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.
What to do
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."
What campers like
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.
What you should know
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."
Tips for camping with families
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."
Tips from RVers
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.
