Best Glamping near Rice, VA

Recent Glamping Reviews in Rice

187 Reviews of 9 Rice Campgrounds

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  Linda B.

  Traveler

  

  Sep. 13, 2024

  Pocahontas State Park Campground

  Lovely campground

  Truly enjoyed this CG. Staff are very friendly and helpful CG is clean. Bathroom rooms are dated (compared to the ones at Twin Lakes State Park near Farmville, VA). The dump station is two-sided - helps on busy mornings when campers are leaving. Spent time touring the civil war sites around Petersburg. Lots of breweries in Richmond - a much needed place as a cold beer was very needed during the extreme heat occurring during my stay.

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  Jen T.

  Traveler

  

  Aug. 16, 2024

  Holliday Lake State Park Campground

  Nice but Gun Range During Summer

  Probably a great place to camp during the fall. During the summer they lease space to the 4-H club that teaches people to shoot black powder muskets for the civil war reenactments. From 8:30am until 3-5pm it sounds like a gun range. It’s not a shot here and there, its volleys of black powder guns (think cannons) being shot all at once. It echos off the water and is the opposite of peaceful. The ranger said it would only be for an hour a day, unless it was a competition day, well for the 5 days we were there it must have been competition. We ended up leaving the park during the day.

  The sites are good. Most need lots of leveling help (bring spare wood!). 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.)

  It’s not a bad place to visit. But combat veterans should avoid during the summer months.

  The sites are nice. The ones in the newer area (laurel ridge) are close to the nice bathhouse. Both bathhouses have WiFi. No cell service to speak of. (We have Verizon but most of these places have none.)

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  Micah B.

  Scout

  

  Jul. 31, 2024

  Powhatan State Park Campground

  Camping and remote work

  Like most Virginia state parks the River Bend campground is well spaced out and great for RV camping. Verizon service was stable enough to work all week with a Jetpack without the need for a directional cell booster

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  Joseph H.

  Traveler

  

  Jul. 3, 2024

  Pocahontas State Park Campground

  Huge park with plenty to do!

  Our site was nice and level. Covered by shade the majority of the day. Playground was decent and pretty centrally located on the campground. Firewood for sale by QR code was convenient. The trails were nice and it was a nice walk to the aquatic recreation park. Access to the aquatic park is free for campers. The bathrooms were clean but the one close to my site the outside was falling apart. Don’t know how the camp store is because it is only open Thursday to Sunday and has almost different hours every day. Overall great campground we will be going back

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  Martin T.

  Traveler

  

  Jun. 20, 2024

  Occoneechee State Park Campground

  Very Nice Lakefront Camping

  Spent 4 nights here (during a heat wave, no less) and really enjoyed it. Campsites are large and not right on top of each other, and especially if you can book one of the campsites that are on the water, they really do have beautiful views (see pictures).

  Pros: 

  Kid-friendly. We spent an afternoon at the splash pad, which is a great way to cool off in the summer and free once you're in the park. I never felt unsafe with my kids running around up to the bath-house or the loop, felt very secluded and safe.

  Lake is scenic, we saw fireflies at dusk, it was a great setting for a camping trip.

  Everything seems pretty well-maintained. Bathrooms are aging but were cleaned at least once a day, it was fine. There is firewood at every bathhouse you can take on the honor system and pay for via cashbox, which is nice. Campsites are clean and well-maintained.

  Lots of lake recreation options (boat rental, fishing, etc.) in or near the park. 

  Cons:

  Maybe it was just our campsite, which backed up to a large wooded area, but they were the most aggressive squirrels I've ever come across. If we went to the bathroom for five minutes and left food on the table, the squirrels would be there eating it when we came back. And would hover at the edge of the campsite or get into the car if the hatchback was open.

  Camp store is....fine, pretty minimal in terms of provisions. But not a big deal because Clarksville is five minutes or so away and has plenty of stores.

  Tents pads are all gravel. Didn't bother us but definitely would not want to tent camp here if you didn't have a good high-quality sleeping pad.

  The biggest con was that there is no swimming area/beach in the park. You can try to wade in from the campsite but that generally requires scaling up/down some fairly treacherous rocks, and navigating driftwood and rocks in the water. We drove a few minutes away outside the park to find one, but would be really nice to have some kind of little swimming area inside the park, very strange to me they don't have one.

  But all in all a lovely place for a camping trip, we all had a great time.

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  Janet R.

  Legend

  

  Jun. 20, 2024

  Pocahontas State Park Campground

  Amazing State Park close to Richmond!

  This state park is amazing, it is close to the Richmond metro but allows an easy and wonderful retreat to nature. I was there in early June, and it wasnt crowded, though I can imagine it might be later in the summer. There are numerous camping options here, ranging from tent camping to RV’s to camper cabins to yurts, to regular full service glamping cabins, all in different sections. There is also an area set aside that could be rented for a group retreat or group summer camp, with groups of cabins around meeting space and dining hall area. The full service cabins are new and very upscale; the camper cabins are older but well maintained. The yurts are lovely too. I car camped in a standard site, all the campsites are wooded, shady, fairly private and well spaced. The park is huge and has lots of recreation, from miles of hiking and riding trails, biking and more. Very family friendly, with playgrounds, an incredible waterpark and pool, and nature programs at the visitor center. There is also a summer series of concerts etc in the park. Highly recommended!

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  Travis W.

  Traveler

  

  May. 19, 2024

  Twin Lakes State Park Campground

  Small, quiet place with good service

  Bike packed in from my house yesterday evening, camped for the night, and heading back this morning. Shower/toilet facilities are clean, good water/power, etc. This park isn’t bad for just chilling out and getting some nature time in, but there aren’t any breathtaking views and so on. Most campsites are on a very slight slope, shouldn’t have any issues if you set up right.

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  Lucy P.

  Ranger

  

  Mar. 22, 2024

  Pocahontas State Park Campground

  Very average

  Very basic campground, nothing particularly exciting to do but has everything you need!

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  Meribeth C.

  Scout

  

  Sep. 27, 2023

  Pocahontas State Park Campground

  Nice park! Will be back!

  Stayed just one night on our way to Maine. Nice, well-kept park and very friendly staff! Will definitely come back when we can stay longer. Stayed in a pull-through site with lots of space and privacy.

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  Brandon H.

  Scout

  

  Aug. 31, 2023

  Callahan's Hideaway

  I wouldnt know

  He never responded to the reservation request or my email. Dont waste your time, find somewhere else.

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  Heather

  Ranger

  

  Aug. 20, 2023

  Staunton River State Park Campground

  Nice & quiet & dark skies!

  The campground needs some updating- there’s only one bathhouse with just 2 showers- if the campground would’ve been full, it would’ve been miserable. Also only one dumpster and it’s on the way out of the campground. BUT it’s a designated dark sky park & the stars were amazing. They also lend out telescopes. They also have nice walking trails & if you like to paddle, the river is nice & flat. There is little to no cell service.

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  Bernie C.

  Traveler

  

  Jul. 5, 2023

  Pocahontas State Park Campground

  Gorgeous

  Such a clean and well maintained State Park. Sites relatively level, surrounded by beautiful trees and well spaced out. Great hikes and gift shop at office.

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  Liz M.

  Scout

  

  Jun. 30, 2023

  Occoneechee State Park Campground

  Nice but small sites

  Nice well kept park and campgrounds. Most of the sites looked pretty level. Sites in B are small and mostly have deep drop offs beyond the railroad ties. Sites are a little more spread out in C but still pretty small. But plenty of oversite parking. Both campgrounds very wooded. Beware there are LOTS of squirrels and not too afraid of humans. If you have dogs like we do that hate squirrels they drove them nuts- squirrels running around in our campsite and up trees in our campsite. And while walking around. They also climbed on a small table right next to the rv door and shredded my paper towels! Lots of areas to walk. Campground C had only two clean bath houses with only two toilets and two showers. Which I imagine with the many no hookup sites could get pretty busy.

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  Jacob C.

  Scout

  

  Jun. 3, 2023

  Pocahontas State Park Campground

  Nice park

  Really quiet and spacious campground with two bath houses. A lot of trails to explore.

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  RL

  Legend

  

  May. 20, 2023

  Staunton River State Park Campground

  Tent Camping

  This is a pretty standard campground. Sites are extremely close together and campground is kind of tiny. One bathhouse for the whole campground. This park would probably appeal to equestrians, boaters, and RVers over tent campers. Unfortunately the promixity of other campers was stressful this weekend because of the screaming family right next to us. River views are nice. Probably won’t return.

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  George L.

  Guide

  

  May. 15, 2023

  Holliday Lake State Park Campground

  Nice Campround no cell sevice

  A very well kept campground. Bathhouses are very clean and sites are well maintained. Sites are paved and not too close. Sites in the older section (red bud) will require leveling. As indicated on park web site there is no cell service in the park. WiFi is available outside the contact station

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  RL

  Legend

  

  Apr. 10, 2023

  Bear Creek Lake State Park Campground

  Cabin Campin’

  We camped here for a couple of nights in February for my sister’s birthday. Super clean cabin, lots of dishes and pots/pans, and utensils. Our cabin had beautiful water views and access to the trails. Saw an albino squirrel! We loved our trip!

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  Kent F.

  Guide

  

  Apr. 8, 2023

  Staunton River State Park Campground

  Nice and quiet… and stars!

  We stayed in a tent, and enjoyed the quiet and the bird, but especially the skies. This is part of the International Dark Sky Association. We brought stargazing folding chairs (Nemo Stargaze Luxury Recliner, find on Amazon, et al) and binoculars. The campground will loan very easy-to-use telescopes, too! That was really cool. It was clean and quiet. The camp host was very nice as were the rangers and the Park Manager.

  They have public star parties there, so check with the park on when they are.

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  Bob

  Guide

  

  Apr. 6, 2023

  Occoneechee State Park Campground

  Highly recommend

  25 ft motorhome fit nicely into
  Site, very wooded nice and peaceful, showers clean and within walking distance

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  Andy K.

  Legend

  

  Feb. 20, 2023

  Occoneechee State Park Campground

  Stunning lake side camping spots, great fall colors

  I camped at this campsite in the fall last year and the colors as I drove in from the main road were stunning. Very clean and well maintained campsite, with lake front sites. There were spots for tents and longer ones for large rigs. There were also Yurts to rent to stay as well. Clean bathroom facilities. I fishing from my kayak and had a very relaxing stay here.

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  Cindy A.

  Traveler

  

  Nov. 28, 2022

  Twin Lakes State Park Campground

  Nice little campground!

  Beautiful campground in VA, nice people and great restroom and showers.  They even had a dishwashing station, I am impressed.

  Met some really nice people and had a lovely time.  Nice lakes, beaches and grilling options with shelters.

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  Jennifer K.

  Guide

  

  Nov. 12, 2022

  Pocahontas State Park Campground

  Busy Family Campground

  It was Veteran’s Day a 3 day weekend…and boy was it full, even with the late season tropical storm blowing through later in the day! I guess it was busy because it is free on Veteran’s Day! Water and electric at each rv site, but water and 50 amp only in sites 66-129. (Dual dump station on the way out.) Host sites are #41 & 99 and can answer questions for you. Cabins and yurts also available for rent. Hike or mountain bike down to the lake for some fishing or scenic exercise. Camp store has ice, snacks, ice cream, camping games, and first aid supplies. Friendly store staff too! Separate laundry facility at the camp store.

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  Brett C.

  Scout

  

  Nov. 1, 2022

  Callahan's Hideaway

  Nice place to camp and relax .

  Very nice place to walk and lots of sight seeing close by and shor t walk or drive to the water

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  Brett C.

  Scout

  

  Nov. 1, 2022

  Callahan's Hideaway

  Nice Family owned Place close to everything.👍👍👍

  One mile walk to Buffalo park a beautiful place with lots of history. I love it .Great day for a picnic .

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  TJ S.

  Traveler

  

  Sep. 15, 2022

  Pocahontas State Park Campground

  One night, but great!

  This park has great ranger staff at the gate and roads were well marked. The grounds were very well kept. Our site was fairly level easy to get into and pull through. The facilities for the bathroom were also very clean. I would definitely go back.

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  Brittany B.

  Guide

  

  Sep. 9, 2022

  Occoneechee State Park Campground

  Occoneechee State Park

  Nice park. Huge lake. Peaceful fishing. Enjoyed the hikes. History is interesting.

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  Shelly F.

  Guide

  

  Aug. 26, 2022

  Pocahontas State Park Campground

  Great for a quick over night

  We stayed here for one night on our way to Acadia National park. The park was lovely, sites were pull throughs for our 20 foot pull behind. Although we did not get to explore much we enjoyed our time here. We would definitely come back to explore it further.