Tubing, fishing, and wading draw campers to Watermelon Park Campground, which sits directly on the Shenandoah River outside Berryville, Virginia. The river is the main event here. When tubing is in season, the campground rents tubes and runs shuttles a few miles upstream, dropping riders at a boat landing for the float back down. Across the water, a mountain ridge rises above the opposite bank, giving sites open sightlines toward the hills.
The campground caters primarily to RVs, with electric and water hookups available but no sewer connections. A dump station is on site. Some sites lack picnic tables and fire rings, though above-ground fire pits can be used in their place. The access road off US 7 is narrow, and larger motorhomes have reported some difficulty navigating it. Facilities include showers and a playground, and staff are consistently described as approachable and helpful. Cell signal is limited, and there is no laundry room on the grounds.
Rates run $60 to $150 per night, which several reviewers note feels high given the absence of sewer hookups and the inconsistency of site amenities. The campground fills quickly around holiday weekends, and overflow sites across an interior road may be assigned when the main area reaches capacity. Mountain Lake Campground and Sky Meadows State Park Campground are alternatives in the broader area for campers weighing their options. Watermelon Park makes the most sense for RV owners who prioritize direct river access over full hookups and a full suite of site furnishings.
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Map & DirectionsWatermelon Park Campground is located in Virginia near Berryville
Address
3322 Lockes Mill Rd.
Berryville, VA 22611
Coordinates
39.09676237 N
77.94013074 W
Connectivity
T-Mobile5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 1 userLast on 11/14/25
VerizonLTESome CoverageVerified by 6 usersLast on 7/13/26- AT&T5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 7/13/26
Connectivity
- T-Mobile5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 1 userLast on 11/14/25
- VerizonLTESome CoverageVerified by 6 usersLast on 7/13/26
- AT&T5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 7/13/26
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Site Types
- RV Sites
Features
For Campers
- Market
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Firewood Available
- Reservable
- Showers
- Drinking Water
- Electric Hookups
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Sanitary Dump
- Water Hookups
- Pull-Through Sites
- 30 Amp Hookups
- 50 Amp Hookups
- Big Rig Friendly
Contact
General Info
Reservations
Drive Time
- 27 min from Winchester, VA
- 1 hr from Hagerstown, MD
- 1 hr 15 min from Washington, DC
- 1 hr 18 min from Chambersburg, PA
