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Little Fort Campground near Woodstock offers dispersed camping for tent and RV campers with pets. The free established campsites include picnic tables, fire rings, and tent pads, though some visitors note the surface may be too hard for tent stakes. Vault toilets serve the nine campsites, but no running water is available. Campers select sites by flipping washers from green to red on a board to indicate occupancy. Sites at Creekside Campground, another pet-friendly option, provide water and electric hookups along a scenic creek where ducks frequent the shoreline. Pets are welcome at both locations with standard leash requirements. Most sites fill quickly on holiday weekends, particularly at Little Fort where campers should arrive early to secure a spot.
The surrounding area provides numerous dog-friendly recreational opportunities with access to trails and water. Little Fort Campground sits near an off-road vehicle trail which creates some noise until early evening, potentially disturbing dogs sensitive to loud mechanical sounds. The campground's location deep in the woods requires navigation along winding mountain roads with no cell service, so campers should plan routes in advance. Creekside Campground offers easier access just minutes from Interstate 81, making it convenient for travelers with pets. The creek at Creekside provides a natural water feature dogs can enjoy while supervised. Pack-out trash policies apply at Little Fort, with no disposal facilities available on site. Temperatures vary significantly in the Shenandoah Valley region, requiring pet owners to prepare for weather changes when camping.
"Our patio was on the side next to the road which was a little close to traffic but we still loved siting there, especially in the evening with a campfire."
"Tons of trails great for families with dogs or those wanting to get out and hike. The campsite featured some of the best bathroom/ shower houses, they were super clean and well maintained."
from $27 - $427 / night
Check Availability"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!)"
"The pull in area was paved and behind it was a nice flat tent area."
from $30 - $75 / night
Check Availability"Stayed here with three other girls and my dog- it was a great spot! Nice and close to some great trails for our evening walk, and nothing beats staying Inside the NP!"
"This was a great campground location to many, many National Park Trails. Our stay was during the last week of September. We met up with family who live in the area and got 3 sites hugging the AT."
from $30 - $75 / night
Check Availability"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."
from $26 - $47 / night
Check Availability"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."
"This campground is very close to Luray Caverns and all that they have to offer."
from $31 - $230 / night
Check Availability"Lots of fun stuff to do for adults, children, and pets. Will definitely visit again!"
"Close to Shenandoah National Park and Skyline Drive."
"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!"
from $20 / night
Check Availability"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."
"Love staying here for just a night couple small trails around the area not any great views but it is very peaceful in the woods."
"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. "
"Positive: Friendly staff, near the river, close to Shenandoah NP, quiet camping, every site has a fire pit. Negative: sanitary fascilities are old."
"Sites 31 and 32 (despite being near the campground’s public river access) look large and private. Both riverside."
from $30 - $125 / night
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TravelerWe began our membership here this June. it has a great atmosphere on the banks of the Shenandoah River. There are activities every weekend like concerts and group activities. Staff is very friendly and helpful. The facilities are clean and very convenient. Pet friendly; two dog parks.
GuideBeautiful views. 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.
It also had the largest dog park area of any campground I’ve ever seen.
Very nice pool, friendly staff and firewood available for purchase. They will even deliver right to your site.
Very close to downtown Luray, which has great shops and restaurants. There is a very nice 2 mile long walking trail, the Luray-Hawksbill Greenway, near the campground that will take you right into town.
Also close by to some excellent hiking, wineries, breweries and distilleries.
ScoutWe recently stayed for a long weekend at the Outlanders campground after we received a referral from a friend and could not have been more happy with our stay. The RV sites at this campground are very spaced out, you have a lot of room to each side of your RV. The park and facilities were very clean. They have a playground for the kids, fishing ponds, cabins, pet friendly with a dog park and they are located right along the Shenandoah river. You can go tubing on the river but need to provide your own tubes. The ride down the river from one end of the park to the other is around 30 minutes. Also for all of the people attached to the internet like us we were able to have plenty of cell signal to hotspot and get internet.
ScoutThis campground is very close to Luray Caverns and all that they have to offer. There is also a Duke's of Hazzard themed museum and store where they do live music on weekends nearby, it's called Cooter's. This campground is very small but quiet. It does border cow pasture land so when the wind shifts you get the smell but it wasn't constant and it wasn't unbearable. They have 2 swimming pools and a very large dog park. The bath houses were clean and well maintained. I would definitely recommend this campground.
TravelerStayed here for two weeks in early March. Newly renovated campground with a lot of amenities. Very helpful staff. The campground is a lot of money upgrading services, capabilities, and extra activities (St Patrick's Day parade and dinner). While we were there they added street signage (very helpful) and installed a Bocce Ball field. Two fenced dog parks. Campsites are level gravel (no pads). Located near multiple vineyards. Our only complaint was that the sewage connection was slightly higher than the black tank outlet on our Airstream. The majority of camp sites are very close together, and the sites closer to the highway experience highway noise.
TravelerWe stayed here for 3 nights. Perfect campground with everything you need. Bathrooms are very clean. Ice, propane, and other items are available on site at the store. Halloween was in full effect including a haunted walk. Sites are spacious and have natural stone in ground fire pits instead of rusted metal rims which adds character. Dog park, pool, and plenty of games are available on site. Harrisonburg is down the road if you to need to stop in town.
GuideUsually go camping with a Little Guy teardrop trailer, but with the current state of the country, didn’t feel comfortable with sharing bathroom facilities. We booked Yurt #1. It was fantastic. The place was spotless, well equipped kitchenette, grill, fire pit, comfortable beds. We loved our neighbors the sheep, goats and llamas. Checking in was easy, with the keys and map at the office. Park was clean and well maintained. Dog park is great. Wonderful way to start coming out of quarantine. Great hiking nearby.
GuideThis campground is really nice and one of the nicer KOAs we've stayed at. We had a great back in site, that although a little unlevel, was really private and in the back corner. It was adjacent to a farm and like others have mentioned, it was a bit smelly at times. They had a huge dog park that my dog loved. They also had multiple dog bag stations throughout the campground. Then road between the office and campsites is a bit narrow and one lane so can be tricky when people are arriving or leaving with rigs. I used the laundry facility and the machines were the worst I've come across in the last 8 months of using campground facilities or laundromats. The coin tray got stuck in multiple machines and one machine already had the tray stuck when I got there. Luckily the office reimbursed me, but with most of the machines broken and them unable to fix them, we had to go into town to the laundromat. The wifi was terrible and unusable, even with our antenna. AT&T worked well and Verizon was a bit spotty.
GuideOn a whim we decided to try this campground. 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. Making a reservation was easy, we arrived and had the loveliest conversation with Pam, she is such a gem!! We got a spot right next to the creek, bought some firewood from Pam for $10, which gave you a small wheelbarrow full. You can get a better deal elsewhere but we were happy to support Pam. The campground wasn’t exceptionally beautiful, the bathrooms and shower are rustic. Paint peeling and very makeshift but who cares. The water was hot and the bathroom facility has gorgeous paintings all over it. The grounds were relatively empty when we stayed and we had no issues w anything. Rained all night, we didn’t care, rain and the creek sounded awesome. Without hesitation I would stay here again, you don’t meet special souls like Pam very often. Give her your business. Oh and watch out for the pet cat, he likes the road down to the campsite. His name is Puppycat.
Camping in the Shenandoah Valley near Woodstock, Virginia ranges from elevations of 600 to 3,000 feet, creating varied microclimates throughout the year. The region experiences average summer highs around 85°F with cooler evenings dropping to the mid-60s. Winter camping requires preparation for temperatures that can drop below freezing, particularly at higher elevation campgrounds.
Hiking to waterfalls: Several campgrounds provide access to waterfall trails within a short drive. At Shenandoah River State Park Campground, campers can explore multiple hiking options. According to one visitor, "Lots of hiking and mtb trails, although we only did a bit of walking. Campground is maybe 100 yds from the Shenandoah River and it's beautiful down there."
Mountain biking: The region offers trails for various skill levels. One camper at Shenandoah River State Park Campground noted, "The park offers very doable hiking and mountain biking options for beginners. Campground access to the Shenandoah River."
River activities: Fishing, swimming, and paddling opportunities abound. A visitor to Elizabeth Furnace Campground mentioned, "There is a pretty creek running through the campground," making it easy to enjoy water activities right from your site.
Wildlife viewing: Many campgrounds offer opportunities to spot local fauna. A camper at Big Meadows Campground observed, "You will definitely see deer in the campground as they walk through and browse the understory. They are unafraid of humans unless directly approached."
Riverside campsites: Many campgrounds feature sites directly adjacent to water. A visitor to Low Water Bridge Campground shared, "We got a site right on the river bank so we just hopped out and were at our site!" making it convenient for water activities.
Clean facilities: Well-maintained bathrooms and shower facilities matter to campers. At Elizabeth Furnace Campground, a visitor noted, "The showers (4) were clean and nice and the grounds were very well kept."
Spacious sites: Many campgrounds offer room between sites. A camper at Mathews Arm Campground mentioned, "Sites are large but many are lined up right next to each other. I recommend staying away from A72 to the end of A. They're lined up too closely for my taste, and there isn't much shade."
Quiet atmosphere: Peaceful surroundings enhance the camping experience. A visitor to Creekside Campground noted, "We had a large grass space with water and power on the edge of a beautiful creek and enjoyed the sounds of it both nights."
Reservation systems vary: Some campgrounds require advance booking while others operate first-come, first-served. At Little Fort Campground, "You select a campsite by flipping a washer on a hook on the board from green to red. Flip it back when you leave."
Cell service limitations: Many campgrounds have limited or no connectivity. One camper at Low Water Bridge Campground reported, "There is absolutely no Verizon service here (ATT seems to work pretty well). You'll have to drive 10-15 in either direction on Rt. 211 before you can catch a signal."
Weather considerations: Mountain weather can change rapidly. A visitor to Mathews Arm Campground warned, "Sites are large but many are lined up right next to each other. I recommend staying away from A72 to the end of A. They're lined up too closely for my taste, and there isn't much shade."
Wildlife precautions: Bears are present throughout the region. A camper at Mathews Arm Campground advised, "There are no bear boxes at this campground, but there are indeed bears, so keep all food in your car."
Kid-friendly activities: Some campgrounds offer dedicated children's programming. At Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park Luray, a visitor reported, "The kids loved running off in the open field and playing on the zip line. We loved that we could see them from our site. The birthday boy also loved the outdoor laser tag!"
Educational opportunities: Rangers often provide family-oriented nature programs. A camper at Big Meadows Campground mentioned, "Nice amphitheater with interesting ranger programs. Busy traffic in park but nice trails are accessible from campground."
Swimming options: Water features provide cooling entertainment for children. A visitor to Big Meadows Campground noted, "We were there during a heat wave so there were bugs but being from Georgia the heat was bearable," suggesting families prepare for seasonal conditions.
Pet-friendly considerations: Most campgrounds welcome dogs with standard rules. Little Fort Campground accommodates pets, but a camper warned, "It is next to an off-road vehicle trail and there was a lot of action coming down until about 7 PM. Wouldn't have bothered me, but it did bother my dogs."
Site dimensions: Many campgrounds have limited space for larger rigs. At Gooney Creek Campground, an RVer noted, "Gooney Creek Campground is an excellent place to tent camp or camp in smaller RVs. Rigs longer than 25 feet, most likely will not fit."
Hookup availability: Electric and water connections vary by campground. A visitor to Creekside Campground reported, "Sites are simple, some are bigger than others. Hookups are easy to get to," making it suitable for RVers requiring utilities.
Leveling challenges: Some sites require significant leveling. An RVer at Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park mentioned, "Our only real drawback was our site was not even close to level. It probably shouldn't have been available for a 40'+ RV."
Dump station access: Facilities for waste disposal differ between locations. A camper at Low Water Bridge noted, "Electricity is on the RV site, there is a dumping place for black/grey water," confirming essential services for extended stays.
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