Top Tent Camping near South Boston, VA

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Best Tent Sites Near South Boston, VA (5)

    Camper-submitted photo from Eno River State Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Eno River State Park
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    1. Eno River State Park

    21 Reviews
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    165 Saves
    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
    • Tents

    $10 - $32 / night

    Camper-submitted photo from Lake Michie Recreation Area
    Camper-submitted photo from MST Section 23 Falls Lake
    Camper-submitted photo from MST Section 23 Falls Lake
    Camper-submitted photo from MST Section 23 Falls Lake
    Camper-submitted photo from MST Section 23 Falls Lake

    3. MST Section 23 Falls Lake

    1 Review
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    34 Saves

    There is an authorized camping area available on private property in this section of the Falls Lake Trail (between Red Mill Road and Old Oxford Road). Follow the blue-blazed trail off the MST approximately 1 mile west of Red Mill Road. NOTE: This campsite is on private property. It is a HUGE PRIVILEGE to be allowed to camp at this location. Vandalism, neglect or any trash left at this campsite could result in closing of this campsite by the landowner. No water or toilet facilities are provided. There are seven established campsite pads for 2-person tents. Campsite rules: (1) Practice Leave No Trace ethics. (2) Do NOT leave any trash. Pack it in = Pack it out. (3) There is a 2-night maximum stay. (4) Do NOT explore past a 75 yard radius of the Shelter. (5) NO FIRES except in the established fire pit.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Phone Service
    • Tents
    • Group
    • Dispersed
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    4. RodneysRaptors

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    6 acres lightly wooded with outhouses

    great for relaxation, birdwatching, and returning to nature. I am a licensed master Falconer, so I have Raptors on my property. Eurasian, eagle, owl, and Harris hocks. Also have horses, goats, rabbits, and chickens.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Reservable
    • Tents
    • Group
    • Glamping

    $75 - $125 / night

    Camper-submitted photo from RTP Lakefront Campsite - Campground
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    5. RTP Lakefront Campsite - Campground

    1 Review
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    FIND PEACE AND PURPOSE IN NATURE

    If needed for an additional $25 Your camp site comes with a zero contact (New) factory shipped tent that you can keep. Always includes fire pit, camping grill, and good times. This site is adjacent to a city park. When you wake up after a day of fishing and a night of s’mores and campfire stories with the mist in the air and this peaceful lakefront view you will know God is good, you are safe, and you are alive. The air is more crisp and clean and the birds sing you a personal lul-a- bye.

    The space Privately owned lakefront property, you can fish, bring a kayak or canoe, the nature is beautiful. The local park is in walking distance

    Guest access A 1/2 acre of privately owned lakefront land

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Phone Service
    • Tents
    • Market
    • Trash

    $45 / night


Recent Tent Reviews In South Boston

329 Reviews of 5 South Boston Campgrounds


  • Valerie P.
    Camper-submitted photo from Smith Mountain Campground
    Oct. 29, 2024

    Smith Mountain Campground

    Nice clean & spacious independent campground

    This is a very well maintained& clean campground. The owner is great and the camp host was very attentive. There is a good sized catch and release pond, we were at site#17 that was one site from the pond and not sure if you could see the water from#18 but the short walk to the pond is up a small hill/bunker like thing so there’s not a direct view of the water from#17 if that’s what you are looking for. There is a good play area and nice pavilion for groups and a smaller camping area down from the bathhouse. We have a 22’ TT, but I imagine the turn into the campground with a large motorhome would need some consideration for the driver to take their time. The drive to Smith Mountain Lake is not bad. The entry road off of RT 40 is at an angle, not a 90 degree turn so if you are coming from the East, it’s at the top of the hill but more than a 90 deg turn, coming from the West on 40 it’s an easy turn but you can’t see the traffic coming up the hill so be careful. There’s a convenience store, Penhook store, on 40 and it does have some raw and frozen meats, bait, ice, charcoal and the other basic store stuff. We came from the West and Rocky Mount has a Kroger and Wak-Mart. Wi-Fi was standard campground speed, didn’t use the bathhouse,power and water presser were good, site could have been a bit more level but they may work on that over the winter. Check in was a breeze, directly to the site but still greeted and checked on by the host. Some full timers and seasonal trailers but they were in good shape and clean. September stay so still had mosquitoes and fresh stink bugs, yeah! Have fun!

  • BThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from North Bend Park
    Aug. 23, 2024

    North Bend Park

    Nice Lake Campground

    Weather was perfect for near the end of August. I camped in loop A. Many of the sites in A are not very level for vans. A23 was okay, but I would check the site description next time to be sure.

  • Jen T.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Holliday Lake State Park
    Aug. 16, 2024

    Holliday Lake State Park

    Nice but Gun Range During Summer

    Probably a great place to camp during the fall. During the summer they lease space to the 4-H club that teaches people to shoot black powder muskets for the civil war reenactments. From 8:30am until 3-5pm it sounds like a gun range. It’s not a shot here and there, its volleys of black powder guns (think cannons) being shot all at once. It echos off the water and is the opposite of peaceful. The ranger said it would only be for an hour a day, unless it was a competition day, well for the 5 days we were there it must have been competition. We ended up leaving the park during the day.

    The sites are good. Most need lots of leveling help (bring spare wood!). The newer part has a nice bathhouse. The older part had a really old bathhouse. (So old it’s hard to tell if it’s dirty or just old.)

    It’s not a bad place to visit. But combat veterans should avoid during the summer months.

    The sites are nice. The ones in the newer area (laurel ridge) are close to the nice bathhouse. Both bathhouses have WiFi. No cell service to speak of. (We have Verizon but most of these places have none.)

  • Martin T.
    Camper-submitted photo from Occoneechee State Park Campground
    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.

  • Jessica N.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from North Bend Park
    Jun. 8, 2024

    North Bend Park

    The best on Kerr/Buggs island lake

    The sites at North bend are far superior than other campgrounds in the area. The shower houses and bathrooms are always clean and taken care of. Sites in B and C are the best.

  • TThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from J.C. Cooper — Kerr Lake State Recreation Area
    May. 25, 2024

    J.C. Cooper — Kerr Lake State Recreation Area

    Peaceful with beautiful sunsets on the lake.

    We camped overnight making our way south.  There are a number of sites right on the lakefront, so snag one of those if you can!  Many of the sites offer good flat terrain, and electric hook-ups are available at many sites.  Nice, shady and quiet, the campground is very clean.  Pretty convenient to I-85.  Be sure to go out near sunset to see the beautiful reflections in the lake waters!  We will be back!

  • JThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Lake Gaston Americamps
    May. 19, 2024

    Lake Gaston Americamps

    Nice and relaxing

    Overall a great place! I tent camped and it’s really nice being right on the water. Nice to fish right from your campsite. Staff is friendly and the store was nice for last minute things. Bath houses were nice and clean but are definitely a decent uphill walk away.

  • TThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Twin Lakes State Park
    May. 19, 2024

    Twin Lakes State Park

    Small, quiet place with good service

    Bike packed in from my house yesterday evening, camped for the night, and heading back this morning. Shower/toilet facilities are clean, good water/power, etc. This park isn’t bad for just chilling out and getting some nature time in, but there aren’t any breathtaking views and so on. Most campsites are on a very slight slope, shouldn’t have any issues if you set up right.

  • S
    Camper-submitted photo from Nutbush Bridge — Kerr Lake State Recreation Area
    Apr. 27, 2024

    Nutbush Bridge — Kerr Lake State Recreation Area

    Site 23. Lakefront. Kind of small

    The site is directly on the lake. Mere steps from your door. Beautiful view on the adjacent shoreline and bridge. Rocky shoreline. Easy to back in. I only have 2 complaints. The proximity of neighbors. The only thing separating you from site 24 is the tent pad. And the site length listed is a little misleading. It says 40 feet which I assume is true. But we fit our 27 foot travel trailer in there and had a really hard time wedging our tow vehicle (F250) in there. Parked at an odd angle on the tent pad. Wouldn’t choose this site again but definitely recommend for a smaller trailer.

  • S H.
    Camper-submitted photo from Butner lake WMA
    Apr. 1, 2024

    Butner lake WMA

    terrific spot to pull up for a night

    first time doing any type of dispersed camping but it was really easy to find, just off the road in the woods, just follow the coordinates and its a lil past, look for the signs, with lil sites to pull my car up to deeper in the woods, though you can still see the headlights coming from the road.

    I'm not a hunter but no one else was there and I pulled up at 10pm and left 6am on the first day of open season.

  • N
    Camper-submitted photo from Paradise Lake Family Campground
    Feb. 22, 2024

    Paradise Lake Family Campground

    Favorite campground

    I stay here at least once every summer. Has beautiful pool and lake, playground, arcade, and boat rentals. Fishing, hiking, basketball. Very friendly staff all the time. Close to stores and restaurants but far enough out to not hear any noise. Phone service is superb. Clean shower and restrooms. Hot water. Electric tent sites!!! Has everything I live and will continue to go here as long as I’m in the state of Va. def recommended

  • adam B.
    Camper-submitted photo from Paradise Lake & Campground
    Feb. 20, 2024

    Paradise Lake & Campground

    Neat, tucked away and quiet

    This place is relatively small, but surrounds a small lake. Sites are close together, but everyone is respectful. Bathrooms leave something to be desired, and there is no family bathroom, but otherwise decent and the water is hot. With a little work this place could be great.

  • adam B.
    Camper-submitted photo from Mayo Lake Park
    Nov. 29, 2023

    Mayo Lake Park

    Great RV sites, lots to do.

    Rv sites are really nice and not on top of each other. Some are close to the water. Lots of clearly marked hiking trails, 3 playgrounds, Frisbee golf and horshoe pits. Really preety and lots of boat docks. Staff are super nice. The only negative is the state of the showers and bathrooms. They are in need of a lot of repair. Heater in the showers and bathrooms didn't work. Water was hot though. Overall, this place is really good for the price. With good restrooms, this place easily be double the nightly rate.

  • SThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Kerr Lake State Recreation Area Kimball Point
    Aug. 15, 2023

    Kerr Lake State Recreation Area Kimball Point

    Kimball Point, NC; PERFECT CAMPING

    Kimball Point is the BEST. Huge fresh water lake, large camping spots, large sandy beach, playground for kids, very well groomed, moor your boat in the water at your camp site, big boat ramp, pet friendly, great walking areas, tent & RV spaces, NC State run park. Only negative it's hard to book a space. You need to book it EXACTLY 6 months out, call at 08:00 in morning.

  • BThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Bullocksville — Kerr Lake State Recreation Area
    Jul. 21, 2023

    Bullocksville — Kerr Lake State Recreation Area

    Very Nice Lake Front

    These sites are mostly reservable on the state website, there are many of these campgrounds within the Kerr Lake State Rec Area. 8 in total i believe, we have visited 2 so far, but plan to visit them all. Bullocksville, has Electric and non electric sites, for the most part, the electric sites are more level and developed. We do notice some non electric good sites, but many of those are hillside sloped to the lake. When on site to reserve if you check amenties, it gives you many details, level, length, width, tent pads, etc. so just pay attention to those things and you should be able to book a wonderful campsite in a pretty lakefront campground. Great hot showers, sandy beach area here, boat ramp and launch. Paved roads around campground loop with nice gravel lots on many. We stayed on site 34, 80 feet long, level gravel site, squared gravel picnic area off to side attached to back in site. Picnic table all on mostly shaded site. It was about as close to the bathouse as you could be and while not lake front, it had nice lake view. Many nice sites right on the lake however. We booked the day of our stay, so many where reserved for the up coming weekend.

  • Dawn G.
    Camper-submitted photo from Smith Mountain Campground
    Jul. 2, 2023

    Smith Mountain Campground

    Peaceful & quiet

    1st time to this park & we have a seasonal site, work camping as hosts for the owners. Great owners, nice spacious sites, well kept grounds, super clean bathrooms, great fishing pond and close to Smith Mountain Lake for fishing/boating. Plenty of room for your boats to park.

  • Liz M.
    Camper-submitted photo from Occoneechee State Park Campground
    Jun. 30, 2023

    Occoneechee State Park Campground

    Nice but small sites

    Nice well kept park and campgrounds. Most of the sites looked pretty level. Sites in B are small and mostly have deep drop offs beyond the railroad ties. Sites are a little more spread out in C but still pretty small. But plenty of oversite parking. Both campgrounds very wooded. Beware there are LOTS of squirrels and not too afraid of humans. If you have dogs like we do that hate squirrels they drove them nuts- squirrels running around in our campsite and up trees in our campsite. And while walking around. They also climbed on a small table right next to the rv door and shredded my paper towels! Lots of areas to walk. Campground C had only two clean bath houses with only two toilets and two showers. Which I imagine with the many no hookup sites could get pretty busy.

  • Greg S.
    Camper-submitted photo from Rolling View — Falls Lake State Recreation Area
    Jun. 22, 2023

    Rolling View — Falls Lake State Recreation Area

    4.8 stars

    Just stopped for one day/night on the way through, and I am amazed with this place. All three loops have great sites. Our site is fantastic, really large and overlooking the lake. The path to the fishing dock goes right by our site, giving great access to the lake. Cool rocks along the lake to climb on and swim off of. There are nice trails winding through the campground, a large sandy beach, and several playgrounds. Lots to do and very serene.

  • Katie The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Smith Mountain Campground
    Jun. 17, 2023

    Smith Mountain Campground

    Wonderful small camp ground, but with room for anyone

    This is definitely a camp ground that will be on my come again list! Well maintained with spacious sites. Definitely not packed in like sardines the way other camp grounds can be. Quiet and peaceful, without the insane golf carts driving everywhere.

    Reservations and check in were such a breeze. You can reserve your site (they’re all great) and on the day of your arrival you receive a text to check in, and can proceed directly to your site. All Wi-Fi password etc is included in welcome message. Text fire firewood delivery or any other needs.

    Great catch and release fishing pond, grassy field to play som catch or toss the football around. Small playground, basketball hoop and bocce.

    The owner is absolutely wonderful and helpful. I was impressed immediately upon arrival.



Guide to South Boston

Camping near South Boston, Virginia, offers a mix of beautiful landscapes and outdoor activities. Whether you're looking for a peaceful retreat or an adventure-filled getaway, there are several campgrounds to choose from.

What to do

What campers like

What you should know

Tips for camping with families

  • Kid-Friendly Activities: Look for campgrounds with activities for kids. One family at Staunton River State Park Campground enjoyed, "They had smores around the fire on a Friday night."
  • Safety First: Ensure the campground has safety measures. A camper at Eno River State Park Campground appreciated, "The gates close at 7:30 pm, which is great for added safety."
  • Space for Kids to Play: Choose campgrounds with open areas. A visitor at Twin Lakes State Park Campground noted, "There are a few trails and a beach on one of the lakes."

Tips from RVers

  • Check Site Levels: Make sure to check the level of your site. A camper at North Bend Park mentioned, "Many of the sites in A are not very level for vans."
  • Amenities Matter: Look for campgrounds with good facilities. A visitor at William B. Umstead State Park Campground said, "The sites are level and spacious."
  • Plan for Noise: Be aware of potential noise from nearby roads or airports. A camper at Holly Point — Falls Lake State Recreation Area noted, "Sure, we heard the planes overhead but it didn’t keep us up."

Camping near South Boston, Virginia, has something for everyone, from families to RVers. With beautiful campgrounds and plenty of activities, you're sure to have a great time!

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