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Virginia Beach offers established campgrounds ranging from beachfront facilities to more secluded inland locations. First Landing State Park Campground provides tent sites, RV spaces, cabins, and glamping accommodations less than a mile from the Atlantic Ocean. Holiday Trav-L-Park, located near the main oceanfront tourist area, features multiple swimming pools, mini-golf, and shuttle service to the beach. Virginia Beach KOA, North Bay Shore Campground, and several other private facilities provide additional options within 10 miles of the oceanfront.
The camping season extends year-round at several Virginia Beach campgrounds, though some facilities like North Bay Shore operate seasonally from May through October. Most established campgrounds offer full hookups for RVs, including water, electric, and sewer connections. Reservations are strongly recommended, particularly during summer months when oceanfront camping areas reach capacity quickly. Many campgrounds provide designated parking areas for beach access, eliminating the need to move vehicles once established at camp. According to one visitor, "They have a parking lot available for guests to use for no charge at the beach around 9th street. We loved it."
Campers consistently mention the convenience of Virginia Beach campgrounds for accessing both natural areas and urban amenities. First Landing State Park receives high ratings for its wooded setting and proximity to both the Chesapeake Bay and Atlantic Ocean. For those seeking more primitive experiences, False Cape State Park Campground offers tent camping with fewer amenities but greater solitude on the southern end of Virginia Beach. A visitor noted, "This place has it all! Excellent sites, good access roads, plenty of bathrooms, beautifully tiled and modern, climate controlled environment in the bathrooms, nightly entertainment, shuttle stop right at the campground." Several campgrounds experience jet noise from the nearby Oceana Naval Air Station, which some visitors cite as a drawback while others consider it part of the unique experience of camping in Virginia Beach.
Best Campgrounds near Virginia Beach (57)
1. First Landing State Park Campground
"The tent sites are mostly succluded with woods around you. The campground is right down the shore from Virginia beach."
"FLSP is a real Gem in the midst of a very busy Virginia Beach. The campsites range from tenting with no hookups to 20, 30, and 50 foot sites with water and electric."
from $32 - $163 / night
Check Availability2. Holiday Trav-L-Park
"HTP is the closest commrcial campground to the Virginia Beach oceanfront & boardwalk as you can get. This place is huge, has Super Sites, FHU sites, tent sites."
"We stayed at Holiday Trav-L-Park in Virginia Beach for the first time for 3 nights in July. As our travel trailer is small, we were able to stay in site #152. "
from $25 - $92 / night
Check Availability3. Virginia Beach KOA
"You can take trolley to Virginia Beach. The pools were clean and lots for kids to do without leaving."
"Definitely plenty to do and a short Uber distance to the World Famous Virginia Beach."
4. Kiptopeke State Park Campground
"Virginia has some wonderful state parks and this is one of my favorites. Its got a nice beach, boat launch and a couple miles of hiking trails."
"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."
from $32 - $459 / night
Check Availability5. North Bayshore Campground
"Close to Virginia Beach & Sandbridge. Pet friendly."
"We were in Virginia Beach and looking for a campground. We called in at 6:27pm to ask about accommodations. They closed at 7 and we arrived with 5 minutes to spare."
from $55 - $85 / night
Check Availability6. Indian Cove Camp Resort
"Just enough out of the way of Virginia Beach to feel like you’re not near a major city. Sites are a very good size. Amenities are plentiful."
"My only complaint is some of the sites are a bit smaller, but for the area they are on average considering the location, we just prefer a bit more space, especially when the campground is full for holiday's"
from $55 - $65 / night
Check Availability7. Military Park Fort Story Cape Henry RV Park
"But in the true spirit of camping, this is a great place to disconnect and take long walks around the base and the beach."
"Close to beach (dog friendly beach!) and lots of sightseeing and restaurants nearby. Bathhouse was clean and modern. Will visit again."
8. False Cape State Park Campground
"Even on the fourth of July weekend, with every campsite booked, this place was quiet and felt very removed from the beaches several miles north in Virginia Beach."
"We’ve lived so close to this park for so long and I regret not coming sooner. This park is 5+ miles from the Little Island Park Parking lot, where you have to park if you’re staying overnight."
from $21 / night
Check Availability9. Sea Mist RV Campground
"However, both loops have direct access to an incredible extensive strand of premier beach right on the ocean, with the protection of a natural sand dune barrier."
10. North Landing Beach
"This one is a bit out of the way for Virginia Beach, but that also means a quiet stay, unlike the more popular campgrounds underneath the Naval Air Stations runways!"
"This location was PERFECT! It warmed up enough to enjoy the beach which was a 5 minute walk from cabin."
Drive Time
- 1 hr 43 min from Richmond, VA
- 2 hrs 25 min from Salisbury, MD
- 3 hrs 26 min from Lexington Park, MD
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Recent Reviews near Virginia Beach, VA
609 Reviews of 57 Virginia Beach Campgrounds
lisa K.
GuideVirginia Beach KOA
Will not stay again due to the fighter jets overhead.
The fighter jets are so close to the campground. Extremely loud. You can not have a conversation on the phone when they fly over. Hurts my ears. Especially in the middle of the night. Twice. Thundering roars then the high whistle woke me disoriented with sudden fear it was a missile coming in. On the other hand, the pool area and lazy river were very nice. Bathouse was kept clean. Constant property care and maintenance were daily kept nice. Trolly for an added fee to the beach from campground. Nice kid and family activities to do at the campground.
Bryan S.GuideFirst Landing State Park Campground
Highly recommend!
So we had just gone in on a day pass to go to the beach and ended up staying two nights. It was that nice. The sites varied greatly in size, but both the sites we stayed in had plenty of room and shade. The bathrooms were clean and well maintained. The beaches were filled with crabs, so if you don’t like crabs it might not be the place for you, but we really loved it there.
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Gwynns Island RV Resort
Nice spot!
Mostly seasonal, people are very welcoming. Only downside was we had no t mobile service and WiFi was unreliable.
Nancy W.
LegendSun Outdoors Cape Charles
Nice water views, but expensive!
This is a typical Sun Resort property with tons of amenities and activities which is great for families. There are four fishing piers, miniature golf, basketball court, baseball diamond, five pools (including one that is adult only), a large dog park, and much, much more. There are a couple of “beach” areas but there are lots of rocks so you might want to wear water shoes. We visited in May and the park was just starting to open for the summer so the pools were not open and there were not many scheduled activities. There is a large camp store and café onsite which is convenient if you don’t want to leave the property.
We booked a 50A full hook-up site (621) which was one row back from being on the water. The front row (with unobstructed water views) is about $50 more per night so I checked online to see which sites were unoccupied and booked one behind them in the second row. Luckily, no one booked a site in front of us during our stay and we had great views, especially of the sunsets. Our site had a great view of the bay since there was no camper in front of us. The site was a pull thru plenty long enough for our car and RV and level and we had a nice shade tree on our patio side. We did have a clear view to the sky with our Dish satellite and got a sufficient amount of over-the-air tv channels. Most of the sites are sandy/gravel and we didn’t have any trouble sinking as the substrate was hard packed. There are a couple of ponds which are pretty, but they attract geese and there was goose poop everywhere.
Honestly, we really liked the surrounding area but, to us, the nightly price of $71 is pretty steep (and that is with a 25% discount-it's normally over $100), especially since we don’t use any of the amenities. Sun does offer specials based on length of stay and offers discounts to military and first responders so check their special offers section before booking. We loved watching the large ships in the Chesapeake and looked on vesselfinder.com to see what they were and where they were going.
Nearby is Eastern Shore of VA National Wildlife Refuge which has a couple of nice trails and The Barrier Island Center is very interesting with exhibits and short films. Downtown Cape Charles is super cute with nice shops and eateries. Cape Charles Brewing Company has delicious fish and chips, Mason Avenue Bakery is absolutely delicious, and we recommend the pizza at Deadrise Italian Kitchen.
Megan H.
TravelerChesapeake Campground
Great local quiet spot!
I loved staying at this campground. It’s definitely geared towards locals and quiet stays, no campground events and things of that nature, but it’s perfect for someone not looking for the fluff. They do have two pools, basketball courts, kayak rentals, and I believe pony rides! They have a really nice climate controlled game room too. They are extremely fairly priced. They also have THE best campground bathrooms I have ever seen. Seems like they host a lot of events, club and troop weekends, things of that sort. I really enjoyed staying there and I will be back. Nice low key local spot for someone in the full time RV life or needing an affordable quiet place to stay while in the area.
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North Landing Beach Campground
Will return for sure
Very, very glad we found this location. Medium to larger campground. Quite spacious. You're not packed in like Oreos in a wrapper. Nice layout, and site sizes. Nice level pads. Very clean & well maintained, everything is. Plenty of amenities and weekly activities.On site pizza & ice cream shop, highly recommended. Great water access paddle boards & kayaks. Nice boat launch too. An absolute bargain for the price point. Killer sunsets too. Have paid more and gotten less, and disappointed. Repeating, very pleased staying here, soo much room. Thank you
Madison M.GuideKiptopeke State Park Campground
Such a cool place to stay with lots to do!
I stayed in campsite C21! It was clean, quiet, and spacious! The bathrooms were clean and the showers were hot! So much to do from hiking to beaching to fishing! Dog friendly too!
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First Landing State Park Campground
Nice
We had an amazing four-night stay here! Every morning started with the sound of the gong reminding everyone not to sleep the day away and to make the most of the beautiful surroundings. The weather was hot and perfect for enjoying the beach. We loved spending time by the water, watching the crabs, and soaking up the atmosphere. Everything about our stay was wonderful, relaxing, and fun. We would also love to come back and try one of the igloos- they looked very unique and interesting. Overall, it was a fantastic experience, and we made some great memories here
Guide to Virginia Beach
Virginia Beach camping ranges from marshland settings on the mainland to beachfront options along the Atlantic coastline. The area has a temperate climate with average summer temperatures between 75-85°F and milder winters rarely dropping below freezing. Camping terrain varies from sandy beachfront to wooded inland sites, with elevation generally below 25 feet above sea level across the region.
What to do
Kayaking through Back Bay: False Cape State Park Campground offers excellent water access. "This place was really unlike any campground I've been to... Really there wasn't hardly anyone else out there, so it felt like we had our own private beach," notes one visitor who found the saltwater fishing particularly rewarding.
Military history exploration: Cape Henry RV Park, located on Fort Story Navy Base, provides unique historical access. "This campground is located at the Fort Story Navy Base, set in a wooded area not far from a nice beach right at the corner of where the Chesapeake Bay meets the Atlantic. Two historic lighthouse mark the spot!" explains a military family camper.
Beach activities beyond swimming: North Landing Beach campground features water recreation beyond traditional beach activities. "Kayaking is great. Lots of fishing. Ice cream and pizza place open in the evenings," shares a camper who particularly appreciated the additional amenities after water activities.
What campers like
Quieter beaches: First Landing State Park earns praise for its less crowded shoreline. "The beach is more secluded and you're close to all the activities that Virginia Beach has to offer," notes a camper who appreciated both the natural setting and proximity to attractions.
Variety of water experiences: Kiptopeke State Park Campground offers dual water experiences. "This park is a nice place to bring your family to camp, fish, crab and relax by the beach and collect seashells. It has 2 beautiful beaches, one that allows pets and the other does not," mentions a visitor who enjoyed the wooden boardwalk trails leading to different beach areas.
Off-season value: Virginia Beach KOA remains open year-round with significant advantages during quieter months. "Prices come way down during the off season. Much of the facilities are closed but they keep open one of their bathhouses. Otherwise it's a peaceful stay in the winter months," reports a winter visitor who found the experience worthwhile.
What you should know
Military proximity: Some Virginia Beach campgrounds are situated near military installations. According to a camper at First Landing State Park Campground, "We were right near a boardwalk and a bathhouse... be warned if you go to the southern side of the park near the beach that you will be very close to a US military base called Fort Story. You may hear occasional machine guns and artillery. You will also hear reveille in the morning."
Reservation difficulties: Some campgrounds use third-party reservation systems that can cause complications. A Northwest River Park camper explains, "My only issue was the park's reservation system... After being given 4 different numbers and talking to 6 different people I gave up trying to change the reservation."
Drainage concerns: Low-lying coastal areas can experience standing water after heavy rains. A visitor to Indian Cove Camp Resort noted, "If the wind and rain comes in from the south, there can be a bit of flooding, some sites are worse than others... Not something that stops us from visiting, just to be aware of and pay attention."
Tips for camping with families
Remote beach camping: False Cape State Park Campground requires effort to reach but rewards with solitude. "We've lived so close to this park for so long and I regret not coming sooner. This park is 5+ miles from the Little Island Park Parking lot... But because of this, the Park is a serene oasis away from traffic, no RV's, not a lot of people."
Alternative transportation: Holiday Trav-L-Park offers solutions for beach access without moving vehicles. "1 mile roughly to the ocean front but they have there own beach parking lot and provide you with a parking pass for use," explains a repeat visitor.
Shoulder season visits: Northwest River Park & Campground provides a less crowded option with family amenities. "Chesapeake Public Park's does a great job with events and education at NWRP! Equestrian trails available, which is always a plus," notes a local who frequently visits with children.
Tips from RVers
Site selection for comfort: North Bayshore Campground provides concrete pads for easier RV setup. "This is a great campground right on The Back Bay. Concrete sites with full hookup. Nice pool & bath house. Owners very nice. Close to Virginia Beach & Sandbridge. Pet friendly," explains an RVer who appreciated the hard surface.
Connectivity considerations: For remote workers, Virginia Beach KOA offers reliable connectivity options. "I'm here for hybrid remote work and the T-Mobile signal is nice and strong for my needs, both for work and entertainment. Easy to get in and out of the campground," reports a digital nomad staying at the KOA.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are there campgrounds directly on the beach in Virginia Beach?
Are there campgrounds directly on the beach in Virginia Beach?
Yes, there are campgrounds with direct beach access in Virginia Beach. First Landing State Park Campground is the premier beachfront option, offering sites just steps from the shoreline. Campers can walk directly to the beach from most sites, enjoying a more secluded beach experience than the main Virginia Beach oceanfront. The park's beach is less crowded while still providing all the coastal enjoyment. For a different waterfront experience, North Bayshore Campground is situated right on The Back Bay with concrete sites and full hookups, providing water views while being close to both Virginia Beach and Sandbridge beach areas.
What are the best tent-only campgrounds near Virginia Beach?
What are the best tent-only campgrounds near Virginia Beach?
While most Virginia Beach area campgrounds accommodate both tents and RVs, several offer excellent tent camping experiences. False Cape State Park Campground provides a more primitive tent camping experience with beautiful natural surroundings. For tent campers seeking more amenities while still enjoying nature, Northwest River Park & Campground near Chesapeake offers walk-in tent sites with a more secluded feel. Many tent campers also enjoy First Landing State Park's tent-specific sites, which feature good separation with wooded surroundings for privacy while maintaining proximity to beach access.
What amenities do Virginia Beach campgrounds typically offer?
What amenities do Virginia Beach campgrounds typically offer?
Virginia Beach area campgrounds typically offer a range of amenities to enhance the camping experience. Virginia Beach KOA provides comprehensive facilities including clean pools, kid-friendly activities, and trolley service to Virginia Beach. Holiday Trav-L-Park features similar resort-style amenities. Most campgrounds in the area offer water and electric hookups, with some providing full hookups including sewer. Clean shower facilities and restrooms are standard, with First Landing State Park noted for particularly nice bathroom facilities. Many campgrounds also offer camp stores, firewood sales, swimming pools, pavilions for group gatherings, and organized activities. Additionally, most are pet-friendly and provide convenient access to Virginia Beach attractions.
Are there secluded camping options near Virginia Beach for privacy?
Are there secluded camping options near Virginia Beach for privacy?
Yes, there are several secluded camping options near Virginia Beach that offer privacy. False Cape State Park Campground provides a truly remote experience as it's accessible only by hiking, biking, or boat - perfect for those seeking solitude. For a more accessible yet private option, Indian Cove Camp Resort offers well-maintained grounds with enough space for privacy. Many sites at First Landing State Park are also surprisingly secluded despite proximity to Virginia Beach, with tent sites nestled among wooded areas that create natural buffers between campers, offering a sense of seclusion while still being minutes from beaches and attractions.
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