Best Camping near Powhatan, VA

Join the fun near Powhatan. With tons of outdoor activities and scenic camping, this is an excellent vacation spot for all kinds of travelers. Aside from great camping spots, you'll find hiking and many more outdoor experiences. Thinking of traveling with kids? You're in luck—Powhatan is surrounded by family-friendly activities. Find the best campgrounds near Powhatan, VA. Read helpful reviews and tips to find the perfect camping option for you and your crew.

Best Camping Sites Near Powhatan, VA (50)

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    1. Pocahontas State Park Campground

    78 Reviews
    306 Photos
    325 Saves
    Chester, Virginia

    Just 20 miles from Richmond, Pocahontas offers boating, picnicking, camping, camping cabins, 90-plus miles of trails, and nature and history programs. The Aquatic Center, which has a toddler pool, fountain wet deck, three-foot and five-foot-deep leisure pools, an activity pool and two tubular water slides, affords seasonal water-based activities for all. Three lakes offer plenty of fishing. Boat rentals are available seasonally by the 225-acre Swift Creek Lake. The Civilian Conservation Corps Museum, dedicated to Depression-era workers who helped build the state park system, is one of a handful in the nation. Two dining halls may be rented for meetings, weddings and special events. Rustic group facilities with primitive overnight cabins (bunkhouses) are available seasonally for larger groups. The park's 2,000-seat amphitheater hosts the Pocahontas Premieres series of concerts and family-friendly entertainment. Pocahontas State Park's location and 90 miles of trails make it particularly popular among bicyclists.

    • Pets
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    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access

    $35 - $40 / night

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    2. Powhatan State Park Campground

    17 Reviews
    105 Photos
    206 Saves
    Goochland, Virginia
    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access

    $19 / night

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    4. Cozy Acres Campground RV Resort

    9 Reviews
    17 Photos
    56 Saves
    Powhatan, Virginia
    • Pets
    • Fires
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    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
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    5. Americamps RV Resort

    16 Reviews
    50 Photos
    66 Saves
    Ashland, Virginia
    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access

    $67 / night

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    7. Amelia Family Campground

    5 Reviews
    1 Photo
    13 Saves
    Amelia Court House, Virginia
    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
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    9. Cloverdale Farms

    3 Reviews
    6 Photos
    9 Saves
    Cumberland, Virginia
    • Fires
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • Tents
    • Group
    • Standard (Tent/RV)

    $40 / night

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    10. Lake Anna State Park Campground

    20 Reviews
    76 Photos
    165 Saves
    Mineral, Virginia

    Camping Lake Anna Campground offers sites with and without water and electric hookups, centrally located restrooms with hot showers, fire-rings, picnic tables and lantern holders. Half the sites may be specifically reserved; the rest are assigned upon arrival. A table showing site-specific sites can be found here (PDF). Click here for pictures of the sites. Bunkhouse One bunkhouse - No weekly requirement. The park rents a camping lodge (bunkhouse) that's next to the bathhouse in the north camping loop. The bunkhouse is not a full-service lodge. The north loop's bathhouse includes the only restroom facilities for your stay. It's a two-room trailer with seven bunk beds, a refrigerator, a microwave oven, a coffee pot and an air conditioner. The bunkhouse also has a charcoal grill and deck outside. Cooking and smoking are not permitted inside the lodge. Five vehicles are permitted with rental of the lodge; the daily parking fee must be paid for additional vehicles. Yurts Recreational yurts are a modern adaptation of an ancient nomadic shelter. Functionally speaking, it's a cross between a tent and a cabin. Lake Anna has four yurts in the back section of the campground and tucked neatly into a wooded area for privacy and extra shade. Each yurt has a large wooden deck and includes a ground-level picnic pad with a picnic table, fire-ring and separate cooking grill. Reservations are required. Parking for two cars per yurt is at the beginning of the "yurt village," and carts are available for moving items from there to the yurts on a gravel trail. Those with more than two vehicles must pay a daily parking fee and park in overflow lots located throughout the campground. Check-in is 4 p.m. and checkout is 10 a.m. The rental season begins on the first Friday in March and ends on the first Sunday in December. Cabin rental and cancellation policies apply. There is a two-night minimum rental during the rest of camping season.

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Pet-friendly camping near Powhatan

Recent Reviews in Powhatan

375 Reviews of 50 Powhatan Campgrounds


  • Mateo M.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Cloverdale Farms
    Nov. 5, 2024

    Cloverdale Farms

    Our first roof top tent experience

    My partner and I were traveling to Richmond, we needed a quick place to stop and rest. We reached out the day of and the owners of the property were so kind, accommodating, and understanding. They set us up with firewood, and all the necessary equipment to have a wonderful night under the stars. The icing on the cake was waking up and spending some time with their horses and goats and this really sweet orange cat. The property was gorgeous and the experience was wonderful.

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    Sep. 13, 2024

    Pocahontas State Park Campground

    Lovely campground

    Truly enjoyed this CG. Staff are very friendly and helpful CG is clean. Bathroom rooms are dated (compared to the ones at Twin Lakes State Park near Farmville, VA). The dump station is two-sided - helps on busy mornings when campers are leaving. Spent time touring the civil war sites around Petersburg. Lots of breweries in Richmond - a much needed place as a cold beer was very needed during the extreme heat occurring during my stay.

  • Katie M.
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    Sep. 8, 2024

    Daybreak Glamp Camp

    Best camping experience!!!

    My boyfriend and I went camping here for our anniversary last October, and it was so fun! The owner and his family were super sweet and helpful. They definitely set you up for success!! He even let us borrow some gear when our tent got raind out and showed us a few tricks. We are definitely coming back for our next anniversary!! It was just so much fun.!

  • jThe Dyrt PRO User
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    Aug. 29, 2024

    Fredericksburg-Washington DC KOA

    Nice location

    Just a few miles off of Interstate ninety five and u s seventeen. Within thirty minutes of fredericksburg. At this k o a everything was clean and organized. Our site was a pull through. With plenty of room side to side. In fredericksburg be sure to do the trolley tour.

  • Jen T.The Dyrt PRO User
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    Aug. 16, 2024

    Holliday Lake State Park Campground

    Nice but Gun Range During Summer

    Probably a great place to camp during the fall. During the summer they lease space to the 4-H club that teaches people to shoot black powder muskets for the civil war reenactments. From 8:30am until 3-5pm it sounds like a gun range. It’s not a shot here and there, its volleys of black powder guns (think cannons) being shot all at once. It echos off the water and is the opposite of peaceful. The ranger said it would only be for an hour a day, unless it was a competition day, well for the 5 days we were there it must have been competition. We ended up leaving the park during the day.

    The sites are good. Most need lots of leveling help (bring spare wood!). The newer part has a nice bathhouse. The older part had a really old bathhouse. (So old it’s hard to tell if it’s dirty or just old.)

    It’s not a bad place to visit. But combat veterans should avoid during the summer months.

    The sites are nice. The ones in the newer area (laurel ridge) are close to the nice bathhouse. Both bathhouses have WiFi. No cell service to speak of. (We have Verizon but most of these places have none.)

  • MThe Dyrt PRO User
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    Jul. 31, 2024

    Powhatan State Park Campground

    Camping and remote work

    Like most Virginia state parks the River Bend campground is well spaced out and great for RV camping. Verizon service was stable enough to work all week with a Jetpack without the need for a directional cell booster

  • MThe Dyrt PRO User
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    Jul. 31, 2024

    Red Oak Campground — James River State Park

    Camping and remote work

    Nice campground in line with expectations for most Virginia state parks. Verizon service is spotty 1 to 2 bars and unreliable data but with a directional cell booster we are able to get enough signal for our Verizon Jetpack to work

  • JThe Dyrt PRO User
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    Jul. 3, 2024

    Pocahontas State Park Campground

    Huge park with plenty to do!

    Our site was nice and level. Covered by shade the majority of the day. Playground was decent and pretty centrally located on the campground. Firewood for sale by QR code was convenient. The trails were nice and it was a nice walk to the aquatic recreation park. Access to the aquatic park is free for campers. The bathrooms were clean but the one close to my site the outside was falling apart. Don’t know how the camp store is because it is only open Thursday to Sunday and has almost different hours every day. Overall great campground we will be going back

  • Janet R.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Pocahontas State Park Campground
    Jun. 20, 2024

    Pocahontas State Park Campground

    Amazing State Park close to Richmond!

    This state park is amazing, it is close to the Richmond metro but allows an easy and wonderful retreat to nature. I was there in early June, and it wasnt crowded, though I can imagine it might be later in the summer. There are numerous camping options here, ranging from tent camping to RV’s to camper cabins to yurts, to regular full service glamping cabins, all in different sections. There is also an area set aside that could be rented for a group retreat or group summer camp, with groups of cabins around meeting space and dining hall area. The full service cabins are new and very upscale; the camper cabins are older but well maintained. The yurts are lovely too. I car camped in a standard site, all the campsites are wooded, shady, fairly private and well spaced. The park is huge and has lots of recreation, from miles of hiking and riding trails, biking and more. Very family friendly, with playgrounds, an incredible waterpark and pool, and nature programs at the visitor center. There is also a summer series of concerts etc in the park. Highly recommended!

  • Robert L.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Shenandoah Crossing, a Bluegreen Vacations Resort
    May. 24, 2024

    Shenandoah Crossing, a Bluegreen Vacations Resort

    5 star resort doesn't complete

    This resort is 5 Star in amenities. Indoor pool in the lodge, restaurant, outdoor pool connected to the indoor one. Another outdoor pool area by the general store (wasn't open yet) has a large pool and kids pool. The activities center has things going on every day. They also have a large room with a large screen that you can reserve to watch movies. There is a stable for horse riding. Also, there's miniature golf. They have cabins, yurts,and a tree house for rent. The laundry is free. Our campsite, lowest level, has a table with four chairs, two Adirondack chairs, and a propane grill. The higher level has an outdoor sink. The top level has a jacuzzi. The grounds are well designed for landscaping and kept trimmed. Now, for the cons. Our back- in site isn't level. We were told that is by design so water will flow off. Maybe. Our loop doesn't have any bathhouse, while the one next door has two. We did take a shortcut that went over a clay hill. Probably not safe if it's raining. The shower looks nice. Would stay drier if people would put the curtain inside the barrier. Shelves and benches in the showers are nice. Water pressure is mediocre to good. We're still waiting for hot water. I do say the help keeps it clean. There are sanitizer bottles left in the bathrooms and showers. Overall, it is a nice place to sit and relax.

  • TThe Dyrt PRO User
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    May. 19, 2024

    Twin Lakes State Park Campground

    Small, quiet place with good service

    Bike packed in from my house yesterday evening, camped for the night, and heading back this morning. Shower/toilet facilities are clean, good water/power, etc. This park isn’t bad for just chilling out and getting some nature time in, but there aren’t any breathtaking views and so on. Most campsites are on a very slight slope, shouldn’t have any issues if you set up right.

  • Todd K.
    Camper-submitted photo from Pickett RV Park
    Mar. 25, 2024

    Pickett RV Park

    Quiet Location

    I am a retired major. My wife and I bought an older motorhome, and this location was great to test it out. I come again. Bath house is a few blocks way, but for 25 dollars a night. The price was right.

  • Sean R.The Dyrt PRO User
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    Feb. 28, 2024

    Americamps RV Resort

    Nice Spot

    This is a great campground and very clean to boot.  It is used by seasonal campers but it would also be a great place to stay if you are traveling down I-95.

  • Ashley F.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Lovers Lane FarmStay
    Nov. 7, 2023

    Lovers Lane FarmStay

    New Listing

    Ashley here with The Dyrt, we're happy to welcome this new listing to the platform. Check them out and come back here to leave them some love!

  • AThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Camp Cove Creek
    Oct. 16, 2023

    Camp Cove Creek

    This was the worst camping trip I’ve ever had

    I am a premium DYRT member and purchased this campsite for reservation this past weekend oct. 14-15th 2023. My reservation was followed by a email giving me a confirmation and coordinates to the location I reserved. Upon viewing the coordinates it shows you at a main road with no entrance…. Skeptical but confident we showed up to the area Irish road which has no cell service and what do we know we are taken to a location that is a gravel side shoulder off of a 50mph road next to us being nothing but dumped trash and woods , no entrance for a vehicle or even a person, No trespassing signs everywhere … after driving around the area on having to back in and out on the narrow roads in order to turn around we found multiple locked gates all stating no trespassing, we then decided to contact the owner of the facility through the number and email provided we were not able to get into contact… turns out we had service the number provided was not in service at all. We got stranded and rained on with no response or proper coordinates. I wish to get my full refund and I do not recommend wasting money on this site .

  • Michael C.
    Camper-submitted photo from Labyrinth, Trails, and Solitude
    Oct. 9, 2023

    Labyrinth, Trails, and Solitude

    Quirky, Primitive but Nice

    We tent camped in site #1 on Oct 7th, 2023. The online booking was easy enough through TheDyrt.com. Finding the place isn't trivial.

    The campsite/farm is known as Labyrinths, Trails and Solitude...or ImaniWorks: Human Rights& Sustainable Living...Google struggled to find both of them. The address is 19362 Constitution Hwy, Orange, VA 22960

    Head out of Orange, Virginia on the 20 East (Constitution Hwy), just as you pass the Orange County Airport on the left you'll pass Porter Road on the right. The next house after Porter Road, is the turn in to the Farm/Campsite (on the right side of the road).

    It's quite beautiful and our hosts were great. Nice campsite. Lot's of birds singing.

    I wish we could have stayed longer, the hiking and free firewood would have been great to take advantage of, but we were just overnighting.

  • M
    Camper-submitted photo from Pocahontas State Park Campground
    Sep. 27, 2023

    Pocahontas State Park Campground

    Nice park! Will be back!

    Stayed just one night on our way to Maine. Nice, well-kept park and very friendly staff! Will definitely come back when we can stay longer. Stayed in a pull-through site with lots of space and privacy.

  • James P.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Military Park Fort AP Hill Champs Camp RV Park
    Sep. 26, 2023

    Military Park Fort AP Hill Champs Camp RV Park

    The Good; the Bad; and the Ugly

    The Good: easy reservations and check in; hard surface sites; sites mostly level; showers and bathrooms are super clean; laundry facility is clean. The Bad: limited cell service (StarLink or similar is your best option) no campfires at sites; not much for kids to do (I don’t travel with them); sometimes you hear military field training going on (live ranges, helicopters, and ospreys - but I don’t mind); must have proper government ID to access post. The Ugly: hunting season can get a little crowded. Summary: I will be back.

  • Donna B.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Picture Lake Campground
    Sep. 14, 2023

    Picture Lake Campground

    Short Stay

    The pictures are for sure not like the campground. I only needed one night so it wasn’t a big deal but it wasn’t maintained well at all. The volleyball courts were grown over, the basketball court had no hoops (not even the poles) and the grounds themselves weren’t well maintained. It seemed as though there were a lot of people that were permanent residents there but I wouldn’t want to actually vacation there.

  • Cat R.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Americamps RV Resort
    Aug. 29, 2023

    Americamps RV Resort

    Very Clean

    Spent the night here on site E4. It is a level gravel site with full hookups, including cable TV. There is a pool, playground, meeting room, bar and BBQ area, laundry facilities as well as shower rooms. Each site had plenty of room. Ours was a pull through and we didn't have to unhook to fit! The campground is very clean with beautiful landscaping.



Guide to Powhatan

Camping near Powhatan, Virginia, offers a mix of beautiful nature and fun activities for everyone. Whether you're looking for a family-friendly spot or a quiet retreat, there are plenty of campgrounds to explore.

What to do:

  • Hiking and Biking: There are miles of trails around the campgrounds. At Pocahontas State Park Campground, one visitor mentioned, "The trails were nice and it was a nice walk to the aquatic recreation park." Another camper at Chickahominy Riverfront Park said, "Easy access to bike trail that runs from Richmond to Williamsburg."
  • Water Activities: Kayaking and fishing are popular here. A review for Canoe Landing Group Campsite noted, "We kayaked to our campsite and it was private and secluded." Campers at Bear Creek Lake State Park Campground enjoyed the "beautiful beach and surroundings."
  • Family Fun: Many campgrounds have playgrounds and activities for kids. One family at Misty Mountain Camp Resort said, "The staff were awesome," and their kids loved the inflatable jump pad.

What campers like:

  • Clean Facilities: Campers appreciate well-maintained bathrooms and showers. A visitor at Lake Anna State Park Campground mentioned, "The campground was clean & the staff were all very helpful & friendly."
  • Spacious Sites: Many campgrounds offer roomy sites. A camper at Powhatan State Park Campground said, "Nice, spacious sites. Clean and well-maintained bathrooms and showers."
  • Friendly Staff: Good customer service makes a difference. One reviewer at Richmond North - Kings Dominion KOA noted, "Staff was super friendly!!"

What you should know:

  • Reservations Recommended: Many campgrounds fill up quickly, especially on weekends. A camper at Devil’s Backbone Camp warned, "The campsites fill up quickly. If you do not reserve your spot early, you may be placed near the road."
  • Limited Cell Service: Some areas have spotty reception. A visitor at Red Oak Campground mentioned, "Verizon service is spotty 1 to 2 bars and unreliable data."
  • Noise Levels: Be prepared for some noise, especially near busy roads. A camper at Misty Mountain Camp Resort noted, "The motorcycle noise from the nearby interstate."

Tips for camping with families:

  • Choose Family-Friendly Campgrounds: Look for places with activities for kids. One family at Pocahontas State Park Campground enjoyed the "playground was decent and pretty centrally located."
  • Plan for Meals: Bring easy-to-cook meals or check if the campground has a market. A visitor at Bear Creek Lake State Park Campground appreciated the "snack bar at the beach."
  • Pack for Fun: Bring games and outdoor toys. A camper at Chickahominy Riverfront Park mentioned, "Everyone is always friendly and helpful!"

Tips from RVers:

  • Check Site Sizes: Make sure your RV fits the site. A reviewer at Devil’s Backbone Camp said, "The water, electric and sewer hookups are on the wrong side for half of the RV sites."
  • Look for Full Hookups: Many RVers prefer sites with full hookups. A camper at Richmond North - Kings Dominion KOA noted, "If looking for a place to stay near Richmond with full reliable hook-ups this would service that need."
  • Be Mindful of Fees: Some campgrounds charge extra for early check-in. A visitor at Richmond North - Kings Dominion KOA mentioned, "They'll charge you an extra $20 for early check-in."

Camping near Powhatan, Virginia, has something for everyone, from families to RV enthusiasts. Just remember to plan ahead and enjoy the great outdoors!

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What camping is available near Powhatan, VA?

    According to TheDyrt.com, Powhatan, VA offers a wide range of camping options, with 50 campgrounds and RV parks near Powhatan, VA and 1 free dispersed camping spot.

  • Which is the most popular campground near Powhatan, VA?

    According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Powhatan, VA is Pocahontas State Park Campground with a 4.4-star rating from 78 reviews.

  • Where can I find free dispersed camping near Powhatan, VA?

    According to TheDyrt.com, there is 1 free dispersed camping spot near Powhatan, VA.

  • What parks are near Powhatan, VA?

    According to TheDyrt.com, there are 18 parks near Powhatan, VA that allow camping, notably John H. Kerr Dam and Reservoir and Shenandoah National Park.