James City County's Chickahominy Riverfront Park sits along the Chickahominy River, where Gordon Creek meets the main channel and a number of campsites face directly onto the water. The campground is part of a larger county park complex that includes a boat ramp, fishing pier, disc golf course, playground, and a fenced pool open in summer. Sites vary considerably in character: those along the riverbank tend to be larger, mostly level, and shaded by mature trees, while sites in the open field sit in full sun and can get hot during warmer months. Tent sites and full-hookup RV pads (up to 50 feet, with 30/50 amp electric, water, and sewer) are spread across roughly 120 sites, and glamping tents are available for those without gear.
Water access is the campground's most consistent draw. Anglers use the fishing pier, paddlers can launch kayaks and canoes from a dedicated put-in, and motorized boats launch from a separate ramp with its own parking area. The Virginia Capital Trail, a 51-mile paved path running from Jamestown to Richmond, passes through the park and gives cyclists direct access to miles of riding past plantations and farmland. Campers exploring campsites near Jamestown and the broader Colonial Williamsburg area will find this park a functional base, with Colonial Williamsburg, Jamestowne, and Yorktown all within a short drive.
A few practical realities are worth knowing before arrival. Sites are close together, with limited privacy between neighbors, and dirt roads through the hookup sections can be dusty. Road noise from VA-5 is audible from parts of the campground, and lighting from the bathhouses stays on through the night. Water pressure has run low during busy periods, according to multiple reviewers. "Facilities are always clean and well maintained," notes Cindy P., though an earlier visitor flagged that empty sites can accumulate litter between cleanings.
Reservations are accepted up to 12 months in advance, with full payment required at booking and a 90-day maximum stay. The park is open year-round. Nearby, Timberline Glamping at Williamsburg and Chickahominy Wildlife Management Area Site (WMA) provide additional options for those considering the area. Campers who secure a riverside site and plan around the summer crowds tend to get the most out of what this county park has to offer.
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Map & DirectionsChickahominy Riverfront Park is located in Virginia near Jamestown
Address
1350 John Tyler Highway
Williamsburg, VA 23185
Coordinates
37.26666979 N
76.87278867 W
Connectivity
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Connectivity
- T-MobileLTESome Coverage
- VerizonLTESome CoverageVerified by 1 userLast on 8/11/26
- AT&TLTEGood CoverageVerified by 12 usersLast on 8/11/26
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Group
- Cabins
- Tent Cabin
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
- 50 Amp Hookups
- Big Rig Friendly












































