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Best Campgrounds near Ashburn, VA

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The camping areas near Ashburn, Virginia center around a network of established campgrounds and regional parks offering both tent and RV accommodations. Several sites like Lake Fairfax Campground in Reston and Bull Run Regional Park in Centreville provide developed camping options within 15-20 miles of Ashburn. These mixed-use campgrounds typically feature electric hookups, drinking water, and restroom facilities, with some also offering cabin rentals and glamping opportunities. Most campgrounds in the region maintain relatively close proximity to Washington D.C. while providing access to natural settings, lakes, and trail systems.

Seasonal availability varies significantly across campgrounds in the region, with some parks like Bull Run Regional Park operating year-round while others like Little Bennett Campground in Maryland only open from April through October. Many campgrounds require advance reservations, particularly during peak summer months when water parks and recreational facilities are fully operational. Access roads to most established sites are paved and well-maintained, making them suitable for larger vehicles including RVs. "The bathrooms are the cleanest I have seen in a campground. Quiet time was observed and there are plenty of nice trails around for hiking and biking," noted one visitor about Lake Fairfax Campground.

Campers consistently mention the convenience of these locations for quick getaways from urban areas. The blend of natural settings with nearby amenities makes these campgrounds particularly appealing to families and first-time campers. Lake Fairfax Park features fishing opportunities, trails, and a water park, while sites like Pohick Bay Campground offer water access for boating. Several visitors highlight the balance of outdoor recreation with convenient facilities. One reviewer described Lake Fairfax as "a great quick getaway camp site with great sites that are clean and flat for tents." However, some campgrounds can become crowded, particularly during summer weekends, with one camper noting that Lake Fairfax sites are "pretty peaceful despite being crowded and not overly scenic campsites."

Best Camping Sites Near Ashburn, Virginia (141)

    1. Lake Fairfax Campground

    25 Reviews
    Reston, VA
    10 miles
    Website
    +1 (703) 471-5414

    $30 - $70 / night

    "If you are looking for camping in Fairfax County Virginia, this is it, because there are only a couple to choose from."

    "We set up our tent in the far side of the campground close to the lake ( site 27). It is slightly slant but still comfortable in the tent. Bathrooms are close by and kept clean."

    2. Bull Run Regional Park

    43 Reviews
    Iron Gate, VA
    16 miles
    Website
    +1 (703) 631-0550

    $39 - $100 / night

    "We have lived in northern Virginia for over 30 years and never been to this campground until this month! Very nice campground with friendly staff and friendly campground hosts."

    "History buffs will like to explore the park surrounding the campground. Fun little water park within walking distance of all campsites that was great for kids."

    3. Little Bennett Campground

    23 Reviews
    Clarksburg, MD
    18 miles
    Website
    +1 (301) 528-3430

    "We prefer hiking as a family and staying away from crowds and this camp site wasn’t crowded or felt busy. It’s a quick drive from NOVA but just far enough where you feel away from it all."

    "We live in Montgomery County and this is a nice camping get away close to home."

    4. Harpers Ferry / Civil War Battlefields KOA

    41 Reviews
    Harpers Ferry, WV
    25 miles
    Website
    +1 (304) 535-6895

    $40 - $80 / night

    "We were able to walk or ride our bikes to the Harpers Ferry National Historical Park and access the C+O Canal Tow Path from there."

    "We set up camp at Harpers Ferry/Civil War Battlefields KOA Holiday as our launchpad to visit the historic sites in and around Harpers Ferry, West Virginia, and Frederick, Maryland. "

    5. Cherry Hill Park

    42 Reviews
    Beltsville, MD
    29 miles
    Website
    +1 (301) 937-7116

    $999 / night

    "Great camping amenities, soft cushioned sites, with power and water close by. DO NOT GET BASIC TENT SITES AS THEY ARE NEXT TO HIGHWAYS AND VERY NOISY!!! Premium tent sites would be a better choice."

    "That being said, I’m sure there were a few campers who didn’t like being right next to the walkway to the bathrooms and showers. The park is broken down in to various sections and slightly tiered."

    6. Burke Lake Park Campground

    15 Reviews
    Burke, VA
    20 miles
    Website
    +1 (703) 323-6600

    "We stayed Burke lake campground for one night last week. It was very peaceful place. The whole camp ground was very clean and well kept."

    "This was my second time going Burke Lake and it was just as enjoyable as the first."

    7. Button Farm

    1 Review
    Poolesville, MD
    7 miles
    Website
    +1 (240) 579-5112

    $30 / night

    "You are able to drive right up to the camp area and we kept our car right next to our tent. There are nearby chickens, geese and pigs. "

    8. Brunswick Family Campground

    13 Reviews
    Brunswick, MD
    21 miles
    Website
    +1 (301) 834-9950

    $10 - $90 / night

    "Picked this location because it is close to our home in Silver Spring, MD but far enough to make us feel like we were leaving town."

    "Great location right next the river. Easy to walk into the river or tube down it. Lots of different activities for kids and plenty of space at each site to make your home away from home."

    9. Harpers Ferry Campground - River Riders

    24 Reviews
    Harpers Ferry, WV
    25 miles
    Website
    +1 (304) 535-2663

    "Harper's Ferry is a little town in WV nestled right next to the Potomac River. It's also a convenient halfwayish point on the Appalachian Trail."

    "This hike takes you well above the town settled in West Virginia. While some points are pretty steep don’t let this deter you from completing it. The trail is well maintained, marked, and exciting."

    10. Greenville Farm Family Campground

    2 Reviews
    Catharpin, VA
    12 miles
    +1 (703) 754-7944

    $60 / night

    "Trails, creek, pool, fishing ponds (back end), batheooms, etc, great rates. No firewood- need to bring your own."

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  • Phillip H.
    May. 10, 2026

    Harpers Ferry / Civil War Battlefields KOA

    Harper’s Ferry KOA

    The sites are close together. The park was not full Mother’s Day weekend. It is a very nice park. The bathhouses were clean. The amenities were good although we didn’t utilize them. The national historic site was very close and we walked over day 1 rode our bikes day 2. The C&O canal is accessible but you must walk your bike across the lower town bridge and carry it down the stairs. This section of the trail was very good and we completed 38 miles.

  • c
    May. 9, 2026

    Patapsco Valley State Park-Hilton Area

    Hilton area

    Thought the campsites were extremely close together. There were A LOT of kids and no quiet hours. Good for families. Not good for a camping camping experience.

  • JThe Dyrt PRO User
    May. 3, 2026

    Cornerstone

    Great spot for relax

    I have a great spot right by the river. It is away from all noise but the flow of water. Right on the river

  • D
    Apr. 28, 2026

    Harpers Ferry / Civil War Battlefields KOA

    Not as advertised on website. Loose dogs. Sites not as advertised.

    Less amenities than advertised. We usually camp in more rustic locations and planned this trip simply for the fun of the amenities. Their website claims that the pool is seasonal but doesn't list anything else as seasonal. There was supposed to be mini golf, a giant bounce pillow, indoor basketball, an arcade with air hockey and a pool table. Mini golf was fine. The bounce pillow was deflated and full of water. The arcade/pool table/air hockey building was locked and the maintenance guy(who locks it up) was outside smoking before leaving early for the day. The employee at the camp store said it was supposed to be open until the store closed but that he probably just closed it early.

     The rules state that dogs need to be on a leash at all times and, in the two hours we actually stayed, we saw four that weren't. One was staying near us and started chasing us when we rode our bikes by. One was wandering about 4 campsites down from it's owner. We mentioned it to the person at the camp store before we were chased and she just shrugged it off. 

    The map is incorrect. It lists site numbers that don't exist and doesn't list some sites that supposedly do. We spent a fifteen minutes trying to find a non-existent site before going back to the camp office and getting assigned a new site. They acted like it was a new thing caused by maintenance but we just looked and saw a review from ten months ago saying the map was messed up then. 

    The description of the site we paid for was non electric tent with a sand tent pad. The site we got was on a hill(no actual flat spot) overgrown with weeds, no tent pad, a slanted picnic table, and no actual parking spot. You had to drive over a drainage ditch and park on the hill. If our car didn't have high clearance we wouldn't have made it. There was also a hole in the middle of the site. And the map showed that number site on the corner where another unmarked site was. Our originally assigned site was supposedly in the same group of sites, so it would've been similar. Also don't believe the claim that they're"large sites." Most of them are crammed together. There are a few that look decent sized and flat, but they want you to pay an extra$30 to pick your own site. 

    We didn't even look in the bathrooms. 

    We left after two hours. Definitely a waste of$60+ dollars. 

    Next time we'll go over to the Brunswick Family campground. Their owners are lovely people who care about their customers.

  • Adam and Suzanne B.The Dyrt PRO User
    Apr. 18, 2026

    Greenbrier State Park Campground - TEMPORARILY CLOSED

    Beautiful setting

    It is NOT closed for 2026! Spent the weekend here as it is only an hour from home. There are 4 large camping loops. Only loop C- cedar has electric. None of the loops have water hookups but all have spigots to fill your rig. There are also 3 fill stations at check in (which we missed). The campground is on a hill and the loop roads are narrow, hilly, and winding. We had no trouble with our 23 ft TT and saw some bigger rigs. There are some tight angles to get into a few sites. But, once you are in, the sites are spacious and mostly private. It is wooded without feeling overgrown. Loop D has some sites that are good buddy campsites. There are many hiking trails and a lovely lake. The only bad thing are the dated bathhouses. Mostly clean but there are only 2 showers for each fenced for each loop and they were yucky enough that we showered at our rig. It was busy but pretty quiet. It’s close to I-70

  • Beth B.The Dyrt PRO User
    Apr. 12, 2026

    Prince William Forest RV Campground — Prince William Forest Park

    Nice clean Campground

    Stayed here for a week while working nearby. Easy to get to and set up. Office was closed when we arrived but arrival paperwork was posted outside office door. Even with busy road nearby, park was quiet and felt private. Sites were level and paved making setup easy. Sites had 1/2 site extra paved for vehicle with extra parking nearby. There was no litter in park, we observed a staff member daily making the rounds to keep everything clean. There was walking access into the park on wide private roads without traffic. With park access you are able to walk into national forest park from RV camp. National Forest visitor center close by, 1 exit away going south I95. Amenities in RV park included swimming pool, chess board with extra large pieces, playground and clean bath house. Firewood and ice on site.

  • C
    Apr. 12, 2026

    Oak Ridge Campground — Prince William Forest Park

    Great Campground

    Our family loved this campground. It was entirely wooded with plenty of shade, sites were close but separated enough to feel like you were in your own site. Our kids and others rode their bikes around the loop all weekend long. Bathrooms could have been a little cleaner and all the entrances except one were closed, but that’s what happens when you cut budgets for public lands.

Guide to Ashburn

Primitive camping options around Ashburn, Virginia span across Maryland, Virginia, and West Virginia within a 30-mile radius. The region features rolling hills with elevations ranging from 300-900 feet and deciduous forest landscapes. Most camping areas remain open from April through October, with limited winter availability at select sites like Bull Run Regional Park.

What to do

Water activities at Pohick Bay: Located 30 miles from Ashburn, this park offers boat rentals and fishing opportunities on the Potomac River. "There is plenty of things to do to keep the kids busy. There is also a pool/water park in the park as well as a nice network of trails," notes Ben G. about Pohick Bay Campground.

Hiking on the C&O Canal: Brunswick Family Campground provides direct access to the historic C&O Canal towpath. "Situated on the C&O canal, so you could walk or bike for miles in either direction for hours! Harpers Ferry is only 6 miles away on the trail," reports Susan K. about Brunswick Family Campground.

Historical exploration: Many campsites serve as excellent baseplates for visiting Civil War sites. "We stayed at Bull Run Regional Park on our visit to Washington DC. It was fall and the colors were gorgeous. The sites are all pull-through off the roads through the campground. So your camper faces the woods and you feel like you're all alone," shares Roberta K.

What campers like

Convenience to DC: Cherry Hill Park offers the closest camping to the capital. "Great campground. A bit pricey, but has a full hookup loop. Other loops are tent only. Wonderful bath house. Lots of stuff to do," says PattyD T. about Little Bennett Campground, which is about 25 miles from Ashburn.

Clean facilities: Many campgrounds in the region maintain well-kept bathhouses. "Five stars for the restroom facilities. Bright, large, clean and very well maintained," reports Tana S. about Bull Run Regional Park.

Natural settings: Despite suburban locations, many sites maintain wooded areas. "We tent camped there with 2 other families memorial day weekend. It rained the entire time but we still had a blast. The best review I can give is of the bathrooms. They're worth staying again alone. Locking doors, individual stalls," says Yvonne B. about Bull Run Regional Park.

What you should know

Train noise: Some campgrounds have nearby railroad tracks. "The campground is adjacent to a very large, very busy train yard. It's not bothered me but you should be aware," mentions Dale Y. about Brunswick Family Campground.

Site spacing varies: Expect closer quarters at popular locations. "We stayed at site D72 for 4 days. The sites are quiet, very spacious, level, and heavily wooded with 50A service, water and sewer hookup," notes Ray & Terri F. about Little Bennett Campground.

Seasonal availability: Most campgrounds operate from April through October. "This campground is right on the Potomac, easy to get to, reasonably priced, and the sites are spacious. The loops are small, each containing a dozen or fewer spaces," reports Dale Y.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best campgrounds near Ashburn, VA?

Within an hour's drive of Ashburn, you'll find several excellent campgrounds. Bull Run Regional Park in nearby Centreville offers drive-in sites with water, toilets, and is big-rig friendly. Prince William Forest RV Campground provides a clean, convenient base with bathroom facilities and a pool, located less than an hour from DC. This campground is perfect for those seeking a nature getaway while still having access to shops and restaurants. For those willing to drive a bit further, Shenandoah National Park offers beautiful mountain scenery and well-maintained facilities.

What overnight camping sites can I find close to Ashburn?

Several overnight camping options are available near Ashburn. Swains Lock Hiker-biker Overnight Campsite along the C&O Canal offers convenient parking for about 8 vehicles with a manageable walk to the sites. Brunswick Family Campground provides riverside camping between railroad tracks and the Potomac River, with mesmerizing water views and welcoming staff. It's close enough to DC suburbs to make it an easy getaway. For those willing to drive a bit further, Harpers Ferry Campground offers tent sites, RV sites, and cabins near the scenic Potomac River and Appalachian Trail.

Are there any tent camping options available near Ashburn?

Yes, several tent camping options exist near Ashburn. Greenbelt Park Campground offers a basic National Park Service camping experience with tent sites. While you might hear occasional urban sounds like planes and helicopters, it provides an accessible escape. Cedarville State Forest features family-friendly tent camping with clean sites that include fire rings. For a unique experience, Button Farm is a private farm campground with well-maintained sites that can accommodate up to 12 campers per site, featuring clean fire pit areas and portable toilets.

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