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Located on Virginia's Eastern Shore, Nassawadox provides access to several campgrounds with diverse coastal camping opportunities. Sun Outdoors Cape Charles and Thousand Trails Virginia Landing offer tent sites, RV hookups, cabin rentals, and glamping accommodations within a short drive of the Chesapeake Bay and Atlantic Ocean shorelines. Kiptopeke State Park Campground and First Landing State Park provide year-round camping options with access to beaches, trails, and water activities, making them popular destinations for campers seeking a mix of natural settings and outdoor recreation.
Camping facilities in the region typically operate year-round or with extended seasons from spring through fall. "Virginia has some wonderful state parks and this is one of my favorites. It's got a nice beach, boat launch and a couple miles of hiking trails," noted one visitor about Kiptopeke State Park. Campgrounds near the Chesapeake Bay and Atlantic Ocean may experience strong coastal winds and higher humidity, particularly during summer months. Many sites require advance reservations, especially for waterfront locations and during peak summer weekends. The Eastern Shore's flat terrain provides generally good accessibility for RVs and trailers, though some areas may experience occasional flooding during severe weather events.
The coastal camping experience stands out as a primary attraction for visitors to the area. Several campers highlight the proximity to beaches as a major benefit, with easy access to both the protected waters of the Chesapeake Bay and the more dynamic Atlantic Ocean shorelines. First Landing State Park receives consistently positive reviews for its combination of beach access and forested campsites. According to one camper, "FLSP is a real gem in the midst of a very busy Virginia Beach. The variety of activities within the Park, along with easy access to the Virginia Beach boardwalk, make this State Park the only place we stay." Wildlife viewing opportunities, particularly for shore birds and marine life, enhance the camping experience throughout the region's various campground options.
Best Campgrounds near Nassawadox (53)
1. Sun Outdoors Cape Charles
"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 ."
2. Thousand Trails Virginia Landing
"Was a nice place to stay about 1.5 hour drive to either Virginia Beach or assateage."
"We stayed near the water with full hookups. This place is absolutely beautiful and must have been amazing in its prime. No updates are being made and most everything was shut down."
3. Kiptopeke State Park Campground
"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."
from $32 - $459 / night
Check Availability4. First Landing State Park Campground
"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."
from $32 - $163 / night
Check Availability5. Cape Charles / Chesapeake Bay KOA
"Location-wise, you are not too far away from downtown Cape Charles, where you can enjoy lots of shopping, restaurants and bars. The closest grocery store is about 15 minutes away."
"Close to bike trails for some great rides. Great sunset views."
6. Sunset Beach Resort
"On-site restaurant and on Bay Beach within walking distance. Very nice bath houses."
"Our campspot was a short walk to the beach which is nice."
7. Janes Island State Park Campground
"There are fire road trails which are more like paths through the woods. Very flat. Be sure to wear DEET as the chiggers and ticks are crazy hungry there."
"There are fire road trails which are more like paths through the woods. Very flat. Be sure to wear DEET as the chiggers and ticks are crazy hungry there."
from $21 - $87 / night
Check Availability8. Cross Rip Camp
"Lots of activities: fishing, crabbing, swimming, boating,regattas, hiking/walking, and fresh waterpond catch & release."
9. Gwynns Island RV Resort
10. Wisteria Beach Hideaway
"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
Drive Time
- 1 hr 21 min from Salisbury, MD
- 2 hrs 20 min from Richmond, VA
- 3 hrs 58 min from Lexington Park, MD
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Recent Reviews near Nassawadox, VA
669 Reviews of 53 Nassawadox Campgrounds
Debra W.ScoutFirst Landing State Park Campground
Great for Beachside Camping
This campground was a great location for a Virginia Beach vacation. It’s in the Chesapeake Bay so the water is calm and there is a large sandbar making for shallower waters which is great if you have littles in your trip. It was calming to stay there and spend everyday at the beach. There is hiking and biking paths as part of the park as well. I love that the shower rooms are not gendered so you don’t have a long wait to use one. I went for July 4th and was able to watch the fireworks right from the beach. So that was awesome. Overall good stay.
- Marc P.
TravelerSun Outdoors Cape Charles
Lots of rules, none actually enforced.
Beautiful resort. Used to come here as a kid 30 years ago. Was privately owned back then and was a little more peaceful back then.
List of rules broken since I’ve been here:
- Underage golf cart drivers.
- People walking through others sites. (All day long)
- Drones
- E-bike and scooters everywhere.
- Loud music 24 hours a day.
- 2-3 extra vehicles in sites.
- Personnel fireworks
- People walking around with alcohol.
- Bikes after dark.
- Golf carts and vehicles speeding around everywhere.
Plus the bathrooms are dirty, the pools are unsupervised and people claim chairs all day and leave stuff on them. This place was by far the best campground before it was corporatized. It’s a shame because I absolutely love this place. I want to make it a yearly tradition for my family but it’s hard seeing what the place is knowing what it once was.
Lauren B.TravelerThousand Trails Chesapeake Bay
Quaint
One of the nicer thousand trails. The D loop is wide and level and close to everything if you dont want to bring a gold cart or bike. Has a weekend resturant that serves breakfast lunch and dinner. A small shop, pool, park and access to the river. Full hookup back in. A loop is tight and E loop is for long term looks like a nice place to do an annual site. Its 20-30 mins away from everything so think of that when packing. No acolohl sold on site either.
- I K.Scout
Sandy Bottom Nature Park
Very quiet
I felt serenity and hospitality at this site.
lisa K.
GuideVirginia Beach KOA
Will not stay again due to the fighter jets overhead.
The fighter jets are so close to the campground. Extremely loud. You can not have a conversation on the phone when they fly over. Hurts my ears. Especially in the middle of the night. Twice. Thundering roars then the high whistle woke me disoriented with sudden fear it was a missile coming in. On the other hand, the pool area and lazy river were very nice. Bathouse was kept clean. Constant property care and maintenance were daily kept nice. Trolly for an added fee to the beach from campground. Nice kid and family activities to do at the campground.
Bryan S.GuideFirst Landing State Park Campground
Highly recommend!
So we had just gone in on a day pass to go to the beach and ended up staying two nights. It was that nice. The sites varied greatly in size, but both the sites we stayed in had plenty of room and shade. The bathrooms were clean and well maintained. The beaches were filled with crabs, so if you don’t like crabs it might not be the place for you, but we really loved it there.
- EElaine S.Scout
Gwynns Island RV Resort
Nice spot!
Mostly seasonal, people are very welcoming. Only downside was we had no t mobile service and WiFi was unreliable.
Nancy W.
LegendSun Outdoors Cape Charles
Nice water views, but expensive!
This is a typical Sun Resort property with tons of amenities and activities which is great for families. There are four fishing piers, miniature golf, basketball court, baseball diamond, five pools (including one that is adult only), a large dog park, and much, much more. There are a couple of “beach” areas but there are lots of rocks so you might want to wear water shoes. We visited in May and the park was just starting to open for the summer so the pools were not open and there were not many scheduled activities. There is a large camp store and café onsite which is convenient if you don’t want to leave the property.
We booked a 50A full hook-up site (621) which was one row back from being on the water. The front row (with unobstructed water views) is about $50 more per night so I checked online to see which sites were unoccupied and booked one behind them in the second row. Luckily, no one booked a site in front of us during our stay and we had great views, especially of the sunsets. Our site had a great view of the bay since there was no camper in front of us. The site was a pull thru plenty long enough for our car and RV and level and we had a nice shade tree on our patio side. We did have a clear view to the sky with our Dish satellite and got a sufficient amount of over-the-air tv channels. Most of the sites are sandy/gravel and we didn’t have any trouble sinking as the substrate was hard packed. There are a couple of ponds which are pretty, but they attract geese and there was goose poop everywhere.
Honestly, we really liked the surrounding area but, to us, the nightly price of $71 is pretty steep (and that is with a 25% discount-it's normally over $100), especially since we don’t use any of the amenities. Sun does offer specials based on length of stay and offers discounts to military and first responders so check their special offers section before booking. We loved watching the large ships in the Chesapeake and looked on vesselfinder.com to see what they were and where they were going.
Nearby is Eastern Shore of VA National Wildlife Refuge which has a couple of nice trails and The Barrier Island Center is very interesting with exhibits and short films. Downtown Cape Charles is super cute with nice shops and eateries. Cape Charles Brewing Company has delicious fish and chips, Mason Avenue Bakery is absolutely delicious, and we recommend the pizza at Deadrise Italian Kitchen.
Guide to Nassawadox
Coastal camping near Nassawadox, Virginia offers direct access to both the Chesapeake Bay and Atlantic Ocean within a short drive. The flat, marshy terrain between these bodies of water creates unique camping conditions where campers often experience moderate to strong coastal breezes. Campsites in this region typically sit at elevations below 50 feet above sea level, with many areas subject to tidal influences.
What to do
Crabbing opportunities: At Thousand Trails Virginia Landing, visitors can catch both tiny crabs in the mud flats and blue crabs along the shoreline. "My kids loved catching tiny crabs in the mud every night," reports one camper who stayed at site 317 with full hookups. The activity is particularly good during evening hours when tides shift.
Kayaking water trails: Paddle through marked trails to explore the unique coastal ecosystem. "We used 2 of them that were wheel chair accessible," notes a visitor at Kiptopeke State Park Campground about the wooden boardwalk trails leading to different beach areas. The park's location provides calm waters ideal for beginner paddlers.
Wildlife viewing: Birdwatching is exceptional throughout the region's marshlands. "The scenery is amazing, especially at dusk and dawn," explains a visitor to Virginia Landing. Morning hours typically offer the best wildlife viewing with less boat traffic on the water. The Eastern Shore acts as a major flyway for migratory birds during spring and fall seasons.
What campers like
Beach variety: Cherrystone Family Camping Resort provides multiple water access options. "Offers so many activities for the entire family. The bath houses are very well maintained," writes one visitor. The campground features both protected bay beaches and swimming pools, giving families options based on weather conditions.
Sunset views: Many campers specifically mention the evening light as a highlight. "Amazing sunset views from the beach," notes a reviewer about Cherrystone. The western-facing Chesapeake Bay shorelines provide consistent sunset viewing opportunities year-round, with winter months offering earlier viewing times around 5:00 PM.
Clean facilities: First Landing State Park Campground receives high marks for maintenance. "The bathhouses and laundry were in amazing shape," notes one camper. Even during peak season, the campground maintains regular cleaning schedules with bathrooms typically serviced multiple times daily.
What you should know
Site layouts vary significantly: At Cape Charles / Chesapeake Bay KOA, "the spots were pretty tight, but we assumed as much." Sites closer to water tend to be more exposed with less privacy, while wooded sites offer more shade but less breeze.
Seasonal considerations: Most campgrounds operate with extended seasons but services change. "We were there just as it was reopening from the COVID crisis," noted a camper at Janes Island State Park, explaining that the marina and boat rentals were closed. Many waterfront facilities reduce hours or close completely during winter months.
Insect preparation: Biting flies can be problematic, especially on beaches. "Due to a lack of wind, flies were bad on the beach," notes a camper at Wisteria Beach Hideaway, recommending bringing an insect screen. Bug activity peaks from June through August, with early morning and evening being the worst times.
Tips for camping with families
Activity options: Cross Rip Camp offers equipment that eliminates the need to transport your own. "They provided kayaks, canoes, sailboats, beach chairs, bikes and so much more," writes one visitor. This smaller campground provides a less crowded alternative to larger resorts.
Pool alternatives: When beaches are windy or buggy, pools provide reliable water play. "Cherrystone has 5 swimming pools, very clean and well maintained. It has mini golf and paddleboats," notes a reviewer. Most pools operate from Memorial Day through Labor Day with limited hours.
Spacing considerations: Family groups should consider site selection carefully. "The camper spaces are perfect, not too close to your neighbor," explains a visitor to Cherrystone. Corner sites and end-of-loop locations typically offer more space for multiple tents and gathering areas.
Tips from RVers
Site positioning: At Virginia Landing, "We missed the shade a lot, but the evening breeze off the bay made up for it." RVers should consider seasonal sun patterns when selecting sites, as summer afternoon sun can make western-facing sites uncomfortably hot.
Hookup limitations: Several campgrounds offer partial hookups only. "Easy access to fresh water spigots sprinkled throughout the sites," notes a Janes Island visitor, though the park has "no water or sewer hook ups, but dump and water station is clean and close." Most campgrounds limit generator use to specific hours.
Maneuvering challenges: Site access varies across campgrounds. One visitor to Janes Island explained, "We weren't a huge fan of our site, site 50, because it was difficult to get into and it backed up to the marina. We basically had to do a u-turn in reverse with our 30ft travel trailer which wasn't the easiest." Larger RVs should call ahead to verify site dimensions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is the most popular campground near Nassawadox, VA?
Which is the most popular campground near Nassawadox, VA?
According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Nassawadox, VA is Sun Outdoors Cape Charles with a 4.5-star rating from 41 reviews.
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