Best Glamping near Prospect, VA

Virginia state parks surrounding Prospect include Twin Lakes, Bear Creek Lake, and Holliday Lake, each offering distinctive glamping accommodations with modern amenities. Twin Lakes features both yurts and luxury cabins with electricity, comfortable bedding, and climate control systems, while Bear Creek Lake provides glamping units with picnic tables and access to modern shower facilities. These accommodations combine wilderness immersion with essential comforts, eliminating the need for traditional camping equipment. One visitor noted, "The swimming area is amazing, perfect for a safe and fun experience while enjoying the comfort of glamping accommodations."

Multiple hiking trails connect the glamping areas to waterfront activities at each park, with boat rentals available for fishing and exploration. Twin Lakes State Park provides a swimming beach with lifeguard service during summer months, plus convenient access to High Bridge State Park's elevated trail system. Bear Creek Lake features a well-maintained trail network that connects to Cumberland State Forest, offering extended hiking opportunities from glamping accommodations. Seasonal ranger-led programs include stargazing events and wildlife presentations. A recent visitor mentioned, "We watched a Bald Eagle and an Osprey for over an hour while kayaking on the lake, then returned to our comfortable accommodations—if you want relaxation with amenities, this is a great place!"

Best Glamping Sites Near Prospect, Virginia (11)

    1. Holliday Lake State Park Campground

    10 Reviews
    Prospect, VA
    8 miles
    Website
    +1 (434) 248-6308

    $30 - $80 / night

    "Campground Review Holliday Lake State Park is located in the middle of the Buckingham State Forest, so it is completely surrounded by protected forest."

    "We love camping at Holliday Lake. It is completely off grid, and we like that! With busy jobs during the week it’s nice to unwind and enjoy nature."

    2. Twin Lakes State Park Campground

    15 Reviews
    Burkeville, VA
    16 miles
    Website
    +1 (434) 392-3435

    "Staff there were very helpful and friendly. Bathhouses were updated and meticulously looked after."

    "Easy access to hiking trails and swimming or fishing in the lake. The bathrooms are clean and they have a decent dish washing station.

    All RV sites have H2O and electric."

    3. Bear Creek Lake State Park Campground

    18 Reviews
    Cumberland, VA
    22 miles
    Website
    +1 (804) 492-4410

    "We were able to score a campsite with a view of the lake and easy access to the Channel Cat Loop trail."

    "Most of the site are RV accessible, but there are a few tent-only sites along the lake, which is where we stayed."

    4. Cozy Acres Campground RV Resort

    10 Reviews
    Powhatan, VA
    34 miles
    Website
    +1 (804) 598-2470

    "It's beautifully tucked away surrounded by fields and some farm structures. The playground is impressive and the staff is very welcoming upon arrival."

    "They have a play area for the kids, swimming pool, several fishing ponds, bike trails and more. Bath house is very clean. The sites are a good size and laid out well."

    5. Powhatan State Park Campground

    20 Reviews
    Goochland, VA
    44 miles
    Website
    +1 (804) 598-7148

    $19 / night

    "I was very happy to see such a clean bathhouse, especially during the current pandemic. Each staff member I encountered was extremely helpful and polite."

    "Sites are very spacious and good distance between other campers. Nice privacy. Large Bath house dump stations were great. Some sites were very level."

    6. Occoneechee State Park Campground

    23 Reviews
    Clarksville, VA
    47 miles
    Website

    "Kitchens are nicely appointed, rooms are nicely decorated, just bring your own sheets and linens and get ready for a fantastic time."

    "Its like tent camping except you get to sleep in a bed. We stayed in September so the fact that there is no AC or electricity in the yurt was not an issue because the weather was moderate."

    7. Staunton River State Park Campground

    17 Reviews
    Henrico, VA
    42 miles
    Website
    +1 (434) 572-4623

    "We camped here again at Staunton River State Park, this time we stayed in site 21, which is an electric site near the bathrooms/showers and one of the best for viewing stars."

    "We got a non-electric site and in November is was in the 30's at night - pretty cold for tent camping! But we bundled up and made lots of fires!"

    8. Crabtree Falls Campground

    20 Reviews
    Montebello, VA
    47 miles
    Website
    +1 (540) 377-2066

    $28 - $55 / night

    "Store, Bathrooms, and running water are very close. Seemed very family friendly. Some of the campsites are super close to a creek and its worth trying to get one of those!"

    "The staff were friendly and welcoming - and didnt bat an eyelash at our queer ladies camping weekend."

    9. Otter Creek Campground — Blue Ridge Parkway

    14 Reviews
    Big Island, VA
    47 miles
    Website
    +1 (434) 299-5125

    $30 / night

    "Rangers on site were super sweet."

    "Slightly dirty bathrooms, not sanitary, but a lot of bugs, spiderwebs etc. Alternative to crowded Shenandoah campgrounds, although is a good drive away <60+ miles away from entrance."

    10. Montebello Resort

    11 Reviews
    Montebello, VA
    49 miles
    Website
    +1 (540) 377-2650

    $38 - $55 / night

    "There are tent, RV sites and cabins with campground bathroom. There are showers, slop sink and laundry. The pond at front has stocked trout and a small lake in the back has bass and crappie."

    "The upstairs neighbors were probably as quiet as they could be but you could still hear them walking around and using the plumbing. The trout pond is not what they make it out to be on the website."

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Glamping Reviews near Prospect, VA

160 Reviews of 11 Prospect Campgrounds


  • Cory D.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jun. 19, 2018

    Crabtree Falls Campground

    easily accessible near a great waterfall!

    This camp ground easily accessible. Store, Bathrooms, and running water are very close. Seemed very family friendly. Some of the campsites are super close to a creek and its worth trying to get one of those! these sites are walk in, but there are some drive up sites in other areas. Crabtree falls and the AT-the Priest shelter are very close!.

  • RL
    May. 26, 2020

    Powhatan State Park Campground

    Huge park, great sites!

    What a beautiful park! Over 1500 acres with 40 sites, this trip was the start of the camping season for me- the opening weekend for camping in State Parks in VA(COVID-19). The park and grounds are extremely well-maintained. I was very happy to see such a clean bathhouse, especially during the current pandemic. Each staff member I encountered was extremely helpful and polite. The park has lots of trails, miles of open meadows, and James River access. Great park for bicycling. The sites in the River Bend Campground(main campground) are private and wooded, especially this time of year when the trees are so full. The map makes it look like they’re really close together so I was pleasantly surprised when I arrived to my site, which was the las time available for booking(#16). There are 29 tent/RV sites and three yurts. The sites are gravel and include a picnic table, lantern/trash pole, and a fire pit with grill gate. Theres also a group site for 24 or so, bit that’s not open at the moment due to state restrictions. There’s overflow parking for the campground, dumpsters, and a dump station. Some are pull-through for RVSs and many have water/electric. Wood is for sale at the park but no ice or refreshments. Pet-friendly. There are also laundry facilities at the main bathhouse, nice hot/cold showers. Many picnic areas and a playground. There’s also a canoe-in site with 8 primitive sites: no water, electricity, or facilities(there’s a pit toilet). Depending on the time of the year they might be in the flood zone if the river is high, which it was during this trip. Some of those sites can also be booked for hiking into- it’s only a 0.2 walk from the parking lot. Tabb Monument State Park is nearby if you’re working your way through the parks as I am (no overnight facilities there). You’re also about 10-15 minutes from the town of Powhatan so if you need groceries or gas, you’re not far from Sheetz, Food Lion, etc. Loved this park so much and will definitely be returning!!!

  • Katie M.
    Aug. 30, 2021

    Staunton River State Park Campground

    Great activities/family friendly camping

    We camped here again at Staunton River State Park, this time we stayed in site 21, which is an electric site near the bathrooms/showers and one of the best for viewing stars. There is little tree cover and a sort of field behind the campsite where you can set up your telescope and see the stars really well. We were also able to rent one of the telescopes they have at the Visitors center (for free!) and use it throughout the stay.

    We came the weekend after the fourth of July which was hot but surprisingly not too crowded. We participated in some of the parks' programs this time around and it made it such a great experience, especially for the kids. They had smores around the fire on a Friday night, where they handed out smores ingredients around a big campfire near the visitors center and you could chat with other campers. It was so nice! Then they had a outdoor movie afterwards. The next day we went to a "feed the animals" program, where the kids got to meet and help feed all the animals in the visitors center and learn more about them. There were turtles, snakes, fish! The kids loved it! We did the Junior Ranger hike and the kids all got badges. Hopefully the pool will be open next summer because it was so hot and that would have been awesome! But there is another Virginia State Park nearby, Occoneechee, that has a splash pad that we went to. Such a fun time!

  • Brian B.
    Oct. 12, 2025

    Occoneechee State Park Campground

    Epic Cabin Retreat

    Went there with my family in March over spring break. Can’t say this was exactly camping the way we did it, but the cabin was absolutely amazing. Each cabin is probably on a 2 acre plot of land and most of them have fantastic views of Kerr Reservoir.

    Kitchens are nicely appointed, rooms are nicely decorated, just bring your own sheets and linens and get ready for a fantastic time.

  • Anthony I.
    May. 30, 2022

    Montebello Resort

    A nice location within the Blue Ridge

    We spent five days here over Memorial Day weekend, the campsite itself is nicely wooded, has a well-supplied store with very friendly staff, a stocked trout pond, and has a nice small lake. The trout pond is a nice touch you can fish without a license, and you pay for what you catch, we enjoyed fresh trout for dinner during our stay, and from what I saw, anybody with a hook can catch one. We watched them restock the pond in the morning before the holiday weekend. The other lake on the property is a nice place to walk, the campsite provides kayaks and paddle boats as well, at no charge. We had a site on the permitter, which was nice, as the interior sites are really on top of one another, we were just a few sites off the lake, but backing up to the woods certainly gave us a little more privacy. The sites are rather small and close to one another, and definitely showing signs of age from the washed-away, uneven gravel pads, to some other aging amenities. We noticed serval sites loaded with perhaps a dozen people, often blasting music (during the day and not during quiet hours, but still…) really living it up, not the fault of the campground, but it did seem a little unregulated and overrun with multiple vehicles in the roads etc. There is a central restroom facility, just the one, for the entire campground, and the men's room was 2 stalls and a urinal with 2 showers, it was cleaned daily, although not what I'd call spotless, and the woman's room apparently had some plumbing issues the weekend we were there. The location of the campground is remote with zero cell coverage or wifi, and other than the store on-site, there isn't much outside of a few hiking trails, within 30 minutes.  Roughly 45 minutes away are from some breweries and wineries. I think we would have enjoyed this campground a little more had it not been as busy, the older facility couldn't really keep up with the crowd.

  • Jim L.The Dyrt PRO User
    Apr. 17, 2025

    Powhatan State Park Campground

    Clean and quiet

    Booked last minute on a Wednesday night they had two openings. Sites are very spacious and good distance between other campers. Nice privacy. Large Bath house dump stations were great. Some sites were very level. We were on site seven which was very long but very unlevel. .

  • Michaela
    Oct. 20, 2020

    Cozy Acres Campground RV Resort

    Quiet and cozy

    This was our first time at Cozy Acres and we really enjoyed it. It's beautifully tucked away surrounded by fields and some farm structures. The playground is impressive and the staff is very welcoming upon arrival. We've fished at the little catch and release pond successfully but didn't try out the catch and keep catfish pond. The RV site was at the back of the farm and was nice with a stone patio and everything is in waking distance. 4 stars because of the rate was a bit much and upon checkout no one asked about our stay or asked us to "come back soon". I know that seems silly but little personal touches go along way.

  • Katie M.
    Jul. 18, 2019

    Occoneechee State Park Campground

    Great yurt camping!

    This was our first time staying in a yurt and we loved it! 

    Its like tent camping except you get to sleep in a bed. We stayed in September so the fact that there is no AC or electricity in the yurt was not an issue because the weather was moderate. Yurt 1 is a bit of a walk to the bathrooms, that is the only negative thing I can think of. The beds were comfortable. You have to bring your own sheets and pillows.  There is also a small table and chairs inside the yurt. Loved that there was no tent to pack up when it was time to leave! There  was a fire ring and picnic table outside as well as a large deck around the yurt with two rocking chairs. Driving around the campground, there are some fantastic waterfront sites in the same loop as the yurts that we'd love to come back and stay at! They have great views of Buggs Island Lake.

    We did some hiking while we were there but there are not a ton of trails. We spent most of our free time at the splash pad. The kids loved that! 

    Overall this is a great little park! I only gave it 4 stars because there's not a ton to do.

  • M
    Aug. 23, 2020

    Montebello Resort

    I had a nice time

    Montebello is a lovely campground. There are tent, RV sites and cabins with campground bathroom. There are showers, slop sink and laundry. The pond at front has stocked trout and a small lake in the back has bass and crappie. Suitable for paddle boats or kayak. There was also a playground for children. You check in at the cute store across the street.

    I stayed in the tent area. The site has a fine gravel pad, picnic table and fire ring. I was in site 2 near the lake. A crowd with chairs sat above my site on the hill that were rather noisy. But biggest drawback was distance to bathroom which I had to drive to.

    Lots of good trails nearby and a small one around the lake. I plan to return in the fall.


Guide to Prospect

Camping within 40 miles of Prospect, Virginia connects visitors to the James River watershed and central Virginia's rolling Piedmont region. The area sits at modest elevations around 400-600 feet, creating milder temperatures compared to western Virginia's mountains. Most local campgrounds remain open from March through November, with summer highs averaging 85-90°F and frequent afternoon thunderstorms.

What to do

Lake fishing: freshwater opportunities: Holliday Lake State Park offers non-motorized fishing with various shoreline access points. "Fishing from shore or non motorized boat. Kayaks and canoes available for rent," notes Marcy S., who appreciates the park's fishing options despite restrictions.

Hiking trails: connect to state forests: At Bear Creek Lake State Park, trails connect directly to Cumberland State Forest. "We were able to score a campsite with a view of the lake and easy access to the Channel Cat Loop trail," shares Kaylee G., highlighting the convenient trail connectivity from campsites.

Stargazing: certified dark sky views: At Staunton River State Park, the International Dark Sky designation provides exceptional night viewing. "If you love stargazing this is the park for you. It is an International Dark Sky Park," explains Bridget H., who adds, "The park offers rentals of telescopes too" — a unique feature for astronomy enthusiasts.

Water recreation: paddling options: Multiple parks provide non-motorized boat rentals for water exploration. "We paddled around Bugg's Lake. Used the boat launch near the office - nice place to put in," shares RL at Occoneechee State Park, where visitors can explore extensive waterways.

What campers like

Yurt camping: unique shelter options: Twin Lakes State Park offers yurt accommodations as alternatives to traditional tent camping, providing a solid structure with some basic amenities. "The yurts that have excellent 'backyard' wooded views! There's also a good bit of space between them. Lots of porch space, too," notes RL, who explored the yurt options at Occoneechee State Park.

Wildlife viewing: water birds: "We watched a Bald Eagle and an Osprey for over an hour while kayaking on the lake," writes Jennifer K. about Holliday Lake State Park, demonstrating the wildlife viewing opportunities from watercraft. Other parks report similar sightings of herons, osprey, and waterfowl.

Swimming beaches: lake access: Several parks maintain swimming areas with varied amenities. "The swimming area is nice for the kids, but no lifeguard was on duty at that time," reports Jacob S. about Holliday Lake's beach area, noting the seasonal nature of lifeguard staffing.

Ranger programs: educational activities: "Really loved the lights in the water at night and nighttime walk," shares Ross B. about Holliday Lake's evening programs, highlighting the park's educational offerings. Most state parks offer weekend interpretive activities throughout summer months.

What you should know

Site leveling: prepare equipment: Many campsites require significant leveling for comfortable setup. "Bring leveling supplies! some sites are reservable, some are not," advises Marcy S. about Holliday Lake, while Jennifer K. reinforces this: "The only con I will say is for RV'ers bring your leveling blocks - you will need them!"

Seasonal noise factors: Some parks have unexpected noise sources during peak season. At Holliday Lake State Park, Jen T. warns about summer activities: "During the summer they lease space to the 4-H club that teaches people to shoot black powder muskets for civil war reenactments. From 8:30am until 3-5pm it sounds like a gun range."

Limited cell service: Most parks in the area have minimal connectivity. "Part of the VA State Park system, BCL is exceptionally well-maintained. Campsites allegedly have Wifi though we did not test this to see how reliable it is," reports Stephanie J. about Bear Creek Lake, with spotty service being common throughout the region.

Bathhouse variations: Facilities vary significantly between parks and even within campground loops. "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)," notes Jen T. about Holliday Lake State Park.

Tips for camping with families

Playground access: kid-friendly areas: Powhatan State Park offers excellent playground facilities. "The park has lots of trails, miles of open meadows, and James River access. Great park for bicycling," mentions RL, who appreciated the family-friendly layout. "There's also a large playground for the kids and the roads are good for bike riding," adds Jennifer G. about Twin Lakes.

Water play structures: beach amenities: Several parks feature water recreation structures beyond swimming areas. "The swimming lake is a good size. There is a concession stand, a beach with lifeguard, and a rental station for paddle boats," reports Andrea N., detailing Twin Lakes' aquatic amenities. "There are 'creatures' in the water for kids to climb on and jump off," another reviewer notes about lake structures.

Junior ranger opportunities: State parks typically offer educational programs designed specifically for younger campers. "Ranger-led nature programs are nice," reports Marcy S. about Holliday Lake, while another visitor mentioned, "The Rangers here are awesome! Very helpful and knowledgeable. They even came around passing out flyers Friday night for the activities that weekend."

Tips from RVers

Size restrictions: length limitations: Bear Creek Lake State Park has specific size constraints. "Limit on RV length to 35 feet. This includes tow vehicle and trailer," warns Erica M., providing critical information for larger rigs. Most parks in the region have similar restrictions due to narrow access roads and smaller sites.

Site selection: lakefront considerations: "We chose a reservable waterview site (#18) and I'm glad we got the one we did! It is not directly on the water, there is a fence around the site and then a short walk to the water," shares Katie M., noting the balance between water access and child safety at Bear Creek Lake.

Dump station availability: Most state parks provide dump stations though not all sites offer full hookups. "They have a mix of site amenities," notes Glenn F. about Cozy Acres, where some sites offer partial hookups while others provide full service connections. Always check individual park amenities before arrival.

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