7 campgrounds with availability next weekend
Campgrounds near Onemo, Virginia cluster along the Chesapeake Bay and nearby waterways, providing diverse opportunities for waterfront camping experiences. The region includes established facilities like Cross Rip Camp in Deltaville and Wisteria Beach Hideaway, both offering scenic water access and varied accommodation types. Most campgrounds support multiple camping styles, with options for tent camping, RV sites with hookups, and cabin rentals. Visitors to the area find themselves amid the coastal landscape of Virginia's Middle Peninsula and Eastern Shore, with several campgrounds positioned directly on beaches, inlets, or protected harbors.
Public lands and developed campgrounds throughout the region maintain seasonal operation schedules, with many sites open from April through November. The climate patterns along the Chesapeake influence camping conditions significantly, with summer months bringing higher humidity and potential for insects near the water. Advance reservations are recommended, especially for waterfront sites which tend to fill quickly during peak season. Road access to most campgrounds is straightforward, with paved roads leading to the majority of established facilities. According to feedback on The Dyrt, "We liked camping here. Rustic but with hook ups. 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 camping experience in this coastal region centers primarily around water-based activities and beach access. Several visitors mentioned shoreline views and water access as key highlights of their stays, with fishing, crabbing, kayaking, and swimming being popular activities. Mixed-use campgrounds like Sun Outdoors Cape Charles combine traditional camping with resort-style amenities including pools and organized activities. While coastal sites offer breezy conditions and water views, they also present challenges with insects during certain seasons. A review noted that "Biting black flies almost made the beaches unbearable but we didn't have that problem at the actual site." Most campgrounds feature some level of protection from the elements, with many providing covered picnic areas and established fire rings. Cell service is generally available throughout the region, though signal strength varies by carrier and proximity to towns.
"It's nearby for Tidewater Virginia campers. Great swimming, fishing, boating and playground opportunities"
"This campground is close to Virginia Beach and is super accessible . My kids loved the paddleboats as well as the waterpark. There is a general store and a little arcade ."
"Virginia has some wonderful state parks and this is one of my favorites. Its got a nice beach, boat launch and a couple miles of hiking trails."
"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."
Available next weekend
from $32 - $413 / night
"FLSP is a real Gem in the midst of a very busy Virginia Beach. The campsites range from tenting with no hookups to 20, 30, and 50 foot sites with water and electric."
"Our game ground was surrounded by the forest but your in walking distance to the beach. The shower and rest rooms are sit up nicely the best I’ve seen at a campground."
Available next weekend
from $32 - $147 / night
"Lots of activities: fishing, crabbing, swimming, boating,regattas, hiking/walking, and fresh waterpond catch & release."
"Loved the location - the beaches were surrounded by pine, wetlands, and tall grasses - it felt remote and not overdeveloped! This campsite is comfortable!"
"Super close to a few different beaches. The bug screen and hammock that are part of the site was so appreciated. Also, having a shower was great - it felt like we were glamping! Went in September."
from $35 - $50 / night
"The sites are quiet, very spacious, nicely spaced, some surprisingly so, but many are deceptively unlevel, particularly on the outside of the loops, and are heavily wooded."
"A bit of a long walk to the bathroom, as we need to walk around the entire loop to get to it. Gorgeous, spacious sites with electric and water at each site. Some sites back up to the St."
"Machicomoco State Park is one of Virginia’s brand-new parks in a great location on the York River! All the facilities are new and very clean."
"It's situated far enough from the busy traffic noise...beautiful Virginia city of Hayes."
Available next weekend
from $27 - $80 / night
"Our site was pull through, not sure how we would get through if there was a full campground, luckily we had room to move around. Your very close to Busch Gardens, Watercountry and Williamsburg."
"We chose one without a bathroom, and the bathhouse was a very short walk. They have plenty of recreational activities for the kids. The staff was friendly and helpful."
TravelerA beautiful campground. Nice wooded sites with decent space between sites. Bathroom and laundry were clean. Showers were just ok. Nice trails and the walk along the James
river was nice. Will definitely stay again.
GuideThere are not a lot of spaces available but still a decent amount. They spread out amongst several roads leading down to the water. The trees surrounding are gorgeous. There is a shooting range nearby but we didn’t mind the sound.
TravelerDO NOT WAIST YOUR MONEY! THIS IS A SCAM!! Our 3 campsites flooded with 6 inches of water within an hour of arriving before high tide. Very difficult to get ahold of staff due to limited hours of business. I have requested a refund for failure to render services due to unusable campsites. I have left several voicemails and sent emails with attached pictures. Management has been avoiding my phone calls, will not call back. Very unprofessional. I received one call from"management" at 7:20 pm to tell me that he received a message to call me, but he hasn't looked into why he needs to call me and he will call back the next day. I never heard back from him and that was a week ago. I have followed up daily with phone calls without a return phone call. My family makes several camping trips through the year, will never return here.
TravelerGenerous sized sites but only semi-private. Excellent facilities
ScoutThis 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.
GuideEnjoying this campground. Close to all the attractions. Incredible staff, super friendly. Pool and game room are wonderful.
TravelerNote 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.
TravelerThe 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.
GuideOur stay is going to be the 21 days that are allowed. In that time, I have been on many nature walks with my dog. Very enjoyable, very well maintained. The only thing I did not like is the bathrooms. I have seen a cleaning lady come through, but I think it is primarily for the sinks and toilets. The shower curtains are moldy, lots of spiders. The shower pressure and temp are great. All in all, it is affordable and very peaceful.
Camping sites near Onemo, Virginia lie in Virginia's Middle Peninsula area, just 10 feet above sea level with tidal wetlands and mixed pine-hardwood forests defining the landscape. This coastal region receives approximately 47 inches of rainfall annually, creating humid conditions during summer camping season. Mosquito activity peaks between June and August, particularly in the evening hours.
Crabbing and fishing from piers: At Cross Rip Camp in Deltaville, campers can access dedicated crabbing facilities. "Lovely small campground right on the banks of the bay! This woman owned campground is 'old-school', which is perfect in the absolute serene setting. Lots of activities: fishing, crabbing, swimming, boating, regattas, hiking/walking, and fresh waterpond catch & release," notes Trina C.
Beach activities at multiple locations: The shoreline at Kiptopeke State Park Campground offers specialized beach areas. "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. There are wooden boardwalk trails in the park and a few of them leads to different areas on the beach," writes Annemarie R.
Biking on local roads: Countryside cycling opportunities exist throughout the region. Greg from Cross Rip Camp shares, "Motorcycle tent camped. Great owners who made sure we had everything we needed. Beautiful views of sunset and sunrise. Great beach with Adirondack chairs. Bathhouse very clean. Water view from campsite."
Waterfront views with dedicated spaces: At Sun Outdoors Cape Charles, waterfront sites prove consistently popular. "We have a blast every time we come here. The bathrooms are clean and updated. There is plenty to do. Pool, beach, fishing, boat rentals, golf, paddle boats, bike rentals, and crabbing. They also have a snack shack that steams crabs, and a restaurant on site if you don't feel like cooking," reports Melissa P.
Clean, well-maintained facilities: Many campgrounds maintain high standards for bathrooms and common areas. "This campground is well run and kept clean. The beaches are beautiful. The pools are fun for all ages and clean. The staff are all very helpful. We will definitely camp there again," shares Julin S. about Sun Outdoors Cape Charles.
Family-oriented activities: Newport News Park offers extensive recreational options. "We love it here. Their park is beautiful. The parking pass are well maintained and there's water and electric at every spot in the loop we were on," says Taylor.
Seasonal operation schedules: Most campgrounds operate limited seasons. "Thousand Trails Chesapeake Bay is a nice park. My first time with Thousand Trails and it's odd that you pick your spot once you get there. They were trying online check in but it didn't work. Very clean quiet at night. This is a huge campground and lots to see and do," explains Kristina D.
Site selection considerations: Campground layouts vary significantly. "This is a nice relaxing campground. Seasonal. Very quiet at night and activities on weekends. Clean but the showers were not so good. Poor water pressure and cold. Nice pool and there is a food truck on site. Very nice staff," reports Kristina D. about New Point RV Resort.
Local food options: Grocery access can be limited. Anne F. from Cross Rip Camp advises, "Take your groceries bc the grocery stores aren't great."
Swimming options beyond beaches: First Landing State Park Campground offers alternative water activities. "The camp ground is beautiful and the people are friendly. Our game ground was surrounded by the forest but your in walking distance to the beach. The shower and rest rooms are sit up nicely the best I've seen at a campground. The beach is more secluded and you're close to all the activities that Virginia Beach has to offer," reports Timothy B.
Heat considerations for tent campers: Summer temperatures affect comfort levels. "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. The beach was nice and quiet, and the water wasn't too cold. overall, decent for the price," cautions Grace M. about First Landing.
Insect preparation: Bug activity varies by location and season. Kat H. from Wisteria Beach Hideaway shares, "Loved the location - the beaches were surrounded by pine, wetlands, and tall grasses - it felt remote and not overdeveloped! This campsite is comfortable! The provided insect screen kept us well protected in mid-sept."
Leveling challenges: Campsites often have uneven terrain. Ray & Terri F. note about Newport News Park: "The sites are quiet, very spacious, nicely spaced, some surprisingly so, but many are deceptively unlevel, particularly on the outside of the loops, and are heavily wooded."
Water and electrical hookup locations: Connection points vary across campgrounds. "Make sure you have leveling chalks as some of the sites are too uneven for auto leveling to work. We had a 32' class c rig and had no problems other than the auto leveling not working which caused us to move sites 3 times and our water hose was too short. You need at least a 25' hose," advises Tanya R. about Newport News Park.
Site selection for larger RVs: Not all campgrounds accommodate big rigs. "Cherrystone is a super fun campground for the kids. It has multiple pools, plus swimming access in the Bay, mini golf, jumping pillow, and more. We've always enjoyed our stays there. The biggest downfall in my opinion is that the sites are a bit small and there aren't a lot of sites for large campers," notes Christen C.
Frequently Asked Questions
What camping is available near Onemo, VA?
According to TheDyrt.com, Onemo, VA offers a wide range of camping options, with 66 campgrounds and RV parks near Onemo, VA and 4 free dispersed camping spots.
Which is the most popular campground near Onemo, VA?
According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Onemo, VA is Sun Outdoors Cape Charles with a 4.5-star rating from 41 reviews.
Where can I find free dispersed camping near Onemo, VA?
According to TheDyrt.com, there are 4 free dispersed camping spots near Onemo, VA.
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