Best Glamping near Ladysmith, VA

Fredericksburg-Washington DC KOA and Richmond North-Kings Dominion KOA feature upscale glamping accommodations with canvas tents and yurts set among wooded surroundings near Ladysmith. Both locations provide comfort-focused amenities including fully furnished interiors with real beds, electricity, and climate control systems to ensure year-round comfort. "Kid focused park. Lots of activities. Great setting. Nice sites. Very wooded. Big pond. Great store," one guest shared about the Fredericksburg KOA. The glamping units offer a perfect balance of outdoor immersion with indoor luxury, featuring private decks overlooking natural settings while maintaining proximity to modern facilities like clean showers and restrooms. Additional glamping options can be found at nearby Lake Anna State Park and Westmoreland State Park, both offering yurt accommodations with premium amenities.

Visitors to these boutique camping destinations benefit from extensive on-site recreation opportunities, including swimming pools, fishing ponds, and well-maintained hiking trails. The Fredericksburg KOA provides a serene lakeside setting with boat access, while Richmond North-Kings Dominion KOA offers the unique advantage of free shuttle service to the adjacent theme park. According to a camper, "This is such a great campground. It's close to the interstate and super close to Kings Dominion theme park. There's a free shuttle all day to/from Kings Dominion which made it nice." Glamping tents and accommodations at these locations are available year-round at most sites, though Lake Anna State Park and Christopher Run Campground maintain seasonal schedules, typically operating from April through October. On-site markets provide convenience items, while fire rings at each glamping site enable evening campfires and outdoor cooking experiences without sacrificing comfort.

Best Glamping Sites Near Ladysmith, Virginia (18)

    1. Richmond North - Kings Dominion KOA

    23 Reviews
    Doswell, VA
    12 miles
    Website
    +1 (804) 876-3006

    "This was our 1st stay in our brand new RV, and the staff was great with all our questions. The section we stayed in was winterized so we had a spot in the woods all to ourselves, which was magical."

    "Kid friendly biking around the park. Also saw many with electric scooters and golf carts. Large playground and pool, all very clean and well kept."

    2. Fredericksburg-Washington DC KOA

    13 Reviews
    Woodford, VA
    11 miles
    Website
    +1 (540) 898-7252

    "Lake on site. Playground for kids. Fun bike rentals. Lots of dog walks and a dog park. Camp store has a little bit of everything."

    "Staff were very friendly and escort you to your site. There is a pond, game room, laundry and pool. Not far to drive if you want to venture out into Fredericksburg. Will definitely stay again."

    3. Lake Anna State Park Campground

    21 Reviews
    Mineral, VA
    18 miles
    Website
    +1 (540) 854-5503

    "Great space for rvs and tents. Cabins and yurts available, bath house clean, but toilet paper is thinner than dry onion skin. Beach area is 1/2 mile paved walk. Beach very crowded on weekends."

    "For being a state park, Lake Anna is one of the best I've been to. Although we only tent camped, I noticed a lot of things about the campground that would welcome RVs as well."

    4. Christopher Run Campground

    14 Reviews
    Mineral, VA
    21 miles
    Website
    +1 (540) 894-4744

    "The campground and bathrooms are kept clean. The bathrooms are even air-conditioned. Christopher Run has a boat launch as well."

    "Great campground at Lake Anna and it’s also near Virginia’s Lake Anna State Park. The staff here at the campground are very friendly, pleasant and very accommodating."

    5. Pocahontas State Park Campground

    78 Reviews
    Chester, VA
    45 miles
    Website
    +1 (804) 796-4255

    $35 - $40 / night

    "Our site was reasonably level once we backed in all the way, shaded, and close to the bathhouse.  (Sites in the first loop have more shade than those in the second loop.)"

    "This state park is amazing, it is close to the Richmond metro but allows an easy and wonderful retreat to nature."

    6. Westmoreland State Park Campground

    34 Reviews
    Montross, VA
    37 miles
    Website
    +1 (804) 493-8821

    "One room has two bunk beds, dresser, shelving, a lamp, and two night stands. Other room has a queen bed, shelving, a lamp, night stand, and dresser. Fireplace and screened in porch are lovely."

    "Everything was closed when we arrived, so it was a welcome surprise to have firewood available for sale on an honor system."

    7. Powhatan State Park Campground

    20 Reviews
    Goochland, VA
    32 miles
    Website
    +1 (804) 598-7148

    $19 / night

    "I was very happy to see such a clean bathhouse, especially during the current pandemic. Each staff member I encountered was extremely helpful and polite."

    "Sites are very spacious and good distance between other campers. Nice privacy. Large Bath house dump stations were great. Some sites were very level."

    8. Wilderness Presidential Resort

    4 Reviews
    Hartwood, VA
    22 miles
    Website
    +1 (540) 972-7433

    $80 - $200 / night

    "There are indoor and outdoor pools, a lakeside beach, a well stocked campground store and two fishing lakes and a fishing pond to choose from."

    "It's a good place to bring your family to play some Frisbee golf, The RV spots are like being in the woods, indoor pool,lake to swim or fish.you can rent paddle boats and Jon boats.the camping store as"

    9. Rappahannock River Campground

    11 Reviews
    Sumerduck, VA
    29 miles
    Website
    +1 (540) 212-0343

    "Great spot right next to the Rappahannock River, plenty of place to set up camp. Had water on site with a fire pit and picnic table too!"

    "Very friendly staff. We stayed here and went tubing on the Rappahannock River one day. The tubing trip was organized by the same people that run the campground so that was very convenient!"

    10. Pohick Bay Campground

    39 Reviews
    Lorton, VA
    49 miles
    Website
    +1 (703) 339-6104

    $37 - $170 / night

    "We were at site 133, non electric non water. I feel like the spots at the end of each loop might have slightly more privacy, but our site was fine."

    "We stayed on the big loop on site 48. Unfortunately there wasn’t anything on ReserveAmerica specifying the water situation, so when we arrived we found that we didn’t have water hook up."

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Glamping Reviews near Ladysmith, VA

293 Reviews of 18 Ladysmith Campgrounds


  • Scott F.
    May. 4, 2021

    Christopher Run Campground

    Great campsite off of Lake Anna in Virginia.

    We've spent a number of nights tent camping at Christopher Run. The people who manage the site are very nice. The campground and bathrooms are kept clean. The bathrooms are even air-conditioned. Christopher Run has a boat launch as well.

  • Sharon B.
    Aug. 1, 2019

    Pocahontas State Park Campground

    Very nice campground - out in the woods but close to everything

    We stayed here during The Heatwave of July 2019 (ugh) when the "feels like" temperature was up to 111 degrees.  Because of that, we had to limit our outdoor time, but we still enjoyed our stay.

    Our site was reasonably level once we backed in all the way, shaded, and close to the bathhouse.  (Sites in the first loop have more shade than those in the second loop.)

    We enjoyed touring the (air conditioned) nature center and CCC museum in the park, and the pool was wonderful!

    Really hope we can visit again to take advantage of the trails, kayaking, and everything else this beautiful state park offers!

    More pictures and info about our stay is on my blog:

    http://www.art-rageous.net/artrageousblog/?p=4500

  • Janet R.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jun. 20, 2024

    Pocahontas State Park Campground

    Amazing State Park close to Richmond!

    This state park is amazing, it is close to the Richmond metro but allows an easy and wonderful retreat to nature. I was there in early June, and it wasnt crowded, though I can imagine it might be later in the summer. There are numerous camping options here, ranging from tent camping to RV’s to camper cabins to yurts, to regular full service glamping cabins, all in different sections. There is also an area set aside that could be rented for a group retreat or group summer camp, with groups of cabins around meeting space and dining hall area. The full service cabins are new and very upscale; the camper cabins are older but well maintained. The yurts are lovely too. I car camped in a standard site, all the campsites are wooded, shady, fairly private and well spaced. The park is huge and has lots of recreation, from miles of hiking and riding trails, biking and more. Very family friendly, with playgrounds, an incredible waterpark and pool, and nature programs at the visitor center. There is also a summer series of concerts etc in the park. Highly recommended!

  • RL
    Nov. 17, 2020

    Pocahontas State Park Campground

    Lovely November Trip 🔥

    Camped on a Friday night, had site 106. It was a really nice site: set back a bit from the road, fairly wooded, not a long walk to the bathhouse water/electric hook-ups, and a long back-in driveway. Nice fire ring with grill (that had been cleaned), lantern/trash pole, picnic table. Pea gravel tent pad. Honor pay wood.

    After a neighboring camper left we noticed they were disinfecting the campsites very well. Picnic tables, electric/water areas, fire pit areas, poles, etc. were all getting sprayed down between campers.

    Walked around the trails on Saturday. The trail around Beaver Lake was a really nice 2.5 mile loop. Gorgeous in November. Like most weekends, a bit busy on a Saturday. Everything’s open right now, and masks are required in common areas, bath houses, etc.

  • N
    Jul. 18, 2020

    Rappahannock River Campground

    Great Getway Spot

    Great spot right next to the Rappahannock River, plenty of place to set up camp. Had water on site with a fire pit and picnic table too! It was super easy to get down to the water and there was plenty of spots to explore. Would definitely go again!

  • RL
    May. 26, 2020

    Powhatan State Park Campground

    Huge park, great sites!

    What a beautiful park! Over 1500 acres with 40 sites, this trip was the start of the camping season for me- the opening weekend for camping in State Parks in VA(COVID-19). The park and grounds are extremely well-maintained. I was very happy to see such a clean bathhouse, especially during the current pandemic. Each staff member I encountered was extremely helpful and polite. The park has lots of trails, miles of open meadows, and James River access. Great park for bicycling. The sites in the River Bend Campground(main campground) are private and wooded, especially this time of year when the trees are so full. The map makes it look like they’re really close together so I was pleasantly surprised when I arrived to my site, which was the las time available for booking(#16). There are 29 tent/RV sites and three yurts. The sites are gravel and include a picnic table, lantern/trash pole, and a fire pit with grill gate. Theres also a group site for 24 or so, bit that’s not open at the moment due to state restrictions. There’s overflow parking for the campground, dumpsters, and a dump station. Some are pull-through for RVSs and many have water/electric. Wood is for sale at the park but no ice or refreshments. Pet-friendly. There are also laundry facilities at the main bathhouse, nice hot/cold showers. Many picnic areas and a playground. There’s also a canoe-in site with 8 primitive sites: no water, electricity, or facilities(there’s a pit toilet). Depending on the time of the year they might be in the flood zone if the river is high, which it was during this trip. Some of those sites can also be booked for hiking into- it’s only a 0.2 walk from the parking lot. Tabb Monument State Park is nearby if you’re working your way through the parks as I am (no overnight facilities there). You’re also about 10-15 minutes from the town of Powhatan so if you need groceries or gas, you’re not far from Sheetz, Food Lion, etc. Loved this park so much and will definitely be returning!!!

  • j
    Sep. 8, 2025

    Lake Anna State Park Campground

    Nice space

    Great space for rvs and tents. Cabins and yurts available, bath house clean, but toilet paper is thinner than dry onion skin. Beach area is 1/2 mile paved walk. Beach very crowded on weekends.

  • J
    Nov. 2, 2021

    Shenandoah Crossing, a Bluegreen Vacations Resort

    Beautiful place with a couple of drawbacks

    Beautiful sunsets over the stables and horse pastures. We reserved a “pull-through” RV site which ended up being a back-in site that was very uneven and nowhere near level. Also, after staying for two weeks, the bathhouse next to our site was closed because of lack of electricity. Which forced us to drive up to the indoor pool (nice) and use the showers there. Inconvenient, but we made it work.

  • Robert L.
    May. 24, 2024

    Shenandoah Crossing, a Bluegreen Vacations Resort

    5 star resort doesn't complete

    This resort is 5 Star in amenities. Indoor pool in the lodge, restaurant, outdoor pool connected to the indoor one. Another outdoor pool area by the general store (wasn't open yet) has a large pool and kids pool. The activities center has things going on every day. They also have a large room with a large screen that you can reserve to watch movies. There is a stable for horse riding. Also, there's miniature golf. They have cabins, yurts,and a tree house for rent. The laundry is free. Our campsite, lowest level, has a table with four chairs, two Adirondack chairs, and a propane grill. The higher level has an outdoor sink. The top level has a jacuzzi. The grounds are well designed for landscaping and kept trimmed. Now, for the cons. Our back- in site isn't level. We were told that is by design so water will flow off. Maybe. Our loop doesn't have any bathhouse, while the one next door has two. We did take a shortcut that went over a clay hill. Probably not safe if it's raining. The shower looks nice. Would stay drier if people would put the curtain inside the barrier. Shelves and benches in the showers are nice. Water pressure is mediocre to good. We're still waiting for hot water. I do say the help keeps it clean. There are sanitizer bottles left in the bathrooms and showers. Overall, it is a nice place to sit and relax.


Guide to Ladysmith

Camping areas surrounding Ladysmith, Virginia sit within the transition zone between the Piedmont and Coastal Plain regions, with elevations ranging from 150-300 feet above sea level. The area experiences humid subtropical conditions with four distinct seasons, making spring and fall particularly favorable for outdoor recreation. Most campgrounds in this region remain open year-round, though water access points at Lake Anna and the Rappahannock River often see reduced maintenance between November and March.

What to do

Water recreation at Lake Anna: Access multiple boat launches, swimming areas, and fishing spots at Lake Anna State Park Campground. "The swimming area is clean and very family oriented. It has great hiking trails and if you're looking for a relaxing fishing afternoon, they have some of the nicest fishing piers with ample sitting area," notes Jennifer G.

Mountain biking trails: Explore extensive trail systems at Pocahontas State Park Campground with routes for all skill levels. "Lots of trails, nature center, pool, and creek for kayaking and fishing. You can also rent water equipment while you're there. Very good for beginners," says Samantha G.

Fossil hunting: Search for shark teeth and other fossils along the riverfront at Westmoreland State Park. "We came from Pa/De and wanted to look for sharks teeth. It was beautiful here so we decided to stay the night," shares Sara A., who enjoyed the park's unique paleontological opportunities.

Disc golf: Play a round on the 18-hole course at Pohick Bay Regional Park. "I'd recommend taking in a game of disc golf on their 18 hole course," suggests Rachel L., highlighting one of the park's lesser-known amenities.

What campers like

Privacy between sites: Rappahannock River Campground offers secluded tent sites with minimal intrusion. "This campground is off the beaten path and QUIET! The sites are well-spaced and lovely," mentions Jen T. about the primitive camping experience.

Modern bathhouse facilities: Many campers appreciate the updated amenities at Powhatan State Park Campground. "I was very happy to see such a clean bathhouse, especially during the current pandemic. Each staff member I encountered was extremely helpful and polite," writes one visitor during the reopening phase.

Yurt accommodations: Yurt camping near Ladysmith, Virginia provides comfort with natural surroundings. "The tent sites are awesome and mine have always been pretty private feeling despite being somewhat near others. Bathhouses are always SO clean and heated in the winter," remarks RL about Westmoreland State Park's yurt options.

Seasonal events: Christopher Run Campground hosts regular activities during their April-October operating season. "They host events every now and then. Price is not bad for the area. Make sure you reserve your spot on the weekend they go fast," advises John H.

What you should know

Campground terrain: Sites have varying levelness throughout the region. "The sites in the River Bend Campground (main campground) are private and wooded, especially this time of year when the trees are so full. The map makes it look like they're really close together so I was pleasantly surprised when I arrived," explains a camper at Lake Anna.

Shower limitations: Some facilities have timed showers to conserve water. "The shower left SO MUCH to be desired. First, the shower head is on the ceiling which is about 10 feet tall. There is a push button to turn water on (no temp adjustment) and it only allows 36 SECONDS of water before it shuts back off," notes Tina C. about Christopher Run Campground.

Seasonal closures: Water access points and certain amenities close during winter months. "Due to Covid and the proximity to a temporarily closed King's Dominion this campground was very quiet. We enjoyed a larger pull through lot that faced the woods," explains Scott T., highlighting how seasonal factors affect the camping experience.

Limited cellular service: Signal strength varies significantly by carrier throughout the region. "We stayed during the week in October. It was warm enough during the day and got a bit chilly at night. Either way, we would definitely go again," mentions Jessica T., who appreciated the disconnected experience at Powhatan State Park.

Tips for camping with families

Playground access: Choose sites near play areas for convenience with young children. "Kid friendly biking around the park. Also saw many with electric scooters and golf carts. Large playground and pool, all very clean and well kept," reports Cat R. about Richmond North - Kings Dominion KOA.

Junior Ranger programs: Participate in educational activities available at state parks. "Staff were wonderful, huge place that is well kept, trails are trimmed back daily. Bathrooms are individual with a shower in each one. Lots of geocaching on grounds, fishing, hiking, boat launch, canoe racks, playground, a store with a nature center, and a Junior Ranger program for the kids," shares Lisa P.

Swimming options: Compare the different water features across campgrounds. "The campground is pretty big and has a wonderful beach with swim access to the lake. Most of the campers are long time seasonal campers, and a lot even live here. The beach is well maintained and campsites are spacious," notes Brooke V. about the swimming facilities.

Educational opportunities: Take advantage of historical exhibits at several parks. "I didn't expect to see bulletins of Virginia History on the grounds. But my inner nerd was intrigued," admits Jessica T. about the educational displays at Powhatan State Park.

Tips from RVers

Site leveling: Prepare for uneven terrain at most campgrounds. "Sites are good size, but not very level. We did finally get ours squared away," explains Joel R. about his experience at Christopher Run Campground.

Hookup variations: Not all sites offer full hookups, even at RV-friendly parks. "Campground is waaayyy back in the back of park. Only a few years old. No full hookup (yes 30/50 amp). Well maintained trails, level sites. No river access in campground," explains Ashley I. about Powhatan State Park.

Site spacing: Consider how close neighbors will be when booking. "Due to Covid and the proximity to a temporarily closed King's Dominion this campground was very quiet. We enjoyed a larger pull through lot that faced the woods. Some of the sites look pretty tight, but that can be common with a lot of KOA's," observes Scott T.

Winter accessibility: Several campgrounds maintain year-round operations with heated facilities. "We stayed here for 2w while visiting friends in Alexandria. Took me 25-30m to get there so you are far away from bustle of city but not so far that going in to enjoy breakfast or the sights is a feat. Nice and quiet here during winter more so during week than weekends," shares Josh J. about winter camping options.

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