Top Tent Camping near Onancock, VA

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Best Tent Sites Near Onancock, VA (7)

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    Wisteria Beach Hideaway

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    Onemo, Virginia

    Private secluded site only 1 mile from 2 separate remote beaches. This privative site is nestled in a grove of wisteria covered trees. Plenty of room for larger groups with access to close to 20 acres to walk.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • Tents
    • Group

    $35 - $50 / night

    Camper-submitted photo from Pine Tree Backcountry Site — Assateague Island National Seashore
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        Brewer’s Point Hike-in or Boat-in Primitive Campground — Belle Isle State Park

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        Morattico, Virginia

        Brewer’s Point Hike-in or Boat-in Primitive Campground

        This campground offers year-round primitive hike-in or boat-in tent camping. Motor vehicle access to these sites is not permitted for any reason. Campers must arrive by boat or hike in (1.5 miles from the closest parking area).

        Four sites, six people maximum per site.

        Site 1 has an elevated tent platform and gravel pad with a picnic table, fire pit, and lantern post. Site 2 has a large gravel tent pad with a picnic table, fire pit and lantern post. Sites 3 and 4 each have their own tent pad but share a common area with one fire ring, two picnic tables, a lantern post and a clothesline. There is one pit toilet but no showers. There is no electricity or potable water. Campers must bring water for drinking and cooking.

        All camping equipment must be set up within the wooden borders. Check-in is 4 p.m., and check-out is 1 p.m. The park has a few canoes that may be rented overnight to access the campground. Weather conditions determine when these canoes are available for rent. Reserve one in advance by calling the park at 804-462-5030.

        • Pets
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        • Reservable
        • Tents
        • Picnic Table
        • Toilets

        $15 - $18 / night


      Recent Tent Reviews In Onancock

      485 Reviews of 7 Onancock Campgrounds


      • Camper-submitted photo from Sun Outdoors Cape Charles
        September 6, 2024

        Sun Outdoors Cape Charles

        Labor Day weekend camping

        Great spot for families. A lot of activities for everyone. The adult pool was very nice and clean. My son and his wife kayaked and had a great time. Cape Charles is a quaint town for shopping and is only 10 min away. Only issue we had were the kids on bikes riding in front of the golf cart and cars. No parental supervision. Very scary and unsafe. Other than that it was a great trip and we will be back.

      • Camper-submitted photo from Assateague State Park Campground
        July 1, 2024

        Assateague State Park Campground

        Camping at the beach A+++++

        We had a wonderful time camping at Assateague State Park. We have camped here 5 times now.

        The bath houses are always clean and well stocked and the showers are warm. The park rangers make their appearance known throughout the park and always available to help. The park is beautiful with paved bike/walking trail. You will definitely see horses throughout your stay. This is one of our favorite campgrounds.

      • Camper-submitted photo from Assateague State Park Campground
        June 22, 2024

        Assateague State Park Campground

        Bring your weed-wacker!

        Assateague Gone is the Assateague Island RV campground that we grew up with all our lives! Not only has some genius made the executive decision[in recent years] to REPLACE all the park's glorious sandy campsites with knee high pricker-grass...(which has NOTHING to do with preserving the dunes)...but now, they ONLY MOW their weed-filled sites once in a blue moon...and they REFUSE to mow it upon request(when you arrive at your personal, bug-infested jungle, for your 14-day vacation)...so, you can't even sit around your campfire ring or play a game of cornhole. I guess they'have us', since they're the only oceanside State Park RV campground, around. And for what? It's not as if they can't afford to mow it. It's not as if camping/campers have declined. Now there's nowhere to camp anymore where you can gather around the campfire with your toes in the sand. Heartbreaking!

      • Camper-submitted photo from Assateague State Park Campground
        May 10, 2024

        Assateague State Park Campground

        A little heaven on earth

        The camp hosts are so nice, helpful,caring and friendly. Bathroom very clean. Sites not very private but nice and the wild ponies!!! Amazing

        I had a non electric site The electric sites r very hard to book and need to be booked a year in advance.

      • Camper-submitted photo from Assateague State Park Campground
        April 29, 2024

        Assateague State Park Campground

        Beautiful campground!

        We parked the trailer in the pouring rain. Now I own rain gear... Go figure. :-)

        We spent 4 nights there and it was amazing. There is so much to do in the area.

      • Camper-submitted photo from Janes Island State Park Campground
        March 24, 2024

        Janes Island State Park Campground

        Great time

        Did a fourth of July visit and it was such a blast! We stayed in camp loop C and we had plenty of space for our 10-person tent and we stayed up pretty late enjoying the weather, laughing, and eating lots of fun camp snacks. The Canoe trails are absolutely beautiful and the horizon seems to go on endlessly. When we were there the day's canoe outings were cancelled due to weather and storm forecasts. We were able to enjoy the state parks edu series on how to catch soft crabs and ofc went out and got soft crabs and ate them at a local restaurant before we left. There are also some modest walking trails - but the main attraction are the canoe trails of course that go all the way out to the ocean for those with that level of expertise.

      • Camper-submitted photo from Assateague State Park Campground
        February 18, 2024

        Assateague State Park Campground

        I <3 Assateague!

        When we retire, we are going to take the camper and stay here for a week….better yet, might have to try the campground host thing……that's how much I love going here!  I'm sure spring and fall are best because bugs in Assateague are notorious!  It's also the reason that all of our trips have been in the fall!  It's so beautiful.  We have only had our battery power both times we have been there, but we've never been unhappy.  There is so much to do….walks, bike riding, watching the horses….our big joke seems to be that the horses show up the same time everyday and I swear they have a button up at the ranger station that they use that's like *Cue the horses*!  Seriously though, this is a GREAT PARK!  Bathrooms are clean and tidy, you can hear the ocean on a nice day….it's just peaceful and relaxing!  Never have too much of an issue getting the camper level and the sites are amazing in size compared to the commercial places close by.  To make a reservation, you will need to start going in when they let sites loose.  We'd love full hooks up here, but we will have solar soon.  Just so much wu sah there!

        I'm including two trips to include our pictures from when we owned our teardrop Minion.  This is a fun way to get out of a tent and be comfy!  Highly recommended!

      • Camper-submitted photo from Pine Grove Campground
        October 30, 2023

        Pine Grove Campground

        Hidden gem!

        Older but nice campground only about 7 minutes away from Assateague Island and the beach. The bath house needs to be updated but all we cared about was that there was plenty of hot water. Also very reasonable. Gabby in the office was very friendly. Office is only open about 9-3 but they allow you to “just find a spot and check in the next morning”. Would definitely stay here again!

      • Camper-submitted photo from Oceanside Assateague Campground — Assateague Island National Seashore
        October 23, 2023

        Oceanside Assateague Campground — Assateague Island National Seashore

        Wild Horses by the Seashore

        Assateague National Seashore on the Maryland side offers an incredible experience. 

        Along with soft sand, balmy breezes and coastal views, wild horses wander the park at will.

        We chose a campsite that did not require hiking onto the sand to reach. This made setting up camp much easier as no carrying was involved. We were early enough in the seasons that the mosquitoes hadn't kicked in yet, so it was an enjoyable stay. 

        The restroom facilities are primitive. with a dump toilet, and exterior showers with warmish water. To turn on the shower water, one has to hold down a line to get it to run.

        There was a good mix of tents and a variation of camper trailers on both the oceanside and bayside camp areas. The camper trailers are boondocking as no hookups are offered at this campground.

        I find the restrooms on the bayside to be better, but in the warmer months, be prepared for lots of mosquitoes in that area.

        The horses do their rounds in the morning for breakfast and in the evenings for dinner. DO NOT FEED THE HORSES  ! They are rather aggressive and persistent. KEEP ALL FOOD LOCKED UP IN YOUR CAR! They are Houdini's and have no trouble opening up any types of coolers with either their mouths or their hooves. There is a storage cubby below the picnic table - use it. 

        The best way to shoo them away from your campsite is to bring a metal water bottle with small rocks in it. Shake it at them and they know to move along. It's what the rangers use to get them to move.

        To reserve use recreation.gov

      • Camper-submitted photo from Cross Rip Camp
        October 15, 2023

        Cross Rip Camp

        Great campground

        Came with a group and we had 2 campsites and one cabin. Layout was great. Water views from all sites. Cabin patio was a lifesaver with the rain. Owners were awesome and helpful

      • Camper-submitted photo from Sun Outdoors Chesapeake Bay
        October 8, 2023

        Sun Outdoors Chesapeake Bay

        A great place to stay for anyone with kids.

        We stayed in water view 13 and it was a the perfect site. A little far for the kiddo to be at the park but the view was great, the Wi-Fi worked well, and the pull through site was perfect for our camper (not the best at backing up).

      • Camper-submitted photo from Oceanside Assateague Campground — Assateague Island National Seashore
        September 29, 2023

        Oceanside Assateague Campground — Assateague Island National Seashore

        Perfect ocean spot

        Beautiful spot on the beach. Wild ponies visit your site. They’ll get into everything so make sure you have everything put up and away lol. The beach is a short walk from your site. Beaches are clean and beautiful. Bathrooms are quite nice with great showers and hot water. Short drive to OC beach and boardwalk.

      • Camper-submitted photo from Jellystone Park™ Chincoteague Island
        September 3, 2023

        Jellystone Park™ Chincoteague Island

        Packed In Tight

        Has such potential but is very tight. Sites are one on top of the other. We were at the primitive tent site and that was extremely crowded. The sites are not assigned so it is pretty much a free for all. Campers drag benches and fire pits wherever they want which leaves some sites with no fire pit or campers hunting for benches. We were only there one night so we didn't waste time looking for a fire pit- just did without one. Would be nice if they marked off sites so that people were not right on top of you. Should also secure benches and fire pits so each site has one. Was very chaotic compared to state ran campgrounds- even for a holiday weekend. Someone showed up at 2am and setup camp right next to us. We woke up and they were sitting there looking into our tent. We just packed up and left. Gave it 3 stars because the water-park tickets are a great value and the location is awesome. Bathrooms were also in good shape- could have been cleaner but because the site was so crowded it was near impossible for staff to clean them often enough.

      • Camper-submitted photo from Assateague State Park Campground
        August 30, 2023

        Assateague State Park Campground

        We Had An Amazing Time Here

        Very short walk to the beach! Horses came right up to the camp site one morning to check us out. The free showers were nice/clean! Had a very nice relaxing time here.

      • Camper-submitted photo from Janes Island State Park Campground
        August 15, 2023

        Janes Island State Park Campground

        Wonderful getaway!

        We chose Janes Island for our first camping trip as a couple and we had such a beautiful weekend!

        The camp store employee was incredibly sweet and helpful. It was well stocked and even had a little wildlife museum.

        Our tent site was away the main loops, which was great for privacy and quiet, close to the bath house, and faced the canal. Made for a gorgeous sunset!!

        The bugs, mostly flies, were a bit much and I would expect that to be worse as the temperatures increases. I think that this is the experience of waterfront camping.

        Overall, the park is beautiful, peaceful and clean. We really enjoyed our time here and will come back!

      • Camper-submitted photo from Kiptopeke State Park Campground
        August 14, 2023

        Kiptopeke State Park Campground

        Great little beach

        Great little beach area with separate dog beach Tight camping Great fishing Few full hook ups Short walk to beach Decent hiking trails Bring bug spray Very hot in camp ground

      • Camper-submitted photo from Seaside View Recreation Park
        July 28, 2023

        Seaside View Recreation Park

        Not ready ..

        It’s a very small campground, looks like 99% of the people live here. Also, looks like they’re trying to do some very nice renovations. But they are really not up for customers. No pool, but they do have a pier that looks nice. We needed a place to stay for the night so we stayed. I don’t think they have any accommodations at all bathrooms or showers. Joy was very nice. 

      • Camper-submitted photo from Kiptopeke State Park Campground
        July 18, 2023

        Kiptopeke State Park Campground

        Beautiful beaches but too close to other campers

        This campground had beautiful beach access but the tent campsites are too close to other campers which I found awkward. Usually when I think of camping I think of some peaceful time in the woods but I felt like I was in a crowded restaurant. One thing I did appreciate was that the beach and campground were dog friendly and the bathrooms/showers were clean.

      • Camper-submitted photo from Pine Grove Campground
        July 18, 2023

        Pine Grove Campground

        Best affordable campground on Chincoteague

        We love it hear. Come back year after year. Large sites. Staff bends over backwards (let us borrow a length of water hose when ours was too short by a couple feet). They make you feel like family. Campground is also bird sanctuary which adds a bonus to kids.

        Pool is older but ok.

        Bathhouses are also older but generally clean.

        Seasonals are friendly.

        Great access to heart of Chincoteague and easily 30-50% cheaper than big name parks on island.

      • Camper-submitted photo from Shad Landing Campground
        July 6, 2023

        Shad Landing Campground

        Awesome campground!

        All around great campground! Clean bathrooms, nice size sites, easy check in process, boat/canoe/kayak rentals, really nice camp store, close to the ocean! Definitely coming back!



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