Best Cabin Camping near Scottsburg, VA

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Best Cabin Sites Near Scottsburg, Virginia (11)

    Myron C.'s photo of a cabin at Staunton River State Park Campground near Scottsburg, VA
    Camper-submitted photo at Staunton River State Park Campground near Scottsburg, VA
    Camper-submitted photo at Staunton River State Park Campground near Scottsburg, VA
    Camper-submitted photo at Staunton River State Park Campground near Scottsburg, VA
    Camper-submitted photo at Staunton River State Park Campground near Scottsburg, VA
    Camper-submitted photo at Staunton River State Park Campground near Scottsburg, VA

    1. Staunton River State Park Campground

    17 Reviews
    93 Photos
    37 Saves
    Henrico, Virginia
    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
    RL's photo of a cabin at Occoneechee State Park Campground near Scottsburg, VA
    Camper-submitted photo at Occoneechee State Park Campground near Scottsburg, VA
    Camper-submitted photo at Occoneechee State Park Campground near Scottsburg, VA
    Camper-submitted photo at Occoneechee State Park Campground near Scottsburg, VA
    Camper-submitted photo at Occoneechee State Park Campground near Scottsburg, VA
    Camper-submitted photo at Occoneechee State Park Campground near Scottsburg, VA

    2. Occoneechee State Park Campground

    21 Reviews
    99 Photos
    132 Saves
    Clarksville, Virginia

    This recreation area is part of John H. Kerr Dam and Reservoir

    • Phone Service
    • RVs
    • Tents
    • Group
    • Equestrian
    • Cabins
    Camper-submitted photo at Mayo Lake Park near Scottsburg, VA
    Camper-submitted photo at Mayo Lake Park near Scottsburg, VA
    Camper-submitted photo at Mayo Lake Park near Scottsburg, VA
    Camper-submitted photo at Mayo Lake Park near Scottsburg, VA
    Camper-submitted photo at Mayo Lake Park near Scottsburg, VA
    Camper-submitted photo at Mayo Lake Park near Scottsburg, VA

    3. Mayo Lake Park

    4 Reviews
    7 Photos
    53 Saves
    Red Oak, Virginia
    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access

    $12 - $25 / night

    Camper-submitted photo at Hyco Lake State Park Campground near Scottsburg, VA
    Camper-submitted photo at Hyco Lake State Park Campground near Scottsburg, VA
    Camper-submitted photo at Hyco Lake State Park Campground near Scottsburg, VA
    Camper-submitted photo at Hyco Lake State Park Campground near Scottsburg, VA
    Camper-submitted photo at Hyco Lake State Park Campground near Scottsburg, VA
    Camper-submitted photo at Hyco Lake State Park Campground near Scottsburg, VA

    4. Hyco Lake State Park Campground

    7 Reviews
    17 Photos
    51 Saves
    Leasburg, North Carolina
    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • RVs
    Camper-submitted photo at Paradise Lake & Campground near Scottsburg, VA
    Camper-submitted photo at Paradise Lake & Campground near Scottsburg, VA
    Camper-submitted photo at Paradise Lake & Campground near Scottsburg, VA
    Camper-submitted photo at Paradise Lake & Campground near Scottsburg, VA
    Camper-submitted photo at Paradise Lake & Campground near Scottsburg, VA
    Camper-submitted photo at Paradise Lake & Campground near Scottsburg, VA

    5. Paradise Lake & Campground

    8 Reviews
    25 Photos
    29 Saves
    Danville, Virginia
    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
    RL's photo of a cabin at Twin Lakes State Park Campground near Scottsburg, VA
    Camper-submitted photo at Twin Lakes State Park Campground near Scottsburg, VA
    Camper-submitted photo at Twin Lakes State Park Campground near Scottsburg, VA
    Camper-submitted photo at Twin Lakes State Park Campground near Scottsburg, VA
    Camper-submitted photo at Twin Lakes State Park Campground near Scottsburg, VA
    Camper-submitted photo at Twin Lakes State Park Campground near Scottsburg, VA

    6. Twin Lakes State Park Campground

    14 Reviews
    71 Photos
    63 Saves
    Burkeville, Virginia
    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
    Teresa K.'s photo of a cabin at Smith Mountain Lake State Park Campground near Scottsburg, VA
    Camper-submitted photo at Smith Mountain Lake State Park Campground near Scottsburg, VA
    Camper-submitted photo at Smith Mountain Lake State Park Campground near Scottsburg, VA
    Camper-submitted photo at Smith Mountain Lake State Park Campground near Scottsburg, VA
    Camper-submitted photo at Smith Mountain Lake State Park Campground near Scottsburg, VA
    Camper-submitted photo at Smith Mountain Lake State Park Campground near Scottsburg, VA

    7. Smith Mountain Lake State Park Campground

    24 Reviews
    53 Photos
    325 Saves
    Penhook, Virginia

    Smith Mountain Lake Campgrounds' Site Types: Two-bedroom frame - Two bedrooms; wood frame; one queen bed; two singles; foldout couch; ceramic tile floors with carpeted bedrooms. Two-bedroom cabins have a bathroom with shower. Two-bedroom frame waterview - Two bedrooms; wood frame; one queen bed; two singles; foldout couch; ceramic tile floors with carpeted bedrooms. The two-bedroom cabins have a bathroom with shower. Three-bedroom frame - Three bedrooms; wood frame; two queen beds; two singles; foldout couch; ceramic tile floors with carpeted bedrooms. The three bedroom cabin has two bathrooms (one universally accessible shower; the other has a tub). The three-bedroom cabins are meant to sleep six. Eight are allowed, but this relies on the use of a fold-out sofa for the extra two people. Total cabins: 20 Although the only fully universally accessible cabin in the park is cabin 7, numerous cabins, while not fully accessible, are better suited for customers having disabilities. Because of hilly terrain, all cabins other than cabin 7 have steps. Cabins 15, 17 and 19 have two steps, cabins 10, 13 and 20 have three steps, cabin 14 has four steps, and cabins 6, 12 and 18 have five steps. The remaining cabins are unsuitable for those with disabilities because of numerous steps or steep grades leading into the cabin. Bunkhouse Camping Lodge (bunkhouse) - no weekly requirement. The park has a camping lodge (bunkhouse), which is not a full service lodge, for rent. It's a two-room trailer with seven bunk beds ( five in one room and two in another), a refrigerator, a microwave oven, a coffee pot and air conditioning. It has no heating. The bunkhouse has a has a porch and a large covered deck with two picnic table, two other tables and eight chairs. It also has a charcoal grill and a fire ring. Smoking, portable heaters and cooking, except with the microwave oven, are not permitted in the lodge. There's a fire hydrant next to the lodge in the parking lot. Four vehicles are permitted with rental of the lodge; the daily parking fee must be paid for additional vehicles. RVs and trailers may not be parked in the bunk house parking lot; there's an overflow parking lot about 100 yards away.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access

    $20 - $40 / night

    Stuart K.'s photo of a cabin at Bullocksville — Kerr Lake State Recreation Area near Scottsburg, VA
    Camper-submitted photo at Bullocksville — Kerr Lake State Recreation Area near Scottsburg, VA
    Camper-submitted photo at Bullocksville — Kerr Lake State Recreation Area near Scottsburg, VA
    Camper-submitted photo at Bullocksville — Kerr Lake State Recreation Area near Scottsburg, VA
    Camper-submitted photo at Bullocksville — Kerr Lake State Recreation Area near Scottsburg, VA
    Camper-submitted photo at Bullocksville — Kerr Lake State Recreation Area near Scottsburg, VA

    8. Bullocksville — Kerr Lake State Recreation Area

    5 Reviews
    18 Photos
    42 Saves
    Henderson, North Carolina

    This recreation area is part of John H. Kerr Dam and Reservoir

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
    Camper-submitted photo at Holliday Lake State Park Campground near Scottsburg, VA
    Camper-submitted photo at Holliday Lake State Park Campground near Scottsburg, VA
    Camper-submitted photo at Holliday Lake State Park Campground near Scottsburg, VA
    Camper-submitted photo at Holliday Lake State Park Campground near Scottsburg, VA
    Camper-submitted photo at Holliday Lake State Park Campground near Scottsburg, VA
    Camper-submitted photo at Holliday Lake State Park Campground near Scottsburg, VA

    9. Holliday Lake State Park Campground

    10 Reviews
    41 Photos
    85 Saves
    Prospect, Virginia
    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
    • RVs

    $30 - $80 / night

    Camper-submitted photo at Lake Gaston Americamps near Scottsburg, VA
    Camper-submitted photo at Lake Gaston Americamps near Scottsburg, VA
    Camper-submitted photo at Lake Gaston Americamps near Scottsburg, VA
    Camper-submitted photo at Lake Gaston Americamps near Scottsburg, VA
    Camper-submitted photo at Lake Gaston Americamps near Scottsburg, VA
    Camper-submitted photo at Lake Gaston Americamps near Scottsburg, VA

    10. Lake Gaston Americamps

    6 Reviews
    13 Photos
    27 Saves
    La Crosse, Virginia
    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
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Recent Cabin Reviews near Scottsburg, VA

117 Reviews of 11 Scottsburg Campgrounds


  • Nicolette F.
    Camper-submitted photo at Hyco Lake State Park Campground near Scottsburg, VA
    Sep. 25, 2021

    Hyco Lake State Park Campground

    Large family

    Cabins are small but we made it work for our family of 7. We had a blast it was the weekend prior Labor Day we fished saw old friends in Virginia and had a wonderful time. The stuff was amazing

  • Teresa K.
    Teresa K.'s photo of a cabin at Smith Mountain Lake State Park Campground near Scottsburg, VA
    Jul. 7, 2018

    Smith Mountain Lake State Park Campground

    Little Piece of Heaven

    We went off season in March of 2018. It was the perfect time to go as it was still "wintery", but had days of mild weather to allow for hiking. The lake is huge and allows for boating and fishing. There's a beach that you can swim from. They have several cabins that are well maintained and clean. We stayed in a cabin. But, we also checked out the tent camping pads. I would not recommend for camping with a tent as the sites are stacked on top of each other offering little to no privacy. The RV/camper sites might be better. I can't say for sure as I don't rv camp. The cabins were phenomenal. They offer a clean and basic setup with a wood stove. The exterior has a porch/deck, grill, firepit, and picnic table. Some of the cabins backup to the lake. The cabins are spread so that their is ample space between them offering privacy. Beautifully maintained, the park was pristine. The visitor center is large and offers education, camp store, literature. I am going back!

  • Elena B.
    Myron C.'s photo of a cabin at Staunton River State Park Campground near Scottsburg, VA
    Nov. 16, 2019

    Staunton River State Park Campground

    Beautiful park in the Virginia Piedmont

    Love this park. I stayed in cabin #4 twice in the last year and had a great time! The park offers several activities: hiking, biking, fishing, wildlife viewing, boating (if you bring your own boat), stargazing (the park has been recognized as International Dark sky and there are two telescopes that can be checked out for free at the visitor’s center). The staff is very polite and the gift shop is great! While staying there I saw a skunk, a groundhog, several deer and a great variety of birds. We enjoyed gorgeous sunsets from a little beach area near the cabins. The cabins are rustic (they date back to 1936) but very cozy and clean.

  • Stuart K.The Dyrt PRO User
    Stuart K.'s photo of a cabin at Bullocksville — Kerr Lake State Recreation Area near Scottsburg, VA
    Oct. 23, 2021

    Bullocksville — Kerr Lake State Recreation Area

    Camping Oasis with Fantastic Lake Views!

    Tucked away in the lush, verdant forests north of Raleigh, here at Bullocksville Park, you’ll discover camping and cabin grounds that are just a short hike from the nearby Lake Kerr, but far enough away from any roadside noisy traffic. 

    This is a complete natural respite that is incredibly quiet(save the roar of noise from nature!). The grounds themselves are laid out superbly, from 3-4 independent campground sites(in fact, some are across the road from whence you arrived) with blended options for both RV’s and real campers who use tents. 

    There are a number of amenities and diversions, such as boat ramps for motored-boats, kayaking, canoeing, as well as playgrounds for the kiddos, a big gathering hall that can be rented, several picnic areas and shelters along with countless hiking trails. For anyone visiting North Carolina or for nearby residents who just want to get away from the concrete jungle, then Bullocksville Park is definitely worth a look. 

    I will end on this point - I have not come across any such amazing camping gem in all of North Carolina than this splendid campground at Bullocksville.  You'll be lucky (and hopefully very grateful) for getting a piece of land here in front of this gorgeous lake if you book well in advance.

    Happy Camping!

  • Trey C.
    Camper-submitted photo at Paradise Lake & Campground near Scottsburg, VA
    Jan. 20, 2022

    Paradise Lake & Campground

    Could be better

    I lived at this campground full-timing for almost a year. It wasn’t so bad until these folk’s camper burned up at the entrance of the campground, so they let them live in the cabin beside me. I worked 12 hour shifts and these people would be partying until the time I got home until it was time for me to get up the next morning. I’d be lucky if I got 2 hours of sleep. The office admin never addressed the issue. Plus, they made the cabin look like a junked up hoard. When fall hit you had to beg for someone to come blow the leaves off your lot, you have to pay extra for wifi and electric. A month of lot rent was $420/month + electric. In the winter months we paid about a combined total of $756/month. It was truly outrageous. I moved my camper to a more affordable campground and just commute to my job in that area. I’m still coming out better with the drive factored in. The office lady’s were really sweet. That was the only good thing.

  • RL
    RL's photo of a cabin at Occoneechee State Park Campground near Scottsburg, VA
    Mar. 25, 2021

    Occoneechee State Park Campground

    Lots to do!

    We stayed in Cabin #3 and it was perfect. It’s a 3BR/2BA spacious cabin, wooded and lakeside. Great sunsets and nice big deck (some areas of the porch are covered, and have rocking chairs). Kitchen is equipped with microwave, toaster, coffee pot, water glasses, coffee mugs, plates, bowls, utensils, can opener, etc. If you have the space to pack them, I recommend bringing a couple of your own pots and pans; limited options there. Bring your own dish towels, dish rags, linens (including pillowcase if you don’t have room to pack your own pillow), towels/wash rags, etc. We loved the coziness of this cabin without the cramped feeling. High ceilings, open floor plan, and fireplace were lovely. The bundle of complimentary wood was very nice. 🪵🔥

    Next time we tent camp we will definitely stay in Campground C where the sites are RIGHT on the water. Check out spaces 25-31, my personal faves. Since with these sites you’re kind of out in the open, I wouldn’t book these in the heat of the summer. The wooded sites in Campground B looked really nice and well-spaced. It was closed about halfway in, so we couldn’t see all of the sites. It looks like some of them might be wooded with water views. Would be nice and shady🌲

    We hiked the Plantation Trail, a large historical site that was once a homestead. Mellow, family-friendly walk with a cemetery, historical markers, and an old chimney. Lots of old growth - from the gigantic boxwoods (hundreds of years old) to the wild daffodils growing in the woods. 🌼🌳

    On our last day, we paddled around Bugg’s Lake. Used the boat launch near the office - nice place to put in. The whole trip we saw lots of birds, squirrels, deer, and raccoons. Occoneechee is a spacious park with lots of day-use facilities. Would be a great place for socially distant outdoor gatherings 💚. Lots more trails to visit when we come back! 🛶🥾

    Oh, and the campground has a few yurts that have excellent “backyard” wooded views! There’s also a good bit of space between them. Lots of porch space, too. 🛖

  • RL
    RL's photo of a cabin at Twin Lakes State Park Campground near Scottsburg, VA
    Mar. 25, 2021

    Twin Lakes State Park Campground

    Wooded Sites

    Tent sites are shady, although some can be VERY close to one another. There’s a nice beach area and the park seems to offer boat rentals (unsure of COVID policies at the moment, though). 🛶

    The playgrounds and amenities for kids are cute, and the bathrooms are clean. The park sells wood and has a little mini outdoor library and charging station which is adorable and something I don’t see often 💜

  • Amanda W.
    Camper-submitted photo at Holliday Lake State Park Campground near Scottsburg, VA
    Jul. 11, 2020

    Holliday Lake State Park Campground

    Quiet Campground

    Quiet, beautiful and Dog Friendly! There are beautiful trails for hiking and a ton of fishing spots! It had been over 25 years since my last trip and it hasn’t lost it’s charm one bit. It’s the perfect relaxing getaway! Phone service is in and out but we didn’t mind, it was nice to escape the world for a while.

  • Jennifer G.
    RL's photo of a cabin at Twin Lakes State Park Campground near Scottsburg, VA
    Jun. 29, 2020

    Twin Lakes State Park Campground

    Absolutely wonderful place!!

    We so enjoyed camping here. The swimming area is so amazing. Great area for the kids to enjoy a safe and fun swimming experience. 

    They have boat rentals and a fishing pier. The camp sites are of nice size and are mostly well shaded. They have a large playground for the kids and the roads are good for bike riding . We hiked some of the trails, there is beautiful nature thT surrounds you. Close to the High Bridge and different Daily excursions.

  • Steve W.
    RL's photo of a cabin at Occoneechee State Park Campground near Scottsburg, VA
    Jun. 28, 2019

    Occoneechee State Park Campground

    Too close to civilization

    Was a pretty nice lake to visit once, but I never felt like I was out in the wilderness with the large freeways so close. Still, there were pretty coves to explore on the HUGE lake, and the campsites were very green and scenic - if a bit too close together. I liked hiking the trails, some of which had interesting historical markers. Renting a kayak took a lot longer than I'd expected, just because the rental office seemed understaffed to me. Would have loved this park if it were just a bit more off the beaten path, so to speak.

  • M
    RL's photo of a cabin at Twin Lakes State Park Campground near Scottsburg, VA
    Jun. 5, 2019

    Twin Lakes State Park Campground

    Small. Basic. Not super up to date.

    It's a campground if you arent looking for big views or to get away from it all, it's a bit noisy. The bathrooms were not very tidy and at any point seemed like there was debris or water laying around every time I went in. The picnic area is basically bare earth with little attention paid to basic things like erosion, with gullies running all over. The staff seemed flustered whenever I asked a question (when are programs, is there a list?) and seemed to spend a lot of time doing...nothing. The programs themselves were a little limited and the rangers we saw seemed distracted and didnt seem that kid oriented, which I thought was strange.

  • J
    Teresa K.'s photo of a cabin at Smith Mountain Lake State Park Campground near Scottsburg, VA
    Sep. 1, 2020

    Smith Mountain Lake State Park Campground

    Quiet, Not Crowded, Lovely

    We truly enjoyed our stay at Smith Mountain Lake State Park.

    The rangers were helpful and friendly. They checked us in, provided an overview of the park and directions/instructions to/for everything.

    The campsites were cozy and far enough apart that neighboring sites didn't intrude on our quiet.

    The bath house/toilets were clean and well stocked. The showers were individual rooms with locking doors, a changing area, and the shower. They were very clean.

    The lake was quite beautiful. There is a beach area with concession stand (that was open even with the COVID Kerfluffle). Paddle boat and canoe rental was also available. There is a boat ramp if you bring your own boat.

    The trails were nice and mostly well marked. Our only quibble was a few places where you weren't sure if you were on the path or a game trail. 

    We will definitely be returning.

  • Bridget H.
    Myron C.'s photo of a cabin at Staunton River State Park Campground near Scottsburg, VA
    Apr. 10, 2021

    Staunton River State Park Campground

    IDA (IDSP) The Stars Come Out at Night

    My gkids and I stayed here one night because they wanted to earn a winter camping badge and it was so worth it! We were there on a beautiful chilly clear night and the sky and stars were amazing! If you love stargazing this is the park for you. It is an International Dark Sky Park. There is a large open field by the park check in and store. The park offers rentals of telescopes too. They also have a nature learning lab, some cool animals, and a fantastic gift shop. This was our first time here and we are definitely going back. Since we only stayed one night we didn't get to explore the park much but it looks fantastic and we can't wait to go back some time this summer. The gkids brought their bikes and loved riding around the park. It was rather empty since it was still technically winter. The showers were hot and the bathrooms were clean. The rangers were nice and helpful. I can't wait to see this park in the summer in all of its lush and leafy splendor.

  • Andrea N.
    RL's photo of a cabin at Twin Lakes State Park Campground near Scottsburg, VA
    Jul. 13, 2017

    Twin Lakes State Park Campground

    Ranger Review: Leatherman Charge ALX at Twin Lakes State Park, VA

    Campground Review

    The staff at this campground really went above and beyond to make sure I had all the correct information needed for my stay. They truly run like a well-oiled machine. They are the reason for the 3-stars. This was actually my second time at the park, but I didn't remember that until after I'd arrived and things started looking familiar. I should have known something was up if I didn't remember being here.

    The campground itself is not my style. The sites were packed in close together and most of the tent only sites were tiny! There's even one site that wraps around a second site. After picking out my (first) site, I parked my car, looked around, and realized that there wouldn't be room for my both my tent and my friend's tent. I moved to the next site, put up my tent, and started looking for a place for my hammock. We're in the woods, it shouldn't be that hard. There were zero trees behind the second site. So, I moved again. Third time is a charm, right? We were able to get both tents up and found a place for both hammocks in between our site and the next. To give an idea of how close some of the sites are, the wood barrier around my site was only two feet away from the next site's barrier. I go camping to get away, not hang out with the neighbors.

    The regulator on my lucky stove broke, so we cooked everything over a campfire. State Parks don't allow you to bring outside firewood (it's a good rule of thumb), so we bought their wood. All they had was huge pieces of fresh pine. I didn't bring a hatchet since I shouldn't need one for car camping. Luckily I had my Leatherman. More on that later.

    The swimming lake is a good size. There is a concession stand, a beach with lifeguard, and a rental station for paddle boats. There were people in the water all weekend enjoying the awesome weather.

    The lake trail passes right through the beach, then into the woods. The trail goes from sidewalk, to gravel, to jagged stones, to dirt, then blacktop. The last part of the trail is actually on an unmarked two-lane road over the spillway. All-in-all not the relaxing hike I had hoped for.

    My take on this park is that it is best for families who love the water and want to go swimming every day. It does not have good hiking trails, or good camping - not the kind I'm looking for anyway.

    Product Review

    As a Ranger for The Dyrt, I get products to test from time to time - today I am testing the Leatherman Charge ALX. First, let me say this thing is AWESOME! I used it numerous times this weekend. It's fair to say that everything that could go wrong did go wrong. The regulator on my propane stove started acting wonky. I would be in the middle of cooking and the flame would go out. The only way to light it is to lift the grate in order to get the firestarter close to the burner. The cast iron grate was already scalding, so I used my Leatherman needle-nose pliers to lift it up. Voila! After relighting the grill the fourth time, we gave up on it and decided to build a fire.

    The pine logs were HUGE! Plus, there was very little kindling in the campground to use as a firestarter. We found some large branches and used the handy saw on my Leather Charge ALX to cut them up into fire-sized pieces. The sawing took way less time than I would expect for a hand-sized tool! Then, I used the straight-blade knife to shave off some bark for a little fire-starter. This blade is sharp! We had a fire going in no time.

    I used the knife to cut paracord for hanging my hammock, slicing my ribeye, and even used the diamond file to fix a broken nail. Hey, a girl's gotta have good nails even in the woods.

    Now that I'm back home, I reach for the Leatherman any time something needs fixing. I don't have to lug a tool box around the house and yard to fix things. Everything I need is all in one amazing pocket-sized tool. This thing is the best!

  • Martin T.
    RL's photo of a cabin at Occoneechee State Park Campground near Scottsburg, VA
    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.

  • Katie M.
    Myron C.'s photo of a cabin at Staunton River State Park Campground near Scottsburg, VA
    Aug. 30, 2021

    Staunton River State Park Campground

    Great activities/family friendly camping

    We camped here again at Staunton River State Park, this time we stayed in site 21, which is an electric site near the bathrooms/showers and one of the best for viewing stars. There is little tree cover and a sort of field behind the campsite where you can set up your telescope and see the stars really well. We were also able to rent one of the telescopes they have at the Visitors center (for free!) and use it throughout the stay.

    We came the weekend after the fourth of July which was hot but surprisingly not too crowded. We participated in some of the parks' programs this time around and it made it such a great experience, especially for the kids. They had smores around the fire on a Friday night, where they handed out smores ingredients around a big campfire near the visitors center and you could chat with other campers. It was so nice! Then they had a outdoor movie afterwards. The next day we went to a "feed the animals" program, where the kids got to meet and help feed all the animals in the visitors center and learn more about them. There were turtles, snakes, fish! The kids loved it! We did the Junior Ranger hike and the kids all got badges. Hopefully the pool will be open next summer because it was so hot and that would have been awesome! But there is another Virginia State Park nearby, Occoneechee, that has a splash pad that we went to. Such a fun time!

  • Andrea N.
    Camper-submitted photo at Holliday Lake State Park Campground near Scottsburg, VA
    Jun. 14, 2018

    Holliday Lake State Park Campground

    Ranger Review: Mountain House Turkey Dinner at Holliday Lake State Park

    Campground Review

    Holliday Lake State Park is located in the middle of the Buckingham State Forest, so it is completely surrounded by protected forest. It definitely feels like being in the middle of nowhere. There are several ways to get there, including some back roads. We took the back roads in and took the main road out. There is very limited reception in the park for radio and cell. We were able to check with the ranger to get updates on weather. A severe storm came through on the second night and the camp hosts drove through the campground to let everyone know it was on the way.

    The rangers here are awesome! Very helpful and knowledgeable. They even came around passing out flyers Friday night for the activities that weekend. Some of the activities included spear throwing, how to start different types of fires, nocturnal animals sounds, and watching fish at night. On Saturday nights they turn on a few lights underneath the water so you can see the fish swimming around,

    The ranger contact station houses a very small camp store with just the essentials. Don't count on them having exactly what you need because it is a very small selection. They do have ice and firewood for sale on-site. If you really need something there is a Wal-Mart about 15 minutes away in Appomattox.

    The park is known for its lake and great fishing. I fished for crappie, but it was too hot on the shore and dogs aren't allowed in rental boats. While I was shore fishing several people rented the park's fishing boats with outboard motors. There's even a panfish boat trail on one end of the lake.

    There weren't any lifeguards on duty during our stay, but the beach was still open. Plenty of families were in the water. The sign says swim at your own risk. There are "creatures" in the water for kids to climb on and jump off. The local fire-rescue crew was making use of the lake and floating dock for their water rescue training.

    My favorite thing to do at a new park is go hiking. There are only about 10 miles of trails within the park, but there are miles and miles of trails within the surrounding forest. You can pick up the Carter Taylor Connector Trail near the campgrounds, which leads to the Carter Taylor Multi-use trail in Buckingham State Forest. The park map shows a good mixture of easy, moderate, and difficult trails. However, I never found one that I would consider easy. It is VERY hilly, so even the easiest trails have some climbs. There is even a 6.2 mile trail that circles the lake. It's great hiking, but get ready for a workout. Even my 2 yo beagle was worn out by the end.

    Our campsite was fully shaded and included water/electricity hookups. Site R4 had a newer water connection with two spouts, one for the camper hookup, and one standard spout. We used the regular spout to fill up water bowls for our dogs all weekend. Nearly every site had a dog in it. They were really well-behaved. Lots of families camped and used multiple sites across the road from each other. The park was completely packed, but we still had a decent amount of privacy. There are trees in-between each of the camp sites so you aren't staring at your neighbors. We were able to hang up two hammocks right beside the tent pad.

    The tent pads are some of the most generously sized I've seen in a state park. They were mostly level and topped with crushed gravel. Each site had a large picnic table, fire ring, bear pole, and room for a car. The paved area for parking and campers weren't as level, and most people got creative with leveling out the campers.

    Product Review

    As a Ranger for The Dyrt, I get products to test from time to time. During this trip I was testing out a new meal from Mountain House. We got to try the Turkey Dinner which is a freeze-dried meal in a pouch. This is the number one brand I use when backpacking, so I was really excited to try out a new selection. The pouch included two servings of 240 calories each. I used my Pocket Rocket to boil water, then poured the boiling water into the pouch, gave it a stir, and sealed it up. I always make sure the pouch is completely sealed, then lay it on its side. In my experience, this helps all of the freeze-dried goodness to soak up the water better. After five minutes, I opened up the bag, gave it another stir, and sealed it back up. My wife was just coming back from her shower and was so excited that dinner was already ready. It was super fast! She ate her half of dinner off of a camp plate, and I had my half out of the pouch. When backpacking I eat the entire pouch (calories are good!!), but for car camping it was the perfect amount to split.

    The turkey dinner was absolutely delicious! There were full chunks of turkey in there. The stuffing was filling. I couldn't really see the veggies since they were chopped up, but the flavor was perfect! My favorite part of the meal was discovering the quote on the bottom of the pouch when I laid it on its side.

  • Katie M.
    Myron C.'s photo of a cabin at Staunton River State Park Campground near Scottsburg, VA
    Feb. 8, 2021

    Staunton River State Park Campground

    Starry skies!

    We got a non-electric site and in November is was in the 30's at night - pretty cold for tent camping! But we bundled up and made lots of fires! Fire wood is available at the visitors center for a fee. The campsites come with a fire ring, picnic table, room for two cars. We have a pretty large tent so I was a little concerned we weren't going to be able to fit, but were able to squeeze two tents on the tent pad, it worked out just fine. The amenities are great. Bathrooms are within walking distance from all campsites. Ours was a bit of a walk uphill but not bad. Nice clean, hot showers! Lots of friendly families camping here but was overall very quiet and peaceful. The visitors center is awesome! We didn't try it this time, but you can rent a telescope for free to view the stars! They have a huge gift shop as well. And a fun playground that the kids enjoyed. We made a reservation here because the park is an International Dark Sky park and we wanted a great view of the stars. Boy did it deliver! Beautiful starry skies! And some great views of the river and hiking close to the campground was awesome as well. Would love to come back again soon!

  • Kent F.The Dyrt PRO User
    Myron C.'s photo of a cabin at Staunton River State Park Campground near Scottsburg, VA
    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.

  • Myron C.The Dyrt PRO User
    Myron C.'s photo of a cabin at Staunton River State Park Campground near Scottsburg, VA
    Jul. 31, 2020

    Staunton River State Park Campground

    State Park Campground with Trails for Hikers, Bikers, and Horses

    The campground at Staunton River State Park has lots of shade, water and electrical hookups, level sites, are not on top of each other, and… gravel sites. I understand the reason for gravel sites, but it is NOT good for tent campers, especially for campers that do not have freestanding tents. The first two attempts at driving tent stakes in resulted in bent stakes. Even though I said the sites are not on top of each other, they are still close enough that you do not get much privacy. The noise from other campers was fairly loud. Two units(e.g., camper+ tent) are allowed, but there is little room for anything, especially since campers are supposed to keep everything within the boundaries of the“timbers.” We got one of the largest sites, and it still was crowded. There was a fire ring with a grate, a picnic table, and two lantern poles, but again, everything was tight. Fitting two vehicles within the limits was nearly impossible. I know we weren’t supposed to set anything up outside the boundaries(please forgive us), but we set up our dining canopy and hammocks outside of the timbers. Despite the campsite limits, I still think this campground and the state park were great. There were many miles of trails for biking, hiking, and horseback riding. We rode our bikes along a couple of the trails, but we had to steer around horse poop(not always successfully). The trail itself was scenic at times when we rode by the river, and it was not too difficult. There are enough“bumps” for bikers to get their heartbeats jumping, but the trails are easy and moderate. Kayaking and fishing seemed to be two of the more popular activities. There is a boat ramp, and beside the boat ramp, there were several people fishing. Many kayakers came and went as we put our kayaks into the water. The one thing kayakers have to be aware of is the presence of speed boats. We got hit by passing boaters several times. Other activities at this campground/state park are disc golf, playing on the playground, tennis, and swimming. Unfortunately, the swimming area is closed for 2020 because of the pandemic. However, several people were swimming at the boat landing. When it is open, the swimming pool area is exceptional for a state park. There is a water slide and a really nice swimming complex. Staunton River State Park is also designated as an“International Dark Sky Park.” Unfortunately, we did not take advantage of that. After biking and kayaking all day and camp cooking during the evening, we were exhausted. There is no shortage of things to do, and I wish I could have stayed at least a couple more days. Overall, the park is a fairly nice place, but if you take a tent, make sure it is a freestanding tent.

  • Carrie A.
    Myron C.'s photo of a cabin at Staunton River State Park Campground near Scottsburg, VA
    Jul. 9, 2018

    Staunton River State Park Campground

    In nature but with a great pool!

    Large, flat and level spots were great. The pool here is amazing and it’s a designated star watching area and they even “rent“ (no charge!) telescopes from the very nice Visitor‘s Center!

  • M
    Myron C.'s photo of a cabin at Staunton River State Park Campground near Scottsburg, VA
    Jun. 8, 2018

    Staunton River State Park Campground

    Very nice park

    We stayed over Memorial Day and even though the park was full it was pretty quiet. Good park for families as they have a pool and s on wines show movies at night. Good trails for walking.

  • Chaz M.
    Myron C.'s photo of a cabin at Staunton River State Park Campground near Scottsburg, VA
    Apr. 26, 2020

    Staunton River State Park Campground

    Nice Area for Exploring

    The campground is well maintained and the sights are awesome. The hiking trails are also do horses and parts have been beaten down and there was a lot of horse poop in the trail. Still worth the hike to see the peaceful water though.

  • Cierra A.
    Myron C.'s photo of a cabin at Staunton River State Park Campground near Scottsburg, VA
    Aug. 18, 2016

    Staunton River State Park Campground

    Adequate Space for RV and tent campers

    The park doesn't offer much in the way of difficult trails. It's very geared toward recreation with a central pool and a large paved road running through the park. The trails run along the river and are easy for novice hikers. Checking into the park in the evening is a little difficult, and the instructions for leaving a few weren't easy to find. We learned that you have to leave and envelope on the visitor center door. The campgrounds aren't well lit and are a little ways into the forest so finding a spot at night is hard without your headlights on but you run the chance of disturbing other campers. The spaces had a gravel pad for tents, picnic tables, and some water sources.


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Cabin camping near Scottsburg, Virginia offers a serene escape into nature, with various campgrounds featuring cozy cabins and a range of outdoor activities.

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  • Enjoy fishing and kayaking at the scenic Occoneechee State Park Campground, where the lakefront views enhance your outdoor experience.
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