Top Glamping near Washington, VA

Washington is the perfect place for adventurous campers and RVers. There are tons of hikes and other fun activities to partake in, as well as sights to see and explore. Ready to plan your adventure? Check out our campgrounds near Washington and user-submitted reviews.

Best Glamping Sites Near Washington, VA (28)

    Camper-submitted photo from Big Meadows Campground — Shenandoah National Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Big Meadows Campground — Shenandoah National Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Big Meadows Campground — Shenandoah National Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Big Meadows Campground — Shenandoah National Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Big Meadows Campground — Shenandoah National Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Big Meadows Campground — Shenandoah National Park

    1. Big Meadows Campground — Shenandoah National Park

    113 Reviews
    372 Photos
    932 Saves

    Overview

    Secluded in the thick trees and rolling hills of Shenandoah National Park, the Big Meadows Campground is the ideal spot for an outdoor family getaway.

    Recreation

    Shenandoah National Park has over 500 miles of trails, including 101 miles of the Appalachian Trail. Some trails lead to a waterfall or viewpoint while others wind deep into the forest and wilderness. Big Meadows is near many of the major facilities and popular hiking trails in the park. Three waterfalls are within walking distance, and the Meadow, with its abundant plant growth and wildlife, is an ideal nearby attraction.Wildlife viewing is also a popular pastime, with black bears, wild turkey, deer, birds and countless other animals thriving in the park.The campground is also located right off the famous Skyline Drive, which runs 105 miles north and south along the crest of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Stunning views are visible from any of the 75 scenic overlooks.

    Facilities

    Shenandoah National Park has over 500 miles of trails, including 101 miles of the Appalachian Trail. Some trails lead to a waterfall or viewpoint while others wind deep into the forest and wilderness. Big Meadows is near many of the major facilities and popular hiking trails in the park. Three waterfalls are within walking distance, and the Meadow, with its abundant plant growth and wildlife, is an ideal nearby attraction.Wildlife viewing is also a popular pastime, with black bears, wild turkey, deer, birds and countless other animals thriving in the park.The campground is also located right off the famous Skyline Drive, which runs 105 miles north and south along the crest of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Stunning views are visible from any of the 75 scenic overlooks.

    Natural Features

    Shenandoah National Park spans 300 square miles of the Blue Ridge Mountains in the southern Appalachians. The park rises above the Virginia Piedmont to its east and the Shenandoah Valley to its west. The scenery at Big Meadows Campground never disappoints, with a stunning array of colors in the fall and a blanket of bright wildflowers in the spring. This green and shady campground is a wilderness paradise for outdoor enthusiasts.

    contact_info

    For facility specific information, please call (540) 999-3231.

    Nearby Attractions

    Two visitor centers with bookstores and exhibits are located in the park (milepost 5 and milepost 51). Byrd Visitor Center is a short one mile walk by either trail or sidewalk if you choose not to drive. There are concession managed restaurants, gift shops and lodging facilities scattered throughout the park. Big Meadows Lodge and Restaurant is a 5 minute walk from the campground and Big Meadows Wayside is located beside Byrd Visitor Center.

    Charges & Cancellations

    Changing Reservations:____ There is no change fee if a visitor extends or shortens a reservation, as long as the change includes dates from the original reservation. Additionally, there is no change fee if the visitor wants to switch sites that are the same price with the same reservation dates in the same facility.____ If a visitor wants to switch dates that are entirely outside of the original reservation dates, there is a $10 change fee.____ If a reservation is made that includes dates beyond the maximum booking window, that reservation cannot be changed until 18 days have passed from the original booking date.____ Once a reservation date has begun, visitors cannot change a reservation using the online system or through the Call Center. Onsite staff will assist with changes or cancellations.______ Cancellations:____ Visitors may cancel their reservation prior to arrival both on-line and through the call center. A $10 service fee will be withheld from any refund for a cancellation.____ A visitor who cancels a reservation the day before or on the day of arrival will pay a $10.00 service fee AND forfeit the first night's approved rate including tax and applicable add-on. Cancellations for a one-night reservation will forfeit the entire amount paid and will not be subject to an additional service fee.____ Visitors who cancel a group overnight facility reservation less than 14 days prior to arrival date will pay a $10 service fee AND forfeit the first night___s rate.______ No-Shows:____ A no-show visitor is one who does not arrive at a campground and does not cancel the reservation by check-out time on the day after the scheduled arrival date. Staff will hold a campsite until check-out time on the day following the arrival date.____ No-shows are assessed $20.00 service fee and forfeit the first night's rate, taxes and applicable add-on for a campsite.______ Early Departures:____ Visitors are requested to notify staff at the facility if they depart early to allow others to use the site.____ If the visitor chooses to depart early, they may forfeit the approved rate and applicable tax and applicable add-on for the day of departure. If a visitor departs prior to the scheduled check-out date, they may be eligible for a partial refund. Visitors may notify the Recreation.gov call center to request a refund of remaining unused nights. If a visitor requests a refund for an early departure after the facility check-out time (10 am) has passed, the visitor will not be refunded for that night and is eligible for a refund on any additional nights that will not be used.______ Refunds:__ Visitors may submit a refund request through their Recreation.gov profile within 7 days of the end date of their reservation. Visitors may also initiate a refund request through the call center at any time after their reservation has ended.____ Refunds for debit or credit card payments will be issued as a credit to the original bank or credit card used to pay.____ For check or cash purchases, Recreation.gov will mail a Treasury check for refunds of cash, check, or money order payments to the address associated with the reservation. Treasury check refunds may take up to 6-8 weeks to arrive.____ In the event of an emergency closure, the Recreation.gov team or facility manager will refund all fees and will attempt to notify you using the contact information within the Recreation.gov visitor profile.__

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    • RVs
    • Tents

    $75 / night

    Camper-submitted photo from Andy Guest/Shenandoah River State Park Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Andy Guest/Shenandoah River State Park Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Andy Guest/Shenandoah River State Park Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Andy Guest/Shenandoah River State Park Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Andy Guest/Shenandoah River State Park Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Andy Guest/Shenandoah River State Park Campground

    2. Andy Guest/Shenandoah River State Park Campground

    55 Reviews
    286 Photos
    604 Saves

    The park, including all of the overnight facilities, is open year-round. Lodging options include standard tent-only sites, electric-water camping, three yurts, four camping cabins (bunkhouses), regular cabins and a lodge.

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    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access

    $30 - $40 / night

    Camper-submitted photo from Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park Luray
    Camper-submitted photo from Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park Luray
    Camper-submitted photo from Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park Luray
    Camper-submitted photo from Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park Luray
    Camper-submitted photo from Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park Luray
    Camper-submitted photo from Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park Luray

    3. Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park Luray

    24 Reviews
    90 Photos
    196 Saves

    Located amongst the picturesque Blue Ridge Mountains, Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Park™ Camp-Resort in Luray, Virginia, offers a breathtaking camping experience that the whole family will enjoy. Our 73 rolling acres are situated close to the popular Luray Caverns and scenic Shenandoah National Park. When our campers aren’t busy swimming and splashing at Yogi Bear’s Water Zone & Splashpad or zooming down our 400’ waterslide, they can enjoy the on-site mini golf, gem mining experience, arcade, pedal boats, fishing pond, two jumping pillows, daytime and nighttime Lazer Tag in the woods, outdoor sports, and playgrounds. All of our cabins and campsites take full advantage of the unparalleled setting and beautiful scenery that surrounds our park..

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    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
    Camper-submitted photo from Spacious Skies Shenandoah Views
    Camper-submitted photo from Spacious Skies Shenandoah Views
    Camper-submitted photo from Spacious Skies Shenandoah Views
    Camper-submitted photo from Spacious Skies Shenandoah Views
    Camper-submitted photo from Spacious Skies Shenandoah Views
    Camper-submitted photo from Spacious Skies Shenandoah Views

    4. Spacious Skies Shenandoah Views

    15 Reviews
    54 Photos
    174 Saves

    Close to the Luray Caverns, Shenandoah Valley National Park, the Shenandoah River, with views of the Blue Ridge Mountains. The hills seem to roll on forever from the vantage point of this wonderfully rural yet convenient campground, nested atop a high hill above the Shenandoah Valley. Cruise along the famed Skyline Drive in Shenandoah National Park, just a few miles away, or explore the park's countless hiking trails. Nearby outfitters rent canoes & tubes for floating the Shenandoah River. This campground is close to Luray Caverns and offers easy access to several Civil War sites, including New Market Battlefield State Historical Park & Harpers Ferry National Historical Park. The campground's spacious grounds include shady sites, a pool & a ball field. Pool is open from Memorial Day through the weekend after Labor Day.

    We are proud to announce our partnership with Black Folks Camp Too and are now the first “unity blaze certified” collection of private campgrounds!

    Being Unity Blaze Certified confirms that all 15 of our campgrounds and our team are committed to making sure all campers know “You are Invited and Welcomed” — the Unity Blaze motto. While Spacious Skies has always firmly held this belief, we wanted to go one step further in partnering with BFCT to make sure all campground staff completed the Unity Blaze training program.

    Please navigate to our website for up to date information regarding our amenities.

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    • Reservable
    • ADA Access

    $24 - $225 / night

    Camper-submitted photo from Harrisonburg - Shenandoah Valley KOA
    Camper-submitted photo from Harrisonburg - Shenandoah Valley KOA
    Camper-submitted photo from Harrisonburg - Shenandoah Valley KOA
    Camper-submitted photo from Harrisonburg - Shenandoah Valley KOA
    Camper-submitted photo from Harrisonburg - Shenandoah Valley KOA
    Camper-submitted photo from Harrisonburg - Shenandoah Valley KOA

    5. Harrisonburg - Shenandoah Valley KOA

    29 Reviews
    76 Photos
    177 Saves
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    • ADA Access
    Camper-submitted photo from Bull Run Regional Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Bull Run Regional Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Bull Run Regional Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Bull Run Regional Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Bull Run Regional Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Bull Run Regional Park

    6. Bull Run Regional Park

    41 Reviews
    72 Photos
    184 Saves

    Bull Run Campground, located near Interstate 66, is a getaway that is not far from Washington, D.C. and Northern Virginia attractions. Bull Run Park is only 27 miles from Washington, D.C. and 15 miles from the Vienna Metro Center Station. We are convenient for visitors to the Dulles area , Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center of the National Air and Space Museum and Manassas National Battlefield Park.

    The variety of campsites available at Bull Run Campground are RV sites with electric only service, Electric RV sites with water, RV sites with full-service (which includes sewer, water and electric), tent sites, rustic cabins and group camping areas. There are two bathhouses in the campground that offer hot showers, sinks, toilets and laundry facilities. The camp store sells camping supplies, snacks, ice and firewood and is open daily from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.

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    • Reservable
    • ADA Access

    $30 - $95 / night

    Camper-submitted photo from Low Water Bridge Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Low Water Bridge Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Low Water Bridge Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Low Water Bridge Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Low Water Bridge Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Low Water Bridge Campground

    7. Low Water Bridge Campground

    8 Reviews
    40 Photos
    167 Saves

    Low Water Bridge Campground (LWBC) offers camping right along the beautiful Shenandoah River. We have primitive tent sites, electric sites and campers for rent. LWBC is open year-round, offering both short and long term stays.

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    • ADA Access

    $30 - $125 / night

    Camper-submitted photo from North Fork Resort
    Camper-submitted photo from North Fork Resort
    Camper-submitted photo from North Fork Resort
    Camper-submitted photo from North Fork Resort
    Camper-submitted photo from North Fork Resort
    Camper-submitted photo from North Fork Resort

    8. North Fork Resort

    7 Reviews
    9 Photos
    39 Saves
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    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
    Camper-submitted photo from Harpers Ferry / Civil War Battlefields KOA
    Camper-submitted photo from Harpers Ferry / Civil War Battlefields KOA
    Camper-submitted photo from Harpers Ferry / Civil War Battlefields KOA
    Camper-submitted photo from Harpers Ferry / Civil War Battlefields KOA
    Camper-submitted photo from Harpers Ferry / Civil War Battlefields KOA
    Camper-submitted photo from Harpers Ferry / Civil War Battlefields KOA

    9. Harpers Ferry / Civil War Battlefields KOA

    37 Reviews
    99 Photos
    162 Saves

    The Harpers Ferry/Civil War Battlefields KOA is a fantastic vacation destination spot that's perfect for the whole family. Thanks to you, this year we received the 2016 KOA PRESIDENT'S AWARD. That means our campground facilities and camper satisfaction scores are some of the best around. We are making things even better in 2017! Our Specialty Coffee and Wine Store, GRAPES & GRINDS, has been a popular place for morning specialty coffees and afternoon wine tastings. Check our deluxe cabins with bathrooms and some with kitchens too! As always, our jumping pillow and giant inflatable are a hit with the kids.

    And, as always, we still have all of the fun stuff you've come to love about our campground, like our junior Olympic Swimming Pool, Indoor and Outdoor Basketball Courts, Volleyball, Horseshoes, Game Room, Bark Zone Dog Park, and all-you-can-eat pancakes in season. So make your plans now to come and make some history all your own. See you soon!

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    • ADA Access

    $40 - $80 / night

    Camper-submitted photo from #1 Rock Tavern River Kamp
    Camper-submitted photo from #1 Rock Tavern River Kamp
    Camper-submitted photo from #1 Rock Tavern River Kamp
    Camper-submitted photo from #1 Rock Tavern River Kamp
    Camper-submitted photo from #1 Rock Tavern River Kamp
    Camper-submitted photo from #1 Rock Tavern River Kamp

    10. #1 Rock Tavern River Kamp

    4 Reviews
    18 Photos
    293 Saves

    "Glamping at it's finest!"  "Vacation In the Round" alongside the beautiful, legendary Shenandoah River in Luray, Virginia. Campers all around the world, experience true serenity when you vacation in one of our ONE-OF-A-KIND YURTS! Offering tent sites and yurts!  #1 Rock Tavern River Kamp's riverfront campsite settings and yurts are just perfect for groups; relax with family and friends at this beautiful,  In addition we offer two totally primitive tentsites in the pines diagonally across the road from kamp.  The 1947 Rock Tavern Retreat cabin (luxury) is diagonally across the road from kamp.  Groups can reserve in advance the entire camp and cabin - special pricing.  #1 Rock Tavern River Kamp has on-site tubing,kayaking, canoeing, fishing, and local firewood is available.#1 Rock Tavern River Kamp is central to your camping vacation in Luray: you'll be hiking in GW National Forest within minutes! When you vacation at our camp, you're within **20 minutes of the entrance of Shenandoah National Park.**The famed Luray Caverns is within 7 minutes. Super convenient, the Walmart is a 10-minute drive from the#1 Rock Tavern River Kamp, and if you don't feel like cooking while you camp, Anthony's Pizza Delivers! Horseback riding just 12 min away.  Cooter's "Dukes of Hazzard" Museum is 15 min away.  River Hill Distillery is only 5 min- wine tastings, corn whiskey and bourbon all made on the horse farm.

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    • Tents

    $45 - $225 / night

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Recent Glamping Reviews In Washington

455 Reviews of 28 Washington Campgrounds


  • Camper-submitted photo from Big Meadows Campground — Shenandoah National Park
    September 20, 2024

    Big Meadows Campground — Shenandoah National Park

    Excellent campground especially as a base for hikes

    Reservations are made through the National parks service "recreation.gov" website. Arrived for tent camping for 2 nights and found that my original planned site wasn't very hospitable to tent camping due to the slope, Conferred with park ranger who easily changed my site to a better one with no fee. My stay was quiet and the bathrooms were clean and well stocked. This is a great base camp for getting out to hike the Appalachian trail and the local water falls in the area. Firewood and some camping supplies can be obtained onsite and there is a park wayside store and cafeteria a short distance away (i highly recommend the honey breaded chicken).

  • Camper-submitted photo from Bull Run Regional Park
    September 19, 2024

    Bull Run Regional Park

    Noisy but Nice

    Pros - Clean Bathrooms, Camp store open 8am - 8pm, Sites 62 - 92 (except #74 and 88) are all pretty  good.  Security was great, patrol throughout the night.  Quiet hours are enforced and campers are polite.  Lots of activities, and nice hiking trails. Fabulous historical attractions, great visitor center. 

    Cons - Campground is in the flight path of Dulles Airport, so planes are flying over head at all hours of the day and sometimes late at night/morning.  There is a shooting range nearby. Some noise during range hours. (Not late at night!)  Because there had been so little rain, there was not great fishing in the park.  (I went to Silver Lake, that was great!)

    Traffic! Lots of local traffic on the main roads. (to be fair, it IS a suburb of DC ). Stores are all approx. 20 mins away. (Head towards Haymarket)

  • Camper-submitted photo from Harpers Ferry Campground - River Riders
    September 10, 2024

    Harpers Ferry Campground - River Riders

    Loud with trains and car horns

    Busiest train corridor I’ve ever experienced, with several every hour all night. To add to the noise, there is a one-way tunnel a few feet from the campground. The practice is for cars to stop, blow their horn to announce their presence, then proceed into the tunnel.

    I have a 14’ trailer, and it wouldn’t fit into my site perpendicular to the road. I had to pull past then back in so that I was parallel to the road. Ordinarily no big deal, except that the road isn’t a loop. It’s a single lane straight road in. No place to turn around, no way out except to back all the way out.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Bull Run Regional Park
    September 10, 2024

    Bull Run Regional Park

    Spacious Sites and family friendly

    I stayed here with my family this summer and the park itself is a perfect spot for nature near DC. My son loved the giant playground and full water park at the campground, they even had discounted entry to the water park for campers. We stayed in site 20 which is an easy pull through and had a direct trail to the water park and the full network of trails in the park.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park Luray
    August 4, 2024

    Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park Luray

    Yogi Bear for the win!!!

    I have to say this campground had plenty of staff working, the grounds were kept clean and maintained. They have 3 pools, watersides, and a splash pad, which were very busy but kept clean. They offer tons of other adventures like laser tag, arcade, mini golf movie theatre, gem mining, playgrounds, jumping pillows, ziplines, and then tons more to do in the craft center. They had plenty of appearances of Yogi or Cindy bear at activities and just driving around the park on a golf cart. The store had everything in it you would need, and the snack bar had so much to offer from wraps to ice cream. I thought the sites were a little close, and some didn't have enough trees for my personal liking, but also, you need to pick your site wisely. I liked that we had a nice concrete pad, which was above the grade in case of some rain it wouldn't flood. They offer golf carts for rental, so you can roam anywhere and have tons of cabin options. The staff were friendly and great and only stepped in when absolutely necessary. They weren't overbearing or annoying and let people have fun. The campground itself was very quiet at night, and of course, the kids lived on the playgrounds after the pool was open, but the noise was not ever excessive but just expected. The bathrooms were clean and all in working order. The app can be accessed, or you can pick up a paper schedule to see all the activities for the day. The cell service and wifi left a lot to be desired, but for me, I like to not be glued to my phone when away, especially camping. The area had fun things to go to explore, like Shenandoah National Park and the Luray Caverans, if you do like to chase some natural beauty.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Harpers Ferry / Civil War Battlefields KOA
    July 31, 2024

    Harpers Ferry / Civil War Battlefields KOA

    Nice Amenities but poor sites

    Great location, amazing amenities(huge pool, game room, snack bar, camp store, coffee shop etc.), and friendly employees, but these are where the positives end. I've never stayed at a KOA/campground where the sites were so unlevel, close together, and the whole infrastructure in need of repair. 

    The Historic trench section is nice in the trees, but the roads are crumbling and too small for most RV's. If the person across from your site is already parked, good luck having enough room to back into your site. Our site was so unlevel that I was not able to get the RV leveled the entire weekend. Looking at the surrounding sites most campers were jacked high on blocks or sloping significantly. The section of sites were on a curve/semi-circle, which caused the site beside ours to be even smaller. We had to move our picnic table to give space for this person to back his camper on the site. They were unable to get even close to level so they didn't put out their slide. There is a new section to the campground out in the open whose sites are more level, but they are even closer together than the section we stayed in. 

    In addition to the poor sites, little enforcement was done regarding monitoring the number of people on the sites and the partying going on. A nearby site had 15+ people on Friday night partying and carrying on until 1:30AM until a fight broke out. They had a boombox on the bumper of the camper and blasted music all evening. After hours any vehicle can enter the campground as there is no gate. Cars/trucks pulled up to the party sites, who just drove in to party. I know calls were made to the office as neighboring campers stated to us. On Saturday night, the group wasn't quite as rambunctious, due to a visible presence of staff driving by, but with a campground this size, regular monitoring and shutting down of quiet hour violators should occur pre-actively. Harpers Ferry KOA could be so much more if they would invest in site upgrades and rule monitoring. We will not return.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Big Meadows Campground — Shenandoah National Park
    July 9, 2024

    Big Meadows Campground — Shenandoah National Park

    Great Facilities, Easy Access to Many Parts of Park

    We loved our 4-night stay in Big Meadows. I definitely recommend booking a site on the outer part of the loop, or one of the walk-in sites, if you are tent camping. A lot of the interior sites seemed very close together, but the farther out you get, the more spaced out they seemed to be, we could see a couple of other campsites from ours but generally felt we had plenty of space and privacy.

    Campsite facilities seemed pretty clean and well-maintained, and there is the campstore at the front of the campground with necessities, laundry and shower (for a fee). And if you need more the Big Meadow visitor center, and Wayside souvenir store/snack bar are just a mile or so from the campground where it meets Skyline Drive. They even have a gas station there. We went and did several hikes, including Dark Hollow Falls, and spent a late evening in the Big Meadow on a picnic blanket stargazing, all very close to the campground.

    Bear boxes are big and sturdy, fire pits are on the smallish side but fine. Honestly this place is pretty tough to beat in terms of facilities, value, and proximity to a lot of beautiful and fun national park hikes and sights.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Harrisonburg - Shenandoah Valley KOA
    July 8, 2024

    Harrisonburg - Shenandoah Valley KOA

    KOA Newbie

    This was our first KOA experience. I liked the pool, camp shop, and proximity to Massanutten water park. I also liked the size of site.

    My wife didn’t care for the lack of grass (mostly gravel) or the guy who took us to site that worked there talking over her when she was helping me back in.

    Most people know this but if a couple is backing in just let them figure it out.

    Other than price and backing in annoyance, I thought it was good place and would go back.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Spacious Skies Shenandoah Views
    June 3, 2024

    Spacious Skies Shenandoah Views

    Amazing Views of Blue Ridge

    A beautiful campground with everything a tourist could possible want for a spectacular vacation. Surrounded by dairy farms, the fields of grains leave open space that enables each campsite to have a view of the Blue Ridge mountains in the distance. Each evening, people would come out and turn the colorful patio chairs towards west and enjoy a spectacular sunset. During the day, there is so much to do at the nearby Shenandoah Nation Park, drive down the Blue Ridge Parkway, or visit the caverns or the Artisan Trail businesses full of local handcrafts.

  • Camper-submitted photo from North Fork Resort
    June 3, 2024

    North Fork Resort

    Just ok

    Huge campground. Lots of activities. But very run down. Lots of permanent RVs. All parked very close. On the river but totally overgrown so no real view. Safe for one night. Overpriced at $70

  • Camper-submitted photo from Rappahannock River Campground
    May 24, 2024

    Rappahannock River Campground

    Nice if you don’t mind poor amenities

    The sites are small flat and have everything you need. There are no flushing toilets! Just outhouses that everyone shares. Showers are outside stalls. The pond on the campground is dirty and not swimable

  • Camper-submitted photo from Shenandoah Crossing, a Bluegreen Vacations Resort
    May 24, 2024

    Shenandoah Crossing, a Bluegreen Vacations Resort

    5 star resort doesn't complete

    This resort is 5 Star in amenities. Indoor pool in the lodge, restaurant, outdoor pool connected to the indoor one. Another outdoor pool area by the general store (wasn't open yet) has a large pool and kids pool. The activities center has things going on every day. They also have a large room with a large screen that you can reserve to watch movies. There is a stable for horse riding. Also, there's miniature golf. They have cabins, yurts,and a tree house for rent. The laundry is free. Our campsite, lowest level, has a table with four chairs, two Adirondack chairs, and a propane grill. The higher level has an outdoor sink. The top level has a jacuzzi. The grounds are well designed for landscaping and kept trimmed. Now, for the cons. Our back- in site isn't level. We were told that is by design so water will flow off. Maybe. Our loop doesn't have any bathhouse, while the one next door has two. We did take a shortcut that went over a clay hill. Probably not safe if it's raining. The shower looks nice. Would stay drier if people would put the curtain inside the barrier. Shelves and benches in the showers are nice. Water pressure is mediocre to good. We're still waiting for hot water. I do say the help keeps it clean. There are sanitizer bottles left in the bathrooms and showers. Overall, it is a nice place to sit and relax.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Bull Run Regional Park
    May 1, 2024

    Bull Run Regional Park

    First Camping Trip

    Took my family of 7 to the Bull Run regional park for our first camping trip and the experience was great! Didn’t want to stray too far from the house in the event that it was a nightmare, thankfully this local spot offered a soft opening to our family over the two days we spent there and all was good. The site was clean and well kept, bathhouse was close to the tent site and in ok shape (wasn’t expecting anything spectacular so wasn’t disappointed. Playground and trails were nice, kids really enjoyed the chance to take in nature. This experience was good and would recommend a visit for anyone looking for a soft intro to camping for their family!

  • Camper-submitted photo from Spacious Skies Shenandoah Views
    April 3, 2024

    Spacious Skies Shenandoah Views

    Mountain View

    Staff were very nice and helpful and check in was very quick & easy. Some sites are tight for longer units even though it states it can accommodate. The outer edges of the campground are wonderful spots for family and larger units.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Big Meadows Campground — Shenandoah National Park
    February 29, 2024

    Big Meadows Campground — Shenandoah National Park

    Love Shenandoah

    Shenandoah is such a beautiful park.  Hiking trails leave right from the campground.  If you're lazy and don't feel like cooking there's a nice restaurant in the lodge.  There are bears so make sure you don't leave any food out.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park Luray
    February 18, 2024

    Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park Luray

    Used to love it....not so much any longer

    Our last trip here was interesting.  This was one of our favorite camping grounds back a few years ago.  The views are beautiful!  If you have a tent, the deluxe tent sites are AMAZING!  They have a roof over the picnic table which is helpful as it's one less thing to drag with you.  If you have a small camper as we do, well you really need to look at site guides and campers pictures as many places as you can before you proceed.  You also should be prepared to pay extra for locking the site if that is the one that you want.  This BOTHERS me!  If the site is available and I am booking it, why can another camper bump me out of the site?  Oh wait, I know!  $$$$$$ speak!  I'm all about free enterprise, however I just feel this is nickle and diming/greed to the extreme, and as a consumer, I don't appreciate it.  Knowing what I know now, there are a few sites I would never book ever again! (sites 85, 87, 94, 92, 90)  We happened to arrive during some bad storms, so that didn't make our situation better.  The site I had booked was on a slant and when we went to release our unit from the hitch, it slid….not something you want to happen to your new camper!  I told my husband to put it back on the hitch ball and in the meantime, I phoned the office to see if we could move.  I was given some site numbers that were available, however the incoming rain had us pick something rather fast that was level and on a cement pad, but unfortunately right in front of the playground.  We had no idea that when the pool closed, the kids came to the play area and they were loud!  If you are looking for a peaceful experience, do not book near any of the play areas.  You should also know we spent quite a bit more cash for this site, but it was not worth what we spent.

    There are not a whole lot of trees and sites are small.  There are some great amenities and it was an ok weekend, but for the money that you spend here, you can just as easily find a hotel and enjoy it.  I can only give it 3 stars.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Wilderness Presidential Resort
    November 29, 2023

    Wilderness Presidential Resort

    Power issues

    The management staff B. Lang and K. Lang has be extremely unresponsive and difficult to speak with about issues we had in Glen 27. We have left several voice messages, on several occasions visited the main office and facilities and sent email with only a single reply. Our issues is still outstanding and I have not response from the management staff While camping at this resort we had several issues with the shore power for our RV. We have spoken to many fellow owners only to find out they had several issues that have been reported to management with no resolution. 

    Update 11/29/2023 I received a vague response from B. Lang with Wilderness saying they could not find any issues. I asked for a report of their finding which they have not provided. The matter is not resolved as I was told i should be reimbursed for the damages. I submitted a receipt for but not reimbursed. Ms. Lang is posting response to the reviews but no responding to my emails directly

  • Camper-submitted photo from Bull Run Regional Park
    November 19, 2023

    Bull Run Regional Park

    Great Facility

    Came to stay for a volleyball tournament and got way more. Christmas lights and just a festive atmosphere. Campsite was easy to pull into and hookup to. Overall a great experience

  • Camper-submitted photo from Bull Run Regional Park
    November 13, 2023

    Bull Run Regional Park

    Absolutely insane annoying sound.

    This place is absolutely the most horrific noisy place is like sleeping on the side of the highway. Absolutely annoying sound 24/!7, this place should be free. Absolutely a rip off to call this park a campground. More like a parking lot on the internete.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Big Meadows Campground — Shenandoah National Park
    October 23, 2023

    Big Meadows Campground — Shenandoah National Park

    Fantastic National Park Campground

    Surprisingly, recreation.gov had excellent campsite descriptions and photos for this campground(very unusual in our experience), which made it possible for us to choose the perfect site for our 30' travel trailer. We would not have been satisfied with the slope of more than a few of the sites here, so be sure to do your due diligence before choosing your site. 

    This is a large campground with lots of sites, many of which(like C129) are quite large. The entire campground was clean and well-kept, including the bathrooms and showers. Keep in mind that showers are$5 for 10 minutes but we noticed that shower#4 worked on just$4. Shh! Don't tell anyone!;-) 

    This is boondocking(no water, sewer, or electric hookups), but there are plenty of potable water spigots and there is a dump station nearby that is convenient, in good working order, and also has potable water. One complaint about the dump would be that there is no threaded hose to flush out a black tank. 

    Generator hours are 08:00- 10:00 and 16:00- 19:00 but are extended to 21:00 from opening until April 14 and again from October 15 through closing. Quiet hours are 22:00- 06:00. 

    The campground has a good laundry facility and a small store. A short walk takes you to Big Meadows Lodge with a full-service restaurant, pub, coffee bar, and gift shop. Take in the sunset from the great room, the deck, or a short hike along the Black Rock trail. A little longer walk takes you to the Wayside where you will find a well-stocked store with food, beverages (adult and otherwise), camping supplies, a quick service restaurant, and a nice gift shop. Definitely try the blackberry cobbler at either Big Meadows Lodge or the Wayside! 

    Ticks are a big issue here(at least they were when we visited in mid-October). Be sure to check your pups constantly for ticks, and make sure you take preventive measures such as sprays and chews to make sure your pups stay safe. Check yourselves, your kiddos, and your bedding too! 

    We had mixed feelings about the staff here, many of whom were quite nice and helpful. We did feel that the person who checked us in seemed a bit haggard and, perhaps as a result, was relatively short with us when we asked reasonable questions. We also felt the campground hosts were more than a bit inconsistent in rules enforcement. For instance, they are adamant about not having even a millimeter of tire off the pavement(even when trying to keep the tow vehicle off the roadway) but didn't care at all about campers who ran their generators all day long outside of generator hours. 

    Verizon was nonexistent. 

    T-Mobile was good. 

    Starlink was great for us, but keep in mind that many sites have a canopy of trees that will obstruct Starlink. 

    Solar was so-so, partially because of the tree cover and partially because of clouds and fog.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Corbin Cabin
    October 14, 2023

    Corbin Cabin

    Cozy Night.

    Stopped at Corbin cabin on a longer backpacking trip. Great little cabin with some more luxurious camping facilities than we were used to (Stayed across the river at a more primitive spot as well). Good spot for families and we had a great time . Need to book in advance to make sure you can book it. Bears and wildlife is expected by the river.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Spacious Skies Shenandoah Views
    August 12, 2023

    Spacious Skies Shenandoah Views

    Camping Gem With a Great View

    We had a great stay at Spacious Skies Shenandoah Views in Luray, VA. 

    We stayed in a level back-in site(#39) with picnic table on a concrete patio, Adirondack chairs under a pergola on a second concrete patio, clean gravel surface, and fire pit. The site was big enough for our motor home and Jeep. Full hook-ups with 50-amp service. 

    Wow, what a view! Sunset over the mountains from our campsite each evening. Who could ask for more? 

    The campground is close to Shenandoah National Park and Skyline Drive as well as Luray Caverns and a few smaller tourist attractions including the Luray Zoo and Bear Mountain Zip-lines. 

    They have a clean pool and playground for little kids. The nearby dairy cow farm is fun too. 

    You can tell the new owners are making some upgrades including improving the utilities and adding wi-fi. 

    The drive in requires about 25-miles through the roller coaster of steep grade(7+%) hills. There’s no way around that, you’re in the mountains. Just be aware and be prepared. 

    THINGS I ESPECIALLY LIKED: 

    1. The best view from a campsite we’ve ever experienced 

    2. Less than 20-minutes from Shenandoah National Park and Luray Caverns 

    3. Clean campground

  • Camper-submitted photo from Big Meadows Campground — Shenandoah National Park
    August 5, 2023

    Big Meadows Campground — Shenandoah National Park

    Closed only in the winter

    In the description of the Big Meadows camping on The dyrt it says the campground is currently closed. 

    Actually, it only closes in the winter. According to the Website it closes NOVEMBER 26–MARCH 23

    Check khttps://www.nps.gov/shen/planyourvisit/big-meadows-campground.htm



Guide to Washington

Camping near Washington, Virginia, offers a great escape into nature with plenty of options for everyone. Whether you're looking for a peaceful retreat or a family-friendly adventure, there are campgrounds that cater to all kinds of campers.

What to do:

  • Hiking: Explore the beautiful trails right from your campsite. At Big Meadows Campground, one reviewer mentioned, "We went and did several hikes, including Dark Hollow Falls," making it clear that there are fantastic hiking opportunities nearby.
  • Stargazing: Enjoy the night sky away from city lights. A camper at Loft Mountain Campground shared, "We spent a late evening in the Big Meadow on a picnic blanket stargazing," highlighting the campground's serene atmosphere.
  • Fishing and Water Activities: If you love water, check out Andy Guest/Shenandoah River State Park Campground. One visitor noted, "Hiking, fishing, breathtaking views, tons to do in the area!"

What campers like:

  • Clean Facilities: Campers appreciate well-maintained restrooms and showers. A review for Misty Mountain Camp Resort stated, "Big open field, great shower and laundry facilities as well."
  • Spacious Sites: Many campgrounds offer roomy sites. A visitor at Oak Ridge Campground mentioned, "Very large sites," which is great for those who want a bit of privacy.
  • Family-Friendly Activities: Campgrounds like Misty Mountain Camp Resort host events for kids, making it a hit for families. One parent said, "The staff were awesome," emphasizing the welcoming environment.

What you should know:

  • First-Come, First-Serve: Some campgrounds operate on a first-come, first-serve basis. A camper at Lewis Mountain Campground advised, "Arrive early enough in the day to snag a better site."
  • Limited Amenities: Not all campgrounds have electric hookups or showers. A review for Matthews Arm Campground noted, "No electricity or hookups at Matthews Arm," so be prepared for a more rustic experience.
  • Wildlife Precautions: Bears are known in the area, so it's essential to store food properly. One camper at Big Meadows Campground warned, "There are bears so make sure you don't leave any food out."

Tips for camping with families:

  • Choose Family-Friendly Campgrounds: Look for places with activities for kids. A parent at Pohick Bay Campground mentioned, "The waterpark is new and loud so we avoid but nice if you have young kids."
  • Plan for Quiet Hours: Some campgrounds can get noisy. A visitor at Harpers Ferry KOA said, "Partiers with foul mouths throughout the campground," so be ready to manage noise levels.
  • Pack Games and Activities: Bring along games or crafts to keep kids entertained. A camper at Misty Mountain Camp Resort noted, "The kids had a blast on the inflatable jump pad."

Tips from RVers:

  • Check Site Size: Make sure your RV fits the site. A reviewer at Harpers Ferry KOA mentioned, "The sites were so unlevel that I was not able to get the RV leveled the entire weekend."
  • Be Aware of Road Conditions: Some campgrounds have narrow or winding roads. A visitor at Loft Mountain Campground advised, "Careful some near steep drop off."
  • Plan for Limited Connectivity: Cell service can be spotty. A camper at Lewis Mountain Campground noted, "I didn’t see a site that would accommodate rigs over 20’ or so," so check your setup before heading out.

Camping around Washington, VA, has something for everyone, from families to solo adventurers. Just remember to plan ahead and enjoy the great outdoors!

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Which is the most popular glamping campsite near Washington, VA?

    According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular glamping campground near Washington, VA is Big Meadows Campground — Shenandoah National Park with a 4.5-star rating from 113 reviews.

  • What is the best site to find glamping camping near Washington, VA?

    TheDyrt.com has all 28 glamping camping locations near Washington, VA, with real photos and reviews from campers.