Valley Campground, Karen notes "No wifi, no cable and cell service is limited - definitely not good for Verizon. There were no fewer than half a dozen people walking around with their phones held high trying to get a signal."
Shower facilities: Coin-operated showers are common in the region. At Loft Mountain, Katrin M. reports "The shower was about 0.3 miles away. They charge $5 for 10 min, which you have to pay in quarters," while Veronica S. at Big Meadows advises: "Make sure you test that it works BEFORE you get set up and get naked. My first quarter got jammed and I had to redress and pack up to move to a different one."
Seasonal variations: Most campgrounds operate seasonally with limited winter access. Loft Mountain operates "mid May to late October" while Big Meadows runs "May 6 to November 13." Carol B. notes camping on the last day of the season: "It was an especially cold night hitting a low of 14F. Very happy for the nearby heated restrooms with hot running water."
Wildlife education opportunities: Dog friendly campgrounds near Keezletown often feature wildlife encounters that can be educational for children. At Big Meadows, Veronica S. warns about children approaching wildlife: "They [deer] are unafraid of humans unless directly approached (I did not do this, but I watched someone's child do it)."
Kid-friendly activities: Misty Mountain Camp Resort offers extensive family programming. Christopher T. explains, "Very laid back atmosphere, plenty for the kids to do! Kept them occupied the whole trip! Enjoyed the music and smores offered by the campground," while Chaz M. confirms "This campground was really great for a family with small children. There were events the entire time we were there and the staff were awesome."
Pet-friendly hiking trails: For families camping with dogs near Keezletown, trail selection matters. Liz U. from Harrisonburg-Shenandoah Valley KOA shares: "Took a great hike to Fridley's Gap and went swimming in the water hole. The tent site was big and clean and the staff was super friendly. They have chickens and ducks roaming around and Our dog got to chase a chicken off the site. She loved that!"
Site selection considerations: At Hawk Nest Mushroom Farm, large RVs face limitations. Ralph P. advises: "If you are tent camping or have a camper van the area is fine. Large RV will have a difficult time setting up in the camp area," while noting "The camp area sits under a canopy of cedar trees."
Terrain challenges: Mountain campgrounds often have steep access roads. At Endless Caverns, Clark P. notes "Roads are gravel and can be a bit steep, 4-wheel drive is helpful," while Sara M. cautions "The higher sites might require your TV have 4WD. Be very particular with your site selection!"
Hookup variations: Water, electric and sewer hookups vary widely across campgrounds. Sara R. found Harrisonburg-Shenandoah Valley KOA "convenient to the highway and easy to get to. Sites are well spaced. Hookups were well positioned," while at Misty Mountain, Mike G. observed "Electric sites have 20a, 30a, and 50a hookups so small trailers can use a normal extension cord."
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