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Best Campgrounds near Woodstock, VA

943 Reviews

Camping options around Woodstock, Virginia range from established campgrounds to free primitive sites within the George Washington National Forest. The area includes Little Fort Campground, a free dispersed camping area located near the Peters Mill Run OHV trails, and Creekside Campground in Edinburg which offers full hookup RV sites along a creek. Additional tent and RV accommodations can be found at Elizabeth Furnace Recreation Area and various campgrounds within Shenandoah National Park, approximately 30 minutes east of Woodstock.

Access to camping areas varies significantly with the seasons and terrain. Many Shenandoah National Park campgrounds operate only from May through October or November, while national forest sites like Little Fort remain open year-round. "Nice flat camp site with picnic table and fire pit. Comes with tent pad but surface is too hard to use pegs. No requirements, just show up and claim your spot on the board," noted one reviewer about Little Fort. Road conditions can be challenging at some forest service locations, with several reviews mentioning the need for higher clearance vehicles. Cell service is limited or nonexistent at many national forest sites, and campers should come prepared with water as many primitive sites lack drinking water facilities.

Campers consistently praise the peaceful settings and natural features of the region's camping areas. Creek-side camping opportunities earn positive reviews, with several Creekside Campground visitors highlighting the relaxing sounds of flowing water. One camper mentioned "the creek is right outside your door so its wonderful to listen to. Ducks landing on the creek was a highlight." Little Fort Campground receives high marks for its secluded sites and easy access to OHV trails, though some reviewers note occasional noise from off-road vehicles during daytime hours. Most primitive sites in the region include basic amenities such as fire rings and picnic tables, while developed campgrounds offer varying levels of hookups, flush toilets, and shower facilities.

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Best Camping Sites Near Woodstock, Virginia (146)

    1. Andy Guest/Shenandoah River State Park Campground

    56 Reviews
    Bentonville, VA
    12 miles
    Website
    +1 (540) 622-6840

    $30 - $40 / night

    "Virginia has the best state park campgrounds. Water and electric. Large sites. The bathrooms are clean with separate shower rooms. Nice hiking in the park. Near SNP. Responsive and friendly rangers."

    "In my opinion it has the best location of the 3 Turks they have. It’s it the woods close to a boat landing you can see a bit of the river. In the fall or spring I’m sure the view is amazing."

    2. Mathews Arm Campground — Shenandoah National Park

    44 Reviews
    Rileyville, VA
    14 miles
    Website
    +1 (540) 999-3132

    $30 - $75 / night

    "This is a nice and very large campground tucked away in the northern part of Shenandoah. The facilities and grounds were well kept and it’s a short car’s travel (but there’s also a trail!)"

    "There are a few trails encompassing and leading out from the campground, and it's nice to have a central location from which you can out on small hikes."

    3. Big Meadows Campground — Shenandoah National Park

    120 Reviews
    Stanley, VA
    24 miles
    Website
    +1 (540) 999-3500

    $30 - $75 / night

    "While the campground is very nice, with clean conveniently located bathrooms, the site itself is probably not suited for a large group of people."

    "Our site had the AT running right behind it. The was plenty of access to trails, and pretty central to the park. The campground is near showers, laundry, campstore, and visitor center."

    4. Wolf Gap

    20 Reviews
    Basye, WV
    10 miles
    Website

    $20 / night

    "Being able to drop down into Woodstock (all the stores you could need, including Walmart etc) in around 20 mins was a bonus, as we got prepared to head to more remote spots, and we finished our time there"

    "This campsite is by far one of my favorite free campsites that Virginia has to offer. what makes Wolf Gap so speacial is the the 4 mile hike that leads to a rocky overlook of the valley."

    5. Creekside Campground

    17 Reviews
    Edinburg, VA
    5 miles
    Website
    +1 (540) 984-4299

    $26 - $47 / night

    "Make sure you visit the mill before you leave and there is a beautiful kids park in Woodstock that is perfect for killing some time with the kids."

    "We spent 2 nights at Creekside Campground in Edinburg, VA on our way to West Virginia—- and found a real gem. 

    We paid$50/night for Back-in Creekview FHU Site#20."

    6. Spacious Skies Shenandoah Views

    18 Reviews
    Luray, VA
    13 miles
    Website
    +1 (540) 743-7222

    $31 - $220 / night

    "Adjacent to a working farm where cows, sheep, llamas, chickens and roosters can graze next to the campsites.

    The grounds were beautifully manicured and incredibly clean."

    "We stayed at this KOA on our way to Virginia Beach but wanted to a day in Shenandoah National Park. "

    7. Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park Luray

    24 Reviews
    Luray, VA
    16 miles
    Website
    +1 (540) 300-1697

    "Close to Shenandoah National Park and Skyline Drive."

    "They had plenty of appearances of Yogi or Cindy bear at activities and just driving around the park on a golf cart."

    8. Little Fort Campground

    8 Reviews
    Woodstock, VA
    4 miles
    Website

    "Off the beaten path for sure. Only a couple of other campers there when we visited. No issue for our 2wd SUV. Quite a bit of hunters gunfire in the distance, but otherwise very peaceful."

    "Some sites have direct access to the Peter's Mill Run OHV complex. Vault toilet for all sites to share. No water, no electricity. Have to pack trash out. Sites were first come first serve."

    9. Gooney Creek Campground

    16 Reviews
    Bentonville, VA
    14 miles
    Website
    +1 (540) 635-4066

    "We are tent campers and we’re looking for a place close to Shenandoah to ride our motorcycles. This was 3 miles from the north entrance to the park, perfect."

    "Hike up a trail or up through the creek itself to a swimming hole only accessible to campers. Saw some decent sized fish swimming around in there."

    10. Elizabeth Furnace Campground

    9 Reviews
    Strasburg, VA
    10 miles
    Website

    $20 / night

    "In the valley outside of Shenandoah, it was a nice spot to return to at night. There are also some hiking trails across the street."

    "Campground Review:

    What a great find, so close to a town….though feels like you are deep in the forest!"

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  • Joel R.The Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 2, 2025

    Big Meadows Campground — Shenandoah National Park

    Quiet, lots of room

    This is a National Park campground so there are no hookups! Generators are allowed during designated hours. (Please don’t bring one.) Hot shower, bathrooms and laundry are available. Camp store with basics. The sites are large, some are not level but are workable. Lots of wildlife. Near trails.

  • Lee G.
    Sep. 2, 2025

    Big Bend Campground

    Big Bend Campground…Definitely Worth the Experience

    Big Bend Campground is a beautiful place with a great family atmosphere. The campsites are large and accommodate RVs and/or multiple tents. The best part about this place is the nearly 360° lazy river tubing experience. This place has no cell service and you’ll have to travel along a 2 1/2 mile dirt road to finally get to the campground. The Camp Hosts were great and offered a lot of local information and tips. While this is a great location and provides memorable adventures, it would be great if the picnic tables and some of the fire rings could be updated as they’re nearing the end of their service life. However, this is simply a great place to unhook from the daily grind.

  • Werner S.The Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 1, 2025

    Loft Mountain Campground — Shenandoah National Park

    Perfect Shenandoah stopover

    Good amount of first come first serve spots. We visited during a weekday and there was more than enough availability. Nice small trail that runs around the campground. The campstore offers more than enough! We bought a smores-kit, very handy. I dont know if there are (enough) full hook ups?

  • Werner S.The Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 1, 2025

    KOA Luray RV Resort

    Just turned into a KOA?

    Wright next to the Luray caves and near the starting point of the Skyline drive. Nice, quietly located camping, surrounded by fields. You have all the necessary amenities that you would expect on a KOA camping. (I think they just now became KOA, last month it was still the big skies camping). There is a small but nice swimmingpool. Fun; lots of fireflies (in the right seasons?)

  • JThe Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 31, 2025

    Spacious Skies Shenandoah Views

    Very clean and Nice Views

    Very clean campground with super friendly staff. I really enjoyed my time here.

  • M
    Aug. 30, 2025

    Middle Ridge Campground

    Perfect Site

    This was the perfect little site. Super friendly and accommodating, beautiful walking paths, great campsites. We really enjoyed our stay.

  • Lindsay C.
    Aug. 28, 2025

    Little Fort Campground

    Nice secluded campsite

    There are 9 campsites, each with at least one fire ring, a tent pad and a picnic table, and there is a vault toilet in the middle. I arrive at 7:30pm on a Saturday in late August and thought I might be too late to get a spot but there were only two other groups there so I had my pick of most of the sites. 

    Overall it's a nice secluded spot, although I had a couple of complaints. The picnic tables at most of the sites had seen better days and I'm not sure if I would have wanted to sit at them if I had stayed at the site for any meals. Also, I could hear some cars drive by and some dogs barking while I was trying to sleep, which was a bit disruptive. Otherwise, I would recommend this campsite. 

    Note: this page says that Verizon has limited service but I have a Verizon prepaid plan and I had no service at all starting from about 20 minutes away from the site, so I wouldn't count on having any reception.

  • Lyle & Stephanie H.
    Aug. 24, 2025

    Middle Ridge Campground

    Private - Quiet - Great Hosts

    We really enjoyed our stay.   Quiet camping on top of a mountain.   Beautiful wooded views.  Hosts were amazing and plenty of space between campers.  All the spots are shaded.

  • SThe Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 18, 2025

    Middle Ridge Campground

    Peaceful retreat in the woods on the mountain

    Nice full hook-up sites in spacious level sites in the woods. Great place to get away. Great value with a gracious host and hostess. Delivered wood to our site by the time I disconnected. The donkeys were fun to see. The town of Romney nearby has everything you might need. Highly recommend the small farmer markets with fresh fruit and veggies. Road to access the campground was good with some tight turns up the hill the last couple of miles. The campground itself is gravel roads that were pretty tight gettin in and out of and fairly steep with trees on all sides. Made it in and out no issue taking it slow, but not sure I would try anything longer than about 36' fifth wheel or 34' travel trailer. Water pressure was just a bit weak and used our water tank and pump during our stay. Best we could get for water pressure out of the hose was 25-20 psi. No issues with power or sewer. Pool looked nice and clean, but we did not get a chance to use it. Hike down to the ponds is pretty steep. Would go back again if in the area. Starlink was sketchy at best, Verizon had one bar and slightly usable, ATT was best with a couple of bars and ok speeds.

Guide to Woodstock

Camping near Woodstock, Virginia, offers a fantastic mix of natural beauty and outdoor activities. Whether you're looking for a peaceful retreat or an adventure-filled getaway, there are several campgrounds in the area that cater to all types of campers.

What to do:

  • Hiking: Explore the stunning trails in Shenandoah National Park. Many campers rave about the easy access to trails right from the campgrounds. One reviewer mentioned, "Hiking trails leave right from the campground" at Big Meadows Campground.
  • Stargazing: Enjoy clear night skies perfect for stargazing. A camper shared, "We spent a late evening in the Big Meadow on a picnic blanket stargazing," highlighting the beauty of the night sky at Big Meadows Campground.
  • Fishing and Water Activities: The Shenandoah River State Park is great for fishing and kayaking. 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 Loft Mountain Campground stated, "The bathrooms and showers are very clean."
  • Spacious Sites: Many campgrounds offer roomy sites. A camper at Blackwater Falls State Park mentioned, "Campsites are just the right size. Very level and nicely done."
  • Proximity to Attractions: Campers love being close to local attractions. One reviewer at Bull Run Regional Park said, "We were able to drive to a DC Metro station easily - 30 minutes."

What you should know:

  • Bear Awareness: Bears are common in the area, so it's essential to store food properly. A camper at Big Meadows Campground warned, "There are bears so make sure you don't leave any food out."
  • Limited Amenities: Some campgrounds, like Matthews Arm Campground, have few amenities, so be prepared for a more rustic experience. A visitor noted, "No electricity or hookups at Matthews Arm."
  • Crowded Sites: During peak season, campgrounds can get crowded. A reviewer at Lewis Mountain Campground mentioned, "Most of the sites here are very close together and provide very little privacy."

Tips for camping with families:

  • Choose Family-Friendly Campgrounds: Look for campgrounds with playgrounds and activities for kids. A family at Rocky Gap State Park enjoyed, "There is a nice playground near shade for parents to watch."
  • Plan for Activities: Make sure to have a list of activities to keep the kids engaged. One camper at Misty Mountain Camp Resort said, "The kids had a blast on the inflatable jump pad."
  • Pack Essentials: Bring along games and outdoor gear to keep everyone entertained. A reviewer at Harpers Ferry KOA mentioned, "The amenities are endless!"

Tips from RVers:

  • Check Site Size: Make sure your RV fits the site before booking. A camper at Loft Mountain Campground advised, "Be sure to do your due diligence before choosing your site."
  • Be Mindful of Noise: Some campgrounds can be noisy, especially on weekends. A visitor at Harpers Ferry KOA noted, "Partiers with foul mouths throughout the campground."
  • Use Leveling Blocks: Many sites may not be perfectly level. A reviewer at Shenandoah River State Park mentioned, "The sites are a little close together, but it was quiet."

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What camping is available near Woodstock, VA?

According to TheDyrt.com, Woodstock, VA offers a wide range of camping options, with 146 campgrounds and RV parks near Woodstock, VA and 20 free dispersed camping spots.

Which is the most popular campground near Woodstock, VA?

According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Woodstock, VA is Andy Guest/Shenandoah River State Park Campground with a 4.7-star rating from 56 reviews.

Where can I find free dispersed camping near Woodstock, VA?

According to TheDyrt.com, there are 20 free dispersed camping spots near Woodstock, VA.

What parks are near Woodstock, VA?

According to TheDyrt.com, there are 21 parks near Woodstock, VA that allow camping, notably Shenandoah National Park and Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park.

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