RV parks near King George, Virginia provide camping options within a 30-mile radius of this rural Potomac River community. The region features rolling Virginia Piedmont terrain with elevations ranging from near sea level along the Potomac to around 300 feet inland. Most campgrounds in the area operate within heavily wooded settings, offering natural shade during hot summer months when temperatures frequently exceed 90°F.
What to do
Hiking trails: Prince William Forest RV Campground offers access to Prince William Forest National Park with excellent day hiking opportunities. "Prince William Forest National Park is accessible for awesome day hikes. Civil War National Parks nearby. DC just up the road. National Marine Corp Museum just around corner," notes Kenneth H.
Fishing spots: Westmoreland State Park Campground provides river access for anglers looking to catch bass and catfish. "My wife and I live in D.C. we brought our dog for an extended weekend. It is really nice for people looking to get out of the city and into the woods, and fast. Nice clean sites and beaches, there are 2. One is a drive up and the other is a bit of a hike," reports Christian.
Fossil hunting: The shoreline near Westmoreland State Park Campground is known for shark tooth fossils. "I love the sharks' teeth display in the shop and when I was there they were working on putting bones together of a whale that was found!" shares one camper identified as RL.
What campers like
Clean facilities: Bull Run Regional Park maintains well-kept shower buildings that campers appreciate. "The best review I can give us of the bathrooms. They're with staying again alone. Locking doors, individual stalls. Hot dog. Best camping showers I've ever had," writes Yvonne B.
Spacious sites: Thousand Trails Harbor View offers larger camping spots under mature trees. "Site was spacious, level and shady. The site next to ours had perfect hammock trees too! We travelled in our 33 ft tt. I work full-time remote and the Verizon service was perfect with our hotspot," reports Ariel F.
Convenient location: Many campgrounds in the area provide easy access to Washington DC attractions. "Very close do Washington DC. About 17 miles to the closest Rail station to bring you to the mall in Washington DC," notes Ken W. about Prince William Forest RV Campground.
What you should know
Reservation timing: Most popular campgrounds fill quickly during peak seasons. "Would give it 4 stars for the hookups and friendly staff but we were welcomed to our site with pile of dog poop that had been left there. Gravel site pad could definitely use some maintenance and fresh material added," reports Nick E. about his stay at Thousand Trails Harbor View.
Noise considerations: Bull Run Regional Park has nearby shooting ranges that create background noise. "Camp ground is nice. Check in was a breeze. The only drawback is that it is not quite. There is a shooting range in the park. It is on a flight path for DCA. And, I66 is not that far away," explains Drew M.
Cell coverage: Service varies significantly by campground location. "We stayed on site D-08 on this visit. The site was level, gravel, and had good shade. We found good cell phone service with Verizon throughout the property. The campground did have wi-fi and it worked good at our site," reports Steve V. about Americamps RV Resort.
Tips for camping with families
Kid-friendly activities: Americamps RV Resort organizes regular social events for younger campers. "The kids loved the playground and pool area. The staff was friendly and put on some fun events during the time we were there like mimosas on Mother's Day and a larger race day event with a band and food trucks," shares Jen O.
Playground options: Look for campgrounds with updated play equipment. "Our family stayed here in a cabin on a long weekend trip to DC. This campground was full of stuff to do and we didn't even get to do a lot of it. The campground had a climbing wall on one afternoon. There are miles of trails and my gkids enjoyed the nature scavenger hunt," explains Bridget H. about Bull Run Regional Park.
Budget considerations: Military families should consider Military Park Fort AP Hill Champs Camp RV Park for affordable rates with DoD ID. "Clean, quiet little park on A.P. Hill base. RV hookups, great wifi, showers and laundry are spotless. Not much for kids to do but A.P Hill is huge! Great hiking, biking, wildlife. Access to DoD folks only," writes a camper identified as MH.
Tips from RVers
Site leveling: Many RV parks near King George require additional blocks for proper leveling. "The sites are level, big rig friendly with full hook-ups including 50-amp service. Had to put down boards to park our travel trailer because about a third of the pad had just turned into mud," advises Nick E. about Thousand Trails Harbor View.
Dump station access: Prince William Forest RV Campground offers convenient waste disposal options. "Quiet campground with tables and fire rings at all sites. Small, well stocked camp store. Propane and 2 easy dump stations. Nice pool and bath house. Close to everything," notes Mary P.
Accessibility challenges: Some campgrounds have challenging terrain for larger rigs. "Would say this spot would be fine for a stop-over, or even a couple of nights while you explore the area. Pretty big hill to climb to get in; sites are relatively narrow and kind of awkward; roads in have some tight curves," shares Jenna G. about Aquia Pines Campground.
