Best Cabin Camping near Surry, VA

Cabins at Chippokes State Park Campground provide rustic accommodations from late March through early December. The cabins feature basic furniture and are set within wooded areas that offer shade and privacy from neighboring sites. One camper shared, "New to this site! Had a great time staying here, very peaceful and quiet, stayed in a cabin for one full week, plenty of exploring to do with the dogs." Electric hookups and water are available, with shower facilities located in the central bathhouse. Additional cabin options can be found at Chickahominy Riverfront Park, American Heritage RV Park, and Williamsburg Campground, all within 30 minutes of Surry.

Rustic and deluxe cabins are both available, depending on the location. Isle of Wight Family Campground offers pet-friendly cabin rentals year-round, while Kings Creek and Williamsburg KOA provide more upscale cabin accommodations with expanded amenities. Cabin sizes range from small one-room structures to multi-room layouts suitable for families. Reservations are required at all locations, with peak booking periods occurring during summer months and fall weekends. According to one visitor, "Definitely a great place to camp and get away for awhile!" Most parks enforce quiet hours beginning at 10 p.m.

Most cabins include beds but require visitors to bring their own linens, towels, and toiletries. Cooking facilities vary widely between properties, with some offering only outdoor fire rings and others providing kitchenettes with refrigerators and microwaves. On-site camp stores at several locations sell firewood, ice, and limited groceries. Chippokes and Williamsburg Thousand Trails feature camp stores with ice cream and basic provisions. For more extensive grocery shopping, visitors should note that Surry has limited options. A recent review mentioned, "There is a Dollar General near the park, for odds and ends. Just make sure to stop in advance for what you need because you won't find much in Surry."

Best Cabin Sites Near Surry, Virginia (35)

    1. Chippokes State Park Campground

    21 Reviews
    Jamestown, VA
    5 miles
    Website
    +1 (757) 294-3728

    "The showers were ok.

    Ice is $3 and you can grab that from the camp host if it’s after 4pm which is when the store closes. It’s cash only, exactly change."

    "Love this park. Lots of biting flies and mosquitoes during the summer! The left loop sites are a good size but not much shade or privacy."

    2. Chickahominy Riverfront Park

    19 Reviews
    Jamestown, VA
    9 miles
    Website
    +1 (757) 258-5020

    "This park boasts over 120 sites, some wIth river/creek views. sites are Basic: tent; Electric only: tent/pop up; Water/Electric: 20,30 amp; Water/Electric: 20-50 amp; very limited 50 amp full hookups."

    "Maybe try fishing off the new pier or taking a bike ride on a nice long trail after visiting Jamestown or Colonial Williamsburg or Busch Gardens which are all within a very short driving distance!"

    3. Anvil Campground

    19 Reviews
    Williamsburg, VA
    13 miles
    Website
    +1 (757) 565-2300

    $46 - $235 / night

    "All sites provide 50/30/20 amp electric, water, cable and WiFi. Premium to standard include sewer. Big rig friendly, log cabins and cottages."

    "They are one of the highest rated parks in the country and a first-class campground that prides themselves on being the best."

    4. Williamsburg Campground

    27 Reviews
    Lightfoot, VA
    17 miles
    Website
    +1 (757) 565-0230

    "Campground store offered basics and a few extras.  The check in materials provide a good list of local resources (emergency care, pharmacies, etc.)."

    "The cabin we stayed in was very nice. It had a very large back deck with a picnic table. We chose one without a bathroom, and the bathhouse was a very short walk."

    5. American Heritage RV Park

    15 Reviews
    Norge, VA
    17 miles
    Website
    +1 (757) 566-2133

    $69 - $160 / night

    "Well kept, family and pet friendly. Nice pool and clean bathrooms. Sites are blacktop with concrete patio pads."

    "A picnic table was provided, and a metal "fire pit" will be delivered to your site if requested. "

    6. Thousand Trails Williamsburg

    10 Reviews
    Norge, VA
    18 miles
    Website
    +1 (888) 707-1477

    "It is a serene campground with beautiful walking trails. All the amenities for our two toddlers too… big pool outside, plus an inside pool and hottub. Also, a park, put-put + arcade room!"

    "Our first time with thousand islands We like it It has everything you need , full hook ups , laundry, indoor outdoor pool , mini golf…"

    7. Kings Creek

    6 Reviews
    Lackey, VA
    17 miles
    Website
    +1 (757) 887-7418

    "Sites: 19 tent 

    Grill, water, electric, picnic table, trash, showers, laundry, toilets, playground, golf course What a beautiful small spot sitting on the York River and along side."

    "The Kings Creek Campground is on the south side where the old RV park used to be, but is now for tent camping only."

    8. First Landing State Park Campground

    118 Reviews
    Virginia Beach, VA
    46 miles
    Website
    +1 (757) 412-2300

    $28 - $40 / night

    "I stayed in one of their cottages during October."

    "We stayed 3 nights in W/E Back In, Site 141, mostly hard packed sand surrounded by trees. The angle is a little weird to back into, but the site itself is nice and feels private."

    9. Isle of Wight Family Campground

    4 Reviews
    Smithfield, VA
    16 miles
    Website
    +1 (757) 357-7211

    $25 - $40 / night

    "They have on-site bathrooms/showers as well as laundry. It's mostly RV spots but they also allow tent camping and have a couple cabins available for rent."

    "They have two tent sites that have power the rest are premiative.  The bath house is always clean.  The staff is always nice, they do whatever it takes to keep you happy. "

    10. Fort Eustis Recreation Area

    2 Reviews
    Lackey, VA
    13 miles
    Website
    +1 (757) 878-2610

    $35 / night

    "Season: year round 

    Reservations: 757-878-2610 or 2565 

    Pets: Leashed 

    Sites: 9 $20.00 with w/e/s 

    Cabins: 5 $75.00 daily 

    Picnic table, grill, playground, bowling, paintball, tennis, propane, water"

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Cabin Reviews near Surry, VA

554 Reviews of 35 Surry Campgrounds


  • Trina C.
    Jun. 24, 2018

    Anvil Campground

    Fantastic campground with a multitude of amenities!

    Beautiful recently renovated family owned/run campground since 1954. Super friendly staff! All sites provide 50/30/20 amp electric, water, cable and WiFi. Premium to standard include sewer. Big rig friendly, log cabins and cottages. Only campground to provide shuttle service to area attractions, events and restaurants. Pet friendly. Features: beach park, dog park, nature trails, play grounds, corn hole, tiki toss, arcade..... Beautiful new bath house. Discount tickets to attractions available. Reservations recommended, deposit required.

  • C
    Jul. 31, 2019

    First Landing State Park Campground

    BACK TO NATURE

    I stayed in one of their cottages during October. The cottage is furnished, has a queen size bed and 2 sets of bunk beds; nice living room/dining room combo, full kitchen with dishes, pots, etc.; TV; fireplace; outside deck with grill; and screen porch. There is also a firepit for enjoying the relaxing fire and evening quiet. You have to bring your own firewood. There is a grocery store about 6 minutes away for convenience. Trails, access to the Chesapeake Bay, Spanish moss. manned Visitor Center, privacy and security.

    1st Landing has

  • RL
    Nov. 17, 2020

    Pocahontas State Park Campground

    Lovely November Trip 🔥

    Camped on a Friday night, had site 106. It was a really nice site: set back a bit from the road, fairly wooded, not a long walk to the bathhouse water/electric hook-ups, and a long back-in driveway. Nice fire ring with grill (that had been cleaned), lantern/trash pole, picnic table. Pea gravel tent pad. Honor pay wood.

    After a neighboring camper left we noticed they were disinfecting the campsites very well. Picnic tables, electric/water areas, fire pit areas, poles, etc. were all getting sprayed down between campers.

    Walked around the trails on Saturday. The trail around Beaver Lake was a really nice 2.5 mile loop. Gorgeous in November. Like most weekends, a bit busy on a Saturday. Everything’s open right now, and masks are required in common areas, bath houses, etc.

  • RL
    Aug. 1, 2020

    Chippokes State Park Campground

    Beautiful Plantation

    Awesome things to see here! It’s been a working farm since 1619 with beautiful gardens and livestock. The mansion and outbuildings are pretty cool as well.

    Restrooms were not very clean. Each time I went to the ladies room, the door was propped wide open, and when I went to brush my teeth in the morning the counters were covered in moths and bugs and gnats. Yuck. The showers were ok.

    Ice is $3 and you can grab that from the camp host if it’s after 4pm which is when the store closes. It’s cash only, exactly change. Wood is $6 and there’s a metal box - pay on your honor.

    The beaches were very nice. You’re on the Cobham Bay vs. right on the river and in the dead of the summer, the water is sooo unpleasantly warm. You can wade out at the very least 100 yards and still be less than knee-deep, water still hot. The access to the little beaches are short but moderately steep, especially with lots of beach gear or strollers. It also seems to get washed out so watch your steps.

    The little visitor center near the water access has cold drinks, souvenirs, ice cream, etc. They obv. accept credit cards. You can bring your dog into this area. There’s also a little wildlife info center and restrooms in the same buildings. There are also areas for day use and a good sized parking lot near the water access.

    Straight across the river is Jamestown and Williamsburg, which is cool. I think I was told it’s about four miles across. That being said... those are your closest grocery stores and you have to take the Jamestown Ferry to get there. There is a Dollar General near the park, for odds and ends. Just make sure to stop in advance for what you need because you won’t find much in Surry.

    Stopped at the Surry Seafood Co. for lunch and it was ok. Food and service was mediocre, but there was a nice water view from the deck. Was looking forward to stopping for some shrimp to cook that night from Colonial Seafood market but after walking in, I walked right back out. It was so unclean and didn’t smell fresh at all.

    We took a beautiful drive around the plantation. The cabins look great and we’ll definitely try those out next time. There were corn fields and soybeans for miles. Such a great park due to its history.

    Campsites themselves were pretty nice; not too close together. Our site had the tent pad down away from the picnic table and fire ring which was kind of nice. It was really shady, too. Room for hammocks.

    Each site has a picnic table, fire pit, tent pad, lantern pole. Verizon service was great.

  • Bridget H.
    Dec. 9, 2020

    Pocahontas State Park Campground

    So Much To Do!

    This campground is beautiful! We have been here multiple times but have only car camped here one night. This park has trails, a sprayground, playground, camping, cabins, nature center, and picnic areas. I love this park. It really is beautiful. We stayed here one night for a vintage scooter rally. The bathrooms were very clean and well lit. It was nice and quiet and I love the campsites themselves. It was a nice site with a picnic table, lantern holder, and tent pad. The camp store was closed by the time we arrived but we had everything we needed. We even did a little Geocaching fun while we were there. I love this park and look forward to more camping hopefully next year. They do have yurts and cabins too. Great place for stargazing but city lights are close by.

  • Myron C.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jul. 6, 2020

    Pocahontas State Park Campground

    State Park with Some Limitations

    This was the first time camping with just my grandson and me, and I looked forward to him playing in the water, playing at the playground, fishing, and kayaking on the water. Unfortunately, the pandemic restrictions caused the playgrounds, the boat rental, and the swimming complex to be closed. With no swim beach and no play area, that stretched my imagination to keep him entertained. I took this into consideration when reviewing this campground, but there were other reasons for disappointment. 

    According to the website, you can purchase a fishing license at the park office. This was not true, so I had to drive seven miles to purchase one. While I was there, I also bought two bags of ice since it was more reasonable than the price at the campground. When I was ready to dispose of the trash, I discovered that the nearest trash disposal was not within a reasonable walking distance, so driving to the trash bin was the best option. The sites were level, and many of them were either paved or gravel. I liked the separation and privacy between most of the campsites. The lower numbered sites had lots of shade. Unfortunately, most of those had been reserved. The site we had was large, but the shade was minimal. I guess the site being so large is a double-edged sword. We had a small teardrop, and the distance from our little kitchenette in the back of the camper to the picnic table on the gravel pad was quite a walk to carry a heavy cooler by yourself.

    I’m glad I wasn’t staying in a tent this time. The gravel pad between the pull-through and the picnic table would not have been pleasant. The two nights that we stayed at this campground, the temperature was in the mid-90s for most of the day, so not being able to swim made us miserably hot. The worst part, however, was going to the bath house and shower. The showers were large, and the bath house was clean, but there was NO ventilation. There were no windows or exhaust fan. Stepping inside was like stepping into a sauna. Immediately after turning off the water in the shower, I started sweating from the heat in the shower. It looked as though there might have been a heater, but without having ventilation during the summer, it was TERRIBLE planning. 

    There is a boat ramp, but when I got there, it said“swimming prohibited.” I was hoping my five-year-old grandson could at least play in the water. I let him anyway(technically, he wasn’t swimming). The boat ramp is small, and motors are not allowed. The only place to fish was really from a boat. There were not many places from the shore to cast. Fortunately, we did take a kayak with us. At the boat launch site, there was a swing set, but it was also closed. To get to the boat ramp and lake, we had to drive 1.8 miles to get there, which isn’t a bad thing, but everything(camp store, trash dump, etc.) seemed out of walking distance. We got a chance to hike a little on one of the trails, which was fairly easy. If the whole family would have come camping with us, I could have tried one of the bike trails. From the campground, I saw one of the bike trails, which looked pleasantly challenging. 

    There are two camp stores, but the one within walking distance of the campground was closed for the summer. The camp store near the entrance was a decent size, but you would have to drive to it from the campground. There are picnic shelters, meeting facilities, a CCC museum(which was closed), a snack bar(which was closed), and laundry facilities. Overall, it wouldn’t be such a bad campground to stay at if everything was open.  Also, despite so many things not being open (swim complex, all of the playgrounds, one of the camp stores, the boat rentals, the CCC museum, etc.), I was charged FULL PRICE!!!  However, even with everything open, there are reasons I would prefer to camp elsewhere next time.

  • C
    Apr. 25, 2018

    Anvil Campground

    Anvil is Top Notch and #1 in Williamsburg!

    Anvil Campground is a 2017, 2016, 2015, and 2013 winner of the "Certificate of Excellence" from TripAdvisor! They rank in the top 10% of all businesses on TripAdvisor! They are one of the highest rated parks in the country and a first-class campground that prides themselves on being the best. They have the best customer service, high-end hotel style restrooms, premium log-cabins, first-class hookups, fast WIFI, cable, the best location, and the only shuttle services for a Williamsburg campground. Anvil Campground has been here since 1954 for a reason. For 64 years and three generations, they have provided great family memories for countless families. Theywill always be the right Williamsburg campground choice, because there is nothing that they will not do to make their guests happy.

  • Katie M.
    Oct. 2, 2020

    Kiptopeke State Park Campground

    Awesome Yurt Camping

    This was our first time staying in a yurt at Kiptopeake State Park. We love staying in the yurts at Virginia State Parks because they are always an affordable, easy way to camping without having to set up a tent or spend the extra money for a cabin. The ones at here are $75/night. This one was awesome! It is hidden down a long walkway from the parking area and is very secluded. The one we stayed in, Yurt 4, only has neighbors on one side. It comes with two picnic tables, a water spigot, fire pit, grill, a big deck around the yurt with rocking chairs, and a refreshing breeze coming off the bay. Unfortunately, the way the yurt is situated, none of that breeze gets inside the yurt and it was very hot inside. Especially if staying here in the summer, I would suggest bringing some fans or a portable a/c for a more comfortable nights sleep. The bathrooms are farther away than I would like with little kids. You have to walk through to the tent campground loop to get to them. Even with a couple negative things about it, I think this is the way to stay here at Kiptopeake and I am already planning our next yurt trip here for next year!

    Love this park so much! The beach is amazing. This time we discovered the dog-friendly beach, which was less crowded than the main one. I always like to go out and watch the sunset over the bay, it is magical!

  • Napunani
    Jun. 24, 2022

    Chickahominy Riverfront Park

    Needs Some Overdue TLC

    PROS 

    Perfect campground to explore the Historical Triangle 

    Campground along Virginia Capital Bike Trail, which was an excellent riding trail 

    Site#335 level side-to-side 

    Sandy gravel site 

    Moveable plastic wood picnic table 

    Metal fire pit with cooking grate 

    Shady site 

    Wood and ice for sale at Guest Services 

    Slight river view from Site#335 

    Toilet/shower building clean 

    Pool 

    CONS 

    Overused James City County Park…definitely needs some TLC applied 

    Check-in clerk very curt and extremely non-customer service oriented 

    Never saw a camp host site or the actual camp host 

    Weirdly laid out full hook up campground. Some sites are 20 ft long 

    Sites are extremely close to each other 

    Had to park tow vehicle next to trailer due to short length of site 335

    Tight roadway thru full hook up campground 

    Dirt roadways = dusty 

    Empty campsites were heavily littered

    No privacy from neighbor sites 

    Extremely low water pressure even when campground is not fully occupied 

    No gate or controlled access to campground so lots of gawking drive thrus 

    Lots of speed bumps throughout park 

    Site#335 fire ring filled with ash upon arrival 

    Toilet/shower building lit up like a Christmas tree all night long

    Street lights throughout campground 

    Road noise from VA5 

    No WiFi 

    1 bar Verizon


Guide to Surry

Cabins near Surry, Virginia offer woodland accommodations within a region characterized by coastal lowlands and marshes along the James River. Rental options range from basic one-room structures to multi-bedroom cabins with expanded amenities. Most cabin sites sit on flat terrain with elevations rarely exceeding 100 feet above sea level, creating easy access conditions for campers of all experience levels.

What to do

Kayaking along waterways: At Chippokes State Park Campground, the James River provides paddling opportunities with varied water conditions. One visitor recommends: "Definitely recommend following the river inland and kayaking through the marshland."

Fishing at strategic spots: Chickahominy Riverfront Park offers productive fishing areas after dark. A camper notes: "There is a dock down by the boat ramp. It says no fishing. Wait until dark and ignore the sign. There's a light down there that draws the insects. The fish are everywhere."

Explore historical sites: Fort Eustis Recreation Area provides convenient access to military history. According to a review: "BTW 'GREAT' Military Transportation Museum. The commissary is fantastic, didn't go to the PX."

Beach activities: Surry cabins provide a central base for reaching coastal areas like First Landing State Park Campground, where one visitor shared: "The camp ground is beautiful and the people are friendly. Our game ground was surrounded by the forest but your in walking distance to the beach."

What campers like

Swimming options: Many cabin locations offer pool access during warmer months. At Anvil Campground, "Kids Enjoyed the Playground & Arcade. Safe & Secure Spot. %100 will visit again."

Privacy between sites: Chickahominy Riverfront Park provides spacious campsites with natural surroundings. A camper reports: "Spacious campsite with amazing views. Could take kayaks straight into the water from our site. Close to Jamestown and many other activities!"

Wildlife viewing: Isle of Wight Family Campground offers multiple nature encounters. However, one camper cautions: "This camp is infested with bugs and wolves. Mr. Wolf came right on up to try and eat my dogs food."

Accessibility to multiple attractions: Cabin locations provide access to regional highlights. At American Heritage RV Park, a visitor appreciated that it was "Close to sites and activities, and also grocery and pharmacy. We recently booked a site for another upcoming weekend trip, and will do so again in the fall."

What you should know

Train proximity: Some cabin locations have railway tracks nearby. At Anvil Campground, "The cabin we stayed in was about 15 feet from the tracks. Not really a complaint from us since the kids thought it was awesome. So, just a heads up on the trains. They are loud and they are often."

Weather considerations: Coastal storms can impact regional camping. At Thousand Trails Williamsburg, "We arrived on opening day (March 19, 2021) for the season. They had unfortunately been a victim of the rain and the main road to the campground had washed out."

Limited services in Surry: Basic supplies may require advance planning. Kings Creek notes that their small camp store has "very limited food. They do have fishing gear and ice."

Variable water conditions: Water access points range from clear to stagnant. At Isle of Wight Family Campground, one camper observed: "The 'lake' more like a stagnate pod that smells like a swamp."

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According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular cabin campground near Surry, VA is Chippokes State Park Campground with a 4.5-star rating from 21 reviews.

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