The Shenandoah Valley camping region around Singers Glen, Virginia sits at elevations between 1,200-1,500 feet, creating moderate temperature conditions even during summer months. The area's unique geography includes limestone terrain that contributes to the region's cavern formations. Cell service remains variable throughout the region with T-Mobile performing better in valley locations while AT&T provides stronger signals at higher elevations near campsites.
What to do
Explore cavern systems: The area features multiple accessible cave tours within a 30-minute drive. At Endless Caverns RV Resort & Cottages, guests can tour caves directly from the campground. "The cavern tour (discounted for guests at the RV park) was lovely. Marked well, lighted, relaxed," notes one visitor. Their guide "was a sweetheart, taking time for the two little kids, and still giving the information older people like."
Fish stocked ponds: Many campgrounds maintain fishing areas with regular stocking. Walnut Hills Campground & RV Park offers fishing in their on-site pond. "The fishing ponds are great, bring a fishing pole!" advises a camper. Several parks have catch-and-release policies while others allow keeping your catch with proper licensing.
Hiking from campsites: Access hiking trails directly from several campgrounds without driving. "Great hiking trail into the hills and woods at the back of the property. Gave me and my pups a chance to run, walk & stretch," writes a visitor to Harrisonburg-Shenandoah Valley KOA. At Endless Caverns, "you can hike up to the sign similar to the Hollywood sign that can be seen from miles away" with "even 1 camping spot at the top under the sign with a CRAZY view of the valley below."
What campers like
Private, shaded sites: Many campers appreciate the natural surroundings and separation between sites. At Endless Caverns RV Resort & Cottages, "most sites are spaced enough to give some feeling of privacy, some are fairly close together. A few sites are nicely secluded for those of us that crave privacy." The campground is built in "a deep old hardwood forest. Care has been given to support the original trees and native plants."
Clean facilities: Reviewers consistently mention well-maintained bathhouses across multiple campgrounds. "The bathhouse was clean and blissfully warm," notes one camper at Harrisonburg-Shenandoah Valley KOA. Another visitor at Luray RV Resort on Shenandoah River reports "bathrooms were amazing. Very clean. Huge showers and hot water. There's also a dish sink on the back side of the shower house."
River access: Properties along the Shenandoah River offer water activities. "You can go tubing on the river but need to provide your own tubes," explains a visitor to Luray RV Resort. "The ride down the river from one end of the park to the other is around 30 minutes." Another camper advises to "bring tubes if you have them. This place is great for tubing."
What you should know
Winter camping limitations: While some rv parks near Singers Glen, Virginia operate year-round, facilities may be reduced. Harrisonburg-Shenandoah Valley KOA stays open through winter but with limited amenities. At Walnut Hills Campground & RV Park, one visitor arriving off-season found "our tag was waiting for us with a map to our RV spot with E/W by the creek and pond. It was off season, so plenty of spots and privacy."
Firewood purchasing policies: Many campgrounds restrict outside firewood to prevent pest introduction. "They state that you're only allowed to burn the firewood that you purchase from them which is tricky because their office closed very early everyday so we would have to find a place that actually got cell reception to call and ask them to leave out wood for us," reports a camper at Luray RV Resort.
Insect activity: The region's humidity contributes to significant insect populations. "The flies were almost overwhelming," notes one visitor to Luray RV Resort, even during cooler months. Tick prevention is important at properties like Hawk Nest Mushroom Farm where tall grass near camping areas presents risks. "The tall grass seems like a tick risk," cautions a recent guest.
Tips for camping with families
Pool access: Several campgrounds feature swimming pools for family recreation. KOA Luray RV Resort offers "a small but nice swimming pool" according to visitors. Another camper noted the campground has "all the necessary amenities that you would expect on a KOA camping."
Playground proximity: Select sites near play areas when booking with children. At Luray RV Resort, a camper recommends: "If you have kids definitely get closer to the play ground, you won't regret it!" The campground features a "very well manicured campground" with "riverfront access for tubing."
Pet facilities: Many Singers Glen area rv parks accommodate pets with dedicated areas. At KOA Luray RV Resort, "they had a huge dog park that my dog loved. They also had multiple dog bag stations throughout the campground." These facilities help families traveling with pets manage their animals' needs during their stay.
Tips from RVers
Site leveling requirements: RV sites vary in levelness across the region. At Fort Valley Ranch near Luray, "all the RV sites were impressively level, with only minimal leveling needed." Another camper confirmed "our site (site 3) was an easy level pull-through site, making the setup/breakdown very quick and painless."
Road grade considerations: Access roads to some campgrounds feature steep sections. At Endless Caverns, "roads are gravel and can be a bit steep, 4-wheel drive is helpful." Some areas require careful navigation for larger rigs: "The higher sites might require your TV have 4WD. Be very particular with your site selection!"
Internet connectivity: Streaming and connectivity varies significantly. At Endless Caverns, "we picked up a dozen channels on our antenna and the 2-3 bar Verizon LTE enabled us to stream some channels on Fire TV." However, at Walnut Hills Campground, "wifi is free and open so no password and therefore, not secure." Another camper at Harrisonburg KOA reported "cell signal and camp wifi are bad. I was just able to get a decent signal with Starlink by carefully pointing at a small gap between trees."
