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Best Campgrounds near Montebello, VA

767 Reviews

Montebello, Virginia sits in a scenic portion of the Blue Ridge Mountains with several campground options ranging from developed sites to dispersed camping areas. Montebello Resort provides tent and RV camping with full hookups, cabin rentals, and access to fishing ponds and small lakes. Crabtree Falls Campground offers waterfront sites along a river with tent, RV, and cabin accommodations. Spy Rock, a more primitive dispersed camping area, requires hiking to reach the campsites and provides no amenities but offers exceptional mountain views. The Blue Ridge Parkway runs nearby, connecting these camping destinations to hiking trails and scenic overlooks throughout the region.

Most campgrounds in the area operate seasonally, with peak activity from April through October. Road access varies significantly between developed campgrounds and backcountry sites. "Follow the directions on the campground website. VA56 is a very windy road not recommended for pulling a camper through. Use the Blue Ridge Parkway," advised one visitor about reaching Montebello Resort. Cell phone coverage is extremely limited or nonexistent at many sites, particularly at Montebello Resort and the higher-elevation areas. The region experiences typical mountain weather patterns with cooler temperatures even in summer months, especially at higher elevations like Spy Rock. Advance reservations are recommended for developed campgrounds during summer weekends and fall foliage season.

Campers frequently mention the peaceful water features as highlights of their stays in the area. At Montebello Resort, the small fishing lake and pond provide recreation opportunities, with the campground offering complimentary kayaks and paddle boats. A recent review noted, "The trout pond is a nice touch - you can fish without a license, and you pay for what you catch." Sites along rivers at Crabtree Falls Campground are particularly popular, with one camper writing, "We love staying right on the creek, the view and sound of it is the best." Many visitors appreciate the proximity to hiking trails, including the nearby Crabtree Falls and Spy Rock trails that offer panoramic mountain views. The primitive camping at Spy Rock requires more effort but rewards campers with 360-degree views of the Shenandoah Valley from atop the mountain.

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Best Camping Sites Near Montebello, Virginia (111)

    1. Sherando Lake Campground

    33 Reviews
    Tyro, VA
    8 miles
    Website
    +1 (540) 291-2188

    $25 - $47 / night

    "Sherando Lake is a well-maintained, popular campground located in the George Washington National Forest near Lyndhurst, VA."

    "The lakeside is wonderful for sitting, reading and swimming.  The "upper lake" is great for fishing. "

    2. Devils Backbone Camp

    40 Reviews
    Nellysford, VA
    12 miles
    Website
    +1 (540) 817-9708

    $25 - $140 / night

    "First time camping in any part of Virginia, very nice and clean campground, not too much outside noise besides the random car driving on the one road near by."

    "We set up camp then walked over to the brewery/ restaurant for some flights and dinner. I recommend grabbing some growlers to go. Showers and restrooms were clean."

    3. Crabtree Falls Campground

    20 Reviews
    Montebello, VA
    4 miles
    Website
    +1 (540) 377-2066

    $28 - $55 / night

    "The tent sites we stayed in were 10 ft away from the Tye river, we literally fell asleep to the sound of the water every night."

    "I’ve camped at a completely different part of this place before which was a site without access to bathrooms and showers."

    4. Walnut Hills Campground & RV Park

    20 Reviews
    Stuarts Draft, VA
    13 miles
    Website
    +1 (540) 337-3920

    $45 - $99 / night

    "You can fish in the lake though we didn't catch anything. Wifi is free and open so no password and therefore, not secure. Trash picked up each day."

    "Good location close to I81 but little road noise. I did hear a train."

    5. Montebello Resort

    11 Reviews
    Montebello, VA
    1 mile
    Website
    +1 (540) 377-2650

    $38 - $55 / night

    "Montebello is a lovely campground. There are tent, RV sites and cabins with campground bathroom. There are showers, slop sink and laundry."

    "This is one of Virginia’s best kept secrets for Cabins, RV or Tent camping. The location is awesome; close to some great hiking spots, very accessible & well laid out."

    6. Oronoco Campground

    15 Reviews
    Buena Vista, VA
    11 miles
    Website
    +1 (540) 291-2188

    "It should be noted that the warning about water moccasins posted previously is inaccurate as there are no water moccasins in this part of Virginia."

    "Only thing is that there’s a dog, we think from a property nearby, that acts aggressive towards campers."

    7. Sun Retreats Shenandoah Valley

    12 Reviews
    Stuarts Draft, VA
    11 miles
    Website
    +1 (540) 337-2267

    $29 - $45 / night

    "And of course their lake that has two jumping decks, water slide, snack bar , restaurant and off to the side a little store for floats with putt putt golf and Jenna,etc."

    "Lots for them to do, great swimming lake, employees were a pleasure. Trash pick-up was awesome !! Our site was gorgeous. Not a full hook up(more on that later), but absolutely perfect."

    8. Spy Rock

    5 Reviews
    Montebello, VA
    3 miles
    Website

    "The views from atop Spy Rock are some of the best in Virginia, and the campsite is one of my favorites. You hike in and there is a decent sized area to set up tents."

    "Spy Rock is this awesome hike about an hour away from Charlottesville, Va. It is a great hike with a small rock scramble at the top for an extra bit of fun."

    9. Stoney Creek Resort

    7 Reviews
    Stuarts Draft, VA
    9 miles
    Website
    +1 (540) 337-1510

    "Beautiful surroundings. No phone signal and wifi was a joke but that's not a bad thing!"

    "Ate at their on-site restaurant while a local band played outside. Mostly used by local folks as a seasonal CG. Lots of semi-permanent fixtures attached to rigs. Did get a PassPort America discount."

    10. Misty Mountain Camp Resort

    39 Reviews
    Crozet, VA
    25 miles
    Website
    +1 (888) 647-8900

    $35 - $75 / night

    "The winding layout allowed for more distance between other sites. The woods were beautiful with easy walking trails right from the site."

    "Back in sites for smaller trailers such as our teardrop were plenty big enough but still on the outskirts of the field. Bath house was very clean and very well thought out."

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  • C
    Oct. 4, 2025

    Hawk Nest Mushroom Farm

    Convenient location

    It s nice to have a camp option near Harrisonburg. I agree with others that the tall grass seems like a tick risk. The tall grass is too close in the more private fire circle for fire safety. It was nice to hear several owls nearby. There is road noise during the day. Orv is welcoming and accommodating.

  • SThe Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 3, 2025

    Middle Creek Campground

    Beautiful and secluded

    Mostly seasonal campers, but an idyllic environment. I am parked alongside a babbling brook. Poor cell reception, no tv. A forced off the grid experience.

  • Aly E.The Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 28, 2025

    Loft Mountain Campground — Shenandoah National Park

    Beware

    So the drive here is gorgeous. Deer everywhere and a nice drive. But campground wise wasn’t great. We stayed a Friday night and the group across from us yelled, laughed, partied the entire night til 5am. We didn’t sleep at all. Loud music and all. The bathrooms had one working toilet and one sink, however the one “working” toilet was stopped up and trash was everywhere around it. Such as dirty toilet paper and other sanitary things in the floors.

    Overall the loud party beside us ruined the entire experience and I really wish the campground hosts or rangers kept it clean and also upheld the quiet hours.

  • Werner S.The Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 1, 2025

    Loft Mountain Campground — Shenandoah National Park

    Perfect Shenandoah stopover

    Good amount of first come first serve spots. We visited during a weekday and there was more than enough availability. Nice small trail that runs around the campground. The campstore offers more than enough! We bought a smores-kit, very handy. I dont know if there are (enough) full hook ups?

  • Joel R.The Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 28, 2025

    Paradise Lake Family Campground

    Not more than one night

    This is an older campground and shows its age…and wear. There are several semi-permanent residents here. Some facilities need repair and/or maintenance. Water in the shower was hot, but the showers were small, and there was no place for d as iso, shaving things, shampoo, ets. And no place to sit to. There is a pool and a lake with a swim beach. Kayak rental. Playground, laundry, showers/ bathrooms are passable. Internet is very slow.

  • madison F.
    Aug. 17, 2025

    Walnut Hills Campground & RV Park

    WALNUT

    first arrived weary of storm headed our way only to find out our campsite was the only in our section that wasn’t a flood zone.

    saw some liquid being pumped into naturally flowing creek water??! also if you want to see ducks… stay close to the pond.

    super honorable mention - lower bathhouses did not have warm water and had to hike up the hill to use, extremely nicer, bathhouse.

    POOL had a “tlc makeover” only to have a surmount of chemicals still not diluted by 5pm - MURKYYYYYYY

    also had a campsite that was placed between three trees - super tight but made it work.

    only stayed in passing - get what you get

  • Anna B.
    Aug. 10, 2025

    Loft Mountain Campground — Shenandoah National Park

    Gorgeous Tent Camping 🤩

    One of the best sites I've had the fortune to stay at recently. The campground has a wide variety of sites, with the majority as pull throughs and a good handful of walk in tent sites. This site is large and an easy downhill walk from parking to set up camp. The view is unreal, especially for sunset. While you can definitely hear your neighbors, it still has a decent amount of privacy.

  • Aaron S.
    Aug. 7, 2025

    Stoney Creek Resort

    Lovely people, lovely place

    Overall a nice place to stay. We stayed one night. Hook ups were good, site was somewhat level. The staff are just lovely people, very friendly, helpful, and they go out of their way to do the next right thing.

  • Jennifer H.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jul. 29, 2025

    Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park at Natural Bridge

    Helpful staff and nice amenities

    It has all the bells and whistles you’d hope for at a Jellystone. It sounds like staffing has been challenging but the fellow campers and wonderful staff that are here make it well worth staying. We partook in all we could and enjoyed the swimming hole, pool, splash pad, jumping pillow and arcade. I’d stay again and would love to head down to the river for some tubing and fish in the stocked pond.

Guide to Montebello

Camping near Montebello, Virginia, offers a mix of beautiful scenery and fun activities for everyone. Whether you're looking for a peaceful retreat or an adventure-filled getaway, there are several campgrounds to choose from.

What to do:

  • Hiking: Explore the trails around Loft Mountain Campground. One camper mentioned, "Easy access to the Blackrock Summit and Doyles River Falls trails!" This makes it a great spot for those who love to hike.
  • Swimming: At Sherando Lake Campground, you can enjoy swimming in the lake. A reviewer said, "The lake is beautiful and refreshing. You can swim out to an Island if you want to."
  • Fishing: Many campers enjoy fishing at Douthat State Park Campground. One visitor shared, "You can keep them for dinner if you like! Just follow all DNR laws on size and amount!"

What campers like:

  • Clean facilities: Campers appreciate the cleanliness at places like Natural Bridge-Lexington KOA. A happy camper noted, "Park is fantastic, best I’ve ever seen for cleanliness and friendly staff."
  • Spacious sites: Many enjoy the roomy campsites at Misty Mountain Camp Resort. One family said, "Only stayed one night, easy to access sites with large RV, flat site."
  • Friendly atmosphere: Campgrounds like Cave Mountain Lake Group Camp have a welcoming vibe. A visitor remarked, "The staff is friendly and go out of their way to answer questions you may have."

What you should know:

  • Limited amenities: Some campgrounds, like Crabtree Falls Campground, have basic facilities. A camper mentioned, "The bathhouses left much to be desired and were, very truthfully, some of the worst I’ve seen."
  • Crowded on weekends: Expect busier conditions during weekends at places like Shenandoah Valley Campground. One reviewer noted, "Weekends were packed, but much quieter during the week."
  • Bear precautions: Campers at Cave Mountain Lake Group Camp should be aware of bear activity. A visitor warned, "There are signs warning everyone with instructions on how to avoid a bear visit."

Tips for camping with families:

  • Activities for kids: Look for campgrounds with fun amenities. At Misty Mountain Camp Resort, one parent said, "Our kids had a blast on the inflatable jump pad which was open all day."
  • Safety first: Ensure your campsite is safe for little ones. A camper at Sherando Lake Campground mentioned, "The sites are big and many with shade," which is great for keeping kids cool.
  • Plan for quiet hours: Respecting quiet hours is essential. A family at Canoe Landing Group Campsite noted, "Our neighbors were noisy, obnoxious, and trashy into the wee hours of the morning."

Tips from RVers:

  • Check site size: Make sure your RV fits the site. A reviewer at Devil’s Backbone Camp said, "The water, electric and sewer hookups are on the wrong side for half of the RV sites."
  • Look for electric hookups: Many RVers prefer campgrounds with electric hookups. Douthat State Park Campground offers these, making it easier for RV camping.
  • Be prepared for limited cell service: Campers at Sherando Lake Campground mentioned, "No Verizon or ATT cell service I could find and no WiFi," so plan accordingly.

Camping near Montebello, Virginia, has something for everyone, from families to solo adventurers. Just remember to check the specific campground details and reviews to find the best fit for your trip!

Frequently Asked Questions

What camping is available near Montebello, VA?

According to TheDyrt.com, Montebello, VA offers a wide range of camping options, with 111 campgrounds and RV parks near Montebello, VA and 12 free dispersed camping spots.

Which is the most popular campground near Montebello, VA?

According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Montebello, VA is Sherando Lake Campground with a 4.7-star rating from 33 reviews.

Where can I find free dispersed camping near Montebello, VA?

According to TheDyrt.com, there are 12 free dispersed camping spots near Montebello, VA.

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