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Fort Valley Ranch offers 45 campsite options near Remington, Virginia that accommodate tent camping, RV camping, and cabins. The campground provides drinking water, electric hookups with 30- and 50-amp service, and sewer hookups for RVs. While no dedicated horse corrals are listed in the facilities, the ranch name suggests equestrian activities may be available in the surrounding area. Fire rings are permitted with firewood available on-site, and the campground features picnic tables, showers, and restroom facilities. Previous visitors have given Fort Valley Ranch a perfect 5-star rating.
Located approximately 40 miles from Remington in the Shenandoah region, Graves Mountain Farm Campground offers 50 campsites with tent, RV, and cabin options. The campground allows fires with firewood available for purchase and provides amenities including drinking water, showers, toilets, and trash service. Bull Run Regional Park, situated in Centreville, is another option for horse enthusiasts with multiple camping styles including tent, RV, cabin and glamping accommodations. The park maintains hiking trails and recreational facilities, though visitors note the presence of a shooting range nearby creates significant noise during daytime hours. The bathhouses at Bull Run are particularly clean with individual stalls and hot showers that campers appreciate after a day of outdoor activities.
"The bathroom was just a short walk away. There are no hookups in this campground. We did drive to the shower house and paid a fee to take a shower. "
"While the campground is very nice, with clean conveniently located bathrooms, the site itself is probably not suited for a large group of people."
from $30 - $75 / night
Check Availability"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."
from $39 - $100 / night
Check Availability"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."
"We enjoyed sitting around the campfire at night and walking the dogs down to the water. We were right next to a hiking trail that went down to the water and a beach area."
from $37 - $170 / night
Check Availability"Lots of people on horses running around which we loved, and good live music after dinner. Could get muddy if you're there after rain"
"Lodge close by if food, warmth, or better restroom desired."
from $12 / night
Check Availability"It's located in Gordonsville, Virginia. There's not much to do in the area, but the campground itself is nice."
"Walked around the property and saw the horses and checked out the primitive sites."
from $50 / night
Check Availability"We recently stayed at Fort Valley Ranch Campground, near Luray, VA and I can only say good things about our experience and the FVR's management."
from $30 - $45 / night
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LegendI grew up going to this campground. It's located in Gordonsville, Virginia. There's not much to do in the area, but the campground itself is nice.
There is a nice pool, arcade, camp store, horse riding, and the camp sites are pretty nice.
All around good place to camp.
GuideLooked forward to camping at Graves Mountain and enjoy the festivities. The campsite is very very small. They say dispersed, but it is a small field as you can not access the others fields. Horse trailers, rvs, tents, and overland trailers all park right next that to each other. We set up away from everyone to properly distance ourselves due to their covid protocols. They told us to move next to others but there was no space. We got our money back and moved to another site. I would avoid this campsite. If you want to visit it for the apple or Fall festival just camp somewhere else and drive to it. No amenities. No cell service.
TravelerBOTTOM LINE: 3.5 Stars. We had a fine time camping here, but probably would not stay again unless some friends were going and wanted to stay. Not bad, but not great and not my personal preference for camping. Any recommendation to stay would be dependent on what you're looking for--it might be for you, but just wasn't for us.
Acknowledging that reviews are totally subjective, here is a brief summary of some of the pros and cons (in our humble opinion):[
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Again, we recognize a lot is subjective; but it just wasn't for us. We'd camp here again if others wanted to, but wouldn't choose to come back.
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LegendLovely time in the yurt! Walked around the property and saw the horses and checked out the primitive sites.
ScoutBeautiful sunsets over the stables and horse pastures. We reserved a “pull-through” RV site which ended up being a back-in site that was very uneven and nowhere near level. Also, after staying for two weeks, the bathhouse next to our site was closed because of lack of electricity. Which forced us to drive up to the indoor pool (nice) and use the showers there. Inconvenient, but we made it work.
ScoutWe camped several nights in our 23ft. travel trailer. Our site A85 was just long enough to fit our trailer and truck. We were able to use our generator at this site. The bathroom was just a short walk away. There are no hookups in this campground. We did drive to the shower house and paid a fee to take a shower. They were clean and even though the campground was nearly full we never had to wait in line. We also did our laundry one evening. The machines were all working and it was quite reasonably priced. Big Meadows campground is so conveniently located to the Visitor's center and many local trails. The horse stables were just down the road. The lodge/restaurant was near the campground and we enjoyed a special dinner out one evening on the deck overlooking the beautiful Luray Valley.
RangerWe stayed at a "group" site D167, which allows up to 15 people and 4 cars. While the campground is very nice, with clean conveniently located bathrooms, the site itself is probably not suited for a large group of people. First of all, it's located in the middle of a large patch of grass right next to other family campsites, so no privacy at all. If you travel with friends you might want to stay up a little longer and have a good laugh around the fire, but this site isn't really designed this way. The quiet hours are after 10PM and it's enforced. Second, the space is really limited, especially if your group members have larger tents. Also, there's no overflow parking, except at the entrance to the campground.
The showers are nice and clean, but they are coin operated.
The rangers are very strict. We had some food related items left on the table (salt/pepper shakers) and they were confiscated while we were hiking. I'm not saying it's wrong, but be aware, because these rules are not enforced at the same level in different places. We ended up with a $80 fine.
Also, since this is a national park, you cannot bring the firewood from outside, have to buy it in the park.
Other than that, we enjoyed our stay. The campground location allow an easy access to many trails within Shenandoah National Park, as well as close by, such as our favorite Old Rag Mountain. It's also technically a part of the NP, so keep your entrance receipt to show at the Old Rag's parking lot.
Make sure you taste blackberry ice cream at the general store at the entrance. It's a local specialty and it's delicious!!!
TravelerWe have stayed here several times. Big beautiful paved sites with furniture to boot. Complete with gas grills and outdoor sinks. Plenty to do at the resort..... Kayak, putt putt, tennis, swim in one of the pools, hot tub, work out in the gym, walk on trails, ride horses, take a carriage ride or eat at the "real" restaurant. My favorite campground hands down!
TravelerStayed in July of 2016. Our site had the AT running right behind it. The was plenty of access to trails, and pretty central to the park. The campground is near showers, laundry, campstore, and visitor center. Only down fall is proximity to neighbors.
Camping options in the Remington, Virginia area range from primitive sites to full-service campgrounds across Fauquier and neighboring counties. The region sits at elevations between 300-500 feet with the nearby Blue Ridge Mountains rising to over 3,500 feet. Summer temperatures typically range from 65-90°F with moderate humidity and occasional afternoon thunderstorms common from June through August.
Horseback riding opportunities: Shenandoah National Park offers trail riding within 40 miles of Remington. At Graves Mountain Farm Campground, "Free range horses come back at dusk and head out at dawn -- fun to watch from the campground, especially for kiddos," according to Matt.
Fishing ponds: Fort Valley Ranch maintains stocked ponds within easy walking distance of campsites. A visitor notes, "The kids were able to fish for hours at the two fishing ponds, which both were stocked with bass and bluegill."
Waterpark access: Several campgrounds feature water recreation for summer heat relief. At Pohick Bay Regional Park, "Pirate's Cove waterpark is definitely a highlight in summer," reports Anne K. The park also offers "boating in summer from kayaks to motorboats."
Stargazing sessions: Clear mountain skies provide excellent night viewing opportunities. Rachel M. from Big Meadows Campground notes visitors come "for the star watching at night. With so many hiking trails and waterfalls nearby we love to camp in Big Meadows."
Clean bathhouse facilities: Bull Run Regional Park receives consistent praise for its facilities. Yvonne B. writes, "The best review I can give is of the bathrooms. They're worth staying again alone. Locking doors, individual stalls. Hot dog. Best camping showers I've ever had."
Wildlife viewing: Campers frequently mention animal sightings as a highlight. "We saw many deer and bear while camping. Just being in Shenandoah is a soothing experience," notes Rachel M. at Big Meadows Campground.
Level camping sites: This practical feature receives attention from experienced campers. At Shenandoah Crossing, RV sites include "Big beautiful paved sites with furniture to boot. Complete with gas grills and outdoor sinks," according to Nicole P.
Firefly displays: Summer campers mention this natural light show. "At dusk, the ground shimmers, and then after they disperse, you will still see them flit by the tent throughout the night," writes Veronica S. about Big Meadows.
Shooting range noise: Some campgrounds have nearby facilities that create daytime noise. Drew M. mentions about Bull Run Regional Park: "Camp ground is nice. Check in was a breeze. The only drawback is that it is not quite. There is a shooting range in the park. It is on a flight path for DCA. And, I66 is not that far away."
Bear safety protocols: Campers must follow strict food storage guidelines. "They take food clean up seriously. You can be fined for leaving food out," warns Anna R. at Big Meadows.
Seasonal insect populations: Bug activity varies by season and location. Veronica S. reports at Big Meadows: "The bugs when we got here were kinda crazy. They don't bite but they swarm your head and try to enter every orifice for some reason. A head net was helpful to get the tent and screen room set up."
Site selection considerations: Not all sites provide equal experiences. A camper at Shenandoah Crossing notes: "We reserved a 'pull-through' RV site which ended up being a back-in site that was very uneven and nowhere near level."
Ranger programs: Check schedules for educational activities. "Nice amphitheater with interesting ranger programs," mentions Kim L. about Big Meadows Campground.
Kid-friendly scavenger hunts: Some parks organize nature-based activities. Ben G. says Pohick Bay Campground staff "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."
Playground proximity: Request sites near play areas for convenience. "We got a site on the inner loop and it backed to the playground and the bathhouse," shares Ben G. about Pohick Bay.
Farm animal interactions: Some locations offer agricultural experiences. Matt notes about Graves Mountain: "For kids, there is a duck pond, chicken coop, shallow brook, disable farm tractor, and some other stuff to play with/on/in across the street near the lodge."
Site leveling preparation: Bring additional leveling blocks for uneven sites. Drew M. mentions at Bull Run Regional Park: "My site had a slight slope, but was easily overcome using additional blocks on the low side to get the trailer level."
Full hookup availability: Several horse campgrounds near Remington offer complete RV services. Brenda L. notes at Shenandoah Crossing, "The sites were full hookup. A grill and table and chairs were also available. A fire ring was there also."
Laundry facilities: Some campgrounds provide washing amenities. "The laundry facility was very nice and clean... and free," shares Brenda L. about Shenandoah Crossing.
Storm water management: Be prepared for drainage issues during heavy rain. Stuart O. warns, "While we were here, there was a fairly heavy day of rain. Couple inches, I suppose, but nothing Biblical. The mouths of the metal culverts in our loop were bent downward from campers driving over them, which obstructed the flow. Result was lots of standing water at our campsite."
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