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Glamping near Suffolk, VA
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Davis Lakes Resort and First Landing State Park provide premium glamping options with modern comforts near Suffolk, Virginia. First Landing offers spacious yurts with electricity, comfortable furnishings, and climate control systems that blend with the natural surroundings, while Davis Lakes features deluxe glamping cabins with private decks overlooking the water. Both locations provide full bathrooms with running water, sturdy beds with quality linens, and kitchenettes for meal preparation. The luxury accommodations maintain connection to nature while eliminating traditional camping discomforts. Sites include picnic tables, fire rings, and easy access to trail systems. One visitor noted, "The Eagles nest cabin had plenty of room for 5 adults and 2 teenagers. The cabin was very clean and offered everything that you would need."
Guests at these glamping destinations enjoy waterfront activities including swimming, fishing, and paddling. First Landing State Park maintains several miles of hiking trails through diverse coastal ecosystems, while Davis Lakes offers fishing in stocked ponds and a swimming area with seasonal snack bar. Both locations provide firewood for purchase, and fire rings at each site allow for evening campfires and outdoor cooking. The surrounding area offers opportunities for wildlife viewing, particularly bird watching at dawn and dusk. Reservations are recommended at both properties, which remain open year-round with varying seasonal amenities. A recent visitor mentioned, "The lakes are fun and we always have a great time. Some sites are amazing," highlighting the water recreation opportunities that complement these luxury outdoor stays.
Best Glamping Campgrounds near Suffolk (29)
1. Davis Lakes Resort
"Originally, we planned to stay closer to Virginia Beach, but after finding Davis Lakes, we decided to give it a try."
"We had a personal guide to show us the location of our campsite. Campsites had wood decks which would be nice in warmer weather. Close to highway but reasonably quiet at night"
Check Availabilityfrom $72 - $105 / night
2. First Landing State Park Campground
"Our family stayed at site 99 which is close to the bathhouse and camp host. It is also on one of the small roads that leads to a boardwalk to the beach."
"The cottage is furnished, has a queen size bed and 2 sets of bunk beds; nice living room/dining room combo, full kitchen with dishes, pots, etc.; TV; fireplace; outside deck with grill; and screen porch"
26 Sites AvailableAvailable next weekend
from $32 - $163 / night
3. Chesapeake Campground
"They have a really nice climate controlled game room too. They are extremely fairly priced. They also have THE best campground bathrooms I have ever seen."
"The showers were nice and the bathrooms were very clean. The camp store is great. It has ice cream, which my kids loved. Would definitely go again"
4. Chippokes State Park Campground
"My son, furbaby, and I camped in their RV/tent site with easy access to their bathrooms which were spotless (and maintained multiple times a day) and warm!"
"The access to the little beaches are short but moderately steep, especially with lots of beach gear or strollers. It also seems to get washed out so watch your steps."
3 Sites AvailableAvailable next weekend
from $37 - $345 / night
5. Holiday Trav-L-Park
"Excellent sites, good access roads, plenty of bathrooms, beautifully tiled and modern, climate controlled environment in the bathrooms, nightly entertainment, shuttle stop right at the campground, excellent"
"You can rent sites for RVs or tents, you can rent cabins, campers, and even glamping tents!"
Check Availabilityfrom $25 - $92 / night
6. Sandy Bottom Nature Park
"Sites: 11 primitive tent sites 2 of which are group sites 4 tent cabins that sit right on the edge of the lake
The individual campsites are FCFS and you must park and hike in."
"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. "
Check Availabilityfrom $11 - $42 / night
7. Northwest River Park & Campground
"There are picnic tables and fire pits at each site, however my picnic table has a very very warped bench. But it makes no difference to me as it is only me, and I have my own chairs!"
"Bathrooms were brand new, showers were clean & HOT. Coin laundry available. They are in the process of adding another bathroom/shower building so only running at half capacity when we visited."
Check Availabilityfrom $21 - $36 / night
8. Kiptopeke State Park Campground
"We love staying in the yurts at Virginia State Parks because they are always an affordable, easy way to camping without having to set up a tent or spend the extra money for a cabin."
"Situated along the Chesapeake Bay on the Eastern Shore, campers can participate in tons of water fun."
102 Sites AvailableAvailable next weekend
from $32 - $459 / night
9. Military Park Langley AFB Bethel Recreation Area - Park and FamCamp
"It each site has a grill, picnic table and a fire ring. A couple of the sites have some drainage issues, but only after repeated heavy rains. "
"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)."
from $15 - $30 / night
10. Chickahominy Riverfront Park
"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!"
"One secret goal was to experiment with different campfire food. We may campfire chili, biscuits and gravy, layered nachos, bacon egg and cheese English muffins, and omelettes."
Drive Time
- 1 hr 30 min from Richmond, VA
- 1 hr 41 min from Rocky Mount, NC
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Glamping Reviews near Suffolk, VA
480 Reviews of 29 Suffolk Campgrounds
- AAngela C.
ScoutKiptopeke State Park Campground
Camping in high winds
This campground was very enjoyable. I spent a lot of time at the fishing pier, learning to ID birds I had never identified before. Brown pelicans were everywhere near the sunken ships. I also talked to the Hawkwatch people for a bit.
My campsite was far enough from the bathroom I couldn't hear the door slam, but since I was the only one in the F loop, that wouldn't have mattered. Since the loop was so empty, it was an absolute pleasure.
Had the campground been full, I would have felt too close to the people in tents in the sites next to me.
One great thing was that there weren't tent pads so we didn't have to worry about how to fit two tents on to one tent pad.
- JJonathan B.
GuideThousand Trails Williamsburg
Nice amenities
Enjoying this campground. Close to all the attractions. Incredible staff, super friendly. Pool and game room are wonderful.
Diane R.TravelerMachicomoco State Park Campground
Beautifully Quiet
Note to Self: No Primitive Site reservations...EVER. I love this park. It's situated far enough from the busy traffic noise...beautiful Virginia city of Hayes. When I arrived, it was such a scorching day and there wasn't nearly enough tree cover to shield my tent from the "son of Hades". Suffered heat exhaustion almost to the point of death...Literally. Night was my only respite. If it hadn't been for the wonderful camp attendants who came to my rescue, it would've been an utterly failed experience. Bless their hearts. Other than that, this was a great training experience for an old Novice camper. Now that I'm a bit more practiced, I'm going back 😁, armed with knowledge and more confidence.
- CChristopher P.Traveler
Machicomoco State Park Campground
Nice Campground
The good: super clean and new restrooms / showers. The entire parking immaculate. Stayed at site 12. Offers water views and shade. Site 13 is similar and is probably the most ideal site.
Cons: zero privacy. The sites are basically scattered around an open grassy area and fairly close together.
Be aware: sites are not vehicle accessible. Need to carry your kit 50-75 yards.
- AAlexandra S.Traveler
Outer Banks West - Currituck Sound KOA
Holy DRAMA
This is a long one! Here we go. My partner and I travel for work, we went out of our way to move to this location based on reviews saying this is a great place. We have paid in full for the whole stay which is about little over 2 months. We have been here approx 2 weeks give or take. We work night shift. No activity during the day. Simple easy. Not our first campground by any means. At first, we were excited to experience the amenities and such. Now we’re uncomfortable to try anything out. Why you ask? Situation: first day we move in, we end up next to what seems like the literal only other long term or possibly even permanent resident on the grounds. My service animal alerted me to a trigger, which she left the front door of the camper before we walked out. Recalled her to me once we saw that the perm resident (our neighbor) had what presented as an aggressive dog. (Husky maybe?). Within not EVEN 5 minutes of this event, someone was at our door- instead of asking what is going on we were immediately accused of her running around off leash I guess? We had just woken up from sleeping and it was evening time, time to go to work. Instead of arguing or even offering up ANY facts related to the situation I simply said got it thanks and the interaction ended. I’m thinking to myself well damn. Okay. A week or so maybe goes by? Leash in hand VISIBLE -at the door my dog steps out, I step out behind her- same time same situation. She walks ahead of me to where she will relieve herself, I ask for her to come back next to me, she recalls- neighbors dog loses its mind again. I look up at neighbor and say “just go ahead and call man, I get it”. She calls. This time THREE employees are driving on carts to our site, at this point we’re already leaving for work. I knew it was coming, figured they would for sure ask what’s going on this time. They don’t. The older woman accompanied by two men behind her- simply says “you have been told before you need to leash your dog”. We reply yes we understand. Nobody asks for a description of the events, what’s going on, or if this even happened. The female voice is raised and hostile presenting towards both of us. The man behind her approaches our car and peers into the vehicle I’m not sure if to intimidate or what, but that action was also very ineffective in diffusing the situation and instead very intimidating. And now making us both VERY late to work as this is an extra 15 minute drive to the hospital in which we work at. Seemingly, the word of this permanent resident is all they needed to full on accuse the two of us… of what? I am not sure. My animal has resided all over the country in countless locations, all while working and we have had no issues to date. At this point I am still remaining silent as the female worker continues to educate us on our alleged actions. My concern is that there has been ZERO questioning, only full on accusations. We’re highly uncomfortable at this point. They say “we will be speaking with the general manager tomorrow”, Which also felt threatening. I’d like to add that given the whole situation this wouldn’t matter but since this is happening: earlier that morning after work I had stopped by the front desk, to ask about a package I thought that I sent to the wrong place, but didn’t. The same female was there. I remember thinking wow she’s actually so rude. But I brushed it off. Now looking back she must have some kind of prejudice toward myself and my dog. I’ve never been threatened / accused so one-sidedly in my entire career such as what has been happening at this campground. Our resolution was to request moving sites, however nothing was asked of us WHATSOEVER. As stated we were not given any opportunity to speak on the situation. Will attempt to update review whenever we speak with management of this location. Warning is to be wary of implicit bias in staff, potential favoritism, and inconsistent / unfair conflict resolution, aggressive long term campers, and lack of communication from staff.
- JJoel D.Scout
Davis Lakes Resort
The Little Canping Gem of Suffolk
We stumbled across Davis Lakes Campground last year when we brought our camper down to visit our son and grandchildren. Originally, we planned to stay closer to Virginia Beach, but after finding Davis Lakes, we decided to give it a try. We were lucky enough to get site F28 right on the lake, and we enjoyed it so much that we came back this year—and even booked the exact same site.
After reading some of the other reviews, I wanted to share our experience because it was very different. Yes, there are some rules regarding dogs at the beach, but they never interfered with our stay. We enjoyed walking our dogs every morning around the campground and lakes, and it was a wonderful way to start each day.
The beach itself was clean, had plenty of nice chairs, and the AquaGlide was an absolute blast. We spent 5–6 hours a day swimming, and surprisingly, the beach never felt crowded.
One thing that really stood out was how fair the prices were. The campground store was stocked with essentials, and unlike many campgrounds, the prices were very reasonable. If you forgot a loaf of bread or wanted to grab a pool float, you didn’t feel like you were being gouged. They also have a cute snack shop, a spacious game room, and an impressive movie selection, making it a great place to spend a rainy afternoon.
The campground itself was clean and very well maintained. Although many of the sites are seasonal, they were neat, well cared for, and nothing like some seasonal campgrounds where sites become cluttered or run down. It was obvious that both the staff and the campers take pride in the campground.
The nightly rates were very reasonable, and while there is a visitor fee, we found it to be completely fair considering the amenities. We had an amazing time with our son and his family, and the campground played a big part in making those memories.
Davis Lakes isn’t a luxury resort, and that’s part of its charm. Its focus is on beautiful lakes, swimming, friendly service, and providing a relaxing camping experience. It reminded me of the kind of campgrounds I grew up enjoying—simple, welcoming, and centered around making great memories.
We’ll absolutely be back. If we lived closer, I’d seriously consider getting a seasonal site myself. In fact, my son is even talking about buying a camper just so he can keep it nearby and enjoy Davis Lakes more often. Many of the employees and seasonal campers are locals who return year after year, and I think that says everything you need to know about this place.
I K.TravelerFirst Landing State Park Campground
Very quiet all stuff are so earthy, very kind.
It was very nice visit.
- I K.Traveler
Sandy Bottom Nature Park
Nicer than expected
Park stuff are very friendly, sweet, I live the quietness of night time.
Guide to Suffolk
Suffolk, Virginia sits where the James River meets the Nansemond River, with campgrounds spread across flat coastal terrain at elevations under 30 feet. The region experiences humid subtropical climate with hot summers reaching 90°F and mild winters rarely below freezing. Most glamping sites stay open year-round due to the moderate temperatures, though hurricane season (June-November) occasionally affects camping conditions.
What to do
Hiking and biking trails: Chippokes State Park offers several miles of trails through diverse coastal ecosystems. "Great place with a lot of fun & views," notes Kyle K., who enjoyed exploring the various trail systems that wind through the park's forested areas and along riverfront paths.
Paddling opportunities: Northwest River Park & Campground provides kayak rentals for exploring the blackwater river system. A reviewer mentioned, "Plenty of things to do for the active camper. Put put golf, kayak, hiking and much more," highlighting the variety of water-based activities available.
Historical exploration: Camping at Chippokes State Park Campground gives access to a working farm with historical exhibits. One visitor described it as a "hidden gem" that's "just a short distance from Williamsburg but yet so remote! The still working farm and homes are a treasure of how life and farms ran back in the day."
Beach activities: Most glamping sites near Suffolk provide beach access within a short drive. A Kiptopeke State Park visitor notes, "This park is a nice place to bring your family to camp, fish, crab and relax by the beach and collect seashells. It has 2 beautiful beaches, one that allows pets and the other does not."
What campers like
Spacious sites: Glamping in Suffolk provides more room than traditional camping. At Chickahominy Riverfront Park, one camper appreciated their "spacious campsite with amazing views. Could take kayaks straight into the water from our site. Close to Jamestown and many other activities!"
Clean facilities: Northwest River Park receives praise for its well-maintained amenities. "Overall amazed at the cleanliness of the campground. The staff is very friendly. The park was very quiet going into the night," observed Joseph H.
Swimming options: Most glamping sites offer swimming in either pools or natural bodies of water. "The swimming pool was incredibly large and CLEAN!!! It felt very refreshing and even had an adult swim time and attentive life guards," reported a happy camper at Chickahominy Riverfront Park.
Wildlife viewing: The natural settings around Suffolk glamping sites provide opportunities to spot local fauna. One camper at Northwest River Park noted seeing "a fat raccoon, daring squirrels, a turtle, and vultures" during their stay.
What you should know
Booking windows: Most popular glamping sites fill quickly, especially during peak season. A Davis Lakes Resort visitor commented, "There are no amenities in the fall and winter but in the summer there is a lake with a swimming area and a snack bar. The fishing is year round."
Site selection matters: At Kiptopeke State Park Campground, site location affects your experience. "The only reason I am giving 4 stars is for everyone. I thoroughly enjoyed my spot being in a cul-de-sac. But driving back to my spot I noticed all the A and B spots for trailers are just on top of each other."
Weather considerations: Summer heat and humidity can be challenging. One camper at First Landing State Park shared, "The campsites were ok, easy to get to. I wouldn't recommend tent camping in the middle of summer - my husband and i both got sick."
Pet restrictions: While most sites allow pets, rules vary. At Davis Lakes Resort, one camper noted, "Pretty site and well maintained. Bathrooms very clean. But really not dog friendly...no dogs allowed signs posted all over and nowhere to really walk or hike due to private camping areas/roads."
Tips for camping with families
Pool access: Holiday Trav-L-Park offers multiple swimming pools to prevent overcrowding. A visitor noted, "The pools are nice and clean but can get crowded as expected. Very good campground though imo and we are going back in july."
Kid-friendly activities: Sandy Bottom Nature Park provides diverse activities for children. "Lots of hiking trails to walk & turtles in the lake!! Plus you can rent boats for a cheap price which we will probably go back to do."
Educational opportunities: Chippokes State Park offers learning experiences through its working farm. "The camp rangers do their job well, and many great amenities are available," mentions a camper who visited with family.
Quiet hours: Most glamping sites enforce quiet hours, but enforcement varies. One Holiday Trav-L-Park visitor warned, "Some people in the campground started BLARING music at 2am and just partying hard. Tried to contact ANYONE to make it stop, but no one ever answered phones or contacted us back."
Tips from RVers
Site levelness: At Northwest River Park, an RVer noted, "The sites are gravel and mostly level but I did have to use a couple blocks of my levelers."
Hookup availability: Full hookups are available at select sites. A camper at Chesapeake Campground mentioned, "They cater mostly to monthly campers, and aside from allowing some small decks to be built next to the RV's, it otherwise looks very clean. They do keep a few sites open for transient campers."
Off-season advantages: RVers find less crowded conditions during shoulder seasons. At Holiday Trav-L-Park, a visitor shared, "This is a HUGE complex with various 'levels' of sites. From basic to fancy, crowded to sparse. I think we would've felt a little claustrophobic if it were the summer, but this was great for us in the off season."
Proximity to attractions: Most glamping sites provide convenient access to regional attractions. "Great for inner city campground," noted one Chesapeake Campground visitor who appreciated the proximity to urban amenities while enjoying the outdoors.
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