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Best Equestrian Camping near Virginia Beach, VA

104 Reviews

Northwest River Park & Campground in Chesapeake provides equestrian trails for riders seeking outdoor recreation near Virginia Beach. The park spans several hundred acres with miles of trails suitable for horseback riding through diverse terrain. Campsites accommodate tent and RV camping with water and electric hookups available at many sites. The park remains open from April through November with seasonal closures during winter months. Horse owners visiting the campground find clean facilities with recently renovated bathrooms and shower buildings. While the park does not offer dedicated horse corrals, the equestrian trails are well-maintained and provide access to scenic woodland and river views. The park maintains a family-friendly atmosphere with multiple activities beyond horseback riding, including hiking, fishing, and paddle sports.

Located approximately 30 minutes from Virginia Beach, Northwest River Park offers convenient access for equestrians seeking day trips or overnight camping with their horses. The trail system connects riders to natural wetland areas and wooded landscapes typical of southeastern Virginia. Riders typically bring their own containment systems as the park does not provide permanent horse facilities at individual campsites. Trail riding hours coincide with general park hours, and riders must follow established park rules regarding waste management and trail use. The park's location near the Northwest River provides water access for paddling and fishing, though horses are restricted to designated trail areas only. Multiple visitors note the park's quiet atmosphere during weekdays, making it ideal for riders seeking less crowded trail conditions. The campground's proximity to urban areas makes it a practical destination for horse owners in the Virginia Beach and Chesapeake regions.

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Best Equestrian Sites Near Virginia Beach, Virginia (4)

    1. Kiptopeke State Park Campground

    54 Reviews
    Townsend, VA
    22 miles
    Website
    +1 (757) 331-2267

    $30 - $47 / night

    "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."

    2. Northwest River Park & Campground

    19 Reviews
    Moyock, VA
    21 miles
    Website
    +1 (757) 421-7151

    $21 - $36 / night

    "Equestrian trails available, which is always a plus."

    "Some sites close to main road but not a lot of traffic."

    3. Chesapeake Campground

    6 Reviews
    Williamsburg, VA
    23 miles
    Website
    +1 (757) 485-0149

    4. Chippokes State Park Campground

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

    "We've stayed here pretty often as it's only a few hours from home and near everything in Williamsburg, Virginia. The park is against the James river and theres easy access to the riverside."

    "Chippokes State Park is located on the grounds of an old historic plantation, actually one if the original plantations in the area dating back to the 1600’s."

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104 Reviews of 4 Virginia Beach Campgrounds

  • Elizabeth V.
    Aug. 25, 2019

    Northwest River Park & Campground

    Hometown fun

    I have spent my childhood here and I am excited to share it with my kids. We hike here when visiting grandparents. Chesapeake Public Park’s does a great job with events and education at NWRP! Equestrian trails available, which is always a plus.

  • S
    May. 19, 2020

    Kiptopeke State Park Campground

    Great Place for boating walking and beaching

    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. The lovely town of Cape Charles  with an even better public beach and restaurants is close by. I use the park as a base for exploring the barrier island on the ocean side by kayak.

  • Philip S.
    May. 11, 2018

    Chippokes State Park Campground

    Great park, clean, and close to tons to do!

    We've stayed here pretty often as it's only a few hours from home and near everything in Williamsburg, Virginia. The park is against the James river and theres easy access to the riverside. There's also a large pool during the season with a camp store, snacks. The staff are always great, the sites are level and not too close together, with plenty of shade. The bathrooms and showers are kept clean and the showers are huge! There's plenty to do on the grounds, hiking, biking, touring the plantation, geocaching, and yes, even Pokemon Go! About 5 miles away is the ferry to Williamsburg...its free and usually a highlight of the trip for the kids! You can follow history or ride plenty of roller coasters at Busch Gardens.

  • Ross B.
    Jul. 30, 2019

    Kiptopeke State Park Campground

    Fun weekend

    We camped at the tent only loop(F3). The site was great. The walk to the beach was longer than I thought. The most northern access was closed.

    I was a bit disappointed with the bathroom situation and the trash situation. The one shower/bathroom serviced 3 different loops. And they closed it for cleaning in the morning for about 30 min. Frustrating.
    There was no trash can in the loops. It was located at the entrance to the park forcing us to either drive it up daily or keep on site till the end.

    Otherwise I loved the fishing and crabbing. The north beach was beautiful and water warm. Although they don’t allow dogs on the north beach.

    Overall I would still go again.

  • Janet R.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jun. 20, 2024

    Chippokes State Park Campground

    Great park for cultural and natural history

    Chippokes State Park is located on the grounds of an old historic plantation, actually one if the original plantations in the area dating back to the 1600’s. The land grant was huge, and as a state park now it provides a rich opportunity to learn about the James River, the natural and indigenous history of the region, the settlement history and role of this plantation in Virginia History, and more. Visiting here provides hiking opportunities to learn about fossils along the river shore, the temperate forest in the woods, and history around the old plantation. Taking the ferry across the river from Jamestown to get here was part of the adventure too. There is a nature center and visitor center that provides lots of info and programs near the river , a network of easy park roads for biking, and the plantation itself, set back further away from the river, provides a wealth of learning, including about the history of crops and trade in this area, and about the lives of the slaves who worked the plantation. The grounds right around the plantation are, in fact, a memorial to the hundreds of souls who lived and worked the land here. It was an amazing learning experience to come to the park, and the options to stay over in the park include standard campsites in a wooded campground, or cabins. The campground has all the usual state park amenities, and was very quiet when we were there in November—so late fall is a great time to come, as the fall weather was amazing

  • 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!

  • Gabby B.
    Aug. 9, 2021

    Kiptopeke State Park Campground

    NICE PLACE to stay at for a long time

    We come every year because it's on our top list of yearly visits. The beach and staff there are nice. Crabbing and fishing there's very popular. Very pet friendly and they also made a beach side for pets to swim at. Wild animals usually pass by often later in the evening, horses, deer, rabbits etc; sites are nice and big. Some sunny some shady. Park usually fills up when I'm there

  • Cliff M.
    Aug. 7, 2018

    Kiptopeke State Park Campground

    Best equipped Va State Park

    Only campground in the Virginia State Park system that offers sewer hook-up's. As for the campsites, I was not really impressed so only gave it 4 stars. If you like open field camping and absolutely no shade, this is the place for you! Other than the lack of tree's, I think this is a great campground, a great location, and a ton of things to do...

  • Katie M.
    Jul. 16, 2019

    Kiptopeke State Park Campground

    Excellent camping and beautiful beach!

    Have you ever wanted to go to a beach where the water is calm, clear, warm and shallow? With hardly any people there? Kiptopeake is the beach for you! Located on the bay there aren't huge waves to worry about or big beach crowds. Kiptopeake is my favorite Virginia State Park campground, hands down. 

    Camping:

    If you are a primitive tent camper like us, you'll want to get the site-specific sites. They are more secluded, bigger, and walkable to the beach. The sites in the site-specific loop are conveniently located to the bathrooms which have nice hot showers! Each site has a pretty standard picnic table and fire ring with enough room for two tents. Our site didn't have tons of room for two cars though, we had to squeeze in to our space awkwardly. We've been here in pretty much all months of the spring, summer and fall and have never had a problem with mosquitoes or biting flies.

    To Do:

    The beach at Kiptopeake is so beautiful! Most of the time we post up and spend all day there. I highly recommend watching the sunset from the beach. Check out the concrete fleet on a kayak. There's some great hiking, butterfly garden, bird watching. Virginia State Parks has some great programs for the kids as well! The town of Cape Charles nearby is very charming and worth a visit for cute shops and restaurants. 

    Highly recommend this park! It is a really special place you'll want to keep coming back to!

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