Best Glamping near Wakefield, VA
Chippokes State Park Campground and Sandy Bottom Nature Park house upscale glamping accommodations with luxury yurts that combine rustic charm with modern amenities. These distinctive canvas and wood structures feature comfortable beds, electricity, and climate control systems, allowing guests to experience nature without sacrificing comfort. Chippokes offers glamping sites nestled along the historic James River, where visitors can enjoy both natural beauty and cultural heritage on one of America's oldest continuously operating farms. Sandy Bottom Nature Park provides yurt rentals with picnic tables and fire rings in a more secluded woodland setting. Both locations maintain clean, accessible bathroom facilities with hot showers just a short walk from glamping accommodations. One guest shared, "We stayed in a yurt at Chippokes and it was a wonderful experience for my first time glamping with the comfort of a real bed but still feeling connected to nature."
Glamping visitors at these Virginia destinations enjoy unique outdoor experiences ranging from water activities to historical exploration. The Blackwater River runs directly alongside some glamping sites, providing opportunities for swimming, fishing, and kayaking—with loaner kayaks available at select locations. Hiking trails wind through diverse ecosystems at both parks, with Sandy Bottom featuring wetland boardwalks and Chippokes offering riverside fossil hunting along its shoreline. Glamping cabins at Chippokes provide easy access to the plantation's historical buildings, gardens, and farm museum, allowing guests to tour a mansion dating back to 1619. According to a camper, "The glamping options at Chippokes give you the perfect base to explore everything from the beautiful trails to the historic plantation buildings, and you can even take the Jamestown Ferry across the river to visit Williamsburg for a day trip."
