Best Cabin Camping in Virginia

The place where the first permanent British colony in mainland North America was founded in 1607, Virginia is a state with an exceptional history and abundant natural attractions. From colonial towns and Revolutionary and Civil War battlefields to various Presidential Homes, including one that is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, history is never far away when camping in Virginia. Nature, too, is an intricate part of Virginia’s state identity.

On the coast, you’ll find several state parks and wildlife refuges. Additionally, there are significant historic sites such as Colonial National Historical Park, which includes Historic Jamestown and the Yorktown Battlefield. Across Chesapeake Bay, a calm wave-less bay, lie popular Cape Charles and glorious Assateague Island National Seashore with its feral horses galloping along the beaches. All around Chesapeake Bay, extensive sand beaches and shallow water attract huge crowds of sunbathers and families camping in Virginia over Summer break.

More inland, rolling vineyards and horse farms characterize the Monticello American Viticultural Area, while the beauty of the Shenandoah Valley and Blue Ridge Mountains to the west has been praised in many a country song. It’s in this region, with its undulating forested hills, rocky outcrops, countless waterfalls and rich biodiversity, that you’ll want to go camping in Virginia.

Shenandoah National Park, protecting a section of the Blue Ridge Mountains’ crest, is an outdoor playground for hikers, cyclists, wildlife watchers and road trippers alike. The only road through the park is Skyline Drive, a world-class mountain road lined with trails, campgrounds, a couple of historic lodges, and more than 70 overlooks.

At the park’s southern entrance, Skyline Drive links up with the equally scenic Blue Ridge Parkway. Connecting Shenandoah with Great Smoky Mountains National Park in North Carolina, its 469 miles make it the longest linear park in America. From historic homesteads and the Blue Ridge Music Center to viewpoints, hiking trails and waterfalls like Crabtree Falls, its numerous attractions, combined with free access, make this the most visited unit in the entire National Park Service system.

Other great destinations for camping in Virginia are the Allegheny Highlands, home to natural hot springs, and Grayson Highlands State Park featuring rock-strewn mountain meadows, panoramic vistas and wild ponies.

Best Cabin Sites in Virginia (164)

    1. Big Meadows Campground — Shenandoah National Park

    117 Reviews
    Stanley, VA
    Website
    +1 (540) 999-3500

    $30 - $75 / night

    "We camped here the last night of the season (Nov30) and shared the campground with a mix of tent campers, car/van campers, and a few larger units."

    "Lots and lots of folks about, but still enough space to NOT feel encroached upon."

    2. First Landing State Park Campground

    116 Reviews
    Virginia Beach, VA
    Website
    +1 (757) 412-2300

    $28 - $40 / night

    "I stayed in one of their cottages during October."

    "The first thing we noticed was this place was clean and I suggest you make a reservation as we did as it books up fast. Pet friendly, great fishing and beautiful views all around."

    3. Pocahontas State Park Campground

    78 Reviews
    Chester, VA
    Website
    +1 (804) 796-4255

    $35 - $40 / night

    "It was a really nice site: set back a bit from the road, fairly wooded, not a long walk to the bathhouse water/electric hook-ups, and a long back-in driveway."

    "This park has trails, a sprayground, playground, camping, cabins, nature center, and picnic areas. I love this park. It really is beautiful. We stayed here one night for a vintage scooter rally."

    4. Loft Mountain Campground — Shenandoah National Park

    61 Reviews
    Dyke, VA
    Website
    +1 (434) 823-4675

    $30 - $75 / night

    "In our opinion this is the best campground in Shenandoah National Park. Sites are large and many offer privacy. Sites include fire ring and picnic tables."

    "The site we had was primitive, no water or electric, but had a picnic table, fire ring, & a bear box. Although the sites were close, they were situated to maximize privacy."

    5. Andy Guest/Shenandoah River State Park Campground

    56 Reviews
    Bentonville, VA
    Website
    +1 (540) 622-6840

    $30 - $40 / night

    "Stayed in Camp Cabin 41 in middle August 2022. The cabins are basic, but just enough that you need."

    "tl;dr- We stayed in a cabin February. The park and the cabins are very clean and well maintained. We enjoyed the many trails and walking our dog along the river."

    6. Kiptopeke State Park Campground

    53 Reviews
    Townsend, VA
    Website
    +1 (757) 331-2267

    $30 - $47 / night

    "This was our first time staying in a yurt at Kiptopeake State Park."

    "Located on the bay there aren't huge waves to worry about or big beach crowds. Kiptopeake is my favorite Virginia State Park campground, hands down. "

    7. Holiday Trav-L-Park

    44 Reviews
    Virginia Beach, VA
    Website
    +1 (866) 849-8860

    $25 - $92 / night

    "We stayed at Holiday Trav-L-Park in Virginia Beach for the first time for 3 nights in July.  As our travel trailer is small, we were able to stay in site #152. "

    "You can rent sites for RVs or tents, you can rent cabins, campers, and even glamping tents!"

    8. Royal Oak Campground — Hungry Mother State Park

    40 Reviews
    Marion, VA
    Website
    +1 (276) 781-7400

    $25 - $45 / night

    "Hungry Mother State Park, Royal Oak Campground, Marion VA...site 3. https://www.dcr.virginia.gov/state-parks/hungry-mother

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    "Hungry Mother State Park, just a short drive off I-81 in southwestern Virginia, is an easily accessible gem offering modern cabins, yurts, and campgrounds equipped for tents or RVs, with limitless activities"

    9. Sun Outdoors Cape Charles

    39 Reviews
    Cape Charles, VA
    Website
    +1 (757) 331-3063

    "Cherrystone is located right on the Chesapeake Bay, which provides campers with lots of water activities (swimming, clamming, crabbing, kayaking, fishing, boating, etc)."

    "Quiet hours don’t start until 11pm and quiet time isn’t really enforced by the employees. It wasn’t terrible but we would have preferred a little less noise."

    10. Bull Run Regional Park

    42 Reviews
    Iron Gate, VA
    Website
    +1 (703) 631-0550

    $30 - $95 / night

    "Great Park, friendly staff, clean facilities. We stayed with our Pop Up for two nights at an electric -supported site. Portable water and dumping station located at the camp store."

    "Pros - Clean Bathrooms, Camp store open 8am - 8pm, Sites 62 - 92 (except #74 and 88) are all pretty  good.  Security was great, patrol throughout the night.  "

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Cabin Reviews in Virginia

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