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.

Northwest River Park & Campground

Moyock, NC is a great camping destination for adventurers of all types. There are tons of hikes and other fun activities to partake in, as well as sights to see and explore. Ready to plan your adventure? Check out our campgrounds near Moyock and user-submitted reviews.

Moyock

The Best Camping Near Moyock, North Carolina

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.

Labor Day weekend 

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. 

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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). 


Simple in the South

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. 

Hometown fun

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.

Ok campground, but lots to do!

A great nights sleep. Lovely setting, shady and quiet. Bathrooms were brand new, showers were clean &amp; 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! 

Lovely shady spot

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

Great

Bath houses were clean &amp; the trails were awesome! 

Great place for the family! 

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.

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