Campgrounds near Woodford, Virginia offer diverse experiences from riverside tent camping to full-service RV sites. The area sits in Virginia's Piedmont region with elevations averaging 300-400 feet and a moderate climate allowing camping from April through November. Summer temperatures typically range from 70-90°F with higher humidity levels, while spring and fall provide milder conditions ideal for extended outdoor activities.
What to do
Fossil hunting at Westmoreland State Park: The park's fossil-rich beaches extend beyond shark teeth hunting with designated areas for fossil collection. "Beautiful views, good trails, nice sites. A lot of fun here," notes a camper at Westmoreland State Park Campground, who particularly enjoyed exploring the shoreline.
Biking through wooded trails: Fredericksburg-Washington DC KOA offers family-friendly biking opportunities throughout the campground. According to one visitor, "Kid focused park. Lots of activities. Great setting. Nice sites. Very wooded. Big pond. Great store."
Disc golf competition: Bull Run Regional Park features an 18-hole disc golf course among its many amenities. A regular visitor mentions, "Bull Run park is absolutely beautiful. So much to do and centered around many historical sites. It's a gem."
What campers like
Private fishing spots: Lake Anna State Park Campground provides multiple fishing platforms, including ADA-accessible options. A reviewer highlights, "Nice trails, decent campsites, cabins! The paved handicapped-accessible trail and fishing platforms are a really nice addition."
Shuttle service to attractions: Kings Dominion amusement park accessibility makes Richmond North - Kings Dominion KOA popular with families. "Just recently stayed here during a weekend getaway to Kings Dominion. One convenient option that comes with staying is they have a shuttle service to the amusement park that runs by roughly every 25-30 mins. They even run until 12-1 in the morning for those who plan to do the Haunt the park has during the Fall/Halloween season."
Secluded river access: Rappahannock River Campground offers quiet riverside camping with historical significance. "Great spot right next to the Rappahannock River, plenty of place to set up camp. Had water on site with a fire pit and picnic table too! It was super easy to get down to the water and there was plenty of spots to explore," shares one camper.
What you should know
Yurt camping options: Woodford, Virginia area offers yurt accommodations beyond those mentioned in Lake Anna and Westmoreland. Richmond North - Kings Dominion KOA also provides yurt rentals as alternative lodging. As one visitor notes, "Not close to a lot of restaurants but within 10 miles of a nice selection of stores/restaurants."
Weather considerations: Summer visits often encounter higher humidity, especially at waterfront sites. "We stayed during a weekend getaway to Kings Dominion. Nice and peaceful campground from what I could tell. Clean grounds and nice shower houses."
Limited cell service: Some campgrounds in more remote areas have spotty connectivity. At Fredericksburg KOA, one visitor mentions it's "tucked away nicely away from everything, sites feel spacious enough and mostly level on their own."
Tips for camping with families
Activity planning: Bull Run Regional Park offers structured children's activities throughout summer weekends. "Our family stayed here in a cabin on a long weekend trip to DC. This campground was full of stuff to do and we didn't even get to do a lot of it. The campground had a climbing wall on one afternoon. There are miles of trails and my gkids enjoyed the nature scavenger hunt. You even get a prize when you finish."
Beach selection: Lake areas get crowded during peak summer weekends. A Lake Anna visitor cautions, "Great space for rvs and tents. Cabins and yurts available, bath house clean, but toilet paper is thinner than dry onion skin. Beach area is 1/2 mile paved walk. Beach very crowded on weekends."
Playground proximity: Consider site location relative to play areas. "We tent camped there with 2 other families memorial day weekend. It rained the entire time but we still had a blast. Only drawback is that there's only one playground that's awkwardly located."
Tips from RVers
Site leveling: Christopher Run Campground offers lakeside access but requires preparation for uneven sites. "This is a big campground that caters to boaters on Lake Anna. The sites are good size, but not very level. We did finally get ours squared away. Mostly wooded, with shade."
Shower facilities: Shower quality varies widely between campgrounds. At Christopher Run, one camper notes, "The shower left SO MUCH to be desired. First, the shower head is on the ceiling which is about 10 feet tall. There is a push button to turn water on (no temp adjustment) and it only allows 36 SECONDS of water before it shuts back off."
RV site selection: For those seeking yurt camping near Woodford, Virginia as an alternative to RVs, consider sites with adequate spacing. "Our site D9, backed up to a small wooded section. Some full hookups. Tent sites, numerous semi-permanent people. Showers and bathrooms are clean, hot water, but it's timed, so you have to keep pushing their buttons to continue a shower."
