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Sky Meadows State Park Campground provides dog owners with primitive campsites that require a one-mile hike from the overnight parking area. Pets must be leashed at all times throughout this state park, which features a selection of tent-only sites with bear boxes, picnic tables, and fire rings. Shenandoah River State Park accepts pets across its tent, RV, cabin, yurt, and glamping accommodations with full hookups available for RVs. Watermelon Park Campground along the Shenandoah River permits pets and offers electric hookups, water access, and propane fill service. Sites at Sky Meadows are spaced far apart with natural buffers that create privacy even when the campground is at capacity, providing more solitude for camping with pets than typical established campgrounds.
The Appalachian Trail runs near several of these pet-friendly campgrounds, with Sky Meadows offering access about a mile from its campsites. Dogs hiking with their owners should remain vigilant of wildlife, as hikers have reported seeing deer, owls, and even bear tracks in the area. Harpers Ferry/Civil War Battlefields KOA in nearby West Virginia welcomes pets at its tent sites, RV spots, and cabins with hookups for water, electric, and sewer. Most campgrounds enforce standard leash policies requiring dogs to be secured at all times except in designated areas. The primitive nature of Sky Meadows requires proper planning when bringing pets, especially considering the mile-long hike required to reach campsites from the parking area. Bull Run Regional Park offers another option with pet-friendly accommodations including cabins and tent sites with standard amenities like showers, drinking water, and electric hookups.
"Portable water and dumping station located at the camp store. We stayed at site 146 on the first caul-de-sac off the first loop just another site away from the bath house (which was pretty clean)."
"Hot dog. Best camping showers I've ever had. Only draw back is that there's only one playground that's awkwardly located."
from $39 - $100 / night
Check Availability"Our patio was on the side next to the road which was a little close to traffic but we still loved siting there, especially in the evening with a campfire."
"Tons of trails great for families with dogs or those wanting to get out and hike. The campsite featured some of the best bathroom/ shower houses, they were super clean and well maintained."
from $27 - $427 / night
Check Availability"Parking is in a locked lot steps away from trail head which leads to campsites about a mile away. Campsites are in a wooded area of park well away from other park attractions so it's very quiet."
"But you have to drive up to the main building, register, go back to the overnight lot, put in the gate code, hang the lot tag on your mirror, and hike in to the site."
from $21 - $112 / night
Check Availability"This is a nice and very large campground tucked away in the northern part of Shenandoah. The facilities and grounds were well kept and it’s a short car’s travel (but there’s also a trail!)"
"The pull in area was paved and behind it was a nice flat tent area."
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"It is a nice campground, decent and clean facilities and a nice location near the river. Price is a little high considering there is no sewer hookup (dump station is on site)."
"Well maintained and owner was around everyday doing work on the property and was friendly."
from $60 - $150 / night
Check Availability"We are tent campers and we’re looking for a place close to Shenandoah to ride our motorcycles. This was 3 miles from the north entrance to the park, perfect."
"Hike up a trail or up through the creek itself to a swimming hole only accessible to campers. Saw some decent sized fish swimming around in there."
"Trails, creek, pool, fishing ponds (back end), batheooms, etc, great rates. No firewood- need to bring your own."
from $60 / night
"Showers are in loop B, which is a 5-7 minute walk. During holiday weekends the sites closest to the shower facilities are fully booked and have less privacy."
"The Oak Ridge campgrounds at Prince William Forest Park are a lovely little campground just outside Washington DC. The sites were large, the facilities are clean and the staff friendly and helpful."
from $26 / night
Check Availability"This place is right outside the gate of Harpers Ferry NP. We walked to the shuttle bus stop. It is a very large KOA, and was almost empty when we visited in September."
"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. "
from $40 - $80 / night
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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.
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.
LegendThis place is right outside the gate of Harpers Ferry NP. We walked to the shuttle bus stop. It is a very large KOA, and was almost empty when we visited in September. The original site the gave us had a large rut and washed out spot, so we could not get level. I checked in the office and the reassigned another space that was much better. Full hook ups, nice clean shower and bathrooms, playground, pool, large dog park.
ScoutOverall great camp ground only thing I noticed is at some of the RV sites the hook ups are in crazy spots some are In the neighboring sites area so you have to drag extensions around them. Also the pool and dog park isn’t on site you have to leave to go to it.
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.
RangerGreat campground for families. Large water park that goes to 3 ft. Playgrounds, dog park, canteen, mini golf, jumping pillow, laser tag, pedal cars, gem mining are just some of the amenities. Very pricey during peak season. We did the camp & store at about $50/night.
RangerThis is a campers dream site. Everything you can think of is offered here. You have to check their website to see all. This is the closest site to Washington DC. Great location with access to all forms of transportation. Store fully stocked to include groceries. Two pools. Hot tub. Play areas to include a game room and miniature golf. Pets are pampered here. Even dog walking service available.
Camping near Marshall spans portions of Fauquier County and the northwestern edge of Prince William Forest Park. The area sits at elevations between 500-1,000 feet, with temperatures typically 10 degrees cooler than nearby Washington D.C. during summer months. Most campgrounds remain open from April through October, with limited winter availability at a few locations.
Riverside recreation: Watermelon Park Campground offers excellent Shenandoah River access for water activities. "Cheap tube rentals with busses that take you 2-3 miles up the road and drop you at boat landing. Bring your own tubes and have a camp member drop you off as well," notes Matt S.
Fishing spots: Oak Ridge Campground provides multiple fishing opportunities in Prince William Forest. "The campground sits in a beautiful Prince William national Forrest...Get your camp on do some hiking, biking, fishin, and also exploring th history of the area well worth it," writes Daniel S.
Historic exploration: The surrounding area features Civil War sites within short driving distance. "There are lots of historical sites near by so check out the old battle fields and buildings that housed troops during civil war. Very cool stuff," says Daniel S. about Bull Run Regional Park.
Privacy between sites: Sky Meadows State Park Campground offers secluded tent camping. "The hills are fantastic for helping each site feel like a little private oasis. Even if the campground is full, I think most of the sites would still feel shaded and private because of how they're dispersed throughout the hills," notes Reba H.
Wildlife viewing: The area's forests provide excellent wildlife observation opportunities. "We saw white-tailed deer and heard owls and cattle! During the day I saw/heard SOOO many birds on the South Ridge Trail and found a bear track after the Cpt. Morgan Trail on the creek side of Hadow Trail!" shares Reba H. about Sky Meadows.
Natural water sounds: Gooney Creek Campground offers campsites with soothing creek sounds. "The creek flowing along the campsite was gorgeous and it was great listening to the running water at night," writes Dani H., while another camper noted they "sleep with the sound of the babbling water."
Primitive logistics: Sky Meadows requires planning for its hike-in sites. "It's about a mile hike in to the campground... No running water or showers in bathhouses. Non-potable water pump is near the restroom. Boil water at least three minutes before consuming," advises RL.
Bear awareness: Mathews Arm Campground requires proper food storage. "There are no bear boxes at this campground, but there are indeed bears, so keep all food in your car," warns Eric K., while another reviewer mentions seeing "a doe and fawn right in our campsite!"
Seasonal crowds: Many campgrounds fill quickly during peak seasons. "Arrive early in the day if you don't have a reservation, especially later in the week," recommends Mary S. about Mathews Arm, noting that even when they "entered a sparsely populated park in mid-afternoon on a Monday in October, those sites were already taken."
Kid-friendly activities: Bull Run Regional Park offers extensive recreation options. "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...They had a campfire complete with s'mores followed by hayrides," shares Bridget H.
Riverside camping with children: Shenandoah River State Park accommodates families with various water activities. "One of my favorite campgrounds - particularly when I bring first time campers. Clean grounds and importantly clean facilities. Park offers very doable hiking and mountain biking options for beginners," notes Laura N.
Pet-friendly accommodations: Many campgrounds welcome dogs with specific rules. "Oak Ridge Campground is deep at 'end' of Prince William Forest (13 miles from forest entrance gate)," explains Tracy R., who mentions that despite ticks being an issue, the pet-friendly campground offers excellent privacy with sites that "varied greatly in size."
Site selection for big rigs: Harpers Ferry/Civil War Battlefields KOA offers options for various RV sizes but requires careful planning. "You can divide up the ground into two locations, the big-rig park with no trees and the smaller-rig area in the woods. We have a 34' travel trailer and although the site was narrow, it was easily long enough to fit our needs," advises Erin S.
Water and electric access: Watermelon Park provides essential hookups but with limitations. "Price is a little high considering there is no sewer hookup (dump station is on site). A few things I'm disappointed in 1) no fire rings but you can use an above ground pit, 2) not all sites have picnic tables," shares Brian J.
Seasonal considerations: RVers should note campground closure dates. "We stayed here on the night of December 11, 2020. No problem finding a spot, campground was about half full when we got there around 4pm... Water and electrical available at all the spots even though it was winter," reports John B. about Shenandoah River State Park.
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