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  • Camper-submitted photo from Pocahontas State Park Campground
    September 13, 2024

    Pocahontas State Park Campground

    Lovely campground

    Truly enjoyed this CG. Staff are very friendly and helpful CG is clean. Bathroom rooms are dated (compared to the ones at Twin Lakes State Park near Farmville, VA). The dump station is two-sided - helps on busy mornings when campers are leaving. Spent time touring the civil war sites around Petersburg. Lots of breweries in Richmond - a much needed place as a cold beer was very needed during the extreme heat occurring during my stay.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Military Park Langley AFB Bethel Recreation Area - Park and FamCamp
    September 5, 2024

    Military Park Langley AFB Bethel Recreation Area - Park and FamCamp

    Frequent Policing for Black People

    I arrived at the location and, within 10 minutes, police officers showed up to monitor me, despite my behavior being no different from that of others around me. The next morning, I returned and, once again, within 10 minutes, the police were called to watch me. I plan to document these incidents and file a formal complaint, but I want to warn other Black individuals to exercise caution when visiting this place. I'm unsure whether the issue lies with the organization itself or if it's the Bethel campers falsely reporting my actions, but it’s striking that simply walking to decompress has led to repeated police presence. I plan to document each experience, timing my arrival and the police arrival and then look into why I believe I'm being racially profiled. While this isn't blatant racism, it sure aligns with interpersonal racism is much harder to detect if there isn't a pattern and you know how it operates.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Machicomoco State Park Campground
    July 23, 2024

    Machicomoco State Park Campground

    Very Sunny

    We had a very hot stay. We stayed at campsite 13 which had wonderful shade in the late afternoon. Be prepared with a wagon to transport items from your car to your campsite if choosing the no water/electric sites. Short walk from parking to sites. 

    The interpretive area was really fun to explore in the evening during golden hour and beyond. Great view of the sunset over the river.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Pocahontas State Park Campground
    July 3, 2024

    Pocahontas State Park Campground

    Huge park with plenty to do!

    Our site was nice and level. Covered by shade the majority of the day. Playground was decent and pretty centrally located on the campground. Firewood for sale by QR code was convenient. The trails were nice and it was a nice walk to the aquatic recreation park. Access to the aquatic park is free for campers. The bathrooms were clean but the one close to my site the outside was falling apart. Don’t know how the camp store is because it is only open Thursday to Sunday and has almost different hours every day. Overall great campground we will be going back

  • Camper-submitted photo from Chippokes State Park Campground
    June 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

  • Camper-submitted photo from Pocahontas State Park Campground
    June 20, 2024

    Pocahontas State Park Campground

    Amazing State Park close to Richmond!

    This state park is amazing, it is close to the Richmond metro but allows an easy and wonderful retreat to nature. I was there in early June, and it wasnt crowded, though I can imagine it might be later in the summer. There are numerous camping options here, ranging from tent camping to RV’s to camper cabins to yurts, to regular full service glamping cabins, all in different sections. There is also an area set aside that could be rented for a group retreat or group summer camp, with groups of cabins around meeting space and dining hall area. The full service cabins are new and very upscale; the camper cabins are older but well maintained. The yurts are lovely too. I car camped in a standard site, all the campsites are wooded, shady, fairly private and well spaced. The park is huge and has lots of recreation, from miles of hiking and riding trails, biking and more. Very family friendly, with playgrounds, an incredible waterpark and pool, and nature programs at the visitor center. There is also a summer series of concerts etc in the park. Highly recommended!

  • Camper-submitted photo from Military Park Cheatham Annex / Yorktown Naval Weapons Station RV Campground
    June 19, 2024

    Military Park Cheatham Annex / Yorktown Naval Weapons Station RV Campground

    Camping in the middle if “The Historic Triangle”

    This is an amazing recreational campground for military families and retirees that is located right on the York River between Williamsburg and Yorktown. It is immediately adjacent to the Colonial Parkway for easy access to historic Jamestown as well, making for a great base for exploring the historic sites and state and national parks of the area. There are several Navy Bases in the area, so this is an easy retreat for active duty folks, but also open to uniformed service personnel or retirees and families from all over the country.

    The campground is multi-faceted. There is everything for everyone—camper cabins (some dog friendly and some handicapped accessible) as well as an RV park with hookups as needed, and also standard tent sites as well as primitive tent cents. The various camping areas surround a central recreational area that includes golf course, playground and swimming pool, but there are also wooded hiking trails, two lakes with rowboats and kayaks and fishing, as well as shoreline and piers on the York River itself. The RV campground has a nice central bath house with showers snd toilets as well as laundry facilities. There is a small convenience store as well as a cafe if needed, but you are so close to Williamsburg and its myriad cafes and shops that you have amazing options! We have stayed here several times now, in fall and spring, and it was a great home base for exploring the whole “historic triangle

  • Camper-submitted photo from Little Creek MWR RV Park
    April 4, 2024

    Little Creek MWR RV Park

    Utilitarian

    Overall, this campground is utilitarian at best. We stayed for five nights in April in a 25' Airstream. It is on a military installation so you need to have access.

    - RV office does not open; if you have any issue, you have to call the reservation line or see the camp host...but there was nothing to mark who the camp host was and they never stopped by.

    - Roads are decrepit with major potholes and in need of repair. The roads and some sites flood when raining. There are two one way roads in, but without a map of the campground available, you don't know which one to turn down in advance.

    - Bathrooms are dated but clean.

    - Dumpster not emptied in timely fashion. It was overflowing the first two days here and people were piling trash around it until it was emptied on a Wed.

    - Full hook up (electric/water/sewer) on sites; some have fire pits, some don't. Also the connection boxes are set back pretty far on the sites, so you need longer hoses/cords. We had a long electric cord that reached and had to add a second water hose and second section of sewer hose to connect. Water pressure was good.

    - Concrete pads and free laundry were nice. Ground around the concrete pads were rutted where folks either parked off the pad or didn't know how to park on it.

    - Free wifi if you sign up for MWR's, but we used our T-Mobile home internet with good connection (4 bars). AT&T on our phones was 1 bar at best.

    - Several small hiking trails nearby on base that were good for walking the dog.

    - Traffic getting off base starting around 1500-1600 is bad, so plan accordingly.

    - Expect to hear aircraft all the time. You get used to it quickly, but can be loud.

    - Seemed like some active duty personnel were staying here, as we saw them leaving in the mornings and coming back at the end of the day in uniform.

    - We didn't find firewood for sale on base and bought some out in town near another campground. 

    - Follow the signs on base to the golf course and keep driving past the driving range to find a small beach on base.

    Not the best look for a military campground, but if you just need a place to park to access the other amenities of the base and area cheaply, this is it.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Merchants Millpond State Park Campground
    February 21, 2024

    Merchants Millpond State Park Campground

    Peaceful and quiet

    We went for Valentine's Day weekend. Only a couple of other people were there, and we hardly saw them. We used site 11. I still think it's the best one, it's the largest, right next to the main trail head, & bath house trail right ahead of the site. The bath house was real nice. They had heaters running and they were so toasty, also very clean. Trails were nice too, we used our ebikes on the bike trail.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Chickahominy Riverfront Park
    February 17, 2024

    Chickahominy Riverfront Park

    Lots to Do plus a Riverfront View!

    What could be better than camping and kayaking on a beautiful river? 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! Or even a Ferry Ride across the river to a lovely waterside restaurant where you can experience delicious food and the most amazing sunsets! And no worries if you don’t have a tent or camper, because they have cozy yet roomy glamping tents available!We love camping at CRP! Everyone is always friendly and helpful! Facilities are always clean and well maintained. We have stayed in the spring as well as late summer without any problems. There is a camp store, two bath houses, and a convenient dump station. Playground and fenced pool. A boat ramp for motorized boats as well as a launch site for kayaks. Bring your own or rentals available. Looking forward to our next visit this Spring!

  • Camper-submitted photo from Colonial Pines Campground At Williamsburg Christian Retreat Center
    November 9, 2023

    Colonial Pines Campground At Williamsburg Christian Retreat Center

    Great place to recharge

    I will admit I was a little hesitant about coming to an RV park located within a Christian Retreat Center. I wasn’t sure what to expect, but we came anyway because the price through the Passport America discount was right ($20/night for a FHU site with the discount on off-season rates, so, $40 without the discount). I was happy we came, the office staff person was so friendly and so nice and welcoming, and the campground was just great. There’s plenty of activities here- there’s a playground, a gaga ball pit, basketball court, frisbee golf course, pool, soccer field, baseball field, and some really nice walking trails in the woods (some of these might be restricted to use by retreat guests, not sure). Some basic snacks and knick knacks and clothing available for sale in the office.

    There’s laundry here, but the set up was a little awkward- there’s one washer/ dryer in the hallway of the lodge, which is a hotel-like building. It’s kind of a far walk from the campground, and there’s no place to hang out and wait for your laundry. It’s $5 for a load (wash& dry) and you can pay by credit card in the office or drop $5 in the box by the machines. Firewood available for sale here for $5, pay by venmo, at the office, or in the honor box. No alcohol allowed in the park. 

    Cell service for Verizon and ATT was pretty decent, and they have great free wifi. Showers are good and clean and free, continuous water running (no button to push).

  • Camper-submitted photo from Chickahominy Riverfront Park
    November 6, 2023

    Chickahominy Riverfront Park

    Riverfront Park, boat ramp and camping.

    Its a nice park right on the river, sites are a little close but not bad with mostly full hookups. Easy access to bike trail that runs from Richmond to williamsburg, passing many plantations and farms,forrest, etc along the way. The bike path runs seperate from the roads, but is blacktoped for easy riding. They also have canoe, kayak rentals, a nice pool in summer, beautiful views off the bluff of the river as well as a trailered boat launch.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Rockahock Campgrounds & Resort RV Park
    October 25, 2023

    Rockahock Campgrounds & Resort RV Park

    Unethical Customer Service/Management

    Booked a lot on September 21, 2023 for November 1st. I received an email for the confirmation of the deposit. I called on October 25, 2023 to cancel the reservation as we were no longer going to be in the state at the time of the reservation. I spoke with the customer service lady who told me she would speak with the manager, Becky. They then called to tell me per the cancellation policy they sent me in the confirmation email that it was a forfeiture of the deposit. I had Becky send me the email as I could not find it while driving. The original email they sent versus the “refurbished” email Becky sent state two completely different things. I have called around 20 times and no one will answer. I have emailed the original email to show where the cancellation policy has been reworded. I have left voicemails and no response. I’m out of $250. Hopefully I can save other people from giving these frauds any money with this review. You have been warned.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Chippokes State Park Campground
    October 15, 2023

    Chippokes State Park Campground

    Old Ameture

    Personally, I spent my Birthday week 09-13 October there. I had a wonderful experience for my first time car camping. I would've preferred not having noisy camp neighbors but I guess it was to be expected. So happy that I invested in a tent that survived a rainy night with flying colors. It was a training run to get myself accustomed to the many insects that frayed my nerves. I would return though and the next time should be a lot easier on this old woman and her old husband. 😁

  • Camper-submitted photo from Merchants Millpond State Park Campground
    October 10, 2023

    Merchants Millpond State Park Campground

    Ok campground, needs hosts

    Stayed on Friday and Sat nights at family campground. Bathrooms ok but in need of maintenance. Park clean and well maintained. Biggest issue is the noise. Neighbors played music and were loud until well after midnight. Other neighbor had dog barking all night. Not a great campground for people with young kids like we have. We will be looking for campgrounds with onsite hosts in the future.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Pocahontas State Park Campground
    September 27, 2023

    Pocahontas State Park Campground

    Nice park! Will be back!

    Stayed just one night on our way to Maine. Nice, well-kept park and very friendly staff! Will definitely come back when we can stay longer. Stayed in a pull-through site with lots of space and privacy.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Picture Lake Campground
    September 14, 2023

    Picture Lake Campground

    Short Stay

    The pictures are for sure not like the campground. I only needed one night so it wasn’t a big deal but it wasn’t maintained well at all. The volleyball courts were grown over, the basketball court had no hoops (not even the poles) and the grounds themselves weren’t well maintained. It seemed as though there were a lot of people that were permanent residents there but I wouldn’t want to actually vacation there.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Military Park Langley AFB Bethel Recreation Area - Park and FamCamp
    September 11, 2023

    Military Park Langley AFB Bethel Recreation Area - Park and FamCamp

    Great for Families

    We tent camped here over Labor Day weekend as our first family camping trip, and we all had such a good time! Our boys (8, 6, & 4) had so much fun on the big playground and paddle boating. Ask for Bill! He’s awesome and treats everyone like they’re special :)

    The tent sites are clean, closely grouped, and the lights from the bathroom shine on them all night (so bring a sleep mask). But for $10/night with full bathrooms, sink to wash dishes in, and laundry? Worth the lights! Will definitely stay here again.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Newport News Park
    September 3, 2023

    Newport News Park

    Local Getaway

    My 6 year old daughter and I stayed for two nights. It was her first Daddy/Daughter camp trip and she had a great time.

    Reservations/Check In/Check Out:

    • All were flawless.

    -Staff was friendly and efficient.

    • Cost typical for State Park.

    Camp Site:

    • We tent camped fyi.
    • Beautiful shaded site overlooking the lake.
    • A fair amount of litter was on the site from previous campers. We cleaned every piece we could find though.
    • Power and water on site.
    • We were at site 116. For the life of me, I couldn’t find a very level spot for the tent, but we made do.
    • Grill leaned awkwardly to one side.
    • Fire area not well defined.
    • Traffic and Train noise took a bit getting used to.
    • Issues aside, I would still return for a repeat trip.

    Amenities:

    • Bathrooms weren’t very clean.
    • Store was surprisingly reasonable $ for most essentials.
    • Bike trail was fun.
    • My daughter enjoyed the playground.

    Overall:

    • A nice park close to many attractions.
    • A good place to get away without really getting away (if that makes sense).
    • The good outweighs the bad.
  • Camper-submitted photo from Chickahominy Riverfront Park
    September 1, 2023

    Chickahominy Riverfront Park

    Nice stay

    Has full hookup 30 amp 50 amp fresh water dump station sewage hookup they had construction on the dock so couldn't do much fishing service is spotty with T-Mobile home Internet

  • Camper-submitted photo from Sandy Bottom Nature Park
    August 21, 2023

    Sandy Bottom Nature Park

    A great place to hike and camp if you can't get out of the area

    The park is centrally located with easy highway access.  Plentiful parking, lots of trails to choose from.  The staff was top notch and super kind and helpful.  They were very insistent about the "no alcohol" rule.    

    Sites are first come, first served.  Must reserve in person.  Visitor's center is open 9-6.  

    The sites were located about 1/4 mile from the parking lot down a trail.  They were spaced nicely apart and had nice sand tent platforms with a picnic table and a fire ring with a grate.  Trash cans were very close by, which was super nice.  The bathrooms were flush toilets and running water faucets and located behind the parking lot, so a bit of a hike in the dark if you need to go.  Other than that, expect no amenities.  Bugs weren't terrible but were present.  Definitely bring bug spray.  

    The biggest negative was that no matter where you were in the park, there was significant noise from the highway.  Horns honking, sirens blaring, the general rush of cars going by.  There is no sound barrier between 64 and the park so every noise just filters right through the trees.  Not anyone's fault, but definitely a downside.  

    Overall when you consider the dirt cheap price of 10.60 per night, this campground delivers as advertised.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Newport News Park
    July 24, 2023

    Newport News Park

    Great base camp to explore American history

    The park is surprisingly wooded with pretty good spacing between the sites. The park was a great mix of nature in middle of civilization. We enjoyed our outings to Jamestown and the American Revolution Museum.

    We enjoyed our stay but please note:

    • bring many leveling blocks
    • there is a lot of road noise at the sites along the water; the noise is less of a problem towards the center of campground
    • the fire pits are not build up so you can grill unless you have self supporting/standing grill to place over the fire.

    We enjoyed our stay.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Merchants Millpond State Park Campground
    July 5, 2023

    Merchants Millpond State Park Campground

    Quiet beautiful campgrounds

    In the middle of nowhere, but it was peaceful and everyone was friendly. The trail system was magical. We hiked early in the am and it was such a therapeutic hike through the forest and swamp. Stayed in our Tepui tent and had a great time.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Williamsburg Campground
    July 2, 2023

    Williamsburg Campground

    Beautiful campground, great location

    We stayed for five nights at the end June. We were extremely happy with our site and were tempted to stay through the following weekend. We were completely canopied by trees and our site was quite level. The power was stable and the water pressure was good. The amenities were all clean and in good working order. They even have a 1 ft deep kiddie pool that was great for our toddler! The staff was wonderful and the grounds were very well maintained. The location cannot be beat. There is a Harris Teeter close by and you can be at Colonial Williamsburg within 15 minutes. We are already talking about coming back in the fall when the leaves are changing.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Williamsburg Campground
    June 19, 2023

    Williamsburg Campground

    Great Experience

    We stayed for 2 nights while visiting Williamsburg. The campground was very clean, the staff was nice and very professional, and the views from our location were pretty good. We felt we had plenty of room and descent privacy, as the park was not at full capacity during our stay. There were plenty of activities for all to enjoy.  As advertised this campground is very close to many amenities and attractions in the area. We will definitely stay at this location again the next time we are in the area.

    Really deserves 4.5 stars!



Guide to Wakefield

Camping near Wakefield, Virginia, offers a mix of natural beauty and fun activities for everyone. Whether you're looking for a peaceful retreat or an adventurous getaway, there are several campgrounds to choose from.

What to do:

  • Kayaking and Fishing: Enjoy the water at Chickahominy Riverfront Park. One camper shared, "What could be better than camping and kayaking on a beautiful river?" This park also has a boat ramp for easy access to fishing.
  • Hiking Trails: Explore the scenic trails at Pocahontas State Park Campground. A visitor noted, "The trails were nice and it was a nice walk to the aquatic recreation park."
  • Beach Access: Head to Kiptopeke State Park Campground for a day at the beach. One reviewer mentioned, "Great little beach area with separate dog beach."

What campers like:

  • Clean Facilities: Campers appreciate the well-maintained restrooms and showers. A visitor at First Landing State Park Campground said, "Bathrooms well maintained and cleaned twice a day."
  • Shady Campsites: Many campgrounds offer shaded sites, which are a hit during hot summer days. A reviewer at Pocahontas State Park Campground mentioned, "Covered by shade the majority of the day."
  • Family-Friendly Activities: Campgrounds like Holiday Trav-L-Park have pools and fun activities for kids. One family shared, "They have 4 pools, lots of old shade trees that provide nice screen during the hot summer."

What you should know:

  • Noise Levels: Some campgrounds can be noisy, especially if they are near busy roads. A camper at Virginia Beach KOA noted, "Road noise was constant and lots of traffic on the beach access highway."
  • Close Campsites: Many campgrounds have sites that are close together. A visitor at Chickahominy Riverfront Park mentioned, "Sites are a little close but not bad with mostly full hookups."
  • Limited Amenities: Some campgrounds may not have all the amenities you expect. A camper at Merchants Millpond State Park Campground said, "Bathrooms ok but in need of maintenance."

Tips for camping with families:

  • Choose Family-Friendly Campgrounds: Look for places with playgrounds and activities for kids. One parent at Cherrystone Family Camping Resort said, "Many activities for small children, along with bingo, karaoke and corn hole tournaments."
  • Plan for Quiet Time: If your kids need a nap, pick a campground that’s quieter. A visitor at Chickahominy Riverfront Park mentioned, "The bike path runs separate from the roads, but is blacktopped for easy riding."
  • Pack Snacks and Drinks: Having food on hand can save you trips to the camp store. A camper at First Landing State Park Campground noted, "Bathrooms had two sinks to clean dishes."

Tips from RVers:

  • Check Site Sizes: Make sure your RV fits the site. A reviewer at Holiday Trav-L-Park said, "The RV spots are not even 20 to 25 ft apart from each other."
  • Look for Full Hookups: Many RVers prefer sites with full hookups for convenience. A visitor at Kiptopeke State Park Campground mentioned, "Few full hookups."
  • Be Prepared for Dust: Some campgrounds have dirt roads that can get dusty. A camper at Chickahominy Riverfront Park noted, "Dirt roadways = dusty."

Camping near Wakefield, Virginia, has something for everyone, whether you're a family looking for fun or an RVer seeking comfort.

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