RV camping near Scottsville, Virginia offers opportunities to explore the rural communities and outdoor attractions of central Virginia. The area sits at the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, with campgrounds situated along rivers and near hiking trails in the surrounding counties. Winter temperatures typically range from 25-45°F while summer temperatures reach 80-90°F with moderate humidity.
What to do
Hiking trails access: The region provides easy access to well-known trails including Crabtree Falls. "The falls are a great hike and there are lots of services nearby. A great Parkway stop," notes one camper at Crabtree Falls Campground. Multiple trailheads connect to the Appalachian Trail within 30 minutes of most campgrounds.
Local breweries: Devils Backbone Camp connects directly to a brewery complex. "A short walk through the tent area brought you to the large brewery area. This area includes a brewpub, large outdoor seating area with fire pits and an outdoor stage, a distillery, cigar and cocktail lounge," according to one visitor at Devils Backbone Camp. Several campgrounds position visitors near multiple breweries and cideries.
Fishing opportunities: Multiple campgrounds offer on-site fishing. At Walnut Hills Campground, "You can fish in the lake though we didn't catch anything." The campground is "Located within minutes of I81" and features "very nice customer service" with "grounds very well kept."
What campers like
Clean facilities: Bathroom cleanliness ranks high in visitor satisfaction. At Glen Maury Park, "Great campsites available at a very reasonable price. Beautiful views at the upper campground... There is a bathhouse on upper campground." Another camper noted the "bath house was warm and clean" during winter camping at Devils Backbone.
Community events: Several campgrounds host seasonal gatherings. "There are many activities such as a bluegrass festival, fiddle festival, and jazz festival. This year they built large models of the twin towers and had a program about them on September 11th," reports a camper at Glen Maury Park. Madison Vines RV Resort offers "Great weekend programs gave everyone a chance to mingle if they wanted to."
Flexible camping options: Campgrounds accommodate various camping preferences. Misty Mountain Camp Resort includes "75 sites split between primitive tent sites, non-electric RV sites, and full hookup RV sites. All site types included a picnic table and fire ring." Many campgrounds offer cabin rentals alongside traditional camping.
What you should know
Site layouts vary significantly: At Devils Backbone Camp, "the hookups in this area where different than I have ever experienced as the hookups were shared between two sites." Odd-numbered sites require longer hookup lines or parking in reverse. Similarly, a camper at Madison Vines noted "the sewage connection was slightly higher than the black tank outlet on our Airstream."
Seasonal considerations: Most campgrounds operate year-round, though amenities may be limited in winter. "Stayed for a month. Close to Lexington. Would stay again!" reported a Glen Maury Park visitor, while Cozy Acres operates "from Apr 1 - Nov 15" according to their listing information.
Highway noise impacts some sites: At Madison Vines RV Resort, "the sites closer to the highway experience highway noise." Site selection can significantly impact camping experience, with many campers recommending spots further from main roads.
Tips for camping with families
Playground facilities: Several campgrounds feature play areas for children. "The playground is impressive and the staff is very welcoming upon arrival," notes a reviewer at Cozy Acres Campground RV Resort. Another visitor mentioned "They have a lot of activities, such as pool, fishing pond and trails. The site was clean and everything worked great!"
Recreational options: Walnut Hills Campground features "a very nice playground and a pet exercise area. You can fish in the lake." Misty Mountain Camp Resort includes "a pool, jump pad, and game room" though some visitors noted "it closed the same time as store hours so timing was extremely awkward."
On-site amenities: Look for campgrounds with multiple family-friendly features. "They have bike trails, fishing pond and swimming pool," according to one Cozy Acres visitor. Another camper added: "They have a play area for the kids, swimming pool, several fishing ponds, bike trails and more. Bath house is very clean."
Tips from RVers
Extension cord requirements: Some RV sites near Scottsville, Virginia require extra-long power and sewer lines. At Devils Backbone, "For example, we have a small travel trailer and we needed a 30 foot hose. The sewer connection for the odd number sites is on the opposite side of the RV than the electricity and water." Consider packing extension cords and hoses.
Site leveling preparations: Bring leveling blocks to most campgrounds. At Charlottesville KOA, "Our campsite was a back-in which was in a quiet corner of the campground. The site was perfectly level, gravel, and had nice grass on the patio which our dog enjoyed." Site preparation varies significantly between campgrounds.
After-hours arrival procedures: Prepare for late arrivals by checking procedures. At Walnut Hills, "Arrived after hours, staying one night. Our tag was waiting for us with a map to our RV spot with E/W by the creek and pond." Charlottesville KOA requires after-hours check-in "at a shady gas station" according to one reviewer.
