The cabin camping near Mouth of Wilson, Virginia lies in the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains, where elevations range from 2,500 to 3,500 feet, creating natural cooling in summer months. Winter overnight temperatures regularly drop below freezing from November through March, affecting water availability at some sites. Seasonal closures impact approximately 30% of cabin rentals in the region from late fall through early spring.
What to do
Hiking trails access: Stone Mountain State Park Campground provides direct trail connections to waterfalls and scenic vistas. "Great campground! It is about a 15 minute drive to 3 great wineries and walkable to the trail head for the Stone Mountain loop. Great amenities, and everything was very clean," notes Kristin F.
Creek exploration: New River Canoe and Campground offers direct river access for swimming and wading. "Stayed at the 221 walk/paddle in group site. The walk in wasn't a blast, but that was our fault, but the whole campground was kept up nice, bathroom was clean, sites were cleaned n trimmed," reports Ken M.
Seasonal lake activities: Hungry Mother State Park features swimming beaches and boat rentals during summer months. "We went for a few hikes which offered great views of the surrounding mountains, gave Spirit plenty of time to swim in the lake, and I paddle boarded around the lake," explains Nancy W.
What campers like
Privacy between sites: Blue Bear Mountain Camp offers more separation than typical commercial campgrounds. "The campsites are very spaced out. The elevation is high so weather is nice for those trying to escape the summer heat. Bathhouse was nice and clean," reports Kristen J.
Year-round accessibility: Many cabins remain open during winter months when other camping options close. "We camped here over the weekend with our dogs. The campground was fantastic. All campsites are on platforms, which makes it very nice to set up your stuff," explains Katrin M. at Hungry Mother State Park.
Wildlife viewing: Morning and evening wildlife sightings enhance the cabin camping experience. "Lots of nice spot, tons of wildlife and deer. Plenary of hiking and mice shower house. A must do," writes Von B. about Stone Mountain State Park Campground.
What you should know
Terrain challenges: Access roads to some cabins require careful navigation. "Camp Burson is the easiest to get to and the one we stayed at. Creekside and Royal Oak campgrounds are further into the park up a windy narrow road," advises Jeff T.
Water limitations: Stony Fork Campground has restrictions on water hookups. "Some sites have electric and water however cannot hook up water to campers," notes Gwynn G.
Reservation timing: Popular cabin sites fill 3-6 months in advance for summer weekends. "This place stays booked up, so reservations are suggested during the summer/fall months," Denise explains about Hungry Mother State Park.
Off-season considerations: Services and amenities reduce significantly in winter. "We had site 44, a back-up site with a slight incline. It was quiet apart from the creaking trees during a windstorm. In peak season, there's a pool, a small pond, ping pong, rock mining, etc," explains Jean C.
Tips for camping with families
Platform tent sites: Camp Burson at Hungry Mother State Park features wooden platforms that keep sleeping areas dry. "Our site was clean, spacious, level. Easily accommodated our 25 foot RV. Trails started close to our site and were just beautiful," shares Rosa J.
Delivery options: Some campgrounds offer meal delivery service to your cabin or site. "The campground offers bbq and pizza delivery to your site-you just have to call and order. Not sure of the price, but the campers next to us ordered a pizza and it was delivered within 30 minutes," reports Kari B.
Kid-friendly water features: Shallow creek access points provide safer water play for younger children. "Beautiful campground, amazing hikes & waterfalls and the best stargazing you could ask for. The bathrooms were clean, fellow campers were respectful and nice," shares Emily D.
Tips from RVers
Site selection: Fancy Gap-Blue Ridge Parkway KOA has specialized RV sites with unique features. "We stayed here as an overnight stop but wish we could have stayed longer! Very cool campground, and the dog yard sites are awesome! Clean and friendly camp store, pool, fishing pond, and a lot of other amenities!" notes Kevin E.
Tree clearance: Watch for low-hanging branches at several campgrounds near Mouth of Wilson. "The sites were level and can fit big rigs but the only problem we had were that some of the trees need to be trimmed back and scratched the upper sides of our coach," explains Nancy W.
Winter hookups: Electric-only sites predominate in colder months when water systems shut down. "Super nice hosts and everyone we met was friendly. Very quiet place. No playground or extras, but our boys didn't mind- the creek was great and the whole place is paved so it was great for scooters," Greg S. shares about Stony Fork Campground.
