Top Tent Camping near Ruther Glen, VA

Looking for an adventure where you can explore Ruther Glen and then fall asleep in your tent? Find the best tent camping sites near Ruther Glen. Each tent site offers quick access to one or more of Ruther Glen, Virginia's most popular destinations.

Best Tent Sites Near Ruther Glen, VA (12)

    Camper-submitted photo from Lake Anna State Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Lake Anna State Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Lake Anna State Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Lake Anna State Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Lake Anna State Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Lake Anna State Park

    1. Lake Anna State Park

    20 Reviews
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    165 Saves

    Camping Lake Anna Campground offers sites with and without water and electric hookups, centrally located restrooms with hot showers, fire-rings, picnic tables and lantern holders. Half the sites may be specifically reserved; the rest are assigned upon arrival. A table showing site-specific sites can be found here (PDF). Click here for pictures of the sites. Bunkhouse One bunkhouse - No weekly requirement. The park rents a camping lodge (bunkhouse) that's next to the bathhouse in the north camping loop. The bunkhouse is not a full-service lodge. The north loop's bathhouse includes the only restroom facilities for your stay. It's a two-room trailer with seven bunk beds, a refrigerator, a microwave oven, a coffee pot and an air conditioner. The bunkhouse also has a charcoal grill and deck outside. Cooking and smoking are not permitted inside the lodge. Five vehicles are permitted with rental of the lodge; the daily parking fee must be paid for additional vehicles. Yurts Recreational yurts are a modern adaptation of an ancient nomadic shelter. Functionally speaking, it's a cross between a tent and a cabin. Lake Anna has four yurts in the back section of the campground and tucked neatly into a wooded area for privacy and extra shade. Each yurt has a large wooden deck and includes a ground-level picnic pad with a picnic table, fire-ring and separate cooking grill. Reservations are required. Parking for two cars per yurt is at the beginning of the "yurt village," and carts are available for moving items from there to the yurts on a gravel trail. Those with more than two vehicles must pay a daily parking fee and park in overflow lots located throughout the campground. Check-in is 4 p.m. and checkout is 10 a.m. The rental season begins on the first Friday in March and ends on the first Sunday in December. Cabin rental and cancellation policies apply. There is a two-night minimum rental during the rest of camping season.

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    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
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    Camper-submitted photo from Lake Land'Or General Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Lake Land'Or General Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Lake Land'Or General Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Lake Land'Or General Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Lake Land'Or General Campground

    2. Lake Land'Or General Campground

    2 Reviews
    13 Photos
    53 Saves
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    3. Caledon State Park

    5 Reviews
    14 Photos
    112 Saves
    • Pets
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    4. Leesylvania State Park

    6 Reviews
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    115 Saves
    • Phone Service
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    • Tent Cabin
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    • Picnic Table
    • Firewood Available
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    Camper-submitted photo from Phantom Hill Forest Farm
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    5. Phantom Hill Forest Farm

    1 Review
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    10 Saves

    Retreat in our forest! Great for couples, families, and groups! No camping gear? No problem. Sites are stocked with kitchen essentials including dishes, utensils, pots and pans, a grill with propane, insect screen, chairs, hammocks, and much more! We have games you can borrow and a recreation area. Just bring a tent, sleeping bag, and food.

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    • Reservable
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    6. Cloverdale Farms

    2 Reviews
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    $40 / night

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      Recent Tent Reviews In Ruther Glen

      384 Reviews of 12 Ruther Glen Campgrounds


      • ZThe Dyrt PRO User
        Camper-submitted photo from Aquia Pines Campground
        Oct. 1, 2024

        Aquia Pines Campground

        So convenience campsite, right up the Rt 95, 36mile from Washington DC.

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

      • Rob  O.The Dyrt PRO User
        Camper-submitted photo from Oak Ridge Campground - Prince William Forest Park
        Sep. 20, 2024

        Oak Ridge Campground - Prince William Forest Park

        Great family campground with trails and HOT showers

        Reservations are made through the National parks service "recreation.gov" website. Arrived for tent camping for 1 nights, park ranger met me at the entrance to ensure i could find my site. My stay was quiet and the bathrooms were clean and well stocked with HOT water in the private showers. This is a great base camp for getting out to hike the various trails in Prince William Forrest. Firewood is gather your own from fallen limbs in the park.

      • L
        Camper-submitted photo from Pocahontas State Park
        Sep. 13, 2024

        Pocahontas State Park

        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.

      • jThe Dyrt PRO User
        Camper-submitted photo from Fredericksburg-Washington DC KOA
        Aug. 29, 2024

        Fredericksburg-Washington DC KOA

        Nice location

        Just a few miles off of Interstate ninety five and u s seventeen. Within thirty minutes of fredericksburg. At this k o a everything was clean and organized. Our site was a pull through. With plenty of room side to side. In fredericksburg be sure to do the trolley tour.

      • MThe Dyrt PRO User
        Camper-submitted photo from Powhatan State Park
        Jul. 31, 2024

        Powhatan State Park

        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

      • JThe Dyrt PRO User
        Camper-submitted photo from Pocahontas State Park
        Jul. 3, 2024

        Pocahontas State Park

        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

      • Janet R.The Dyrt PRO User
        Camper-submitted photo from Pocahontas State Park
        Jun. 20, 2024

        Pocahontas State Park

        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!

      • Heather H.The Dyrt PRO User
        Camper-submitted photo from Westmoreland State Park
        Jun. 11, 2024

        Westmoreland State Park

        Great with the littles

        Stayed one night in our camper van, walked down to fossil beach which was the perfect amount of hiking for a two year old, great playground with plenty of other kids, camp store is well stocked and had decent hours. Our site was right next to bathrooms which was also great with the kids but we didnt hear or smell them. Cleanest campground bathrooms we've ever seen. Gravel parking and pebbles in the picnic table area, which my 2 year old enjoyed and my 9 month old tried his hardest to ingest. Loved it, would def go back.

      • Olivia W.The Dyrt PRO User
        Camper-submitted photo from Rappahannock River Campground
        May. 24, 2024

        Rappahannock River Campground

        Nice if you don’t mind poor amenities

        The sites are small flat and have everything you need. There are no flushing toilets! Just outhouses that everyone shares. Showers are outside stalls. The pond on the campground is dirty and not swimable

      • Robert L.The Dyrt PRO User
        Camper-submitted photo from Shenandoah Crossings, a Bluegreen Vacations Resort
        May. 24, 2024

        Shenandoah Crossings, a Bluegreen Vacations Resort

        5 star resort doesn't complete

        This resort is 5 Star in amenities. Indoor pool in the lodge, restaurant, outdoor pool connected to the indoor one. Another outdoor pool area by the general store (wasn't open yet) has a large pool and kids pool. The activities center has things going on every day. They also have a large room with a large screen that you can reserve to watch movies. There is a stable for horse riding. Also, there's miniature golf. They have cabins, yurts,and a tree house for rent. The laundry is free. Our campsite, lowest level, has a table with four chairs, two Adirondack chairs, and a propane grill. The higher level has an outdoor sink. The top level has a jacuzzi. The grounds are well designed for landscaping and kept trimmed. Now, for the cons. Our back- in site isn't level. We were told that is by design so water will flow off. Maybe. Our loop doesn't have any bathhouse, while the one next door has two. We did take a shortcut that went over a clay hill. Probably not safe if it's raining. The shower looks nice. Would stay drier if people would put the curtain inside the barrier. Shelves and benches in the showers are nice. Water pressure is mediocre to good. We're still waiting for hot water. I do say the help keeps it clean. There are sanitizer bottles left in the bathrooms and showers. Overall, it is a nice place to sit and relax.

      • Mallory H.
        Camper-submitted photo from Westmoreland State Park
        Apr. 2, 2024

        Westmoreland State Park

        Quick Stay

        While we only camped here for one night, we enjoyed the park from check in to checkout!

        Since we tent camp our site was dry and had no amenities but there were full hook up sites available. Our site was nestled in with the full hook up sites so it was as far away from the bathrooms as possible, not a big deal just something to note.

        Since we visited in March, the trees did not have much foliage so the sites were more exposed than I tend to prefer and lots of the campers around left their outside RV lights on all night.

        Being in campground A, we were only a short walk to the trail leading to fossil beach which was beautiful!

      • Jake C.The Dyrt ADMIN User
        Camper-submitted photo from The Oasis at Lake Serenity
        Mar. 1, 2024

        The Oasis at Lake Serenity

        New to the Dyrt!

        Jake from the Dyrt here! We're excited to have this campground on the Dyrt and ready for you to book, check them out and make sure to leave a review!

      • Eugene M.
        Camper-submitted photo from Wilderness Presidential Resort
        Nov. 29, 2023

        Wilderness Presidential Resort

        Power issues

        The management staff B. Lang and K. Lang has be extremely unresponsive and difficult to speak with about issues we had in Glen 27. We have left several voice messages, on several occasions visited the main office and facilities and sent email with only a single reply. Our issues is still outstanding and I have not response from the management staff While camping at this resort we had several issues with the shore power for our RV. We have spoken to many fellow owners only to find out they had several issues that have been reported to management with no resolution. 

        Update 11/29/2023 I received a vague response from B. Lang with Wilderness saying they could not find any issues. I asked for a report of their finding which they have not provided. The matter is not resolved as I was told i should be reimbursed for the damages. I submitted a receipt for but not reimbursed. Ms. Lang is posting response to the reviews but no responding to my emails directly

      • Roger W.The Dyrt PRO User
        Camper-submitted photo from Oak Ridge Campground - Prince William Forest Park
        Nov. 8, 2023

        Oak Ridge Campground - Prince William Forest Park

        Spacious Sites

        Oak Ridge NP unit in Prince Williams Forest Park: what a beautiful place to spend the fall day. It’s quiet, not very busy at all, and nice sites. This is a pretty good place to be if you’re going to visit DC. This is our second time and that’s what we did on our last stay here. However, Greenbelt common north east of DC, is a much better place for DC visit. There, you can take the train shuttle into the city was a short drive from the campground. (Scale 1- bad, 5-Very good (70 yr olds in 17’ trailer). I rate based on desire for at least a moderate wilderness type experience w at least some camp site privacy. Overall Rating: 4.5 Price 2023: $10 w interagency pass Usage during visit: very low Site Privacy: sites are in an open Oak Forest Site Spacing: Great. Very large sites Site surface: blacktop. Reservations: Required Campground Noise: Very quiet, both of our stays. Road Noise: none. This campground is far into the forest off, away from public road. Through Traffic in campground: no reason for through traffic. Electric Hookup: no. Sewer Hookup: no. Dump Station: no. Potable Water Available: Yes. There is a water Spicket at the bathrooms. There is also a wash station room attached to the bathrooms. Generators: allowed. Bathroom: clean. Showers: not in all bathrooms. Ever, there is a very clean shower/bathroom facility near the handicap spot, A25. Pull Throughs: Not sure. Did not see any. Cell Service (AT&T): 1 to 2 bars. Setting: deep into a beautiful Oak Forest. Weather: a very nice fall day. Highs in the 70s lows in the 50s Bugs: no mosquitoes. Too cold. Solar: doesn’t look like there will be enough sunshine through the trees for a good, fixed, solar panel, solar absorption. Host: not sure if one is present. Rig size: large rigs are OK. Nice deep sites. Just be careful what you say you choose Sites: I have pictures of very nice sites located near our campsite. Looks to me almost all sites are large and spacious. Some sites do not have picnic tables placed as well as they could be. Other than that the sites are fantastic.

      • Tristan S.
        Camper-submitted photo from Rockahock Campgrounds & Resort RV Park
        Oct. 25, 2023

        Rockahock Campgrounds & Resort RV Park

        Unethical Customer Service/Management

        Booked a lot on September 21, 2023 for November 1st. I received an email for the confirmation of the deposit. I called on October 25, 2023 to cancel the reservation as we were no longer going to be in the state at the time of the reservation. I spoke with the customer service lady who told me she would speak with the manager, Becky. They then called to tell me per the cancellation policy they sent me in the confirmation email that it was a forfeiture of the deposit. I had Becky send me the email as I could not find it while driving. The original email they sent versus the “refurbished” email Becky sent state two completely different things. I have called around 20 times and no one will answer. I have emailed the original email to show where the cancellation policy has been reworded. I have left voicemails and no response. I’m out of $250. Hopefully I can save other people from giving these frauds any money with this review. You have been warned.

      • Michael C.
        Camper-submitted photo from Labyrinth, Trails, and Solitude
        Oct. 9, 2023

        Labyrinth, Trails, and Solitude

        Quirky, Primitive but Nice

        We tent camped in site #1 on Oct 7th, 2023. The online booking was easy enough through TheDyrt.com. Finding the place isn't trivial.

        The campsite/farm is known as Labyrinths, Trails and Solitude...or ImaniWorks: Human Rights& Sustainable Living...Google struggled to find both of them. The address is 19362 Constitution Hwy, Orange, VA 22960

        Head out of Orange, Virginia on the 20 East (Constitution Hwy), just as you pass the Orange County Airport on the left you'll pass Porter Road on the right. The next house after Porter Road, is the turn in to the Farm/Campsite (on the right side of the road).

        It's quite beautiful and our hosts were great. Nice campsite. Lot's of birds singing.

        I wish we could have stayed longer, the hiking and free firewood would have been great to take advantage of, but we were just overnighting.

      • M
        Camper-submitted photo from Pocahontas State Park
        Sep. 27, 2023

        Pocahontas State Park

        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.

      • James P.The Dyrt PRO User
        Camper-submitted photo from Military Park Fort AP Hill Champs Camp RV Park
        Sep. 26, 2023

        Military Park Fort AP Hill Champs Camp RV Park

        The Good; the Bad; and the Ugly

        The Good: easy reservations and check in; hard surface sites; sites mostly level; showers and bathrooms are super clean; laundry facility is clean. The Bad: limited cell service (StarLink or similar is your best option) no campfires at sites; not much for kids to do (I don’t travel with them); sometimes you hear military field training going on (live ranges, helicopters, and ospreys - but I don’t mind); must have proper government ID to access post. The Ugly: hunting season can get a little crowded. Summary: I will be back.



      Guide to Ruther Glen

      Camping near Ruther Glen, Virginia, offers a mix of beautiful nature and fun activities for everyone. Whether you're looking for a family-friendly spot or a peaceful retreat, there are plenty of campgrounds to choose from.

      What to do:

      • Explore Fossil Beach: A short hike from Westmoreland State Park Campground leads to Fossil Beach, where you can hunt for fossils. One camper mentioned, "We loved it here, it was a beautiful and private campsite with a great park to explore."
      • Visit Kings Dominion: If you're up for some thrills, Richmond North - Kings Dominion KOA is just a stone's throw away from the amusement park. A reviewer noted, "There’s a free shuttle running to and from the park," making it super convenient.
      • Hiking and Trails: Many campgrounds, like Powhatan State Park Campground, have well-marked hiking trails. One visitor said, "Wonderful, well-marked hiking trails. And very nice camp hosts."

      What campers like:

      • Clean Facilities: Campers appreciate clean bathrooms and well-maintained sites. A review for Lake Anna State Park Campground stated, "The campground was clean & the staff, maintenance, & volunteers were all very helpful & friendly."
      • Spacious Sites: Many campgrounds offer roomy sites. A camper at Americamps RV Resort mentioned, "Each site had plenty of room. Ours was a pull-through and we didn't have to unhook to fit!"
      • Family-Friendly Activities: Campgrounds like Fredericksburg-Washington DC KOA have playgrounds and activities for kids. One reviewer said, "Kid-focused park. Lots of activities. Great setting."

      What you should know:

      • Reservations Recommended: Many campgrounds fill up quickly, especially on weekends. A visitor at Powhatan State Park Campground noted, "The campsites fill up quickly. If you do not reserve your spot early, you may be placed near the road."
      • Limited Amenities at Some Sites: Not all campgrounds have full amenities. A camper at Rappahannock River Campground mentioned, "There are no flushing toilets! Just outhouses that everyone shares."
      • Seasonal Considerations: Some campgrounds, like Christopher Run Campground, are only open from April to October. A reviewer said, "Great campground at Lake Anna and it’s also near Virginia’s Lake Anna State Park."

      Tips for camping with families:

      • Choose Kid-Friendly Campgrounds: Look for places with playgrounds and activities. A parent at Fredericksburg-Washington DC KOA said, "Playground for kids. Fun bike rentals."
      • Pack Snacks and Drinks: Having snacks on hand can make a big difference. One camper at Lake Anna State Park Campground mentioned, "We weren’t excited about being so close to so many people."
      • Plan for Bathroom Breaks: Some campgrounds have shared facilities. A visitor at Rappahannock River Campground noted, "The sites are small flat and have everything you need."

      Tips from RVers:

      • Check Site Sizes: Make sure your RV fits the site. A reviewer at Americamps RV Resort said, "The roadways are pretty narrow but the sites are angled to allow easy entry and exit."
      • Look for Full Hookups: Many RVers prefer sites with full hookups. A camper at Richmond North - Kings Dominion KOA mentioned, "If looking for a place to stay near Richmond with full reliable hook-ups this would service that need."
      • Be Mindful of Weather: Some campgrounds can get muddy. A visitor at Harbor View RV and Camping Resort noted, "The sites are extremely close."

      Camping near Ruther Glen, Virginia, has something for everyone, from families to solo adventurers. Just remember to plan ahead and enjoy the great outdoors!

      Frequently Asked Questions

      • Which is the most popular tent campsite near Ruther Glen, VA?

        According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular tent campground near Ruther Glen, VA is Lake Anna State Park with a 4.3-star rating from 20 reviews.

      • What is the best site to find tent camping near Ruther Glen, VA?

        TheDyrt.com has all 12 tent camping locations near Ruther Glen, VA, with real photos and reviews from campers.