Best Tent Camping near Rollins Fork, VA

Tent campsites around Rollins Fork, Virginia offer a mix of rustic and established options within a short drive. Caledon State Park Campground provides walk-in tent sites accessible via a 2.5-mile hike on groomed gravel trails, while Prince William Forest Park offers tent camping through their backcountry permit system at Chopawamsic area, where sites are situated along a 2.5-mile hiking trail.

Tent campers should note that most walk-in sites at Caledon State Park feature designated tent pads with restrictions against setting up outside these areas. The park operates on an honor system for firewood purchases ($4) with a porta-potty available near the wood pile. No water sources exist at the campsite, and filtering options are limited, requiring campers to pack in all necessary water. Prince William Forest Park's backcountry tent sites prohibit campfires entirely, and visitors should prepare for potential noise from nearby Quantico Marine Corps Base, where automatic weapons firing may be heard throughout the day.

Areas close to the Potomac River provide scenic tent camping experiences with varied terrain. A camper noted, "We hiked for a few hours and finally got to our site which was right on the Potomac River. Gorgeous view and I was glad to be there after the long haul." The riverfront tent sites at Caledon offer sunset views over the water, making them popular despite the required hike. Walk-in tent sites throughout the region tend to offer more solitude than drive-up alternatives. The primitive nature of these tent campgrounds means visitors should come prepared for self-sufficient camping, but the reward is often peaceful sites with natural surroundings and wildlife viewing opportunities, including potential bald eagle sightings along the Potomac shoreline.

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Tent Camping Reviews near Rollins Fork, VA

433 Reviews of 15 Rollins Fork Campgrounds


  • Justin G.
    Sep. 14, 2016

    Cedarville State Forest

    Cedarville State Forest (Tornado)

    I took my girlfriend car camping in Cedarville State Forest. The camping trip turned more into a stay in the tent the whole trip. We set up camp and ate dinner only to be hit by a tornado watch in the area. I spent most of the trip adjusting the water proofing so we stayed dry. When the rain did calm down Cedarville state forest offered some very serene and peaceful views. Which is surprising due to the forests location.

  • K
    Jul. 4, 2019

    Final-Lee Here

    Ranger Review: LiquidI.V. Hydration Multiplier at Final-Lee Here Campground

    CAMPGROUND REVIEW: Nestled within the beautiful greenery of Huntingtown, Maryland, this campground offers heart, scenery, and access to numerous adventures. The grounds are a short drive to Washington D.C. parks and museums, as well as the Chesapeake Beach Water Park, or North Beach's beautiful new pier and Friday night Farmers Market including local art vendors and food trucks. Kings Landing Park is just a few minutes from Final-Lee Here, which offers hiking and equestrian trails, picnic areas, disc golf, swimming pool, fishing, and a launch for kayaks, canoes, or paddle boards.

    Final-Lee Here Campground offers its own beauty. As a long planned and awaited dream coming true, Connie and Ken Lee are using their gorgeous property to harbor a love for the outdoors in their family as well as those who visit. The land is well groomed with grassy, shaded tent sites, RV sites, tall, privacy-offering bamboo, evergreens (it's a tree farm), and forested trails to a soothing, water-trickling creek.

    The campground has several tent sites, and some are big enough to hold multiple tents for bigger gatherings. Sites offer tables, chairs, and a fire pit. Hot showers are available in a very nice outdoor tent set up. A potty chair, along with wet wipes and trashbags are available for use, or you can just use the outdoorsman's method ;). The Lees gave us plenty of firewood, offered dry wood after storms came through, and even offered to bring us fresh eggs from their chickens. (The rooster brought smiles as it welcomed our mornings with hearty salutes.) There is a small zip line for kids and you may request games such as cornhole, horseshoes, or Yardzee to play. The Lees also rent and transport single and double kayaks or canoes to Kings Landing for a minimal fee.

    On Friday, my teenage daughter and I took a trip to the Chesapeake Beach Water Park (I would recommend this for younger children, checking the internet for discounts) and we cruised the North Beach antique shops, pier and farmers market. Saturday was well planned for adventure, but out-of-the-blue storms hit hard. After breakfast, we kayaked the river and creek through beautiful marshlands where we saw caterpillars walk on water, a heron and bald eagles soaring above, turtles, a cove where thousands of tadpoles were amidst metamorphosis (having both tails and legs) scampering through and atop the water, and a multitude of dragonflies. We stopped at a Kings Landing dock, hydrated ourselves and ate our packed lunch. Dark clouds began rolling in and we paddled back to the boat launch, texting the Lee's to meet us for boat pick up. We had planned to hike and swim while at the park, but instead headed for our tent during the storm surges. Once the storms passed, we adventured onto the campground trails. One trail, though very well groomed, was steep, heading to the creek. We avoided it due to the wet conditions, and found other trails leading to the creek which were easier to maneuver. The creek was so peaceful. I would have loved to have more time here just taking it all in, but evening and another storm came upon us.

    I highly recommend this campground based on its heart and available opportunities. The Lees are absolutely wonderful and truly want their visitors to enjoy the outdoors and their stay. The only "con" I came across was the toileting situation. My teen daughter is not much on the outdoors, so the portable toilet and the natural method option were too weird and uncomfortable for her.


    PRODUCT REVIEW: As a Ranger for The Dyrt, I receive products to test from time to time - during this trip, I tested LiquidI.V. Hydration Multiplier. It is an electrolyte drink mix you add to a water bottle or 16 oz. of water. We tried the sampler pack. My favorite flavor is acai berry, and my daughter enjoyed the lemon-lime. Though we tried to remain hydrated, setting up camp and kayaking in the heat left us truly parched. Adding the LiquidI.V. to our water seemed to rejuvenate. Both my daughter and I feel that a whole "stick" seem to be overwhelming in one water bottle, but using half to 3/4 of a packet brought tasty hydration. I'm very picky when it comes to aftertastes, hating all fake sweeteners; however, this is made with pure cane sugar, and leaves your mouth satisfied. That is pretty rare! (Note: the passion fruit flavor left a slight aftertaste to me.) Additionally, my girlfriend and son tried some of our LiquidI.V. and loved it as well. This was great to have on hand!

  • R
    Oct. 4, 2021

    Cedarville State Forest

    Peaceful

    We picked up the camping registration outside the office at the entrance, no need to speak with anyone. Then we just drove down to our campsite in the family camping loop. We could hear and smell horses when we got to our campsite, but it didn't last forever. 

    The site was mostly clean, had a few pieces of small trash scattered around when we arrived. The sites were decently spaced out from one another, it didn't feel like we were right on top of the people across and next to us. Our site was close to the restroom, it had a little path leading to the restroom, and it looked like there was little trail paths all around leading to the restrooms from the different parts of the loop. The path leading to the restroom from our site was gravel and easy to walk on. The restrooms were clean, but the floor was wet almost the entire time we were there (likely due to the showers).

    If you need to buy wood it is $5 for 8 pieces and you call a number given to you in your registration packet. The ranger will then drive by and drop off the wood at your campsite. The inner ring of this loop has electricity, and the electric box was just on the far side of the picnic table in the corner.

  • RL
    Sep. 6, 2019

    Christopher Run Campground

    We made it work

    To be fair, I only went the once but wasn’t impressed. The site was so tiny - barely large enough for my friend and I to each park and set up a tent. We were super close to the road and dump station, so avoid that site (I don’t recall the number). There was also very little privacy between neighboring sites. No established fire ring or fire area. We asked the store attendant if we could just build a fire ring with rocks and he said that was fine. It’s the only time I’ve ever seen a site like this haha. The small beach area is nice enough, but it is tiny. Would definitely recommend Lake Anna State Park over this one; they aren’t too far apart.

  • Crystal C.The Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 13, 2018

    Hidden Acres Campground

    Quiet nights at Private Campground

    Stopped off at this campground after finding it while passing though just before Labor Day weekend. While it was the last weekend for the pool before its closure and while they were in the process of working on some of the plumbing at the campground, it was a well put together campground which was very impressive.

    Located somewhat remotely from the larger community and near several places of interest along the road, this camp was a great stop for a tent camper like myself. They offer a basic tent site for $26 with nice bath houses. For full connections the price does rise slightly offering both both 20/30 amp and 50 amp connections for RVs.

    The roads around the camp are gravel and a little bumpy but the sites themselves were pretty level and grassy for tents which was pretty nice. Sites are located far enough off the road that road noise is minimal.

    I did also notice they have cabin rentals available and a pretty nice little store with lots of options for those who didn't bring everything with them.

  • Andrew M.
    Dec. 2, 2020

    Pohick Bay Campground

    Great for activities; not much privacy

    Great if you’re looking for a quick escape from DC and with a lot of activities—paddling, hiking, and a 5 minute drive from Meadowood for mountain biking. I camped at the non-electric area and it was nice to play some disc golf across the street before dark. The hiking is nice—15 minutes on the trail to get to the water—and a quick walk to the marina/boat rentals.

    Campsites are well-equipped, but depending on which you will not have privacy and/or enough flat space for more than 1 tent. Most sites are right next to each other and no trees or other natural separation, and some saw did not have much space for tents. I had 141 which was good; 138 was the best that I saw; and if you want to get 2 for a bigger group try to get 112/113.

  • Derek E.
    Aug. 20, 2018

    Lake Anna State Park Campground

    Good weekend getaway outside of the summertime

    The campground is well off the main road which means you have very little noise and light pollution. We camped in our smaller tent and had the rain fly off so we could stare at the stars all night. It was awesome.

    The sites feel close together and many are exposed albeit a few seem sectioned off. We came in the summer and those trees helped create a cozier feel, but we could definitely see people and hear everyone else's conversations. In fact, there was a lodge about 400' away from our campsite and we could hear them until around 10pm. Seemed like a younger crowd, so no harm no foul.

    It was insanely hot when we went. Something like 100% humidity and 93 F in the day. It only got down to 74 F at night which meant we were constantly sweating unless we were in front of our little battery powered fan. Oh, that sweet little fan paid for itself. Honestly, it was so hot I think we could have easily called it quits after the first night.

    The lake is a 15 minute walk down a clear trail called Campground Walkway Trail. There is a pretty intense climb that is much harder coming back, so probably best to leave the flip flops and go shoes or hiking sandals. The trail takes you to a semi-private beach. It is close to the main beach, but it is separated by a wall. The real treat is if you take the loop along the water called the Railroad Ford Trail. It's 1.5 miles that takes you along a gentle slope along the water. That's where I took my pics hanging the hammock.

    The boat traffic was LOUD and could be heard all the way at our camp site. They really know how to start early and stay late.

    Wildlife is minimal including snakes. The campground host said a woman was bit by a copperhead recently on her exposed big toe. There are quite a few spiders since you are so close to the water, but the insects were not bad within the campground. A couple got into the tent, but I didn't dare tell the wife.

    The campground hosts checked in frequently and were VERY nice. The showers were free and expansive. There was even a coke machine with many outlets for people to charge their devices.

    Overall, this was a good campsite that will be better suited to Spring/Autumn weather conditions. If you are going to get in the water, try and stay somewhere else unless the weather cools down while you are there or you have a way to escape the heat.

  • Eric S.
    Aug. 18, 2022

    Oak Ridge Campground — Prince William Forest Park

    Decent place

    Former girlfriend and I stayed here end of May 2022. Not a terrible place. Unfortunately I don’t remember the site number. Think it was in the section B. The park seemed well kept. Only issue we had when arriving. We had no clue where to find firewood. Apparently there’s a 7-11 down the road that sells wood. We lucked out, because there was some left from other camper’s. Overall it was nice. Only downside I can think of right now. The water spigot should have some stone or something around it to avoid a mud puddle.

  • Myron C.The Dyrt PRO User
    Dec. 31, 2019

    Lake Land'Or General Campground - Private Campground

    Community Campground Close to the Lake and is Peaceful

    The main attraction for this campground is, obviously, the lake. It is a place where people can fish, boat, canoe/kayak, etc. My favorite thing to do is put my kayak in the water and paddle around no matter what season it is. I have stayed at this campground numerous times with my son, grandson, and/or his family. The sites are fairly level, although some do have a slight slope. There is no water or electricity at any of the sites, but there are fire rings. Some of the sites have a standing grill and a picnic table. There is plenty of shade, and many of the trees are close enough that I can stretch out my hammock for an afternoon siesta. The sites are grassy, and the road is gravel. Depending on where you choose your site, the bath house is a short distance away. My grandson loves camping there because of the playground, and for dog lovers, there is a fenced dog walk. Sometimes, you can find wood where the local residents cut their trees and shrubbery and drop it off adjacent to the campground. Otherwise, you need to take your own wood for a fire. However, every time I have been there, including this time, we were able to find plenty of wood for a campfire. Since the campground closes during the winter, the bath house is not heated, but the showers do have hot water. There are electrical outlets as well in case you need to plug in a blow dryer or electric razor. The last time we stayed here, only my son and grandson were with me, and we sat around the campfire just enjoying the occasional sounds of geese and the regular sounds of tree frogs and crickets. The only other distractions are a few cars passing by along the road, but that diminishes significantly after about ten or eleven o’clock. For children, another fun thing to do is to play in the spillway, which is also part of the road. The embankment dam and spillway are only a few steps from the campground, and there is a place to launch your canoe or kayak. The boat ramp is farther away into the neighborhood. This campground has ten sites and is by reservation only for its over 4,200 residents and their friends and family. Overall, I enjoy staying at this campground because it is a quiet setting when you just want to get outdoors.


Guide to Rollins Fork

Tent campsites near Rollins Fork, Virginia range from primitive settings to established campgrounds with varying levels of access to water bodies like the Potomac River. The region's mixed hardwood forests provide natural shade at most sites during summer months when temperatures regularly exceed 85°F. Several campgrounds require advance planning due to limited site availability and seasonal closures from late fall through early spring.

What to do

Beach activities: Lake Anna State Park offers swimming options for tent campers seeking water recreation. As a camper noted, "The swimming area is clean and very family oriented" and "the sunsets over the water are priceless." The beach area can get "very crowded on weekends," so weekday visits are recommended for more space.

Fishing opportunities: Endeavor Point provides access to productive fishing waters, though campers should understand local regulations. The campground has "great views" and offers both day-use and overnight options. A reviewer mentions: "the pier was perfect to fish or crab off of and the beach had great views of the sunrise."

Fossil hunting: Calvert Cliffs State Park offers unique opportunities for tent campers to search for shark teeth and other fossils. "Such an amazing experience and brings right into the eyes of child with both adult and children searching for shark teeth," reports one visitor. The park requires a 1.5-2 mile hike to reach the beach area where fossils are found.

What campers like

Riverside camping: Caledon State Park Campground provides tent sites with natural surroundings. A camper described it as a "Quiet place. Well maintained. Simple and scenic." The park features "old-grown forests" and excellent opportunities for "bird watching and bald eagles."

Wildlife viewing: Leesylvania State Park Campground offers tent camping with regular wildlife sightings. The park sits "directly on Potomac River" and as one visitor notes, it's "So close to DC but so far away." The proximity to water creates habitat for various bird species.

Spacious sites: Lake Anna State Park Campground provides tent sites with ample room between campers. A visitor mentioned, "Large sites, nice facilities and lots of stuff to do nearby. Hiking right within park." The campground features "spacious camp sites with a great amount of natural shade."

What you should know

Varying amenities: Tent campgrounds near Rollins Fork have inconsistent amenity levels. At Caledon State Park, expect limited facilities with "Wood for sale at the site for $4 honor system" and "Porta pottie right next to wood pile." Many sites lack running water.

Trail conditions: Most tent campsites require hiking to access, with varied trail difficulty. At Calvert Cliffs, "The trail now is very well marked, clean, and there are facilities down by the beach to use," though the "beach has gotten smaller over the years."

Reservation requirements: Most tent sites need advance booking, particularly during summer weekends. At Prince William Forest Park, cabin camps must be reserved well ahead as they accommodate groups of "75 to 200" people and are in high demand for organizational events.

Tips for camping with families

Playground access: Multiple campgrounds offer play areas for children. Lake Anna State Park has "great hiking trails and if your looking for a relaxing fishing afternoon, they have some of the nicest fishing piers with ample sitting area." A camper added, "Our grandchildren love that they are able to bike ride and enjoy the beautiful scenery."

Educational opportunities: Tent camping trips can include learning experiences. At Calvert Cliffs, the "trail is marked very clearly through the woods, across some bridges, and next to a marsh" providing nature observation opportunities. The park staff are "very friendly, and are very informative on the many fossils you may find."

Bathroom planning: With limited facilities at most tent sites, prepare accordingly. At Lake Anna, the "bath house was clean" but campers note that "toilet paper is thinner than dry onion skin." Many tent-only sites have only porta-potties or pit toilets.

Tips from RVers

Limited hookup options: Few campgrounds near Rollins Fork offer full RV hookups. Lake Land'Or General Campground has "no water or electricity at any of the sites" though it does provide "fire rings" and some sites have "a standing grill and a picnic table."

Site leveling: Be prepared for uneven terrain at some campgrounds. Lake Land'Or sites are "fairly level, although some do have a slight slope," requiring RVers to bring leveling blocks. The campground has "grassy" sites with "gravel" roads.

Dump station access: Plan waste management carefully as not all campgrounds have sanitary dumps. For some parks like Prince William Forest, facilities may be "extremely rustic" and RVers should "expect to see lots of bugs, snakes, etc." during their stay.

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According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular tent campground near Rollins Fork, VA is Caledon State Park Campground with a 4.4-star rating from 5 reviews.

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