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Northwest River Park & Campground

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Northwest River Park & Campground, near Chesapeake, Virginia, is a family-friendly destination that offers a mix of outdoor fun and essential amenities. With sites that accommodate tents, RVs, and even cabins, it’s a great place to set up camp and enjoy the natural surroundings.

The campground boasts clean facilities, including bathrooms and showers, which visitors appreciate after a day of activities. Many families enjoy the recreational options available, such as hiking trails, canoeing, and even a putt-putt golf course. As one camper noted, “There are tons of hiking trails!” making it easy to explore the beautiful landscape.

For those traveling with kids, the park features playgrounds and wide-open spaces for running around. While some campers mentioned that the sites can feel a bit close together, the vibrant atmosphere and variety of activities keep everyone entertained. Whether you’re roasting marshmallows around the fire or enjoying a day of fishing, Northwest River Park & Campground has plenty to offer for a memorable outdoor experience.

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Location

Northwest River Park & Campground is located in Virginia

Address

1733 Indian Creek Road
Chesapeake, VA 23320

Coordinates

36.58406581 N
76.15674118 W

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Access

Drive-In
Park next to your site
Walk-In
Park in a lot, walk to your site.
Boat-In
Sites accessible by watercraft.

Stay Connected

WiFi
Poor
Verizon
Fair
AT&T
Good
T-Mobile
Good

Site Types

Tent Sites
RV Sites
Standard (Tent/RV)
Group
Cabins
Equestrian

Features

For Campers

Market
ADA Access
Trash
Picnic Table
Phone Service
Reservable
Showers
Drinking Water
Electric Hookups
Toilets
Pets
Fires

For Vehicles

Sanitary Dump
Water Hookups
Pull-Through Sites
50 Amp Hookups
Big Rig Friendly

Contact

General Info

Reservations

+17574217151

Drive Time

1 hr 54 min from Richmond
2 hrs 12 min from Greenville

Sheri K.

Guide

Reviewed May. 6, 2025

Under construction ~

This is a beautiful campground! There are only seven campers here in this campground, and I can't believe it. The sites are gravel and mostly level but I did have to use a couple blocks of my levelers. There are picnic tables and fire pits at each site, however my picnic table has a very very warped bench. But it makes no difference to me as it is only me, and I have my own chairs! The bathrooms are clean and well lit. The only thing I have a problem with here, is that there are no garbage cans or dumpsters near the campsites. The only garbage containers I found were near the dump station, which is on the way out of the park, nowhere near the campground! There is lots to do within this camp, let alone in the area around the camp. I have noticed two hiking trails, I have seen the kayaks that are for rent and the area you launch, all we need now is some nicer weather. Other info, I asked if they had weekly rates and was told yes. But of course you are limited to 14 days like so many other campgrounds. When I arrived and talked to the clerk about the weekly rates, all he did was multiply the daily rate by the number of days. There is no discounted weekly rate. They also do not take Sam's club, do not have senior discounts, etc.. I don't know if their site on the the dirt shows the price, but it was $42 for the first night and drops to $38 per night for the rest of my stay.

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Month of VisitMay

Alex M.

Legend

Reviewed Jul. 18, 2022

Turned away

Arrived shortly after 8 pm after a long day's drive. The sun was going down but it wasn't dark yet. The campground office was locked and deserted. No posted instructions about after hours registration, no pay box. Ran into a park ranger who informed me the campground was closed for the evening; as in, would not take my money. Seriously? The campground is behind a gate with a keypad, so no chance of driving in and talking to the camp host. The ranger was kind and apologetic at least.

Drove a little further south and found a nice site at Bells Island Campground. The host there was happy to take my money.

SiteN/A

Month of VisitJuly

Nikki M.

Scout

Reviewed Apr. 14, 2022

Great place for the family!

Bath houses were clean & the trails were awesome!

Month of VisitApril

Patricia L.

Scout

Reviewed Oct. 4, 2021

Great

Plenty of things to do for the active camper. Put put golf, kayak, hiking and much more.

Site48

Month of VisitSeptember

Michelle

Traveler

Reviewed May. 25, 2021

Lovely shady spot

A great nights sleep. Lovely setting, shady and quiet. Bathrooms were brand new, showers were clean & HOT. Coin laundry available. They are in the process of adding another bathroom/shower building so only running at half capacity when we visited. Lots of fun activities for families!

SiteC something

Month of VisitMay

Katie M.

Legend

Reviewed Sep. 30, 2019

Ok campground, but lots to do!

The campground at Northwest River Park is small and pretty basic. For a tent camper that is used to wooded, private sites these leave much to be desired. There is not much privacy. The campground was full the night we stayed there and very busy and noisy through the night. We stayed on a Memorial Day weekend though so maybe it is not typically like that. All night our young children were woken up by the noise from the nearby RV's AC units.

What this park lacks in it's campground, it makes up for in it's recreational activities! There is a putt-putt course! Canoeing! Tons of hiking trails! Multiple playgrounds! Lots of wide open space for kids to run and play! Fishing! This is an excellent park for kids and families to come for the day!

Overall not a horrible experience but this is the closest campground to our house and we have not felt the need to come back and stay overnight. Maybe would be better for camping mid-week when it's not so busy.

Site41

Month of VisitMay

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Elizabeth V.

Ranger

Reviewed Aug. 25, 2019

Hometown fun

I have spent my childhood here and I am excited to share it with my kids. We hike here when visiting grandparents. Chesapeake Public Park’s does a great job with events and education at NWRP! Equestrian trails available, which is always a plus.

Sally T.

Scout

Reviewed Jul. 21, 2018

Simple in the South

Its nothing fancy. Good place for a natture hike, campfire amd one night tent camping. Plan on bringing your own water as there isn’t always running water (not sure why).

Heather L.

Guide

Reviewed Jul. 17, 2018

Review

sites are small but the park does not fill up during the week. There are a few hikes leading back to the river. Canoes and paddle boats are available to rent for use in black water.

Nicole L.

Scout

Reviewed Sep. 15, 2017

Labor Day weekend

It was a rainy Labor Day weekend, but we still managed to enjoy ourselves at the campgrounds. Because this area is near wetlands some of the campsites were flooded throughout the weekend. If rain a lot of rain is forecasted you may want to talk to one of the rangers about your particular site.

Rangers were nice and very attentive during there checks of the campgrounds. The facilities were very nice and clean. Campgrounds were very dog friendly, which made camping with the dog enjoyable.

My only issue was the parks reservation system. I reserved the campsite using the online, Reserve America system. About a week before our trip I had to change plans and only stay 2 days instead of 3. Tried to change the reservation but the park said I had to do it with Reserve America. When I called Reserve America I kept being told we don't handle that park you have to call this number. After being given 4 different numbers and talking to 6 different people I gave up trying to change the reservation. From now on if I camp here, I will make the reservations directly with the park and not online.

SiteSite 17

Month of VisitSeptember

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Northwest River Park & Campground have RV hookups?

According to TheDyrt.com, Northwest River Park & Campground has 50 amp electric hookups and water hookups.

What is the max vehicle length at Northwest River Park & Campground?

Northwest River Park & Campground allows vehicles up to 60 feet.

Are fires allowed at Northwest River Park & Campground?

Yes, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, fires are allowed at Northwest River Park & Campground, although make sure to check current fire restrictions in the area.

Does Northwest River Park & Campground have wifi?

No, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, Northwest River Park & Campground does not have wifi.

Is there cell phone reception at Northwest River Park & Campground?

According to campers on TheDyrt.com, Verizon signal is fair, AT&T is good, and T-Mobile is good.

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