Best Cabin Camping near Waterford, VA

Cabin accommodations within the Waterford vicinity include rustic and modern options at campgrounds like Harpers Ferry KOA and Brunswick Family Campground. Most cabins feature electricity, beds, and basic furniture, with some offering private bathrooms, small refrigerators, and microwaves. "We had a great view of the river which was just a short walk away. There was a fire pit and picnic table for every site," noted one Brunswick visitor. Deluxe cabins at Harpers Ferry KOA contain queen beds and bunk beds, while standard options typically provide more basic sleeping arrangements with access to communal bathroom facilities.

The selection of log cabins spans from small one-room structures to more spacious multi-room accommodations with concrete patios. Harpers Ferry Civil War Battlefields KOA operates year-round and offers pet-friendly options, while Brunswick Family Campground welcomes guests from April through November. Advance reservations are strongly recommended, especially during summer months and October when Halloween activities draw families. According to one visitor, "The cabin was TINY. Essentially four beds (two bunks) and some space between them to move around. Essentially a shed with bunkbeds in it."

Linens, pillows, and towels are generally not provided in standard cabins, so guests should pack their own bedding and toiletries. Kitchen facilities vary considerably between properties - deluxe cabins typically include small refrigerators and microwaves, while basic cabins require guests to cook at fire rings or communal areas. Campground stores stock essentials like firewood, ice, and basic groceries. Visitors planning extended stays should bring cooking supplies, food, and any specialty items needed, as on-site shops carry limited inventory. Nearby Brunswick and Harpers Ferry offer additional shopping options for forgotten items or restocking supplies.

Best Cabin Sites Near Waterford, Virginia (50)

    1. Harpers Ferry / Civil War Battlefields KOA

    39 Reviews
    Harpers Ferry, WV
    12 miles
    Website
    +1 (304) 535-6895

    $40 - $80 / night

    "We set up camp at Harpers Ferry/Civil War Battlefields KOA Holiday as our launchpad to visit the historic sites in and around Harpers Ferry, West Virginia, and Frederick, Maryland. "

    "We had trouble leveling our rig and almost had to buy more leveling blocks from the camp store for $60($28 on Walmart.com) We made it work without but we saw one of our neighbors use a cooler to support"

    2. Harpers Ferry Campground - River Riders

    24 Reviews
    Harpers Ferry, WV
    12 miles
    Website
    +1 (304) 535-2663

    "Harper's Ferry is a little town in WV nestled right next to the Potomac River. It's also a convenient halfwayish point on the Appalachian Trail."

    "If you would like to do some exploring, then you can walk the trail right next to the campground into the historical town of Harper's Ferry (If you’re facing the river then the trail is to the right of"

    3. Brunswick Family Campground

    12 Reviews
    Brunswick, MD
    8 miles
    Website
    +1 (301) 834-9950

    $10 - $90 / night

    "The campground is adjacent to a very large, very busy train yard. It’s not bothered me but you should be aware."

    "Picked this location because it is close to our home in Silver Spring, MD but far enough to make us feel like we were leaving town."

    4. Little Bennett Campground

    23 Reviews
    Clarksburg, MD
    18 miles
    Website
    +1 (301) 528-3430

    "PROS 

    Very nice small Montgomery County Park 

    No reservation fee to make on-line reservations 

    Reserved 137 days prior to arriving 

    Entrance gate required entry code Instructed by staff via gate phone"

    "We live in Montgomery County and this is a nice camping get away close to home."

    5. Gambrill State Park Campground

    14 Reviews
    Middletown, MD
    19 miles
    Website
    +1 (888) 432-2267

    $18 - $50 / night

    "Gambrill State Park is great for those just starting out to camp. It is located in Frederick, about an hour outside of Baltimore and Washington D.C."

    "Sites were generous, and equipped with a good fire pit, and space for parking two cars at our site (12). The parking/tent site was gravel."

    6. Bull Run Regional Park

    42 Reviews
    Iron Gate, VA
    28 miles
    Website
    +1 (703) 631-0550

    $39 - $100 / night

    "Great Park, friendly staff, clean facilities. We stayed with our Pop Up for two nights at an electric -supported site. Portable water and dumping station located at the camp store."

    "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.  "

    7. Brunswick City Campground

    1 Review
    Brunswick, MD
    9 miles
    Website
    +1 (301) 695-5177

    "This location is very welcome with the friendly staff and large sites for tents or RVs. We had easy access to the electric and water. Plus enough room for a large tent."

    8. Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park in Williamsport MD

    23 Reviews
    Williamsport, MD
    29 miles
    Website
    +1 (301) 223-7117

    $99 - $471 / night

    "This is a huge campground geared around kids. We didn't bring any with us this time and were just staying here overnight."

    "This campground has tons of nice cabins and tent sites, all in wooded surroundings. There is a small creek to play in and a nice little hiking trail within the campground."

    9. Manor - Cunningham Falls State Park

    22 Reviews
    Thurmont, MD
    29 miles
    Website
    +1 (301) 271-7574

    $23 - $29 / night

    "Deer Spring Loop is near the top of the mountain.

    This is not a pet friendly loop.

    Site 112 is level, mostly shaded, backs up to the woods and has electric.

    The site is between two cabins."

    "Site was very shaded, and quite secluded. Camping pad was nice and level, although the driveway was slightly sloped. Nice amount of space in between sites. Very short walk to bathhouse."

    10. Houck - Cunningham Falls State Park

    24 Reviews
    Thurmont, MD
    31 miles
    Website
    +1 (301) 271-7574

    $21 - $65 / night

    "the road from Catoctin Mountain Park, a National Park Service with additional trails to enjoy."

    "Not a fan of kids running around through sites. The Elderberry and Deer Spring loops are no pets, but I’d like to see a no kids policy too. Kidding!"

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Cabin Reviews near Waterford, VA

637 Reviews of 50 Waterford Campgrounds


  • Dan N.
    Oct. 1, 2016

    Goodwill Cabin — Prince William Forest Park

    HUGE cabin GROUP Camp #1

    PWFP has a number of large group cabin campgrounds available to rent, with capacities of 75 to 200. They are called Goodwill (#1), Mawavi (#2), Oreda (#3), Pleasant (#4), Happyland (#5). My organization has rented 3 of the 5 different cabin camps over the years. These camps were made by the CCC and even used by the then-CIA during WWII. They are extremely rustic and you should expect to see lots of bugs, snakes, etc. during your stay, and it adds to the experience in a great way. The cabins have beds with waterproof mattresses, closets, screen windows, and electricity, but no fans or AC (bring fans!!). There are central shower houses, central dining halls (with full modern kitchens, fridge, etc), and extra buildings called craft lodges (which have tables for activities, discussions, etc.). Sites have extras like fire rings with seating, swimming ponds, hiking trails, grassy playing fields, etc. but I’m not sure they all have all of these. They’re all among the trees and shady. The PWFP rangers and website have lots of great info on the local flora & fauna (best moths I’ve ever seen in my life here). This is a great place for a school overnight or scouting. They’ve been working on renovating them since we started renting them in 2006, so make sure to tour all the different camps to get the one that meets your needs best. Full info is at https://www.nps.gov/prwi/planyourvisit/upload/Group%20Cabin%20Camping.pdf

  • M J.
    Aug. 24, 2022

    Andy Guest/Shenandoah River State Park Campground

    Love this quiet park.

    Stayed in Camp Cabin 41 in middle August 2022. The cabins are basic, but just enough that you need. Electricity, water on site (not in cabin, fan, lots of windows for sticky nights, 2 bunk beds (sleeping 4 total), and a table with 4 chairs. On the front porch are 2 wonderful rocking chairs. There's also a picnic table, fire pit, and grill on site. Parking for 2 cars. It's a relatively short walk to the bathhouse which had showers, toilets, a large clean up sink, and even washer/dryer available for a small price. The hiking here is nice and quiet, the river is beautiful. The cabin was in the electric/water (RV) campground and other than the randomly loud neighbor was peaceful and quiet. Lots of tent campers in this area of the campground too. The rangers are always helpful in the visitor center. Lots of small wildlife here too. I highly recommend this park.

  • barb C.
    Aug. 6, 2022

    Gettysburg / Battlefield KOA

    Amazing campground!

    We stayed for 10 days in a rustic cabin. Campground is well organized and clean. Tons of activities and even a hiking path. Pet friendly with small dog park. We had civil war soldiers drilling and staying the weekend we were there. Bathrooms are super clean.

  • Wendy W.
    Aug. 15, 2019

    Ole Mink Farm Recreation Resort

    Great resort-style cabin for “glamping!”

    Well-appointed, semi-rustic cabins set in Catoctin Mountain. Not far from the Wm. Houck lake area and trailhead to Cunningham Falls.

    Our cabin came equipped with A/C and heat, full kitchenette, fireplace, screened in porch, and firepit area (including wood and fire starters!) with seating and picnic table.

    Ole Mink Farm is very resort-like with a central pool and clubhouse. They also offer various activities — mainly on weekends — like cornhole tournaments and campfire gatherings.

    And I can’t say enough about the customer service!! They take hospitality to whole new levels! We ran into a couple personal snags on our trip, and they were so accommodating. Even when my Mom got sick, they checked in on us and asked about her by name. What a wonderful group of owners!

    If you want to “glamp,” I would HIGHLY recommend this place!

  • Megan K.
    Feb. 13, 2022

    Andy Guest/Shenandoah River State Park Campground

    Great winter cabin camping weekend

    tl;dr- We stayed in a cabin February. The park and the cabins are very clean and well maintained. We enjoyed the many trails and walking our dog along the river. We would highly recommend and will come back.

    Shenandoah River State Park has a variety of camping/RV/cabin options for everyone.  They have: climate controlled cabins, rustic cabins, RV sites, and tent camping sites.  Great for groups, especially those that have different ideas of the enjoying the great outdoors/nature

    And if you, like me, are less enthusiastic about winter camping, the cabins are a great way to enjoy the park with climate controlled amenities.  

    Two bedroom climate controlled cabin: Very clean, simple/minimalistic furniture, with kitchen necessities included.  It's reminiscent of a dorm-style apartment. Cooking utensils and cutlery, dish soap, a couple of dishwasher pods, toilet paper, and paper towels are included.  Mattresses and pillows had actual protectors on them and you are expected to bring sheets, pillow cases, and towels (not sure if it's always expected you bring sheets/linens but was true but at least with COVID/our latest stay).  There is a nice big kitchen table to play games.  We did have phone service and watched some shows on our tablet.

    Restroom/shower: Very clean, spacious restroom although with a small shower (we stayed in cabin 6, showers may be bigger in others/handicapped accessible cabins).  Included mounted container with hand soap and shampoo/body wash.

    Bedrooms:  Queen bed w/ box spring mattress.  I prefer memory foam so it was not my favorite, but it was still decent/firm.  The other bedroom had 4 bunkbeds.

    Outside space:  There is a nice space with a picnic table and fire pit.  There are also rocking chairs on the porch of each cabin.  Very cute and a great way to appreciate the views.  

    Area: Many trails throughout the park.  We enjoyed walking our dog along the river.

    Looking forward to coming back either staying in a cabin again or staying in our camper van.

  • Dave G.
    Jul. 14, 2016

    Olive Green Cabin

    Decent escape from life in a cabin full of history

    Olive Green cabin, owned/operated by the Potomac Appalachian Trail Club is a two floor primitive cabin near Frederick, Maryland. It's a log cabin that was built around the mid-1860's. The last private owner, Olive Green lived in it until the 1980's (I think) when she was still living primitively without electricity or water. She grew her own food and had livestock on her property. The cabin itself is stocked with various cookware (including cast iron), bed frames, tables, chairs, books and games. We went in December after a storm and needed to shovel our way to the outhouse. Manual labor is not a bad thing! The opportunity to stay here and live primitively for a weekend was nice. The only downside is that the cabin is not effectively insulated, with numerous holes between the logging that lets a good amount of cold air in at night. There is also a wood burning stove on the first floor that's great for cooking on, but doesn't produce a lot of heat that needs to make its way to the sleeping quarters in the loft.

  • Reba H.
    Jun. 4, 2022

    Patapsco Valley State Park-Hilton Area

    Well maintained but fair warnings

    The Hilton area campground is unique because, unlike the Hollofield area of the park, it doesn't allow RVs and its tent sites are non-electric. However, a tiny cabin experience with electricity is available... within the same loop as non-electric tent camping. My non-electric tent campsite was surrounded by brightly lit cabins, even unoccupied all of their porch lights stay on all night. It doesn't make the upper half of the campground ideal for stargazing. The other reviewers are correct that the lower half of the loop is situated lower in the valley which will make any rain you get more difficult, so avoid booking a site at the very bottom. Overall the campground and state park deserve 4 stars because from what I could see tent pads were level, firepits had grill gates, showers were hot, and staff were cleaning and maintaining the grounds everyday. But be safe; prepare detailed offline navigation if you use the trails surrounding the camp. I definitely got lost relying on blazes for what I thought was supposed to be the Charcoal Trail.

  • Teresa K.
    Jul. 12, 2018

    Andy Guest/Shenandoah River State Park Campground

    River Getaway

    We adored this campground. Initially we reserved a camping cabin. We arrived early and had the opportunity to drive around and check out the park. Lucky that we did. The camping cabin without AC was in direct sun along with the entire camping pad and all other camping cabins were the same. Additionally, they were snug tight with the RVs without any isolation or seclusion. The pad is very close to the loop road so if you have children it makes for a cramped area to play. We elected to trade for a tent site which was right off the Shenandoah River. Beautiful! Well shaded and large! It's marked a "primitive", but hardly is. Has picnic table, showers, camp ring and camp pad. The only thing "primitive" about it was it's a walk-in campground. There are carts to help you carry your gear in. Staff was friendly. Park very well maintained. Bathhouse was AWESOME, but POOR ventilation so it makes for a SAUNA when it's in the warm season. You can wade, fish, canoe, kayak, zipline, tube, hike, bird watch, etc. Other than the camping cabins, this place was super.

  • M J.
    Sep. 20, 2021

    Andy Guest/Shenandoah River State Park Campground

    Gorgeous and quiet spot along the Shenandoah River

    Normally we’re tent campers, but this time we opted for the climate controlled cabins of this state park. Cabins were wonderful. Essentially a little house off in its own little “cabin neighborhood.” Kitchen was fully stocked with just about anything you’d need. Only thing you need to bring are linens (because of COVID) and food). Outside there is a large wrap around porch, picnic table, grill, and fire pit. All tucked right against the trees. Rangers at the visitor center were wonderful, and gave our kids a tour of the small animals they kept inside the visitor center. Lots of hiking trails, and we didn’t see a ton of people on them. Good fishing in the river too. Drove through RV campground and spots looked nice with lots of pull through sites and pretty level too. Tent area is in another part of the park. For that you have to park in a lot and take a short walk to each site (though I did see a wagon there for campers to use). We will totally come back.


Guide to Waterford

Cabin camping near Waterford, Virginia offers a perfect blend of nature and comfort, allowing you to enjoy the great outdoors without sacrificing the amenities of home.

Cabins are available at Harpers Ferry / Civil War Battlefields KOA

  • Experience a range of accommodations, including cozy cabins at Harpers Ferry / Civil War Battlefields KOA, which features a variety of amenities to enhance your stay.
  • The campground is open year-round, making it a great option for any season, whether you want to enjoy the fall foliage or a winter retreat.
  • Enjoy the convenience of electric hookups and access to clean showers, ensuring a comfortable cabin camping experience.

Some prices for cabin camping range from $60 to $100

  • Pricing varies, with options like Harpers Ferry Campground - River Riders offering affordable rates for cabin stays during the camping season from April to October.
  • For a more luxurious experience, consider Gambrill State Park Campground, where cabin prices reflect the well-maintained facilities and beautiful surroundings.
  • Budget-friendly options are available at Brunswick Family Campground, making it an excellent choice for families looking to enjoy cabin camping without breaking the bank.

Enjoy hiking and outdoor activities nearby

  • Explore scenic trails and breathtaking views at Cunningham Falls State Park, perfect for hiking enthusiasts and families alike.
  • The area surrounding Little Bennett Campground offers various outdoor activities, including fishing and nature walks, ideal for a weekend getaway.
  • For those seeking adventure, Bull Run Regional Park provides access to numerous trails and recreational opportunities, making it a great base for exploring the natural beauty of Virginia.

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According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular cabin campground near Waterford, VA is Harpers Ferry / Civil War Battlefields KOA with a 3.7-star rating from 39 reviews.

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