Best Tent Camping near Lovingston, VA

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Best Tent Sites Near Lovingston, VA (17)

    Camper-submitted photo from Canoe Landing Group Campsite — James River State Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Canoe Landing Group Campsite — James River State Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Canoe Landing Group Campsite — James River State Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Canoe Landing Group Campsite — James River State Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Canoe Landing Group Campsite — James River State Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Canoe Landing Group Campsite — James River State Park

    1. Canoe Landing Group Campsite — James River State Park

    28 Reviews
    90 Photos
    10 Saves
    Greenway, Virginia

    Canoe Landing Group Campsite (one primitive site) - There's a group site near the canoe landing. The site accommodates up to 42 people - no hookups, tents only. It's near a restroom and features a fire ring with a flip grill, picnic tables and a pedestal grill. There's a $30 fee for canceling a group-camping reservation.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Reservable
    • Tents
    • Group
    • Picnic Table

    $15 - $80 / night

    Camper-submitted photo from Walnut Grove — James River State Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Walnut Grove — James River State Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Walnut Grove — James River State Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Walnut Grove — James River State Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Walnut Grove — James River State Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Walnut Grove — James River State Park

    2. Walnut Grove — James River State Park

    11 Reviews
    38 Photos
    5 Saves
    Greenway, Virginia

    Camping reservations are highly recommended, and all campgrounds are site-specific - call 1-800-933-7275. The park has five campgrounds. Three of them, Branch Pond, Walnut Grove and Canoe Landing, are open year-round for primitive camping. There are primitive restrooms at those campgrounds. Drinking water is unavailable in the primitive campgrounds, but potable water is available at five of the six picnic shelters. Canoe Landing is the only campground on the river. Please note that primitive sites do not have electricity.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Reservable
    • Tents
    • Picnic Table
    • Toilets

    $15 - $18 / night

    Camper-submitted photo from Branch Pond — James River State Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Branch Pond — James River State Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Branch Pond — James River State Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Branch Pond — James River State Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Branch Pond — James River State Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Branch Pond — James River State Park

    3. Branch Pond — James River State Park

    9 Reviews
    32 Photos
    3 Saves
    Greenway, Virginia

    Camping reservations are highly recommended, and all campgrounds are site-specific - call 1-800-933-7275. The park has five campgrounds. Three of them, Branch Pond, Walnut Grove and Canoe Landing, are open year-round for primitive camping. There are primitive restrooms at those campgrounds. Drinking water is unavailable in the primitive campgrounds, but potable water is available at five of the six picnic shelters. Canoe Landing is the only campground on the river. Please note that primitive sites do not have electricity.

    Branch Pond - Seven primitive sites in a wooded area about two miles from the river (BranchPondPrimTent). Tents only. Each site has a tent pad.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Reservable
    • Tents
    • Dispersed
    • Picnic Table

    $15 - $18 / night

    Camper-submitted photo from Hog Camp Gap
    Camper-submitted photo from Hog Camp Gap
    Camper-submitted photo from Hog Camp Gap
    Camper-submitted photo from Hog Camp Gap
    Camper-submitted photo from Hog Camp Gap
    Camper-submitted photo from Hog Camp Gap
    Camper-submitted photo from Warren Ferry Landing
    Camper-submitted photo from Warren Ferry Landing
    Camper-submitted photo from Warren Ferry Landing
    Camper-submitted photo from Warren Ferry Landing
    Camper-submitted photo from Warren Ferry Landing
    Camper-submitted photo from Warren Ferry Landing

    5. Warren Ferry Landing

    2 Reviews
    7 Photos
    19 Saves
    Scottsville, Virginia

    Come enjoy Warren Ferry Landing, our expansive and shaded property just steps from the James River! Our property boasts 400+ feet of river frontage for you to enjoy and you can swim, fish, or even launch a canoe directly from our sites. There are TWO available camping sites on this property.

    About the property

    Our property is located adjacent to the historic Warren Ferry crossing of the James River. This is one of two historic ferry crossings near Scottsville, VA! The other, Hatton Ferry, is located a little bit down river from this location.

    Our property is only 8 miles from Scottsville so if you need to pop into town for something you forgot it is quite easy. There are many other activities that you can partake in nearby or on our property. There is fishing, swimming, hiking, and kayaking all within easy reach of our property.

    We do not live onsite but we aim to be easily reachable over the phone or text. If you have any questions before or during your stay please don’t hesitate to reach out. Keep in mind that during the night it is possible to hear some train activity from across the river.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Reservable
    • Tents
    • Picnic Table
    • Firewood Available

    $21 - $60 / night

    Camper-submitted photo from Dispersed Camping Site off FR 812
    Camper-submitted photo from Dispersed Camping Site off FR 812
    Camper-submitted photo from Dispersed Camping Site off FR 812

    6. Dispersed Camping Site off FR 812

    2 Reviews
    3 Photos
    130 Saves
    Glasgow, Virginia

    The best way to find out what areas are open to dispersed camping is to contact the nearest District Office to the area you wish to visit. Dispersed camping is not allowed in the vicinity of developed recreation areas such as campgrounds, picnic areas, or trailheads. Many people drive out on Forest Service roads and look for a clearing or a spot with a view. Do not drive on meadows to access your camping site. Drive on existing roads to prevent resource damage. Dispersed camping is allowed in a one-mile perimeter away from campgrounds and 200 feet from any stream. To prevent resource damage please keep your campsite within 150 feet from a roadway.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Tents
    • Group
    • Dispersed
    • Alcohol
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      7. Lynchburg KOA (formerly Wildwood Campground)

      1 Review
      10 Saves
      Big Island, Virginia
      • Pets
      • Fires
      • Electric Hookups
      • Phone Service
      • Reservable
      • ADA Access
      Camper-submitted photo from Breeden Bottom Campground
      Camper-submitted photo from Breeden Bottom Campground
      Camper-submitted photo from Breeden Bottom Campground
      Camper-submitted photo from Breeden Bottom Campground
      Camper-submitted photo from Breeden Bottom Campground
      Camper-submitted photo from Breeden Bottom Campground

      8. Breeden Bottom Campground

      4 Reviews
      9 Photos
      74 Saves
      Buchanan, Virginia
      • Pets
      • Fires
      • Phone Service
      • Reservable
      • Tents
      • Picnic Table

      $40 - $70 / night

      Camper-submitted photo from Cloverdale Farms
      Camper-submitted photo from Cloverdale Farms
      Camper-submitted photo from Cloverdale Farms
      Camper-submitted photo from Cloverdale Farms
      Camper-submitted photo from Cloverdale Farms

      9. Cloverdale Farms

      3 Reviews
      6 Photos
      9 Saves
      Cumberland, Virginia
      • Fires
      • Phone Service
      • Reservable
      • Tents
      • Group
      • Standard (Tent/RV)

      $40 / night

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      Recent Tent Reviews in Lovingston

      645 Reviews of 17 Lovingston Campgrounds


      • Wayne T.The Dyrt PRO User
        Camper-submitted photo from Devil’s Backbone Camp
        Nov. 19, 2024

        Devil’s Backbone Camp

        Best primitive sites! Such a nice campground!

        This was such a awesome campground!! First time ever staying and everybody was so helpful and friendly. He had the camp host come and check on us to see how things were. We stayed at the group 105 site and could not have been happier with that pick. It was off all by itself with the other 4 group primitive sites. Sites were huge and you could arrange and set up however you liked. Really loved that having 2 vehicles and 3 tents we had so much room. Loved the bathhouse being close too. Just a quick little walk/or drive around the corner the showers and stalls were so clean as well. Fire ring was huge too and they have wood on site. We even checked out the restaurant and bar/brewery on site. Everything looked so cool loved the way everything was set up. We will 100% be coming back and do the group site again. ur original plans of going off into the national forest and dispersed camping got canceled so we hated we couldn't do that. But this site the way they are set up really makes you feel like you are still out there disperse camping but with the luxury of a campground being so close. Loved it so much!

      • Mateo M.The Dyrt PRO User
        Camper-submitted photo from Cloverdale Farms
        Nov. 5, 2024

        Cloverdale Farms

        Our first roof top tent experience

        My partner and I were traveling to Richmond, we needed a quick place to stop and rest. We reached out the day of and the owners of the property were so kind, accommodating, and understanding. They set us up with firewood, and all the necessary equipment to have a wonderful night under the stars. The icing on the cake was waking up and spending some time with their horses and goats and this really sweet orange cat. The property was gorgeous and the experience was wonderful.

      • SJ W.The Dyrt PRO User
        Camper-submitted photo from Reservoir Road Dispersed Campsite
        Oct. 29, 2024

        Reservoir Road Dispersed Campsite

        Very long road to get there

        Went in August and it was very buggy, also had someone park pretty close which when I drive down a really long dirt road that is questionable for my van, i want it to be private and this was about 5 miles of dirt road to get to it.

      • N
        Camper-submitted photo from Oronoco Campground
        Oct. 26, 2024

        Oronoco Campground

        Great FREE disperse campground with bathroom

        I love this campground, it’s 5 to 10 minutes from BV, right on the river, primitive with bathrooms, which is fine with me, I sleep in my forerunner with my two dogs, plenty of land and trails, it’s perfect for what I need👍

      • N
        Camper-submitted photo from Oronoco Campground
        Oct. 26, 2024

        Oronoco Campground

        Great primitive campsite with restrooms

        Less than 10 campsites, all with fire circles and a public bathroom site. each campsite is on the river, very beautiful.

      • WThe Dyrt PRO User
        Camper-submitted photo from Oronoco Campground
        Oct. 16, 2024

        Oronoco Campground

        Great!

        Loved this little campground. Nice and quiet, toilets available (though not very clean but good enough). Only thing is that there’s a dog, we think from a property nearby, that acts aggressive towards campers. Luckily it went home around 18h, so we had a great night, but it was back the next morning and immediately had aggressive behavior. So watch out and be careful with your food!

      • N
        Camper-submitted photo from North Creek Campground
        Oct. 13, 2024

        North Creek Campground

        Great campground

        very private, $15 a night, water, bathrooms, right on the river, pet friendly👍.. right next to the AT.. I have a German shepherd and a mini Australian shepherd and they had a blast!

      • nancy B.
        Camper-submitted photo from Waynesboro North 340 Campground
        Oct. 10, 2024

        Waynesboro North 340 Campground

        Aftermath of the hurricane

        My Rv sustained damage from a tree. The staff were awesome but the owner wasn’t. She wouldn’t even acknowledge me or say how sorry she was. Then she had me assigned to the worst site in the park. I have never been treated so terribly. She was only interested in her revenue and not the people.

      • EThe Dyrt PRO User
        Camper-submitted photo from Thunder Bridge
        Sep. 17, 2024

        Thunder Bridge

        Idyllic forest campground

        Thunder BRidge is a unique property tucked away in the Blue Ridge Mountains. Near Natural Bridge State Park in Virginia, the campground was once a CCC camp. Now it is home to many quiet tent sites, screen cabins, log cabins, and even some fully furnished rental cabins.

        The campground is about 60% wooded, the rest is open ground with buildings from the camp's earlier days. The open area includes  several artists' studios.  At one edge is a forest creek, great for wading. 

        The campground is mostly tenting sites and rustic cabins, but there are RV sites in the open area.

        This is not a "resort" but you won't find a more beautiful, quiet campground!

      • LDcakes
        Camper-submitted photo from North Creek Campground
        Aug. 24, 2024

        North Creek Campground

        A Peaceful Camping Getaway

        Our camping trip in Virginia was a step into serene simplicity for just $15. Nestled in a beautiful forest, we found peace with no electricity, no internet, and no phone signals—just pure nature. The campsite featured picnic tables, a fire pit, and even hooks to hang a cauldron for boiling water or cooking fish, adding to the rustic charm. Although there were no showers or sinks, the pit toilet served its purpose well. We spent our time enjoying a barbecue under the stars, fully embracing the natural world around us. Despite bear warnings and the lack of modern conveniences, this getaway left us refreshed and grateful for the peacefulness that only nature can offer.

      • Jen T.The Dyrt PRO User
        Camper-submitted photo from Holliday Lake State Park Campground
        Aug. 16, 2024

        Holliday Lake State Park Campground

        Nice but Gun Range During Summer

        Probably a great place to camp during the fall. During the summer they lease space to the 4-H club that teaches people to shoot black powder muskets for the civil war reenactments. From 8:30am until 3-5pm it sounds like a gun range. It’s not a shot here and there, its volleys of black powder guns (think cannons) being shot all at once. It echos off the water and is the opposite of peaceful. The ranger said it would only be for an hour a day, unless it was a competition day, well for the 5 days we were there it must have been competition. We ended up leaving the park during the day.

        The sites are good. Most need lots of leveling help (bring spare wood!). The newer part has a nice bathhouse. The older part had a really old bathhouse. (So old it’s hard to tell if it’s dirty or just old.)

        It’s not a bad place to visit. But combat veterans should avoid during the summer months.

        The sites are nice. The ones in the newer area (laurel ridge) are close to the nice bathhouse. Both bathhouses have WiFi. No cell service to speak of. (We have Verizon but most of these places have none.)

      • MThe Dyrt PRO User
        Camper-submitted photo from Red Oak Campground — James River State Park
        Jul. 31, 2024

        Red Oak Campground — James River State Park

        Camping and remote work

        Nice campground in line with expectations for most Virginia state parks. Verizon service is spotty 1 to 2 bars and unreliable data but with a directional cell booster we are able to get enough signal for our Verizon Jetpack to work

      • N
        Camper-submitted photo from Devil’s Backbone Camp
        Jul. 12, 2024

        Devil’s Backbone Camp

        Robbery

        $150 per night is crazy. Nothing special about the campground except proximity to devils backbone. This is a parking spot in a field with no trees and the sewer likely on the wrong side. There are no amenities. We’ve stayed many times but plan to go elsewhere going forward.

      • Chaz M.The Dyrt PRO User
        Camper-submitted photo from Misty Mountain Camp Resort
        Jul. 1, 2024

        Misty Mountain Camp Resort

        Fun for the family

        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. The only detractors were that our site (52) was tiny so it was a tad stressful having kids running around right beside the road, the smell of weed that was prevalent (not the campground’s fault) and the motorcycle noise from the nearby interstate.

      • GThe Dyrt PRO User
        Camper-submitted photo from Shenandoah Valley Campground
        Jun. 7, 2024

        Shenandoah Valley Campground

        Nice place to stay

        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. Very nice campground ammenities- stocked fishing pond, big swimming pool, and really nice creek for tubing with waterfall to cool down on the hotter days, horseshoes, mini golf and more. The biggest negative is lack of cell service/internet. Luckily it's a short drive to get service. Weekends were packed(esp. Memorial Day), but much quieter during the week. Many sites are tight and no walking paths between rows so people regularly walk through occupied sites when it's crowded. Smaller negatives- some washer/dryers out of order and litter left by campers wasn't picked up. Overall, a nice place to stay.

      • VThe Dyrt PRO User
        Camper-submitted photo from Chris’s Private Property
        May. 26, 2024

        Chris’s Private Property

        Basic private startup site with hookup

        Chris is establishing a couple of sites on his private property and getting organized. Simple and just off the road, but quiet. Chris is friendly and reachable by phone. A short 100 yards to a rushing creek. We needed a last minute spot during Memorial Day weekend and Chris set us up. Now showers, flat gravel site with pull through between hookups and picnic table platform.

      • Robert L.The Dyrt PRO User
        Camper-submitted photo from Shenandoah Crossing, a Bluegreen Vacations Resort
        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.

      • Colletta & Co. 🤙.The Dyrt PRO User
        Camper-submitted photo from Lee Hi Campground
        May. 19, 2024

        Lee Hi Campground

        A situation-dependent stopover

        For $43.24 we got a pull through site with full hookups. However, we had to disconnect shore power because we kept tripping the 50A service even when we turned our draw down to 30A. As we head into 2 weeks of sewerless sites, this made sense for us to stop, shower, laundry, and top up on power and water. If you don’t have that sort of limitation ahead, this gas station truck stop likely isn’t worth your money.

      • Brad W.The Dyrt PRO User
        Camper-submitted photo from Devil’s Backbone Camp
        Apr. 21, 2024

        Devil’s Backbone Camp

        Awesome spot

        Great spot with clean facilities. Cell phones worked just fine. They are adding more electric sites. Walk to the brewery. Probably my favorite improved camp site for beer enthusiasts!

      • Lucy P.The Dyrt PRO User
        Camper-submitted photo from Glen Maury Park
        Mar. 24, 2024

        Glen Maury Park

        Great place for events

        I have been to many music festivals here, and always find myself impressed by the view and the river. Lots of great site options for whatever your preference is! It's also a convenient walking or driving distance from the rest of town.



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      • Which is the most popular tent campsite near Lovingston, VA?

        According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular tent campground near Lovingston, VA is Canoe Landing Group Campsite — James River State Park with a 4.5-star rating from 28 reviews.

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