Best Tent Camping near Mascot, VA

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Best Tent Sites Near Mascot, VA (6)

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    1. Wisteria Beach Hideaway

    2 Reviews
    28 Photos
    50 Saves
    Onemo, Virginia

    Private secluded site only 1 mile from 2 separate remote beaches. This privative site is nestled in a grove of wisteria covered trees. Plenty of room for larger groups with access to close to 20 acres to walk.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • Tents
    • Group

    $35 - $50 / night

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    2. Sandy Bottom Nature Park

    5 Reviews
    21 Photos
    77 Saves
    Newport News, Virginia
    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
    • Tents

    $11 - $42 / night

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      3. Brewer’s Point Hike-in or Boat-in Primitive Campground — Belle Isle State Park

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      Morattico, Virginia

      Brewer’s Point Hike-in or Boat-in Primitive Campground

      This campground offers year-round primitive hike-in or boat-in tent camping. Motor vehicle access to these sites is not permitted for any reason. Campers must arrive by boat or hike in (1.5 miles from the closest parking area).

      Four sites, six people maximum per site.

      Site 1 has an elevated tent platform and gravel pad with a picnic table, fire pit, and lantern post. Site 2 has a large gravel tent pad with a picnic table, fire pit and lantern post. Sites 3 and 4 each have their own tent pad but share a common area with one fire ring, two picnic tables, a lantern post and a clothesline. There is one pit toilet but no showers. There is no electricity or potable water. Campers must bring water for drinking and cooking.

      All camping equipment must be set up within the wooden borders. Check-in is 4 p.m., and check-out is 1 p.m. The park has a few canoes that may be rented overnight to access the campground. Weather conditions determine when these canoes are available for rent. Reserve one in advance by calling the park at 804-462-5030.

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

      $15 - $18 / night

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      4. Carter's Cove Campground

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      Lackey, Virginia
      • Pets
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      • Electric Hookups
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          6. Pax River Hog Point Campgrounds — Naval Airstation (Nas) Patuxent River

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          Lusby, Maryland

          Overview

          Visitors eligible for reservations at this location are limited to Active Duty, Reservists, Retired Military, Unremarried Widow, Veterans and Department of Defense employees. Learn more about eligible visitors and access to this military base recreation site. A variety of recreational programs and facilities await you and your family at Naval Air Station Patuxent River, located just 55 miles south of Washington D.C. Situated at the confluence of the Patuxent River and Chesapeake Bay, this is an area rich in both American and Navy history and natural beauty. Part of the legacy of Southern Maryland may be found in the spacious, natural campsite areas aboard the installation. Hogs Point Campsites are nestled in the woods between the Chesapeake Bay and Patuxent River and are just a few walking steps for fishing and crabbing.

          Recreation

          Water lovers will find that NAS Patuxent River strectches across approximately 12 miles of shoreline offering locations to launch kayaks, stand up paddle boards, motor and sail boats, places for fishing and crabbing as well as areas for the beach lovers.______ Bicyclists will find a 10 mile paved loop within the installation as well as designated bike trails.__ MWR also has a Golf Course, Outdoor Pool, Marina, Theater, Community Recreation Office, Auto Hobby Shop and Fitness Center.

          Facilities

          Water lovers will find that NAS Patuxent River strectches across approximately 12 miles of shoreline offering locations to launch kayaks, stand up paddle boards, motor and sail boats, places for fishing and crabbing as well as areas for the beach lovers.______ Bicyclists will find a 10 mile paved loop within the installation as well as designated bike trails.__ MWR also has a Golf Course, Outdoor Pool, Marina, Theater, Community Recreation Office, Auto Hobby Shop and Fitness Center.

          Natural Features

          NAS Patuxent River Hogs Point Campground is located where the Chesapeake Bay meets the Patuxent River, offering the best views for sunrises.__

          contact_info

          This location is staffed. Please call (301) 342-3573 to speak with local staff.

          Nearby Attractions

          Historic St. Mary's City__ Patuxent River Air Museum Historic Sotterly__ St. Clement's Island Point Lookout State Park Solomon's Island Navy Recreation Center Solomons__

          • Pets
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          • Reservable
          • Tents

          $30 / night


        Recent Tent Reviews in Mascot

        399 Reviews of 6 Mascot Campgrounds


        • Frank B.
          Camper-submitted photo from Machicomoco State Park Campground
          Sep. 16, 2024

          Machicomoco State Park Campground

          Great Camping Experience at Machicomoco!

          I was visiting the Yorktown battlefield the next morning so I chose to camp here for the first time.  The facilities are nice and modern, and the environment is quiet.  Just what I was looking for.

        • pThe Dyrt PRO User
          Camper-submitted photo from Sun Outdoors Cape Charles
          Sep. 6, 2024

          Sun Outdoors Cape Charles

          Labor Day weekend camping

          Great spot for families. A lot of activities for everyone. The adult pool was very nice and clean. My son and his wife kayaked and had a great time. Cape Charles is a quaint town for shopping and is only 10 min away. Only issue we had were the kids on bikes riding in front of the golf cart and cars. No parental supervision. Very scary and unsafe. Other than that it was a great trip and we will be back.

        • Valenica A.
          Camper-submitted photo from Military Park Langley AFB Bethel Recreation Area - Park and FamCamp
          Sep. 5, 2024

          Military Park Langley AFB Bethel Recreation Area - Park and FamCamp

          Frequent Policing for Black People

          I arrived at the location and, within 10 minutes, police officers showed up to monitor me, despite my behavior being no different from that of others around me. The next morning, I returned and, once again, within 10 minutes, the police were called to watch me. I plan to document these incidents and file a formal complaint, but I want to warn other Black individuals to exercise caution when visiting this place. I'm unsure whether the issue lies with the organization itself or if it's the Bethel campers falsely reporting my actions, but it’s striking that simply walking to decompress has led to repeated police presence. I plan to document each experience, timing my arrival and the police arrival and then look into why I believe I'm being racially profiled. While this isn't blatant racism, it sure aligns with interpersonal racism is much harder to detect if there isn't a pattern and you know how it operates.

        • Kaylee G.
          Camper-submitted photo from Machicomoco State Park Campground
          Jul. 23, 2024

          Machicomoco State Park Campground

          Very Sunny

          We had a very hot stay. We stayed at campsite 13 which had wonderful shade in the late afternoon. Be prepared with a wagon to transport items from your car to your campsite if choosing the no water/electric sites. Short walk from parking to sites. 

          The interpretive area was really fun to explore in the evening during golden hour and beyond. Great view of the sunset over the river.

        • Janet R.The Dyrt PRO User
          Camper-submitted photo from Chippokes State Park Campground
          Jun. 20, 2024

          Chippokes State Park Campground

          Great park for cultural and natural history

          Chippokes State Park is located on the grounds of an old historic plantation, actually one if the original plantations in the area dating back to the 1600’s. The land grant was huge, and as a state park now it provides a rich opportunity to learn about the James River, the natural and indigenous history of the region, the settlement history and role of this plantation in Virginia History, and more. Visiting here provides hiking opportunities to learn about fossils along the river shore, the temperate forest in the woods, and history around the old plantation. Taking the ferry across the river from Jamestown to get here was part of the adventure too. There is a nature center and visitor center that provides lots of info and programs near the river , a network of easy park roads for biking, and the plantation itself, set back further away from the river, provides a wealth of learning, including about the history of crops and trade in this area, and about the lives of the slaves who worked the plantation. The grounds right around the plantation are, in fact, a memorial to the hundreds of souls who lived and worked the land here. It was an amazing learning experience to come to the park, and the options to stay over in the park include standard campsites in a wooded campground, or cabins. The campground has all the usual state park amenities, and was very quiet when we were there in November—so late fall is a great time to come, as the fall weather was amazing

        • Janet R.The Dyrt PRO User
          Camper-submitted photo from Military Park Cheatham Annex / Yorktown Naval Weapons Station RV Campground
          Jun. 19, 2024

          Military Park Cheatham Annex / Yorktown Naval Weapons Station RV Campground

          Camping in the middle if “The Historic Triangle”

          This is an amazing recreational campground for military families and retirees that is located right on the York River between Williamsburg and Yorktown. It is immediately adjacent to the Colonial Parkway for easy access to historic Jamestown as well, making for a great base for exploring the historic sites and state and national parks of the area. There are several Navy Bases in the area, so this is an easy retreat for active duty folks, but also open to uniformed service personnel or retirees and families from all over the country.

          The campground is multi-faceted. There is everything for everyone—camper cabins (some dog friendly and some handicapped accessible) as well as an RV park with hookups as needed, and also standard tent sites as well as primitive tent cents. The various camping areas surround a central recreational area that includes golf course, playground and swimming pool, but there are also wooded hiking trails, two lakes with rowboats and kayaks and fishing, as well as shoreline and piers on the York River itself. The RV campground has a nice central bath house with showers snd toilets as well as laundry facilities. There is a small convenience store as well as a cafe if needed, but you are so close to Williamsburg and its myriad cafes and shops that you have amazing options! We have stayed here several times now, in fall and spring, and it was a great home base for exploring the whole “historic triangle

        • Heather H.The Dyrt PRO User
          Camper-submitted photo from Westmoreland State Park Campground
          Jun. 11, 2024

          Westmoreland State Park Campground

          Great with the littles

          Stayed one night in our camper van, walked down to fossil beach which was the perfect amount of hiking for a two year old, great playground with plenty of other kids, camp store is well stocked and had decent hours. Our site was right next to bathrooms which was also great with the kids but we didnt hear or smell them. Cleanest campground bathrooms we've ever seen. Gravel parking and pebbles in the picnic table area, which my 2 year old enjoyed and my 9 month old tried his hardest to ingest. Loved it, would def go back.

        • Mallory H.
          Camper-submitted photo from Westmoreland State Park Campground
          Apr. 2, 2024

          Westmoreland State Park Campground

          Quick Stay

          While we only camped here for one night, we enjoyed the park from check in to checkout!

          Since we tent camp our site was dry and had no amenities but there were full hook up sites available. Our site was nestled in with the full hook up sites so it was as far away from the bathrooms as possible, not a big deal just something to note.

          Since we visited in March, the trees did not have much foliage so the sites were more exposed than I tend to prefer and lots of the campers around left their outside RV lights on all night.

          Being in campground A, we were only a short walk to the trail leading to fossil beach which was beautiful!

        • C
          Camper-submitted photo from Chickahominy Riverfront Park
          Feb. 17, 2024

          Chickahominy Riverfront Park

          Lots to Do plus a Riverfront View!

          What could be better than camping and kayaking on a beautiful river? Maybe try fishing off the new pier or taking a bike ride on a nice long trail after visiting Jamestown or Colonial Williamsburg or Busch Gardens which are all within a very short driving distance! Or even a Ferry Ride across the river to a lovely waterside restaurant where you can experience delicious food and the most amazing sunsets! And no worries if you don’t have a tent or camper, because they have cozy yet roomy glamping tents available!We love camping at CRP! Everyone is always friendly and helpful! Facilities are always clean and well maintained. We have stayed in the spring as well as late summer without any problems. There is a camp store, two bath houses, and a convenient dump station. Playground and fenced pool. A boat ramp for motorized boats as well as a launch site for kayaks. Bring your own or rentals available. Looking forward to our next visit this Spring!

        • Laura M.The Dyrt PRO User
          Camper-submitted photo from Colonial Pines Campground At Williamsburg Christian Retreat Center
          Nov. 9, 2023

          Colonial Pines Campground At Williamsburg Christian Retreat Center

          Great place to recharge

          I will admit I was a little hesitant about coming to an RV park located within a Christian Retreat Center. I wasn’t sure what to expect, but we came anyway because the price through the Passport America discount was right ($20/night for a FHU site with the discount on off-season rates, so, $40 without the discount). I was happy we came, the office staff person was so friendly and so nice and welcoming, and the campground was just great. There’s plenty of activities here- there’s a playground, a gaga ball pit, basketball court, frisbee golf course, pool, soccer field, baseball field, and some really nice walking trails in the woods (some of these might be restricted to use by retreat guests, not sure). Some basic snacks and knick knacks and clothing available for sale in the office.

          There’s laundry here, but the set up was a little awkward- there’s one washer/ dryer in the hallway of the lodge, which is a hotel-like building. It’s kind of a far walk from the campground, and there’s no place to hang out and wait for your laundry. It’s $5 for a load (wash& dry) and you can pay by credit card in the office or drop $5 in the box by the machines. Firewood available for sale here for $5, pay by venmo, at the office, or in the honor box. No alcohol allowed in the park. 

          Cell service for Verizon and ATT was pretty decent, and they have great free wifi. Showers are good and clean and free, continuous water running (no button to push).

        • BThe Dyrt PRO User
          Camper-submitted photo from Chickahominy Riverfront Park
          Nov. 6, 2023

          Chickahominy Riverfront Park

          Riverfront Park, boat ramp and camping.

          Its a nice park right on the river, sites are a little close but not bad with mostly full hookups. Easy access to bike trail that runs from Richmond to williamsburg, passing many plantations and farms,forrest, etc along the way. The bike path runs seperate from the roads, but is blacktoped for easy riding. They also have canoe, kayak rentals, a nice pool in summer, beautiful views off the bluff of the river as well as a trailered boat launch.

        • Tristan S.
          Camper-submitted photo from Rockahock Campgrounds & Resort RV Park
          Oct. 25, 2023

          Rockahock Campgrounds & Resort RV Park

          Unethical Customer Service/Management

          Booked a lot on September 21, 2023 for November 1st. I received an email for the confirmation of the deposit. I called on October 25, 2023 to cancel the reservation as we were no longer going to be in the state at the time of the reservation. I spoke with the customer service lady who told me she would speak with the manager, Becky. They then called to tell me per the cancellation policy they sent me in the confirmation email that it was a forfeiture of the deposit. I had Becky send me the email as I could not find it while driving. The original email they sent versus the “refurbished” email Becky sent state two completely different things. I have called around 20 times and no one will answer. I have emailed the original email to show where the cancellation policy has been reworded. I have left voicemails and no response. I’m out of $250. Hopefully I can save other people from giving these frauds any money with this review. You have been warned.

        • Katie The Dyrt PRO User
          Camper-submitted photo from Cross Rip Camp
          Oct. 15, 2023

          Cross Rip Camp

          Great campground

          Came with a group and we had 2 campsites and one cabin. Layout was great. Water views from all sites. Cabin patio was a lifesaver with the rain. Owners were awesome and helpful

        • Diane R.
          Camper-submitted photo from Chippokes State Park Campground
          Oct. 15, 2023

          Chippokes State Park Campground

          Old Ameture

          Personally, I spent my Birthday week 09-13 October there. I had a wonderful experience for my first time car camping. I would've preferred not having noisy camp neighbors but I guess it was to be expected. So happy that I invested in a tent that survived a rainy night with flying colors. It was a training run to get myself accustomed to the many insects that frayed my nerves. I would return though and the next time should be a lot easier on this old woman and her old husband. 😁

        • James P.The Dyrt PRO User
          Camper-submitted photo from Military Park Fort AP Hill Champs Camp RV Park
          Sep. 26, 2023

          Military Park Fort AP Hill Champs Camp RV Park

          The Good; the Bad; and the Ugly

          The Good: easy reservations and check in; hard surface sites; sites mostly level; showers and bathrooms are super clean; laundry facility is clean. The Bad: limited cell service (StarLink or similar is your best option) no campfires at sites; not much for kids to do (I don’t travel with them); sometimes you hear military field training going on (live ranges, helicopters, and ospreys - but I don’t mind); must have proper government ID to access post. The Ugly: hunting season can get a little crowded. Summary: I will be back.

        • K
          Camper-submitted photo from Military Park Langley AFB Bethel Recreation Area - Park and FamCamp
          Sep. 11, 2023

          Military Park Langley AFB Bethel Recreation Area - Park and FamCamp

          Great for Families

          We tent camped here over Labor Day weekend as our first family camping trip, and we all had such a good time! Our boys (8, 6, & 4) had so much fun on the big playground and paddle boating. Ask for Bill! He’s awesome and treats everyone like they’re special :)

          The tent sites are clean, closely grouped, and the lights from the bathroom shine on them all night (so bring a sleep mask). But for $10/night with full bathrooms, sink to wash dishes in, and laundry? Worth the lights! Will definitely stay here again.

        • SThe Dyrt PRO User
          Camper-submitted photo from Newport News Park
          Sep. 3, 2023

          Newport News Park

          Local Getaway

          My 6 year old daughter and I stayed for two nights. It was her first Daddy/Daughter camp trip and she had a great time.

          Reservations/Check In/Check Out:

          • All were flawless.
            -Staff was friendly and efficient.
          • Cost typical for State Park.

          Camp Site:

          • We tent camped fyi.
          • Beautiful shaded site overlooking the lake.
          • A fair amount of litter was on the site from previous campers. We cleaned every piece we could find though.
          • Power and water on site.
          • We were at site 116. For the life of me, I couldn’t find a very level spot for the tent, but we made do.
          • Grill leaned awkwardly to one side.
          • Fire area not well defined.
          • Traffic and Train noise took a bit getting used to.
          • Issues aside, I would still return for a repeat trip.

          Amenities:

          • Bathrooms weren’t very clean.
          • Store was surprisingly reasonable $ for most essentials.
          • Bike trail was fun.
          • My daughter enjoyed the playground.

          Overall:

          • A nice park close to many attractions.
          • A good place to get away without really getting away (if that makes sense).
          • The good outweighs the bad.
        • Austin H.
          Camper-submitted photo from Chickahominy Riverfront Park
          Sep. 1, 2023

          Chickahominy Riverfront Park

          Nice stay

          Has full hookup 30 amp 50 amp fresh water dump station sewage hookup they had construction on the dock so couldn't do much fishing service is spotty with T-Mobile home Internet

        • liz J.
          Camper-submitted photo from Sandy Bottom Nature Park
          Aug. 21, 2023

          Sandy Bottom Nature Park

          A great place to hike and camp if you can't get out of the area

          The park is centrally located with easy highway access.  Plentiful parking, lots of trails to choose from.  The staff was top notch and super kind and helpful.  They were very insistent about the "no alcohol" rule.    

          Sites are first come, first served.  Must reserve in person.  Visitor's center is open 9-6.  

          The sites were located about 1/4 mile from the parking lot down a trail.  They were spaced nicely apart and had nice sand tent platforms with a picnic table and a fire ring with a grate.  Trash cans were very close by, which was super nice.  The bathrooms were flush toilets and running water faucets and located behind the parking lot, so a bit of a hike in the dark if you need to go.  Other than that, expect no amenities.  Bugs weren't terrible but were present.  Definitely bring bug spray.  

          The biggest negative was that no matter where you were in the park, there was significant noise from the highway.  Horns honking, sirens blaring, the general rush of cars going by.  There is no sound barrier between 64 and the park so every noise just filters right through the trees.  Not anyone's fault, but definitely a downside.  

          Overall when you consider the dirt cheap price of 10.60 per night, this campground delivers as advertised.

        • F
          Camper-submitted photo from Kiptopeke State Park Campground
          Aug. 14, 2023

          Kiptopeke State Park Campground

          Great little beach

          Great little beach area with separate dog beach Tight camping Great fishing Few full hook ups Short walk to beach Decent hiking trails Bring bug spray Very hot in camp ground

        • Janet P.
          Camper-submitted photo from Seaside View Recreation Park
          Jul. 28, 2023

          Seaside View Recreation Park

          Not ready ..

          It’s a very small campground, looks like 99% of the people live here. Also, looks like they’re trying to do some very nice renovations. But they are really not up for customers. No pool, but they do have a pier that looks nice. We needed a place to stay for the night so we stayed. I don’t think they have any accommodations at all bathrooms or showers. Joy was very nice. 

        • Janet P.
          Camper-submitted photo from Take It Easy Campground
          Jul. 28, 2023

          Take It Easy Campground

          👎

          Campground is mostly people that live there,and what few sites they had you had to squeeze into our between people that have the Homestead set up. The office was nice but the campground was not and the people were not welcoming. The only thing I can say is it look like it had a nice pool. We drove around to pick a spot and fast decided we did not want to stay here. Sorry everyone have a good day. 

        • ania A.The Dyrt PRO User
          Camper-submitted photo from Newport News Park
          Jul. 24, 2023

          Newport News Park

          Great base camp to explore American history

          The park is surprisingly wooded with pretty good spacing between the sites. The park was a great mix of nature in middle of civilization. We enjoyed our outings to Jamestown and the American Revolution Museum.

          We enjoyed our stay but please note:

          • bring many leveling blocks
          • there is a lot of road noise at the sites along the water; the noise is less of a problem towards the center of campground
          • the fire pits are not build up so you can grill unless you have self supporting/standing grill to place over the fire.

          We enjoyed our stay.



        Guide to Mascot

        Tent camping near Mascot, Virginia offers a blend of natural beauty and outdoor adventure, perfect for those looking to escape into the wilderness.

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        Tent Camping Prices and Reservations

        • Tent camping at Wisteria Beach Hideaway is well-reviewed and typically costs around $50 per night, offering amenities like showers and picnic tables.
        • At Carter's Cove Campground, expect to pay approximately $30 for a night, featuring electric hookups and a spacious environment.
        • For a budget-friendly option, Sandy Bottom Nature Park offers tent sites for about $11 per night, perfect for those looking to save while enjoying nature.

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          According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular tent campground near Mascot, VA is Wisteria Beach Hideaway with a 5-star rating from 2 reviews.

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