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Picture Lake Campground

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Picture Lake Campground, near Petersburg, Virginia, offers a mix of outdoor fun and essential amenities for campers looking for a quick getaway. With options for tent camping, RVs, and even cabins, it caters to a variety of camping styles, making it a convenient stop for those on the road.

The campground features a lovely lake that many visitors appreciate, along with picnic tables and fire rings for evening gatherings. Some campers have mentioned the helpful staff and the clean store on-site, which adds to the overall experience. As one reviewer noted, “Nice sites full hook up. Pool and laundry close to pool. Clean store. Kid friendly.”

While the atmosphere is generally friendly, some campers have pointed out that the sites can feel a bit cramped, and the proximity to a nearby race track can lead to noise during events. However, the campground does allow pets and has facilities like showers and drinking water, making it a practical choice for families and travelers alike.

If you’re looking to explore, you’ll find that the surrounding area offers a mix of outdoor activities, from fishing to hiking. Just keep in mind that this spot might not be the ultimate destination for a peaceful retreat, but it’s a decent place for an overnight stay or a quick stop on your journey.

Description

Family owned and operated by Ryan L Porter and Cathy H Branch, Picture Lake Campground offers a great camping experience for the whole family with so many fun things to do. We're situated next to the Virginia Motorsports Racetrack and the scenic Picture Lake. We're also convenient to Pamplin Park, Petersburg National Battlefield and Fort Lee Military Base.

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Location

Picture Lake Campground is located in Virginia

Detail location of campground

Address

7818 Boydton Plank Rd
Petersburg, VA 23803

Coordinates

37.1641703 N
77.51299028 W

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Access

  • Drive-In
    Park next to your site
  • Walk-In
    Park in a lot, walk to your site.

Stay Connected

  • WiFi
    Available
  • Verizon
    Good
  • AT&T
    Available
  • T-Mobile
    Good

Site Types

  • Tent Sites
  • RV Sites
  • Standard (Tent/RV)
  • Cabins

Features

For Campers

  • Market
  • ADA Access
  • Trash
  • Picnic Table
  • Firewood Available
  • Phone Service
  • Reservable
  • WiFi
  • Showers
  • Drinking Water
  • Electric Hookups
  • Toilets
  • Alcohol
  • Pets
  • Fires

For Vehicles

  • Sanitary Dump
  • Sewer Hookups
  • Water Hookups
  • Pull-Through Sites
  • Big Rig Friendly

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7 Reviews

Donna B.The Dyrt PRO User
Reviewed Sep. 14, 2023

Short Stay

The pictures are for sure not like the campground. I only needed one night so it wasn’t a big deal but it wasn’t maintained well at all. The volleyball courts were grown over, the basketball court had no hoops (not even the poles) and the grounds themselves weren’t well maintained. It seemed as though there were a lot of people that were permanent residents there but I wouldn’t want to actually vacation there.

Site3
Month of VisitSeptember
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Reviewed Sep. 25, 2021

Noisy crowded

Staff is nice and lake is nice but there are way to make permanent campers and the sites are not well maintained

Site126
Month of VisitSeptember
Jeffrey S.
Reviewed Aug. 1, 2021

Picture lake rv park

Heavy rain lately has some of the park pretty muddy. The staff are helpful, the spaces are close together. There's a drag race strip across the lake that's extremely noisy. Outsiders use the pool. The owners are working on expanding the park.

Siteunknown
Month of VisitJuly
T
Reviewed Jul. 8, 2021

Picture Lake, VA

Nice sites full hook up. Pool and laundry close to pool. Clean store. Kid friendly

Month of VisitJuly
Ashley I.
Reviewed Nov. 4, 2020

Agree with others

Ok for an overnight, not really a destination place. LOTS of long term campers, lots of construction workers staying here to work on jobs in area.

Shandi H.
Reviewed Jun. 23, 2019

Decent but cramped and loud

The lake was beautiful and the price was nice however it's RIGHT beside the race track and the races go on till midnight. The sites are very close together and uneven. It would be a nice quick stop place on the way to a nicer camp but I don't recommend making this place the getaway campsite.

  • Review photo of Picture Lake Campground by Shandi H., June 23, 2019
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Frequently Asked Questions

  • Does Picture Lake Campground have RV hookups?

    According to TheDyrt.com, Picture Lake Campground has water hookups and sewer hookups.

  • Are fires allowed at Picture Lake Campground?

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

  • Does Picture Lake Campground have wifi?

    Yes, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, Picture Lake Campground does have wifi.

  • Is there cell phone reception at Picture Lake Campground?

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