Best Glamping near Narrows, VA

Kairos Wilderness Resort and Claytor Lake State Park offer distinctive glamping experiences within an hour's drive of Narrows, Virginia. Kairos features both yurts and upscale canvas accommodations nestled in the West Virginia wilderness, providing a perfect blend of comfort and nature immersion. "Our cabin was incredibly clean and well maintained," one guest shared, highlighting the resort's commitment to quality accommodations. Claytor Lake complements its traditional camping with glamping options that include climate-controlled yurts overlooking the lake, complete with comfortable beds, electricity, and private decks. Both locations provide fire pits, picnic tables, and access to modern bathroom facilities with hot showers, while maintaining the rustic charm that draws visitors to the Blue Ridge Mountains region.

The surrounding area boasts exceptional outdoor recreation opportunities directly accessible from these glamping sites. Guests at Kairos Wilderness Resort enjoy boat access to nearby waterways, with paddling equipment available on-site. The property features hiking trails through wooded terrain and offers firewood delivery service for evening campfires. Claytor Lake State Park glampers benefit from immediate lake access with swimming beaches, boat rentals, and fishing opportunities. A visitor noted, "The grounds are quite large and lovely with staff who are friendly and attentive." Both locations remain open year-round, though Claytor Lake's glamping accommodations are most popular from April through October when water activities peak. Advance reservations are strongly recommended, particularly for weekend stays during summer months.

Best Glamping Sites Near Narrows, Virginia (25)

    1. Claytor Lake State Park Campground

    25 Reviews
    Newbern, VA
    22 miles
    Website
    +1 (540) 643-2500

    "Site had a picnic table, large fire ring, electric and water hook up. Sites were private due to trees around each site.

    Our site was #35 which was a lovely end spot. "

    "Our spot included a grill and campsite. There is also a camping manager type person who drives around and sells firewood and helps answer any questions."

    2. Camp Success

    2 Reviews
    Narrows, VA
    0 miles
    Website

    "Beautiful spot on the New River in Giles County, VA located right outside downtown Narrows. There's a Disc Golf Course, Fishing, Camping, and Community Events. Well kept, clean, and perfect."

    "I didn’t camp here, but I took out my kayak at the boat ramp and looked around. Vault M/F toilet, BYOTP. No hookups and I didn’t see a water spigot. Plenty of shade. Closed during flood."

    3. Kairos Wilderness Resort

    2 Reviews
    Glen Lyn, WV
    7 miles
    Website

    "The hill to climb to get there is SUPER sketchy but it’s a gorgeous location. If you want to go ride dirt bikes or UTVs this place is definitely the spot."

    "It sits on 1500 acres and has 41+ miles of trails. The only complaint is the campsites are very close but everyone was friendly and respectful so all in all it was a great place."

    4. Wytheville KOA

    32 Reviews
    Max Meadows, VA
    30 miles
    Website
    +1 (276) 228-2601

    $50 - $170 / night

    "We stopped here while driving down 81. It’s right off the highway, but nice and secluded. It’s a little barren (not enough trees) but the facilities and sites are quite nice."

    "Game and rec rooms, dog park, store well stocked playgrounds, sand boxes. No messing around. Staff very friendly."

    5. Fort Chiswell RV Park

    15 Reviews
    Max Meadows, VA
    27 miles
    Website
    +1 (276) 637-6868

    $35 - $38 / night

    "This is a lovely park right off the main highway. You don’t hear any noise because a large hill blocks every thing off. RV sites aren’t really spacious, but are shaded with a picnic bench."

    "Highway access to this area is easy for all types of traveler. there are several stores in the area with just about anything you could need or want only moments away from camp and if you are there in late"

    6. Gatewood Park

    4 Reviews
    Pulaski, VA
    20 miles
    Website
    +1 (540) 230-2023

    "Friendly staff. Good fishing. We have been there numerous time and is always a good stay. Bath houses are clean and are cleaned daily. Camp hosts are friendly and helpful."

    "A great out of the way location. A bit of a drive in but worth the travel. Extremely clean and well maintained facility. Peaceful and level spots."

    7. Gatewood Park & Reservoir Campground

    3 Reviews
    Pulaski, VA
    20 miles
    Website
    +1 (540) 980-2561

    "Staff was exceptional and welcoming. Bathhouse was phenomenally clean. Campsite #3 was a 2 tier site with water front access."

    "Women's side of bathhouse could use an update but it's clean and well maintained. This is a small place and was mostly full in early April."

    8. Little Beaver State Park Campground

    19 Reviews
    Daniels, WV
    33 miles
    Website
    +1 (304) 763-2494

    $35 - $40 / night

    "The bathhouse is very clean with great water pressure and hot water.  There is also a small laundry room.  

    Sites have water and electric. "

    "Sites with water and electric hookup 1-20. Spacious , private . We had #9 . Level..walking trail system connected to camp sites. Cleanest bathrooms and showers I’ve seen."

    9. Royal Oak Campground — Hungry Mother State Park

    41 Reviews
    Marion, VA
    50 miles
    Website
    +1 (276) 781-7400

    $25 - $45 / night

    "Very nice lake for swimming and kayaking. Challenging hiking and biking trails. I saw some monster fish in the lake so my guess is the fishing is good."

    "Hungry Mother State Park, Royal Oak Campground, Marion VA...site 3. https://www.dcr.virginia.gov/state-parks/hungry-mother

    Campground Overview: Located outside of Marion VA

    Hungry Mother State Park is"

    10. Grandview Sandbar Campground — New River Gorge National Park and Preserve

    22 Reviews
    Prince, WV
    39 miles
    Website
    +1 (304) 465-0508

    "We came in and drove through the drive up sites, but there was no question once we saw the riverfront walk-in sites. Flat sanded area, riverfront with little beaches lining the river, and a bathroom."

    "I heard from several people that the walk-in spots can get pretty rowdy with locals. The pull-in spots were fine. Picnic table, fire ring, grill, camping pad."

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Glamping Reviews near Narrows, VA

280 Reviews of 25 Narrows Campgrounds


  • Sarah C.The Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 29, 2023

    Babcock State Park Campground

    Lovely State Park

    We picked this state park for a week long stay while we were in the area exploring the New River Gorge National Park. Since we were traveling in the summer and brought our dogs along, we needed a spot where we could leave our doggos in a safe and air conditioned space while we explored. We stayed in cabin 14 which is one of two Vacation Cabins. It had four bedrooms and two full baths along with a nice living/dining area and kitchen. There was also a lovely covered front porch as well as a simple charcoal standup campground grill and picnic table in the yard. The cabin was incredibly clean and well maintained. 

    The grounds are also quite large and lovely. The staff are also friendly and attentive. We enjoyed several of the hiking trails and other features like the historic Grist Mill. There were many other amenities that we did not utilize but were well kept. There was a playground, group picnic area, tennis courts and a-plethora of other lodging options. From tent sites to RV hookups and other types of cabins varying in luxury. The campground also has a coin operated laundry facility that we used during our stay. 

    For some reason I totally forgot to take pictures of the actual cabin! OOPS!

  • Dave V.
    Sep. 1, 2017

    Babcock State Park Campground

    Drop Dead Gorgeous!

    Babcock State Park, located in the thriving megapolis of Clifton, West Virginia is postcard perfect! https://wvstateparks.com/park/babcock-state-park/

    The road in off the highway isn't too long, but it seemed long, winding, and up and down...especially as night fell. Driving backcountry roads in West Virginia, at night, is not my idea of fun, as I had several near misses with Bambi and her roving gang of miscreants...having no regard for traffic laws...and one knock down, drag out with minimal vehicle damage.

    One of the beauties of West Virginia...it is a sparsely populated state with open, unchoked roads that lead to some of the most amazing sights. You must be willing to explore, but you will be richly rewarded.

    In the dark, I did pass the campground signs without seeing them and turned into the State Park entrance...wound around past rental cabins to the park office, so I had to backtrack to the campground, which is located in a different area altogether. Driven during daylight hours, the signs are very apparent...so I'm blaming it on the deer.

    We arrived midweek, the first of May, so we did not reserve a site. The campground has 52 sites, so I thought we would have a good shot as a walk-in. No worries...we shared the campground with two other campers. Our campsite (site 32) was on the inner loop of the main campground loop at sits around 2450 ft elevation. The temperature got down to 30 degrees and frost covered everything. Twenty eight sites have electric hook-ups ($28) and twenty four do not ($25). The inner loop has some mature trees but is wide open and close cut grass...every camper has a view of the other. Even the outside sites on the main loop are visible. The smaller loop to the right as you enter and a few sites to the left sit in slightly more wooded sites...but there is no foliage separating sites. There is also sites on the opposite side of the roadway when you enter the campground, but seem more like overflow sites...and a fair distance to trek for the showerhouse/restroom/laundry which is situated on the bottom of the main loop.

    There is plenty of gravel parking pad for large RV/Campers at all the sites and are angled for trailer back-in. Tent pads are not define and grassy (or a muddy mix depending on weather and usage). Each site has a picnic table and fire ring.

    The showerhouse/restroom is located at the front of the loop and was spotless and maintained at the time of our stay...but not climate controlled...as in, not heated. The ladies that keep the park facilities clean worked tirelessly. A very nice activity area for kids sat along the inner portion o the main loop.

    The main entrance to the park offers several cabin rental, from economy to 4 bedroom, the park office/visitor's center/gift shop sit along the river. The park office staff were very helpful, friendly and wear many hats...like most state parks.

    This building and surrounding stone structures, retaining walls, and staircases were built by the CCC and are magnificent and in great shape. The beautiful gift shop was once a former park restaurant of a bygone era.

    Ranger Cochrane was a wealth of information about the park, it's history and neighboring parks. He graciously spent time answering my barrage of questions. Ranger Cochrane was yet another tribute to the fine personnel that WV parks have in place.

    The park office is also the best location for postcard perfect pictures of the raging whitewater and gristmill. While not the original gristmill from this location, three remaining gristmills from around the state were dismantled and rebuilt into one at the present location over 30 years ago. The gristmill was very photogenic in the early Spring, but I can only imagine the splendor when the fall leaves change color.

    Whitewater kayakers were readying to put in on the rain swollen and boulder strewn river that feeds into the New River below.

    Boley Lake, a short drive up the mountain is picturesque and well-stoked with fish. You can paddle the 19 acre lake with personal paddle craft or rent paddleboats, canoes or rowboats from the Boley Lake Marina. Fishing is permitted, but you must have proper licensing...which can be purchased online.

    Trails are everywhere and of every terrain and level of difficulty...over 20 miles of trails total. Babcock State Park is 4,127 acres, so there is plenty to see and do. Bicycling can be done on all park paved and gravel roads (no off-road trails), as well as along the Narrow Gauge Trail. And of course, being not too far from The New River and Gauley River...whitewater rafting is close.

  • S
    Jun. 20, 2016

    Royal Oak Campground — Hungry Mother State Park

    Really a Great Park

    Everything you need to have a good time in the mountains! Very nice lake for swimming and kayaking. Challenging hiking and biking trails. I saw some monster fish in the lake so my guess is the fishing is good. Cabins are comfortable and have air conditioning!! I had a really great time there in June.

  • Dave V.
    Oct. 31, 2019

    Royal Oak Campground — Hungry Mother State Park

    A relaxing shoulder season stay

    Hungry Mother State Park, Royal Oak Campground, Marion VA...site 3. https://www.dcr.virginia.gov/state-parks/hungry-mother

    Campground Overview: Located outside of Marion VA

    Hungry Mother State Park is somewhat split up and fragmented on either side of a local highway and the first campground is distanced from the other two. So a little different than most parks but not necessarily a negative.

    The Visitor’s Center is on the left after the first campground (Camp Burson) and across the roadway from the reservoir and beach area. The remaining two campground loops are past the beach area...one to the right along a feeder stream (Creekside Campground) and opposite that is the third loop (Royal Oak Campground) on the side of a hill with wooden platforms for tents.

    I was hoping to paddle this meandering reservoir but it was being drained for bridge work...so it was six feet or so lower than normal. Even the migrating geese weren’t too happy about it, as they waddled around on the mud.

    During the peak of the summer season, it appears that it would be very popular with s nice swimming beach, paddlecraft rentals, cabin rentals, conference center, ample covered picnic pavilions and both paved and dirt trails.

    I stayed on site 3 in Royal Oak Campground, pitching the tent on a 20’x20’ leveled wooden platform. Several pros and cons to elevated platforms.

    Pros: It’s level and large enough for any tent I’ve ever seen. Water drains pretty decent between wood decking, so no pooling. D-ring lashing points were attached to the decking to assist in securing tent or rainfly.

    Cons: When the cold wind blows, it’s hard to retain heat in the tent...360 cold. While there are D-ring lashing points, they don’t accommodate every tent of rainfly. Previous knucklehead campers drill Tapcon screws or nails in the wood decking and rails to secure their tent...then leave them there so everyone else snags or rips their tent on them.

    It rained for 12 hours straight with cold, high winds...so it was a bit chilly, but still enjoyable.

    What I enjoyed: deer wandering through the grounds, the Molly’s Knob Trail and Vista Summit,

    The ugly: the lake (reservoir) was drained. Heaters weren’t on in the shower rooms...37 degree showering gets tricky.

  • Stephanie J.The Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 24, 2018

    Royal Oak Campground — Hungry Mother State Park

    Ranger Review: RōM Outdoors RōM Pack at Hungry Mother State Park

    Hungry Mother State Park, just a short drive off I-81 in southwestern Virginia, is an easily accessible gem offering modern cabins, yurts, and campgrounds equipped for tents or RVs, with limitless activities.

    We stayed in one of the cabins after Hurricane Michael rained out our plans for tent camping. This was our first time in one of the VSP cabins, and will not be our last. There are three types of cabins; log exteriors, part of the original Civilian Conservation Corps structures; wooden frame cabins with wooden interiors, and cinderblock exteriors with tile floors. Cabins range from economy to three bedroom, and all have a kitchen with microwave, stove, and refrigerator/freezer, a bathroom with a shower, and a fireplace, as well as heating and air conditioning. Most cabins also have covered porches, exterior picnic tables, and exterior fire rings.

    The Creekside Campground loop has water and electric hookups, picnic tables, and fire rings. The layout is similar to most water/electric sites in state and national parks in Virginia; not much privacy between the sites, but fairly shaded, and a quiet atmosphere. This loop is true to its name, and right on the creek running through the park. We were there during the rains from Hurricane Michael and the creek was running so high that sites 10, 11, 12, 14, 16, and 19 looked like they were in danger of flooding.

    The Royal Oak campground has platforms for tents set into the mountain rather than dirt or gravel tent pads, however as there are hooks in each of the pads to anchor your tent they can only accommodate tents with a 20x20 footprint. These sites have picnic tables and fire rings on the dirt beside the platforms. The two VSP Yurts at Hungry Mother are in the Royal Oak loop, along the entrance that are set up from the road. This loop overall offers a lot more privacy for each site that I have typically seen in state parks due to the platforms, though you will still see/hear your neighbors. Both camping loops have bathrooms with electricity, flush toilets, and showers with warm water.

    Amenities in the park include a lake with a swimming area, boat/canoe rentals, fishing (with license), a restaurant, hiking, biking, and ranger programs. The park office also has several cool displays of local wildlife and history of the area, as well as backpacks you can check out with books and gear for tree, wildflower, and animal identification. Hiking varies from short and easy trails with minimal elevation gain, to the difficult Molly’s Knob trail with one of the most epic sunset views I’ve ever hiked in Virginia.

    I love Virginia State Parks, and this is definitely a new favorite. I’m skeptical of the comfort of the wooden platforms for future tent camping trips, but the cabins will definitely be a future stay for us, particularly during the winter months, and there is so much to do in this park even the most reluctant adventurer will find fun.

    **Product Review **

    As as Ranger for The Dyrt, I get products to test from time to time — on this trip I tested the RōM pack, from RōM Outdoors.

    I was skeptical about this pack when I first received it—it felt extremely heavy for a day pack, particularly as it doesn’t have a hip belt, and while I was impressed with the removable pockets, it didn’t seem like the pack itself had a lot of cargo capacity.

    After using this pack on our trip, I am a convert. We used it to pack clothes for my husband and I, knowing we would be able to leave our clothes at camp when we went hiking. This freed up space in the car that would normally go to a larger backpack, and we got to take advantage of the pack’s ability to convert to both a poncho and a blanket, not just for review purposes, but out of necessity.

    The poncho’s rain resistance held up well, considering we were hiking in the outer bands of a hurricane. The first hike we took this on we started in the rain, and my husband wore the poncho—he stayed dry for the first half mile of our hike, but by end of our mile the water had started leaking through so he did get a little wet—though mostly around the the seams/openings. On our second hike he wore it as a backpack. Because it was raining when we set out and we anticipated needing the poncho feature again, we elected not to bring the detachable pockets, but the interior of the pack was enough to hold our 5 year old’s day pack once she got tired of carrying it.

    It stopped raining by the time we got to the summit of our hike, and we tested the blanket feature of the pack for a picnic. It unfolds to a size that was perfect for our family of four. The canvas is thick enough to make a great picnic blanket—it protects from damp ground and sharp rocks, and the lining makes for a very soft surface to sit on. On the way back I took advantage of the poncho. By this point it had gotten extremely windy and was getting dark quickly, and the poncho was excellent at keeping me warm. It’s very heavy, which was welcome in the strong wind, though it did make it hard to hear with the hood over my ears.

    Pros to this pack:

    -Versatility. In one trip we used the backpack, poncho, and blanket feature, and were grateful for all three.

    -Durability. This is definitely a well-constructed pack, with heavy materials that seem like they will last for a long time.

    -User-friendly. The pack looks intimidating at first, but it unfolds/folds from pack to poncho/blanket very easily. Combined with the drawstring inner pack and detachable pockets it’s easy to convert while still keeping track of your gear.

    Cons to this pack:

    -Space. This is great to bring on a camping trip where you can bring additional packs/bags for your gear, but it doesn’t hold much on its own.

    -Weight. It only weighs in at 4.6lbs, which is less than a lot of backpacking packs, but as the pack doesn’t have the hip belt it’s a high starting weight.

    -Thin straps. The width of the straps is comfortable, but they could use a little more padding.

  • N
    May. 22, 2021

    Fort Chiswell RV Park

    Nice park

    We stayed 3 nights at Fort Chiswell. Although first impressions weren’t that great, it grew on me. This is a lovely park right off the main highway. You don’t hear any noise because a large hill blocks every thing off. RV sites aren’t really spacious, but are shaded with a picnic bench. No fire pits allowed. You are surrounded by farm land on two sides and it was relaxing watching the cows and sheep graze on the hillsides. There’s a large pond stocked with koi fish. The grounds are well-kept. There is a pool that hadn’t opened yet. The public bathrooms and showers were clean, but really could use some upgrades. The only issue I had was with the multiple signs to pick up after your dog, but the only waste receptacle was the dumpster near the front entrance.

  • Caroline F.
    Jun. 26, 2022

    Army Camp — New River Gorge National Park and Preserve

    Quiet, nice free campground

    FCFS. Spots are large enough to fit 2 vehicles. Sites are gravel with fire pit, charcoal grill, and picnic table. Spots are shaded. Easy access to river, able to hear it from campsite. Very clean pit toilet bathroom. Road to access is single lane paved/gravel. Best for cars/vans, but did see some small pull behinds.

  • Brad U.
    Aug. 27, 2018

    Fancy Gap-Blue Ridge Parkway KOA

    Nice little campground

    there's a lot of camper spaces... and about 6 or 7 tent sites. all have electric but not all have running water. pool is good sized cool little camper kitchen. excellent staff, very friendly and attentive to your needs and feedback... we will definitely go again!

  • Judy W.
    Jul. 18, 2025

    Babcock State Park Campground

    Cabin in the Woods

    It was on a loop with 5 other cabins, but well spaced and situated overlooking the forest. It was quiet and beautiful. Our cabin was pet friendly, clean, well stocked kitchen, COMFORTABLE DOUBLE BEDS, firewood, it was excellent. We had the best experience!


Guide to Narrows

Beyond the well-known glamping options near Narrows, Virginia lies a diverse camping landscape stretching from the New River banks to the surrounding mountains. The region sits at elevations ranging from 1,700 to 3,500 feet, creating microclimates that extend the camping season well into fall. Weather patterns can change quickly in the mountain valleys, with afternoon thunderstorms common during summer months.

What to do

Disc golf at Camp Success: Located right outside downtown Narrows on the New River, this community campground offers more than just tent sites. "There's a Disc Golf Course, Fishing, Camping, and Community Events. Well kept, clean, and perfect," notes Wendy G., highlighting activities directly accessible from camp.

Boat rentals on Claytor Lake: For water enthusiasts, Claytor Lake State Park Campground offers diverse aquatic recreation options. "Boat rentals. Wonderful trails," shares John R., while another camper mentions "We paddled around the lake on Sunday; there are a couple of different boat launches in the park. The cliffs are freaking amazing from the launch closest to the park entrance."

Trail exploration at Kairos Wilderness Resort: For hikers seeking extensive trail systems, Kairos Wilderness Resort provides remarkable access to wilderness. "It sits on 1500 acres and has 41+ miles of trails," according to David B., making it an excellent base for multi-day hiking adventures.

What campers like

Clean facilities at Little Beaver State Park: Campers consistently praise the maintenance standards at Little Beaver State Park Campground. "Cleanest bathrooms and showers I've seen. Plenty of shade. Daily trash pickup," notes Todd S., while Adam and Suzanne B. add, "Bathrooms are traditional but clean and functioning well."

Natural surroundings at Gatewood Park: The lakeside setting earns high marks from visitors to Gatewood Park & Reservoir Campground. "This is the most peaceful and quiet campground. The mountain and water views are stunning," writes Erica W. Another camper observed, "Women's side of bathhouse could use an update but it's clean and well maintained."

Free riverside camping at Grandview Sandbar: Budget-conscious glampers appreciate this no-cost option. "Great Weather. Nice elevated fire pits at most campsites. best of all it was free.(NO FEES)," shares Ben R. Another visitor adds, "Tent spots have the best access to and views of the river, which is glorious."

What you should know

Cell service limitations: Many glamping spots near Narrows have limited connectivity. At Gatewood Park, Nora M. notes, "There's no cell service but they upgraded the WiFi and it's very good. This campground is miles from anywhere so make sure you have what you need or the trip into town will take a while."

Reservation requirements vary: While some parks require advance booking, others operate on a first-come basis. At Grandview Sandbar Campground, one visitor advises, "Pretty limited space so get there early if you want a spot."

Weather-related challenges: The region's mountain setting means weather can impact your stay. At Grandview Sandbar, a camper warns, "This was a peaceful, nice area but when there is a lot of rain there is definitely the chance it'll flood."

Tips for camping with families

Look for sites with playgrounds: Several campgrounds offer dedicated children's areas. Michelle W. shares that Little Beaver has "A nice playground for children. Lots of deer about."

Consider ranger programs: Hungry Mother State Park offers educational activities for young campers. "We hiked, played at the lake and attended the roving ranger talks. The campsite was large and quiet which was nice," reports Angela J. from her family's experience.

Choose campgrounds with swimming options: During warmer months, water access provides essential entertainment for children. At Hungry Mother State Park, a visitor notes, "The beach is popular, there are kayaking programs and paddle boats. You could easily stay a week here."

Tips from RVers

Be aware of campground road conditions: Some glamping locations near Narrows have challenging access roads. At Kairos Wilderness Resort, Kaycee warns, "The hill to climb to get there is SUPER sketchy but it's a gorgeous location."

Look for easy interstate access: For travelers using the area as a stopover, Wytheville KOA offers convenience. "Fast curbside check-in took us straight to our site. We only stayed overnight left in the morning but it was nice and quiet easy on and off of 81," reports Mary P.

Check site leveling requirements: Campsite terrain varies significantly throughout the region. At Little Beaver State Park, Adam and Suzanne B. advise, "Many sites looked like it may take some work to get level. We were in site 20 with a 23 ft TT and got level fairly easily but a longer rig may have difficulty in that site."

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