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The Shenandoah Valley region surrounding Boyce, Virginia features a variety of mixed-use campgrounds across public lands and private facilities. Several established camping areas like Berryville Berries, Watermelon Park Campground, and Andy Guest/Shenandoah River State Park provide options for multiple camping styles. Most campgrounds accommodate both tent camping and RV sites, with several also offering cabin rentals. The area sits between the Blue Ridge Mountains and the Shenandoah River, creating distinctive camping environments with mountain views and riverside access points approximately 15 miles east of Winchester.
Access to camping facilities varies seasonally with many campgrounds operating on limited schedules during winter months. Mathews Arm Campground in Shenandoah National Park typically operates from May through October, while others maintain year-round availability. "This camping area has all the feel of being remote and isolated, but it's actually in very short range of all the amenities you'd ever need," noted one camper about Berryville Berries. Weather conditions can change quickly in the valley and mountain region, with summer temperatures averaging 75-85°F and winters bringing occasional snow and freezing conditions. Most developed campgrounds provide potable water and restroom facilities, though primitive camping areas may require visitors to pack in supplies and adhere to leave-no-trace practices.
The proximity to water represents a significant draw for many campers in the region. Watermelon Park Campground and other riverside sites provide direct Shenandoah River access, making them popular for tubing and fishing activities. Campers frequently mention privacy and seclusion as highlights at smaller campgrounds like Berryville Berries. A visitor described one site as having "spacious camping spots, and the stream is wonderful! A great place for families and a great place to unplug." Higher elevation sites in Shenandoah National Park and Sky Meadows State Park offer more moderate temperatures during summer months and expansive mountain views. The area's camping infrastructure ranges from basic tent sites with minimal amenities to fully-equipped RV parks with electric hookups, showers, and dump stations, accommodating different preferences and camping styles.
Best Campgrounds near Boyce (181)
1. Andy Guest/Shenandoah River State Park Campground
"Our patio was on the side next to the road which was a little close to traffic but we still loved siting there, especially in the evening with a campfire."
"Virginia has the best state park campgrounds. Water and electric. Large sites. The bathrooms are clean with separate shower rooms. Nice hiking in the park. Near SNP. Responsive and friendly rangers."
from $27 - $427 / night
Check Availability2. Candy Hill Campground
"Unfortunately, it is located right on a major highway. This means there is easy access, but the traffic noise is less than ideal. But the gem of this place is the management and staff!"
"No restaurant within walking range so have food on hand. There are a few places that will deliver but the food is a 5 out of 10 at best. Hwy 81 is right next door so you will hear road noise."
from $38 - $77 / night
Check Availability3. Sky Meadows State Park Campground
"Parking is in a locked lot steps away from trail head which leads to campsites about a mile away. Campsites are in a wooded area of park well away from other park attractions so it's very quiet."
"When we were there they were having a historical reenactment near the visitors center that was so cool! We came in August and it was super hot, but that is just Virginia."
from $21 - $112 / night
Check Availability4. Watermelon Park Campground
"It is a nice campground, decent and clean facilities and a nice location near the river. Price is a little high considering there is no sewer hookup (dump station is on site)."
"Well maintained and owner was around everyday doing work on the property and was friendly."
from $60 - $150 / night
Check Availability5. Harpers Ferry / Civil War Battlefields KOA
"We were able to walk or ride our bikes to the Harpers Ferry National Historical Park and access the C+O Canal Tow Path from there."
"We set up camp at Harpers Ferry/Civil War Battlefields KOA Holiday as our launchpad to visit the historic sites in and around Harpers Ferry, West Virginia, and Frederick, Maryland. "
from $40 - $80 / night
Check Availability6. Berryville Berries
"With easy access off major roadways and a short drive from Winchester, VA, you can get whatever you need and then be back in the woods in no time."
"Best thing about it is the proximity to the WMA. It's rustic and somewhat remote, but easily accessible from the WMA. Lots to do as Berryville is a quaint little town but not far from Winchester."
from $50 / night
7. Mathews Arm Campground — Shenandoah National Park
"This is a nice and very large campground tucked away in the northern part of Shenandoah. The facilities and grounds were well kept and it’s a short car’s travel (but there’s also a trail!)"
"There are a few trails encompassing and leading out from the campground, and it's nice to have a central location from which you can out on small hikes."
from $30 - $75 / night
Check Availability8. Gooney Creek Campground
"We are tent campers and we’re looking for a place close to Shenandoah to ride our motorcycles. This was 3 miles from the north entrance to the park, perfect."
"Hike up a trail or up through the creek itself to a swimming hole only accessible to campers. Saw some decent sized fish swimming around in there."
9. The Cove Campground
"Several rustic campsites with a large lake for the kids, and miles of off road trails for atvs, jeeps, and dirtbikes."
"The road is gravel and could use some work, I’d recommend 4x4 drive. We really enjoyed it and will go back. The reason for 4 stars instead of 5, water situation and the roads could use some work."
10. Harpers Ferry Campground - River Riders
"Harper's Ferry is a little town in WV nestled right next to the Potomac River. It's also a convenient halfwayish point on the Appalachian Trail."
"This hike takes you well above the town settled in West Virginia. While some points are pretty steep don’t let this deter you from completing it. The trail is well maintained, marked, and exciting."
Drive Time
- 10 min from Winchester, VA
- 47 min from Hagerstown, MD
- 1 hr 5 min from Chambersburg, PA
- 1 hr 14 min from Washington, DC
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Recent Reviews near Boyce, VA
1269 Reviews of 181 Boyce Campgrounds
Cari E.
RangerBig Meadows Campground — Shenandoah National Park
A classic for good reason
This is a classic National Park campground, and it’s important to keep in mind that it opened in 1937–the sites are small as travelers weren’t equipped with large vehicles, as such, it may not be the best option for large rigs but my van fit comfortably though the neighbors were rather close. If you’re expecting that, you’ll be more than happy. Walking distance via a connector trail to Dark Hollow Falls trail. Sustainable T-Mobile service for remote work, but Zoom may lag. No shore power or water hookups, but drinking water spread throughout the park and modernized bathroom and showers. There was also a circular, shaded tent area as part of D155, behind the drive. I’d stay again in a heartbeat.
- Cari E.Ranger
Andy Guest/Shenandoah River State Park Campground
A lovely, quiet state park
I stayed two nights in between bookings at the national park and I was surprised by how lovely the state park was. Quiet with great trails for strolling and peaceful river views. Level, spacious sites with some privacy offered by tree/bushes and a clean, modern bathroom (loved that the showers told you what temp the water is and that each shower was private/in its own room).
- MMorris R.
TravelerJordan Junction
Great park! Hanna Park
This is a very nice and quiet park owned by the city of Jacksonville, Florida. On the beach with tons of stuff to do.
- TTroli R.Guide
Big Meadows Campground — Shenandoah National Park
Beautiful as always (despite re-paving project)
Great summer destination to escape the heat! Weather in late June was amazing - highs in the 70s; lows in the 60s; and crystal clear skies. Not too buggy either. Pulled ONE tick off of me before it bit me, but otherwise not much to speak of in the way of mosquitos or biting gnats/flies.
This particular site was smaller (RV back in) but private and level near the bath house. There IS a bear box present, and you'll want to use it for any unattended food outside an RV. The mini-bears are beggars. We saw several chipmunks in our site and a particularly clever bird successfully stole from our neighbors.
If you are RV-ing, fill your tanks at the dump station before heading to the ranger station for check-in. You don't want to carry all that water up the mountain, and they don't like you to block the campground road trying to fill along the loop. The dump station is located on the right prior to arrival at the ranger station.
Also, there are no dumpsters at the dump station (weird). So upon departure, pull your trash prior to leaving the site.
As always, there is virtually no cell signal in this site and no electric hookups anywhere in the campsite. So bring a generator or a lot of solar if you want to run your electrical. (Though this site being so shady doesn't provide a lot of solar power.) There IS wifi at the visitor's center if you want to call home or do a daily socials check. ;-)
We DID have one day there that was a pretty noisy from paving equipment re-doing the road. But I think they're almost done with their project, and honestly it wasn't that big a deal because we were on trails most of the time anyway.
There are great ranger programs here - it's one of the larger hubs for programming, and they're listed at the visitor's center because they change seasonally. Don't miss out on the chance to explore the meadow. What may LOOK like a vast, boring expanse of grass is actually a fascinating variety of foliage when you're out in it. Many, many wildflowers that can't be seen from the visitor center's overlook.
Also, many of the park's most popular hikes can be easily accessed from here, including Dark Hollow Falls and Bearfence Rock Scramble.
Ethan L.TravelerGraves Mountain Farm Campground
Graves Farm
Beautiful spot. The campsite is across the street from the lodge. G-Maps and Apple will take you to the lodge however. Loved the Freeform and “make your own” spot vibe
- BBernard D.
ScoutNorth Fork Resort
Do not camp here!
I camped here on the 4th of July weekend in 2026. The lot was over $70 and the lot was a gravel lot in full sun, and our air conditioner could not keep up with the heat, because of the conplete lack of shade. These are the only lots available to campers. The water was toxic and brown out of the tap, and our water tank happened to be empty. We complained to the office, and they refused to help us by obtai i g some bottled water that was potable, and the manager basically said screw you. They didn’t care and claimed the water passed a water test. I run a campground myself and am very familiar with these issues, and guarantee this would not pass a potability test. I am reporting them to the local health dept and to the state liscensing department. If they think they can just blow me off, they are picking a battle with the wrong guy. O well, their mistake!!
Shianna R.TravelerCamp Cacapon
Nice Campground
From a family of tent campers, it was perfect. We rented the river sites. The location was great and the kids had a blast playing in the river and fishing. We brought our own kayaks and enjoyed the easy paddling. The bathrooms were very nice and clean.
Erin M.TravelerCamp Cacapon
Secluded but charming campground!
We rented a tent pad site and a glamping site side by side here and absolutely loved the place. This place is perfect for retreats or group camping experiences since there's only 6-8 tent pads and two glamping tents. Theres a his and hers lavatory cabins that are new and have a large industrial sink to wash your dishes in...big plus. Only a 20 minute drive to downtown berkley springs. Will be coming back this fall when the leaves start changing!
Guide to Boyce
The Shenandoah Valley camping area around Boyce, Virginia sits at an elevation range of 500-1000 feet, surrounded by the Blue Ridge Mountains to the east and the Allegheny Mountains to the west. Primitive campsites in this region often face temperature fluctuations with summer nights dropping to the 60s even when daytime temperatures reach the high 80s. Camping spots near Boyce offer diverse terrain from mountainside locations with elevation gains to riverside campsites at lower elevations.
What to do
Hike to waterfalls: Sky Meadows State Park Campground provides access to trails leading to scenic waterfalls. "We didn't get to check out the Appalachian Trail - but it was only a few miles from the campsites. I'll def. come back! Worth the 7-8 hour trip from both South Carolina and New Hampshire," notes one visitor who enjoyed the park's hiking options.
River activities: At Watermelon Park Campground, tubing is a popular warm-weather activity. "Cheap tube rentals with busses that take you 2-3 miles up the road and drop you at boat landing. Bring your own tubes and have a camp member drop you off as well," explains a camper who appreciated the convenient river access setup.
Historical exploration: Camp near Harpers Ferry Campground - River Riders for a blend of history and nature. "If you would like to do some exploring, then you can walk the trail right next to the campground into the historical town of Harper's Ferry. The trail is about 1.5 miles one way. From there you can grab a bite, visit the history of Harper's Ferry or continue exploring more hiking trails."
What campers like
Creek-side privacy: Berryville Berries offers secluded campsites that feel remote while remaining accessible. "This camping area has all the feel of being remote and isolated, but it's actually in very short range of all the amenities you'd ever need. With easy access off major roadways and a short drive from Winchester, VA, you can get whatever you need and then be back in the woods in no time," explains a camper.
Bear-safe amenities: At Sky Meadows State Park Campground, the bear protection features receive praise. "For a backcountry campground, I was SO impressed with how stocked and clean everything was... having a bear box at my campsite to store my food/trash/toiletries was so much easier than hanging a bear bag."
Rustic camping with water sounds: Gooney Creek Campground provides simple campsites with natural sound effects. "Located right on the bank of the creek you sleep with the sound of the babbling water. Spaces aren't very big but big enough that we didn't feel like we were on top of our neighbors."
What you should know
Train noise concerns: Some camping spots near Boyce, Virginia are near train tracks. At Harpers Ferry Campground, the proximity affects sleep patterns. "The proximity to the tracks means that if the sound doesn't wake you up, the rumbling ground will. Every hour through the night."
Check-in processes vary: Andy Guest/Shenandoah River State Park Campground and Sky Meadows have different systems. At Sky Meadows, "You have to drive up to the main building, register, go back to the overnight lot, put in the gate code, hang the lot tag on your mirror, and hike in to the site. Not bad unless you have another car coming later in the day."
Seasonal bathroom limitations: Some campsites have limited facilities. "Camp one had flush toilets on one end, a pit toilet on the other. Campsites were spacious and mostly level. The road is gravel and could use some work, I'd recommend 4x4 drive," notes a camper about The Cove Campground.
Tips for camping with families
Kid-friendly activities: The Cove Campground offers various family amenities. "The beach is large and clean. The staff was very friendly. Camp one had flush toilets on one end, a pit toilet on the other. Campsites were spacious and mostly level."
Beginner-friendly backpacking: Sky Meadows State Park provides an excellent introduction to backpacking for families. "Overall, this is a fantastic campground for a beginner backpacking experience in the real backcountry. Use the Avenza Maps app that the park has its map uploaded into, and you won't get lost finding the overnight parking/self check-in station."
Wildlife viewing opportunities: Mathews Arm Campground — Shenandoah National Park offers wildlife encounters suitable for children. "The wildlife here is great. Many deers, frogs, snakes, moths, flies, birds, turtles, bears... It's a pleasant relaxing campground," according to a visitor who enjoyed the animal sightings.
Tips from RVers
RV size considerations: At Candy Hill Campground, certain restrictions apply to RV campers. "My bride & I roll in a DIY Class B (2017 For Transit High Top & Extended Length). It is VERY WELLL MAINTAINED inside & out. It is 100% Self Contained. Stayed at over 100 Campsites... That is when I was told I could not stay at Candy Hill... CANDY HILL ONLY WANTS RV's that are RVIA Certified."
Dump station details: Watermelon Park Campground provides electric and water but has limitations. "Price is a little high considering there is no sewer hookup (dump station is on site). A few things I'm disappointed in: 1) no fire rings but you can use an above ground pit, 2) not all sites have picnic tables."
Leveling challenges: Check the slope of your site when reserving at larger campgrounds. "Heads up, big rig owners! Our Pull-thru FHU Patio site had a serious slope. It was impossible to level my 45' motorhome without elevating the front wheels dangerously in the air."
Frequently Asked Questions
What camping is available near Boyce, VA?
What camping is available near Boyce, VA?
According to TheDyrt.com, Boyce, VA offers a wide range of camping options, with 181 campgrounds and RV parks near Boyce, VA and 17 free dispersed camping spots.
Which is the most popular campground near Boyce, VA?
Which is the most popular campground near Boyce, VA?
According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Boyce, VA is Andy Guest/Shenandoah River State Park Campground with a 4.7-star rating from 58 reviews.
Where can I find free dispersed camping near Boyce, VA?
Where can I find free dispersed camping near Boyce, VA?
According to TheDyrt.com, there are 17 free dispersed camping spots near Boyce, VA.
What parks are near Boyce, VA?
What parks are near Boyce, VA?
According to TheDyrt.com, there are 19 parks near Boyce, VA that allow camping, notably Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park and Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park.
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