Best Tent Camping near Onancock, VA

Recent Tent Reviews in Onancock

492 Reviews of 7 Onancock Campgrounds

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  Laurie H.

  Guide

  

  Jan. 1, 2025

  Assateague State Park Campground

  Absolute Perfection

  This campground is absolute perfection in my opinion... and that is without even having to use the facilities… We passed through this campground for the first time on an open visit day in September and fell in love with the surroundings… We booked a two day stay here for our first leg of our journey south from New Hampshire in late December and absolutely loved the park. There are so many opportunities to view wildlife, including the wild ponies which the park is known for. It is in between Berlin, a very historic and adorable town with lots of shops and fantastic restaurants… And Ocean City, which is known for its boardwalk environment. we will make certain to come again, possibly in the summer to see the annual swim of the ponies for the round up.

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  Renee P.

  Guide

  

  Nov. 15, 2024

  Janes Island State Park Campground

  So beautiful!!

  Unfortunately, there was a fire ban and extremely windy conditions, which is out of the parks control so I didn't get to enjoy it as much. From what I have experienced, it was amazing! The hike trails are so beautiful and being by the water was a complete experience! I got to see the sunset for the first time in a long time. Park was clean and well maintained. Bathroom was clean and WARM! they also have showers. They sale firewood at the cabin store but the store is only opened Thursday- Sunday

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  Paul R.

  Scout

  

  Oct. 21, 2024

  Jellystone Park™ Chincoteague Island

  Great location, grossly overpriced

  Used to be a great campground, than Sun Outdoors bought it out increased rates.  Now it is grossly overpriced.

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  Garrett B.

  Scout

  

  Oct. 13, 2024

  Sun Outdoors Chesapeake Bay

  Great place for families

  Me and a friend came in on motorcycles and stayed in the primitive tent sites and had a great time. Stayed a few weeks before Halloween and there were plenty of festive activities going on.

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  Lee D.

  Legend

  

  Oct. 7, 2024

  Assateague State Park Campground

  Ocean breezes and horses too!

  General: Large campground in 10 units (A-J). J is a walk-in tent site only; the others all have paved camper pads. The layout is horizontal so that all units are close to the ocean. Some back right up to the dunes while the ones on the other side of the loops have a tree barrier separating the sites from the ocean. 80-100 wild horses roam free on the beach and throughout the campground. You are instructed to give them a 40-foot berth. Generators need to be “whisper quiet” and the hours are strictly enforced (although the camper in the site next to us did not understand the definition of whisper quiet; when we asked the camp host, we were told it was up to the ranger to police this). 

  Site Quality: Sites are level and paved. Each comes with a picnic table and a fire ring. Although there is nothing to physically separate the sites, they are located a modest distance apart from each other. I don't believe there are hookups in any of the sites.

  Bath/Shower House: Modern and very clean. Hot water from the taps was appreciated. The showers looked nice, but we did not use them. 

  Activities/Amenities: There is beach access from each loop in the campground and miles of beach await you. There is a beach toy lending station, and it was filled with toys. A little free library, recycling, and dishwashing sinks. The visitor center sells ice and other basic sundries. Only saw a couple of horses as we arrived but a site across and down from us had four horses wander into their site when they were making hot chocolate, and they wouldn’t leave! As we were leaving the next morning, we saw many horses. They tended to congregate in the sites closer to the entrance. 

  We were only able to spend one night here. The check-in time of 2 pm is strict as is the check-out time of 11 am, which was a bit of a bummer. Wish we could have spent more time here and would definitely return.

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  nick H.

  Traveler

  

  Sep. 15, 2024

  Shad Landing Campground

  Peace and quiet with lots to do for kids

  Amazing state park in the woods. Lots to do for the kids.

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  Jason M.

  Guide

  

  Sep. 11, 2024

  Assateague State Park Campground

  Loved it

  Had a great time. Came with an outdoorsy circle of friends and we all had a awesome time at Assateague. The Atlantic was pretty rough but we still had a lot of fun at the beach. Our site was perfect too. We were very close to the bathrooms, showers, and the beach. The sound of the beach at night makes for great natural white noise. Chickens and horses might wake you up at a reasonable early hour, which isn’t a problem for me since I’d probably oversleep myself

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  pamela S.

  Traveler

  

  Sep. 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.

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  Chaz M.

  Ranger

  

  Aug. 28, 2024

  Sun Outdoors Cape Charles

  Nice spots with good bay access

  There were a lot of events and options for the family. Cape Charles is also a nice place nearby.

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  Katie H.

  Guide

  

  Jul. 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.

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  Roxanne T.

  Scout

  

  Jun. 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!

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  Sarah K.

  Traveler

  

  May. 29, 2024

  Pocomoke River State Park Campground

  Awesome campground!

  We absolutley loved this campground. It had some of the cleanest bathrooms for a State Park. The sites were spaced out. Close to the ocean.

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  Lisa D.

  Traveler

  

  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.

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  Chuck M.

  Guide

  

  Apr. 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.

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  Lucy P.

  Ranger

  

  Mar. 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.

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  Sean R.

  Guide

  

  Feb. 29, 2024

  Oceanside Assateague Campground — Assateague Island National Seashore

  Beach Camping!

  I grew up here and the beach camping is awesome if you have a self contained vehicle that is 4x4.  A permit is required but it's for 12 months.  Beware if the wind is out of the west the bugs are vicious.

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  Sean R.

  Guide

  

  Feb. 29, 2024

  Shad Landing Campground

  Nice Park

  Very nice campground with a nice pool, ball field and pavilions, not to mention it's right on the Pocomoke River.

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  Sharon L.

  Ranger

  

  Feb. 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!

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  Wayne L.

  Traveler

  

  Jan. 18, 2024

  EA Vaughn Wildlife Management Area

  Quiet

  Lots of trails. Pretty busy with Hunters during the season. Roosters here

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  Rie R.

  Scout

  

  Nov. 13, 2023

  Janes Island State Park Campground

  Cabin

  State in a cabin with the family for New Year's Eve had a great time

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  Ron H.

  Guide

  

  Oct. 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!

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  Emily C.

  Guide

  

  Oct. 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

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  Katie

  Guide

  

  Oct. 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

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  William C.

  Traveler

  

  Oct. 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).

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  Dyan F.

  Guide

  

  Sep. 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.

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  Felicia E.

  Scout

  

  Sep. 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.

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  Wes

  Traveler

  

  Aug. 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.