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Places to Camp near Amherst, VA

609 Reviews

Join the fun near Amherst. With tons of outdoor activities and scenic camping, this is an excellent vacation spot for all kinds of travelers. Enjoy the scenic camping, fun activities, and sights and sounds of Amherst. Ready to plan your adventure?…

Best Camping Sites Near Amherst, VA (79)

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

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    Canoe Landing Group Campsite — James River State Park

    28 Reviews
    90 Photos
    1 Save
    Greenway, Virginia

    Canoe Landing Group Campsite (one primitive site) - There's a group site near the canoe landing. The site…

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

    $15 - $80 / night

  2. Camper-submitted photo from Sherando Lake Campground

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    Sherando Lake Campground

    33 Reviews
    171 Photos
    303 Saves
    Tyro, Virginia

    Overview

    Sherando Lake Recreation Area's Family Campground provides an ideal camping destination. It is…

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • RVs
    • Tents
    • Group

    $32 / night

  3. Camper-submitted photo from Devil’s Backbone Camp

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    Devil’s Backbone Camp

    30 Reviews
    92 Photos
    263 Saves
    Nellysford, Virginia

    Devils Backbone Camp is a 73 site campground featuring full hook up RV sites, standard, non-electric RV sites and…

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access

    $55 / night

  4. Camper-submitted photo from Natural Bridge-Lexington KOA

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    Natural Bridge-Lexington KOA

    28 Reviews
    111 Photos
    136 Saves
    Natural Bridge, Virginia
    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access

    $35 / night

  5. Camper-submitted photo from Crabtree Falls Campground

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    Crabtree Falls Campground

    20 Reviews
    51 Photos
    481 Saves
    Montebello, Virginia
    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Reservable
    • RVs
    • Tents

    $28 - $55 / night

  6. Camper-submitted photo from Red Oak Campground — James River State Park

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    Red Oak Campground — James River State Park

    16 Reviews
    91 Photos
    3 Saves
    Greenway, Virginia

    Red Oak Campground (30 sites, RedOakEW40ft)

    Electric and water hookups; the sites are shaded and can…

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Reservable
    • Standard (Tent/RV)
    • Firewood Available

    $35 / night

  7. Camper-submitted photo from Lynchburg / Blue Ridge Parkway KOA

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    Lynchburg / Blue Ridge Parkway KOA

    13 Reviews
    78 Photos
    132 Saves
    Big Island, Virginia

    The famed Blue Ridge Parkway is right outside your door (or tent flap) at this KOA. Scenic hikes, waterfalls,…

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
  8. Camper-submitted photo from Otter Creek Campground — Blue Ridge Parkway

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    Otter Creek Campground — Blue Ridge Parkway

    14 Reviews
    28 Photos
    133 Saves
    Big Island, Virginia

    Overview

    Otter Creek Campground is located at the Blue Ridge Parkway's lowest elevation, only 649 feet above…

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Phone Service
    • RVs
    • Tents
    • Cabins

    $20 / night

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

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    Walnut Grove — James River State Park

    11 Reviews
    38 Photos
    2 Saves
    Greenway, Virginia

    Camping reservations are highly recommended, and all campgrounds are site-specific - call 1-800-933-7275. The park…

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

    $15 - $18 / night

  10. Camper-submitted photo from Misty Mountain Camp Resort

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    Misty Mountain Camp Resort

    36 Reviews
    55 Photos
    232 Saves
    Crozet, Virginia

    Misty Mountain Camp Resort offers a delightful, relaxing vacation at the foot of the Blue Ridge Mountains near…

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access

    $35 - $75 / night


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