Best Glamping near Nassawadox, VA

Kiptopeke State Park Campground on Virginia's Eastern Shore houses four luxury yurts with panoramic views of the Chesapeake Bay. These circular canvas structures combine rustic charm with modern comforts, featuring wooden floors, comfortable beds, electricity, and climate control options. First Landing State Park Campground offers similar accommodations with five waterfront yurts nestled among loblolly pines, each with private decks and rocking chairs for enjoying the coastal breeze. One guest shared, "This was our first time staying in a yurt at Kiptopeke State Park. 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." Both locations provide eco-friendly glamping experiences with proximity to beaches, hiking trails, and wildlife viewing areas, making them ideal for travelers seeking nature immersion without sacrificing comfort.

The Eastern Shore's unique coastal ecosystem creates exceptional glamping experiences with opportunities for kayaking, paddleboarding, fishing, and beach exploration just steps from luxury accommodations. Sunset Beach Resort and Cape Charles/Chesapeake Bay KOA feature premium glamping tents with queen-sized beds, private bathrooms, and kitchenettes, positioned to maximize sunset views over the Chesapeake Bay. Seasonal activities include guided nature walks, stargazing events, and water sports rentals from May through October. A visitor noted, "The yurt is hidden down a long walkway from the parking area and is very secluded. It comes with two picnic tables, a water spigot, fire pit, grill, a big deck around the yurt with rocking chairs, and a refreshing breeze coming off the bay." Most glamping sites require reservations well in advance, particularly for summer weekends when waterfront domes and pods are in highest demand.

Best Glamping Sites Near Nassawadox, Virginia (25)

    1. Sun Outdoors Cape Charles

    39 Reviews
    Cape Charles, VA
    16 miles
    Website
    +1 (757) 331-3063

    "Quiet hours don’t start until 11pm and quiet time isn’t really enforced by the employees. It wasn’t terrible but we would have preferred a little less noise."

    "Amenities include multiple pools, large fishing docks, beach area, large well-stocked campstore, restaurant, fresh produce stand, activities, great for kids and adults."

    2. Thousand Trails Virginia Landing

    11 Reviews
    Nassawadox, VA
    4 miles
    Website
    +1 (888) 707-1477

    "The campground seems a bit out of the way, but it’s in a great location if you want to get away from the more crowded parks nearby. The staff was extremely helpful and everything was clean."

    "Our family of five (Kids: 13, 10, 7) recently stayed at Virginia Landing, and it was an great experience overall, especially for families with kids."

    3. Kiptopeke State Park Campground

    54 Reviews
    Townsend, VA
    22 miles
    Website
    +1 (757) 331-2267

    $30 - $47 / night

    "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."

    4. First Landing State Park Campground

    119 Reviews
    Virginia Beach, VA
    40 miles
    Website
    +1 (757) 412-2300

    $28 - $40 / night

    "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"

    5. Cape Charles / Chesapeake Bay KOA

    13 Reviews
    Townsend, VA
    23 miles
    Website
    +1 (757) 331-1776

    "The family and I were on the fence on if we wanted to start camping or not and then we found cape Charles. We rented a camper and headed out."

    "We couldn't find a dumpster for trash so we stopped one of the many welfare checkers(don't know if thats the right term). They explained that we put trash bags on the curb and someone will grab it."

    6. Sunset Beach Resort

    5 Reviews
    Townsend, VA
    24 miles
    Website
    +1 (757) 331-1776

    "On-site restaurant and on Bay Beach within walking distance. Very nice bath houses."

    "Well managed, clean, beautiful beaches, friendly staff, bike trails, lots to do."

    7. Janes Island State Park Campground

    26 Reviews
    Crisfield, MD
    37 miles
    Website
    +1 (410) 968-1565

    $21 - $87 / night

    "Not a lot of hiking trails in the park, but there are plenty nearby."

    "Our site was right across the the bathroom facilities which was great for us because it’s difficult to shower in a 20’ rv. So we utilized the bathroom facilities a lot."

    8. Cross Rip Camp

    5 Reviews
    Onemo, VA
    25 miles
    Website
    +1 (619) 987-1582

    "No sewer but full electric and water. Dump station. Lots of activities: fishing, crabbing, swimming, boating,regattas, hiking/walking, and fresh waterpond catch & release."

    "Bathhouse very clean. Water view from campsite. Loved it!"

    9. Holiday Trav-L-Park

    44 Reviews
    Virginia Beach, VA
    47 miles
    Website
    +1 (866) 849-8860

    $25 - $92 / night

    "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!"

    10. Jellystone Park™ Chincoteague Island

    32 Reviews
    Chincoteague, VA
    41 miles
    Website
    +1 (757) 336-3111

    "BUT we do pick them based on the outdoor activities we can do from the campground itself via bike riding or walking. Since we don’t bring a car location is very important to us."

    "I was impressed with the kind and courteous staff. The bath houses were sparkling clean. Proximity to the beach and the quaint town of Chincoteague. Shout out to Pico Taqueria!!!"

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Glamping Reviews near Nassawadox, VA

448 Reviews of 25 Nassawadox Campgrounds


  • Bridget H.
    Jul. 17, 2021

    First Landing State Park Campground

    Camping on the Chesapeake Bay

    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. Thete are 4 boardwalks to the beach over the dunes so keep that in mind when booking your site. This is a pretty big campground and thereare many trees which are dense and it keeps a lot of the campsites private even though they may be close to each other. Some areas are more open with less privacy. The bathhouses are clean but not climate controlled in the summer so be ready for heat and humidity after showering. The staff, camp hosts, and rangers were allvery helpful. The campground is situated on the mouth of the Chesapeake Bay in Virginia Beach. We loved the beach here because we have six small grandkids and they could play in thewater without the worry of large waves and heavy tides. The park also has many awesome trails that you can walk or bike. Also, dogs are totally allowed on the beach as long as they are on a leash during any time of the day or night. There are no lifeguards on duty. There are many tent sites and e/w hook up sites. It definitely seemed to be tent heavy while we were there this time. We loved our stay here and have already booked a time to go back in April.

  • Mike F.
    Sep. 30, 2018

    Holiday Trav-L-Park

    The best

    This place has it all! 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 bike/hike path, wonderful gardens and artwork throughout the park, friendly staff for the most part. Just a great place to camp and enjoy and enjoy life!

  • a
    Jul. 10, 2021

    Thousand Trails Virginia Landing

    Nice spot

    The campground seems a bit out of the way, but it’s in a great location if you want to get away from the more crowded parks nearby. The staff was extremely helpful and everything was clean. My only issue was not every spot had a fire pit, but other then that I highly recommend!

  • JThe Dyrt PRO User
    May. 30, 2023

    Thousand Trails Virginia Landing

    Great Experience for Families with Kids

    Our family of five (Kids: 13, 10, 7) recently stayed at Virginia Landing, and it was an great experience overall, especially for families with kids. However, with some small park improvements visits could be enhanced. 

    The campground provided opportunities for exploration and outdoor activities that kept our kids entertained throughout our three night stay. The park is wide-open, which provided plenty of space for kids to roam and explore. Virginia Landing is located right on the shore and we felt perfectly comfortable allowing the kids to freely run around and engage in activities they don't typically (i.e. clamming, kite flying).

    The park had a spacious layout that allowed for easy RV maneuvering. Whether you're a seasoned RV enthusiast or a camper just starting out, you'll appreciate the space. All sites were  accessible and comfortable for campers.

    The campground staff was also helpful in guiding us to our site and providing any necessary assistance, making the whole process hassle-free.

    We believe a small playground and spruced up facilities would enhance the stay for families.

  • NThe Dyrt PRO User
    Jan. 1, 2022

    Sandy Bottom Nature Park

    Nature in the County

    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. It is a short hike along the lake and placed a short distance from the trail so hikers will not be hiking through the sites. You have a sand bottom tent site, picnic table, fire ring/grill and trash. This is a beautiful 456 acre education and wildlife facility. Born from garbage dumps and it is great example of what can be achieved. This really is a great site.  There is an amazing nature center that overlooks Sandy Bottom Lake. Hiking, and biking trails, fishing, boating with boat rentals or bring your own, birding and wildlife viewing. 757-825-4657 

    LNT

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  • Becqui M.
    May. 16, 2019

    Holiday Trav-L-Park

    Huge!

    I've lived in this region for 3 decades and never knew this campground was here. It is absolutely humongous! They have about every accommodation you could ask for. You can rent sites for RVs or tents, you can rent cabins, campers, and even glamping tents! Something like 4 pools, mini golf, several bathhouses, named streets, a little store that has a little of everything, very nice staff, a restaurant, small social gatherings for adults and children alike. Oh yeah, did I mention the staff were wonderful??

  • C
    Jul. 31, 2019

    First Landing State Park Campground

    BACK TO NATURE

    I stayed in one of their cottages during October. 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. There is also a firepit for enjoying the relaxing fire and evening quiet. You have to bring your own firewood. There is a grocery store about 6 minutes away for convenience. Trails, access to the Chesapeake Bay, Spanish moss. manned Visitor Center, privacy and security.

    1st Landing has

  • Travyl Couple !.
    Dec. 14, 2019

    Jellystone Park™ Chincoteague Island

    Location trumps privacy

    We don’t always pick campgrounds for their spacious sites and scenic views. BUT we do pick them based on the outdoor activities we can do from the campground itself via bike riding or walking. Since we don’t bring a car location is very important to us.

    This private campground is in a fantastic location. Waking distance to stores, water slide park, kayaking, fishing/crabbing from bridges and Biking distance to Chincoteague Wildlife Refuge & Assateague Island National Seashore . There is even a complimentary trolley that will take you to the beach during the “in season”.

    You can rent kayaks and bikes from this resort. There is a pool, jumping pillow, and playground. The water park adjacent cost an additional fee. They have 3 day passes and after 3pm packages. (You May also get a discount from KOA front desk)

    The campground- tight and efficient with a lot of options for staying here from little cabins safari style tent cabins, rental Rv’s, grassy tent area to full hook up rv sites. We had a premium RV site and since we were here off season in late April- the campground was not super busy. Just expect that you will be in very close proximity of your neighbors and it will be loud and boisterous in the evening. Our solution?? Hike and Bike all day so you are exhausted. That way after dinner and a couple of glasses of wine... you really don’t care.

    We came here specifically to experience the Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge and Assateague Island VA National Seashore and the parks did not disappoint. We biked and hiked the the parks but you can easily enjoy a lot of the sites via car. Just know that pets are NOT allowed. There are Ubers in this area. Here is a link to the trail and park map.
    https://www.fws.gov/uploadedFiles/Region_5/NWRS/South_Zone/Chincoteague_Complex/Chincoteague/Chincoteague%20Refuge%20Trail%20Map%20(1).pdf

    There is a fee of $10 per car for 7 day pass. Bikers and Pedestrians get in free. (The fee gets you into both parks).

    Happy Camping! Pamela and Keith

  • Katie M.
    Oct. 2, 2020

    Kiptopeke State Park Campground

    Awesome Yurt Camping

    This was our first time staying in a yurt at Kiptopeake State Park. 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. The ones at here are $75/night. This one was awesome! It is hidden down a long walkway from the parking area and is very secluded. The one we stayed in, Yurt 4, only has neighbors on one side. It comes with two picnic tables, a water spigot, fire pit, grill, a big deck around the yurt with rocking chairs, and a refreshing breeze coming off the bay. Unfortunately, the way the yurt is situated, none of that breeze gets inside the yurt and it was very hot inside. Especially if staying here in the summer, I would suggest bringing some fans or a portable a/c for a more comfortable nights sleep. The bathrooms are farther away than I would like with little kids. You have to walk through to the tent campground loop to get to them. Even with a couple negative things about it, I think this is the way to stay here at Kiptopeake and I am already planning our next yurt trip here for next year!

    Love this park so much! The beach is amazing. This time we discovered the dog-friendly beach, which was less crowded than the main one. I always like to go out and watch the sunset over the bay, it is magical!


Guide to Nassawadox

Chesapeake Bay campgrounds offer convenient access to Nassawadox, Virginia's coastal attractions with most sites within a 30-minute drive of the town center. The Eastern Shore peninsula location creates a unique microclimate with summer temperatures averaging 5-10 degrees cooler than inland Virginia due to consistent bay breezes. Most campgrounds operate March through November, with limited winter availability at select locations.

What to do

Kayaking water trails: At Janes Island State Park Campground, visitors can explore marked kayak trails through coastal channels and marshland. One visitor noted, "We loved kayaking through the water trails. You can also kayak out to a sand beach. You can go crabbing for blue crabs." The park offers rentals and launch access for personal watercraft.

Fishing from piers: Cross Rip Camp provides direct access to Chesapeake Bay fishing with an on-site pier. A camper shared, "Nice big pier for fishing. Not too much in the area. We did some bike rides. Take your groceries bc the grocery stores aren't great." The camp also offers canoe and kayak rentals for water-based exploration.

Wildlife observation: The Eastern Shore provides excellent birding opportunities, particularly in spring and fall migration periods. A visitor to Thousand Trails Virginia Landing mentioned, "We loved this campground. We missed the shade a lot, but the evening breeze off the bay made up for it. My kids loved catching tiny crabs in the mud every night." Many campgrounds provide direct access to tidal flats for observing fiddler crabs and shore birds.

What campers like

Waterfront access: Kiptopeke State Park Campground offers beach access with separate dog-friendly areas. A camper reported, "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." The park features wheelchair-accessible wooden boardwalks leading to different beach areas.

Variety of accommodation options: Sun Outdoors Cape Charles provides multiple camping styles beyond traditional tents and RVs. A reviewer mentioned, "Tons of family fun! Cherrystone is located right on the Chesapeake Bay, and every site has a beautiful view. From camp fires, to crabbing and fishing, or organized games and entertainment... Cherrystone has it all!" The resort includes cabin rentals for those seeking luxury glamping in Nassawadox, Virginia area.

Clean facilities: Many Eastern Shore campgrounds maintain high standards for bathhouses and common areas. A visitor to Janes Island noted, "Great kayaking to Jane's Island. Very clean bathrooms. Very family oriented. Rangers are nice and so are the camp hosts. Nice trails, wide and easy." Regular cleaning schedules and attentive staff contribute to positive experiences.

What you should know

Limited shopping options: The Nassawadox region has minimal retail infrastructure. A camper at Virginia Landing advised, "I have been going to VA Lndg. for years. It is very isolated, make sure you have everything you need, it's a 30 minute drive to the Walmart." Most campgrounds sell basic supplies and firewood, but comprehensive shopping requires planning.

Seasonal insect activity: Biting flies and mosquitoes can be problematic during summer months, particularly at dawn and dusk. A review of Holiday Trav-L-Park warned, "We don't always pick campgrounds for their spacious sites and scenic views. Just expect that you will be in very close proximity of your neighbors and it will be loud and boisterous in the evening." Bring appropriate repellents and screened enclosures.

Site spacing varies significantly: Many private campgrounds feature closely positioned sites. One visitor to Kiptopeke State Park observed, "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." Research site maps and consider booking during off-peak periods for more space.

Tips for camping with families

Water activities for children: Sun Outdoors Cape Charles offers multiple swimming options for families with children of different ages. A camper shared, "My boys love the jump pads, pools and paddle boats. As a family we enjoy the fishing piers, new beach and cafe. The camper spaces are perfect, not too close to your neighbor." The campground includes five swimming pools and water activities suitable for various age groups.

Kid-friendly exploration areas: Cape Charles / Chesapeake Bay KOA provides dedicated spaces for safe exploration. A visitor wrote, "The family and I were on the fence on if we wanted to start camping or not and then we found cape Charles. The grounds were kept clean and the camp sites were fairly spacious and very well up kept." The resort includes a dog beach/park and organized children's activities.

Glamping options for beginners: Eastern Shore glamping near Nassawadox offers entry-level camping experiences for families. One camper at Cape Charles KOA noted, "We rented a camper and headed out. Being that we knew nothing about trailer camping and basically showed up without anything we needed, the staff and community made it one of the greatest memories for our family." Many sites offer cabin and yurt rentals with essential amenities.

Tips from RVers

Site selection considerations: RV campers should research specific loop features before booking. A visitor to Kiptopeke State Park advised, "C loop has full hookup where A and B do not. Try and get C loop spots 15-21. They're shaded and at the back of the loop." Most state parks offer more spacious sites than private campgrounds but may have fewer hookup options.

Seasonal availability: Many Chesapeake Bay campgrounds operate limited schedules. One RVer at Virginia Landing noted, "This was a very nice, quiet campground with very clean bathrooms. There was a wide choice of shaded spots or fully in the sun. The staff was super friendly and so were our neighbors." Most facilities operate from April through October, with reduced services during shoulder seasons.

Leveling challenges: Some Eastern Shore campgrounds have uneven sites requiring additional equipment. A visitor to Holiday Trav-L-Park mentioned, "The site was half gravel and half grass. The grading wasn't great and the gravel was thin. Lots of water puddles and the grass was swampy. I spent more time vacuuming than I should have." Bring adequate leveling blocks and stabilizers, particularly for larger rigs.

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