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Rappahannock River Campground provides primitive tent camping along the riverbank with spacious, well-separated sites where pets can roam on leash. The campground welcomes dogs of all sizes without breed restrictions at its wooded campsites. Pets are permitted throughout the main camping areas and can accompany owners to the river access points. Sites include fire pits and picnic tables with enough space for pets to settle comfortably beside tents. The campground is notably quiet and peaceful, making it suitable for dogs that may be sensitive to noise or crowds. Drinking water is available on site, and there are trash facilities for proper disposal of pet waste.
The riverside location offers excellent opportunities for dogs to splash and cool off during hot summer months. Leashed pets can join their owners along the water's edge or during tubing excursions organized by the campground. For campers seeking more amenities, Wilderness Presidential Resort and A World Away Farm LLC also accommodate pets with full hookup options for RV travelers. A World Away Farm features farm animals that may interest some dogs, though pets should remain leashed and supervised around livestock. The surrounding area provides natural terrain for dog walking with minimal traffic. Most sites in the region require pets to be on leash at all times, especially in campgrounds near wildlife habitats. Local veterinary services can be found in Fredericksburg, approximately 20 miles from Sumerduck.
"When we pulled in we were greeted by a friendly fat cat. We paid our fee, which was only around $15, and then another $5 for a bunch of firewood."
"Great for a weekend away from all the hustle and bustle. Very relaxing"
"The Oak Ridge campgrounds at Prince William Forest Park are a lovely little campground just outside Washington DC. The sites were large, the facilities are clean and the staff friendly and helpful."
"Showers are in loop B, which is a 5-7 minute walk. During holiday weekends the sites closest to the shower facilities are fully booked and have less privacy."
from $26 / night
Check Availabilityfrom $20 - $50 / night
"Stayed here with three other girls and my dog- it was a great spot! Nice and close to some great trails for our evening walk, and nothing beats staying Inside the NP!"
"This was a great campground location to many, many National Park Trails. Our stay was during the last week of September. We met up with family who live in the area and got 3 sites hugging the AT."
from $30 - $75 / night
Check Availability"Portable water and dumping station located at the camp store. We stayed at site 146 on the first caul-de-sac off the first loop just another site away from the bath house (which was pretty clean)."
"Hot dog. Best camping showers I've ever had. Only draw back is that there's only one playground that's awkwardly located."
from $39 - $100 / night
Check Availability"There are indoor and outdoor pools, a lakeside beach, a well stocked campground store and two fishing lakes and a fishing pond to choose from."
"It's a good place to bring your family to play some Frisbee golf, The RV spots are like being in the woods, indoor pool,lake to swim or fish.you can rent paddle boats and Jon boats.the camping store as"
from $80 - $200 / night
Check Availability"Restrooms/showers: very clean, spacious, centrally located."
"Adjacent to Prince William Forest, near shops and restaurants, and less than an hour away from Washington, DC. Good nature getaway from the city."
"They have a wide selection of ways to camp, and are pet friendly and affordable!"
"Love having the access to the lake. Great areas for dog walking. Family next door was really loud, but not the campgrounds fault."
from $32 - $459 / night
Check Availability"Lake on site. Playground for kids. Fun bike rentals. Lots of dog walks and a dog park. Camp store has a little bit of everything."
"Once here it's tucked away nicely away from everything, sites feel spacious enough and mostly level on their own. Pool facility looks clean and good size for all to enjoy."
TravelerWe began our membership here this June. it has a great atmosphere on the banks of the Shenandoah River. There are activities every weekend like concerts and group activities. Staff is very friendly and helpful. The facilities are clean and very convenient. Pet friendly; two dog parks.
GuideBeautiful views. Adjacent to a working farm where cows, sheep, llamas, chickens and roosters can graze next to the campsites.
The grounds were beautifully manicured and incredibly clean.
It also had the largest dog park area of any campground I’ve ever seen.
Very nice pool, friendly staff and firewood available for purchase. They will even deliver right to your site.
Very close to downtown Luray, which has great shops and restaurants. There is a very nice 2 mile long walking trail, the Luray-Hawksbill Greenway, near the campground that will take you right into town.
Also close by to some excellent hiking, wineries, breweries and distilleries.
ScoutWe recently stayed for a long weekend at the Outlanders campground after we received a referral from a friend and could not have been more happy with our stay. The RV sites at this campground are very spaced out, you have a lot of room to each side of your RV. The park and facilities were very clean. They have a playground for the kids, fishing ponds, cabins, pet friendly with a dog park and they are located right along the Shenandoah river. You can go tubing on the river but need to provide your own tubes. The ride down the river from one end of the park to the other is around 30 minutes. Also for all of the people attached to the internet like us we were able to have plenty of cell signal to hotspot and get internet.
TravelerNice size spots. Lake on site. Playground for kids. Fun bike rentals. Lots of dog walks and a dog park. Camp store has a little bit of everything.
ScoutThis campground is very close to Luray Caverns and all that they have to offer. There is also a Duke's of Hazzard themed museum and store where they do live music on weekends nearby, it's called Cooter's. This campground is very small but quiet. It does border cow pasture land so when the wind shifts you get the smell but it wasn't constant and it wasn't unbearable. They have 2 swimming pools and a very large dog park. The bath houses were clean and well maintained. I would definitely recommend this campground.
TravelerStayed here for two weeks in early March. Newly renovated campground with a lot of amenities. Very helpful staff. The campground is a lot of money upgrading services, capabilities, and extra activities (St Patrick's Day parade and dinner). While we were there they added street signage (very helpful) and installed a Bocce Ball field. Two fenced dog parks. Campsites are level gravel (no pads). Located near multiple vineyards. Our only complaint was that the sewage connection was slightly higher than the black tank outlet on our Airstream. The majority of camp sites are very close together, and the sites closer to the highway experience highway noise.
GuideUsually go camping with a Little Guy teardrop trailer, but with the current state of the country, didn’t feel comfortable with sharing bathroom facilities. We booked Yurt #1. It was fantastic. The place was spotless, well equipped kitchenette, grill, fire pit, comfortable beds. We loved our neighbors the sheep, goats and llamas. Checking in was easy, with the keys and map at the office. Park was clean and well maintained. Dog park is great. Wonderful way to start coming out of quarantine. Great hiking nearby.
GuideThis campground is really nice and one of the nicer KOAs we've stayed at. We had a great back in site, that although a little unlevel, was really private and in the back corner. It was adjacent to a farm and like others have mentioned, it was a bit smelly at times. They had a huge dog park that my dog loved. They also had multiple dog bag stations throughout the campground. Then road between the office and campsites is a bit narrow and one lane so can be tricky when people are arriving or leaving with rigs. I used the laundry facility and the machines were the worst I've come across in the last 8 months of using campground facilities or laundromats. The coin tray got stuck in multiple machines and one machine already had the tray stuck when I got there. Luckily the office reimbursed me, but with most of the machines broken and them unable to fix them, we had to go into town to the laundromat. The wifi was terrible and unusable, even with our antenna. AT&T worked well and Verizon was a bit spotty.
GuideOn a whim we decided to try this campground. We are tent campers and we’re looking for a place close to Shenandoah to ride our motorcycles. This was 3 miles from the north entrance to the park, perfect. Making a reservation was easy, we arrived and had the loveliest conversation with Pam, she is such a gem!! We got a spot right next to the creek, bought some firewood from Pam for $10, which gave you a small wheelbarrow full. You can get a better deal elsewhere but we were happy to support Pam. The campground wasn’t exceptionally beautiful, the bathrooms and shower are rustic. Paint peeling and very makeshift but who cares. The water was hot and the bathroom facility has gorgeous paintings all over it. The grounds were relatively empty when we stayed and we had no issues w anything. Rained all night, we didn’t care, rain and the creek sounded awesome. Without hesitation I would stay here again, you don’t meet special souls like Pam very often. Give her your business. Oh and watch out for the pet cat, he likes the road down to the campsite. His name is Puppycat.
Camping opportunities near Sumerduck, Virginia center around the Rappahannock River watershed, where elevation ranges from 200-300 feet above sea level with moderate humidity throughout summer months. The area features mixed hardwood forests that provide natural shade at most primitive sites, with average summer temperatures reaching 85-90°F. Riverside camping options typically offer more cooling breezes than inland locations during peak summer months.
River tubing: opportunities: Rappahannock River Campground organizes tubing excursions directly from the campsite. "This campground is great! Primitive camping at its best. Very friendly staff. We stayed here and went tubing on the Rappahannock River one day. The tubing trip was organized by the same people that run the campground so that was very convenient!" notes Katie M.
Fishing access: Oak Ridge Campground in Prince William Forest Park provides fishing opportunities in nearby streams. While 13 miles from the forest entrance gate, the campground offers "free firewood available behind the host's site" according to Tracy R. The campground features three loops with varying levels of privacy and amenities.
Star gazing: Sites near the river provide optimal conditions for night sky viewing. "Stargazing through the hole in the trees was very nice," mentions Derek E. about Rappahannock River Campground. The area offers minimal light pollution compared to nearby urban centers, creating ideal conditions for astronomical observation.
Privacy levels: Wilderness Presidential Resort offers secluded sites surrounded by trees. "The RV spots are like being in the woods," explains James T., adding that the resort features "indoor pool, lake to swim or fish. You can rent paddle boats and Jon boats." Sites are designed to maximize privacy despite being in a resort setting.
Wildlife viewing: Big Meadows Campground in Shenandoah National Park offers frequent wildlife encounters. "We saw many deer and bear while camping. Just being in Shenandoah is a soothing experience," shares Rachel M. The campground sits at higher elevation (over 3000 feet), providing cooler temperatures than lower elevation sites near Sumerduck.
Quiet atmosphere: Many campers appreciate the peaceful setting away from urban noise. "This campground is off the beaten path and QUIET! The sites are well-spaced and lovely. We stayed overnight passing thru. We'll be back with this as a destination for kayaking. The river access is fantastic!" writes Jen T. about Rappahannock River Campground.
Bathroom facilities: Most primitive sites have basic facilities. At Rappahannock River Campground, "Showers are outside stalls," and "There are no flushing toilets! Just outhouses that everyone shares," reports Olivia W. Plan accordingly by bringing sanitation supplies and expecting rustic conditions at riverside locations.
Site selection considerations: Terrain varies significantly between campgrounds. Jon N. notes about Rappahannock River: "When we pulled in we were greeted by a friendly fat cat. We paid our fee, which was only around $15, and then another $5 for a bunch of firewood... We walked down to the river, which was the location of even more and bigger camp spots."
Weather preparedness: Summer thunderstorms can develop quickly in the region. At Oak Ridge Campground, "Ticks were really bad. We killed dozens and ended up taking at least one with us when we left," warns Tracy R. Bring appropriate insect repellent and check for ticks frequently when camping in wooded areas.
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