Best Campgrounds near Quantico, VA

Several good camping spots exist near Quantico, Virginia for campers wanting to sleep outdoors. Burke Lake Park Campground draws many people with its sites that put you close to the lake for fishing and kayaking. Just 12 miles from Quantico, Pohick Bay Campground sits in a quiet area with trails for hiking and good views. You'll find basic needs covered at both places - restrooms and picnic areas make things comfortable. Some camping spots have more privacy than others, so it's worth asking about specific sites when booking. Trees cover most areas, which helps keep things cooler during hot summer months. Remember that Burke Lake Park Campground fills up quickly, so you'll need to reserve ahead of time, particularly on summer weekends. The Quantico area works well for both short trips and longer stays, with options that fit different camping styles. The nearest place to buy supplies is about 10 minutes away in Dumfries.

Best Camping Sites Near Quantico, Virginia (79)

    1. Oak Ridge Campground — Prince William Forest Park

    31 Reviews
    Dumfries, VA
    9 miles
    Website
    +1 (703) 221-7181

    $26 / night

    "Best spacious sites are those on the outside loops.(outside sites that are NOT as spacious are A 1 - 11, 15,17,21,23. C8, 11). Bathrooms/Showers are clean, new, and with hot water - in B loop."

    "The only complaint that I have is that with the campgrounds being so close to quantico you can hear their training at night."

    2. Pohick Bay Campground

    39 Reviews
    Lorton, VA
    12 miles
    Website
    +1 (703) 339-6104

    $37 - $170 / night

    "We have been camping here for nearly 20 years. Each military tour brought us back to this area so Pohick became our second home. Our kids kayak now older but used to walk the trails as little kids."

    "Pohick Bay Campground in Virginia offers a peaceful escape with beautiful views and a variety of outdoor activities like hiking and fishing. It's an ideal spot for families and nature lovers."

    3. Prince William Forest RV Campground — Prince William Forest Park

    17 Reviews
    Dumfries, VA
    6 miles
    +1 (703) 221-2474

    "Adjacent to Prince William Forest, near shops and restaurants, and less than an hour away from Washington, DC. Good nature getaway from the city."

    "Restrooms/showers: very clean, spacious, centrally located."

    4. Smallwood State Park Campground - TEMPORARILY CLOSED THROUGH JULY 2023

    9 Reviews
    Marbury, MD
    6 miles
    Website
    +1 (888) 432-2267

    $27 - $65 / night

    "They are in short distance from the water. There is a playground, bathhouse, and historical buildings that are accessible to campers. There are hiking trials, but none are two extensive."

    "Nice trails, water sports available, and historic landmarks"

    5. Bull Run Regional Park

    42 Reviews
    Iron Gate, VA
    22 miles
    Website
    +1 (703) 631-0550

    $39 - $100 / night

    "We have lived in northern Virginia for over 30 years and never been to this campground until this month! Very nice campground with friendly staff and friendly campground hosts."

    "History buffs will like to explore the park surrounding the campground. Fun little water park within walking distance of all campsites that was great for kids."

    6. Leesylvania State Park Campground

    6 Reviews
    Dumfries, VA
    5 miles
    Website
    +1 (703) 730-8205

    $15 - $18 / night

    "Close to me so theres nothing new"

    "Good for a day use, parking is full most of the time but have a lot of space to park you may have to walk but you will find one spot..."

    7. Burke Lake Park Campground

    15 Reviews
    Burke, VA
    17 miles
    Website
    +1 (703) 323-6600

    "We stayed Burke lake campground for one night last week. It was very peaceful place. The whole camp ground was very clean and well kept."

    "This was my second time going Burke Lake and it was just as enjoyable as the first."

    8. Aquia Pines Campground

    5 Reviews
    Stafford, VA
    7 miles
    Website
    +1 (540) 659-3447

    "And the host are very kind and very friendly, event near Rt. 95, not very loud noise with big tall trees, happy stay!"

    9. Goodwill Cabin — Prince William Forest Park

    1 Review
    Dumfries, VA
    5 miles
    Website
    +1 (703) 221-5843

    $70 / night

    "Sites have extras like fire rings with seating, swimming ponds, hiking trails, grassy playing fields, etc. but I’m not sure they all have all of these. They’re all among the trees and shady."

    10. Cabin Camp 3 — Prince William Forest Park

    1 Review
    Dumfries, VA
    5 miles
    Website
    +1 (703) 221-5843

    $50 - $70 / night

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Recent Reviews near Quantico, VA

537 Reviews of 79 Quantico Campgrounds


  • EThe Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 23, 2025

    Adventure Bound Washington DC

    Nice

    This place is a good place to stay, the laundry room & showers are handy, the pool is large, & it's a 40 minute drive to the capital & the Smithsonian Mall or a 25 minute drive to the closest Metro station. It's crowded but folks are quiet & respectful!

  • j
    Sep. 8, 2025

    Lake Anna State Park Campground

    Nice space

    Great space for rvs and tents. Cabins and yurts available, bath house clean, but toilet paper is thinner than dry onion skin. Beach area is 1/2 mile paved walk. Beach very crowded on weekends.

  • Werner S.The Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 1, 2025

    Aquia Pines Campground

    Good stopover near the highway but hidden between the trees

    We where forced land-inwards because of tropical storm Erin (potential hurricane hitting the Outer Banks). So we decided to visit Washington DC and had a stopover here. It was conveniently located. Terrain is not flat but our spot was well levelled. There is a big dog (and an older gentleman) in the office to welcome you. Full hook up was oké and our spot was nicly secluded between the trees.

  • Joel R.The Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 29, 2025

    Christopher Run Campground

    Very big, a little rough- no internet

    This is a big campground that caters to boaters on Lake Anna. We probably made a mistake coming on a holiday weekend. Many “holiday” campers with extra vehicles, boats and people! The sites are good size, but not very level. We did finally get ours squared away. Mostly wooded, with shade. Our site D9, backed up to a small wooded section. Some full hookups. Tent sites, numerous semi-permanent people. Showers and bathrooms are clean, hot water, but it’s timed, so you have to keep pushing their buttons to continue a shower. They have everyone sign a waiver to release them of liabilities. Never had anyone do that before. Playground, beach, mini golf, canoe rental, boat slips, laundry, convenience store. NO INTERNET

  • MThe Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 8, 2025

    A World Away Farm LLC

    Great folks. Inexpensive for full hookup.

    They have a farm with chickens, ducks, horses etc for our 7 yr old to enjoy. She got to feed the chickens, gather eggs and offer carrots to the beautiful horses. Wonderful people ❤️. We will be back next year.

  • Erin W.
    Aug. 3, 2025

    Lake Fairfax Campground

    Nice for a quick weekend

    This campground is nice for a quick weekend and does have pretty trails next to the campground. The sites are largely in more of a meadow and not many are very wooded. Our site, 41, was level and nicely spaced from other sites but many tent sites were not level at all. Many tents were on a full slant. There is a waterpark that is an extra cost which is fun for kids. Bathrooms are well maintained and huge.

  • Jennifer H.The Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 2, 2025

    Cherry Hill Park

    Can’t beat it

    Proximity to DC and surrounding areas can’t be beat. Uber, Lyft, bus, shuttle. It takes about a half hour to get downtown to the monuments. Our uber rides ranged from 20-45$ for a family of 5. So $4-9 per person. We rode in all 4 days this way. Personalized, comfortable. Door to door. We saw tons of stuff. No one can say they saw everything. We took the train from Union station to Penn station. Saw the nationals, the orioles. So fun. The park itself has more than most. Mini golf, two pools, arcade, 24 hour laundry, a store and office open early!! And late!!! Wow! Just can’t be beat. Great sites. So many other things in the park. Splash pad, paved roads for scootering. Just awesome!

  • Josey F.
    Jun. 30, 2025

    Greenville Farm Family Campground

    Wonderful!

    We are repeat customers and come here with our troops. Nice mix of RV and tent campers. Quiet. Trails, creek, pool, fishing ponds (back end), batheooms, etc, great rates. No firewood- need to bring your own.

  • L
    Jun. 22, 2025

    Greenbelt Park Campground — Greenbelt Park

    Nice Little Campground

    Decent little campground! It was quiet aside from occasional air traffic noise, and while there wasn't much spacing between some camp sites everyone was respectful. My spot was a little difficult to find because the online park map was incorrect, and the spot was basically an extended shoulder of the road. Checking in was a breeze, though!


Guide to Quantico

Prince William Forest Park serves as the centerpiece for camping near Quantico, Virginia, with 15,000 acres of mixed hardwood forest at elevations ranging from 200 to 400 feet. Summer temperatures can reach the 90s with high humidity, while spring and fall offer milder conditions in the 60-70°F range. Campsites throughout the area typically feature natural, wooded settings that create privacy between sites.

What to do

Hiking trails: Oak Ridge Campground in Prince William Forest Park has excellent access to hiking paths. "There is lots and lots of history around the area. We spent 5 days camping and exploring the civil war battle areas and other things. Definitely worth exploring. Get your camp on do some hiking, biking, fishin, and also exploring th history of the area well worth it," notes Daniel S.

Fishing spots: Pohick Bay Regional Park offers multiple fishing areas along the Potomac River. "Eagles everywhere!" reports Kathie M., who visited Pohick Bay Campground. The park includes boat launches for those who want to fish from the water rather than shore.

Disc golf course: Bull Run Regional Park features an 18-hole disc golf course that's free to use. "I'd recommend taking in a game of disc golf on their 18 hole course," suggests Rachel L., who calls Bull Run her "go-to weekend camping spot" near DC.

Historical sites: The area around Quantico contains numerous Civil War battlefields and historic structures. "There is a separate historic area in the park, which contains Gen. Smallwood's mansion, and a few other historic buildings," explains Jen V. about Smallwood State Park, adding these are "only open a few days out of each month during the summer."

What campers like

Clean facilities: Many campers highlight the cleanliness of facilities at Oak Ridge Campground. "The bathrooms were nice and clean throughout my stay and looked newly renovated," reports Clara K. Another camper, Kaitlyn H., confirms "Bathrooms were clean and stocked. Sites were nicely kept."

Family activities: Bull Run Regional Park organizes scheduled events for families. Ben G. shares his experience at Bull Run Regional Park: "They informed us that they had a scavenger hunt for the kids going all weekend, they had an outdoor movie scheduled for Friday night, a campfire story time scheduled for Saturday night and crafts scheduled for Sunday morning."

Nature encounters: The wooded settings create opportunities for wildlife viewing. "We saw lots of wildlife but had no issues with trash or food (raccoons left everything alone)," notes Lisa P. about Oak Ridge Campground, adding "We saw DC during the day but camped each evening. It was amazing!"

Privacy between sites: Campgrounds in the area typically offer good separation between campsites. "Sites are very well spaced out and there are only 15 in the only camp loop," explains Laure D. about Smallwood State Park. Another camper, Caitlin A., confirms sites are "well spaced, and while on the smaller side they're very private with woods between each one."

What you should know

Site selection matters: Not all campsites are created equal. Tracy R. from Oak Ridge notes: "Sites varied greatly in size. Some seemed entirely too close, others spread apart. At times, sites seemed backwards - I kept saying they should reverse the one way direction so back in sites were easier."

Seasonal considerations: Ticks can be an issue in warmer months. "Ticks were really bad. We killed dozens and ended up taking at least one with us when we left," warns Tracy R. about Prince William Forest RV Campground.

Noise levels vary: Some campgrounds experience more noise than others. "At times, we could hear activity at Quantico. Lots of air noise too, from both airplanes and helicopters," reports Tracy R. Similarly, Kelli T. warns that Pohick Bay can be "packed full of people who like to stay up late and make lots of noise."

Early planning recommended: Sites at popular campgrounds fill quickly. "We stayed in Loop C and could hear activity at Quantico," notes Tracy R., who recommends reserving in advance during peak season.

Tips for camping with families

Water activities: Burke Lake Park Campground offers family-friendly water options. "Located close to George Mason University, host to many high school cross country meets, this park has a beautiful lake with a 5-mile gravel walking/running/biking trail around the lake's perimeter," shares Sarah M., adding "You are not supposed to swim in the lake but you can take out boats (there is a boat launch)."

Playground access: When choosing a site, consider proximity to playgrounds. Ben G. shares his experience: "We got a site on the inner loop and it backed to the playground and the bathhouse. The site was spacious." He adds that his family enjoyed "an amazing weekend" with the convenience of having activities nearby.

Kid-friendly attractions: Some parks have special attractions for children. Tom C. notes that Burke Lake Park features "a mini train ride that goes around part of the park" in addition to "golf, fishing, boat rentals, bike/hike trail, exercise course, playgrounds."

Tips from RVers

Site leveling: Check site conditions before setting up. "Our site was perfectly level. Most sites appeared fairly level," notes Laure D. about Smallwood State Park, while Drew M. cautions about Bull Run: "My site had a slight slope, but was easily overcome using additional blocks on the low side to get the trailer level."

Hookup availability: Know what hookups are available at each campground. "Check in was a breeze. The staff is super nice and helpful," reports Ben G., noting that his site "had water and electric which was nice" despite being primarily a tent camper among RV neighbors.

Navigation challenges: Some campgrounds have tight turns that challenge larger rigs. Ashley S. reports about Aquia Pines Campground: "Like most reviews on google state its tight and wooded. We have a 42' fifth wheel and even though it was tight we made it through with no issues."

Frequently Asked Questions

Where are campgrounds near Quantico, VA located?

Several campgrounds are located near Quantico, VA. Oak Ridge Campground — Prince William Forest Park is a popular option about 13 miles from the forest entrance gate with three loops offering walk-in sites for RVs and tents. For backcountry enthusiasts, Chopawamsic Backcountry Camping Permits — Prince William Forest Park provides sites around a 2.5-mile hiking trail. Other nearby options include Leesylvania State Park Campground near Woodbridge and Pohick Bay Campground, both offering various amenities for campers seeking proximity to Quantico.

What RV parking and facilities are available at Quantico campgrounds?

For RV camping near Quantico, Cherry Hill Park offers exceptional facilities including multiple pools with lifeguards, showers, laundry rooms, playgrounds, pet areas, and tire stations for your rigs. It's conveniently located close to DC and Arlington. Another option is Greenbelt Park Campground — Greenbelt Park, which provides basic NPS amenities for RVs in a more natural setting, though you may still hear some urban noise from nearby areas. Both provide good alternatives since Lunga Park on the Quantico base is currently closed to visitors.

Do I need a military ID to access camping facilities at Quantico?

Yes, you need a valid military ID to access camping facilities located on the Quantico Marine Corps Base. Lunga Park Military - Quantico MCB is on the base and requires military ID for entry, though note that this specific park is currently closed indefinitely. If you don't have military credentials, consider nearby alternatives like Prince William Forest RV Campground — Prince William Forest Park, which is open to civilians and offers a convenient location near shops, restaurants, and less than an hour from Washington, DC.