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From the Mountains to the Ocean…
TL RATED
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. . . from our biggest cities to the small, rural towns, our history and our
geography provide campers with every type of experience imaginable. The
private campgrounds and RV parks and our local and regional parks exceed
expectations of the vast majority of campers by offering quality facilities,
amenities and recreational activities and opportunities.
Whether it’s the colorful fall
leaves on Skyline Drive or the
warm white sand on Virginia
Beach, the wonderful, rich
Virginia wines or orchards
or farms, the excitement of
the rides at Busch Gardens
and Kings Dominion, or the
heritage homes of America’s
early Presidents, Virginia is for
Campers!
The Virginia Campground Association proudly presents the Virginia
Campground Directory, a comprehensive listing of campgrounds and
RV parks in Virginia. The directory lists members of the association who
provide a wide range of facilities and amenities to meet the diverse
interests of campers and RVers residing in Virginia or visiting the beautiful
and historic Commonwealth of Virginia, the birthplace of America.
This 2011 Directory is a product of the Virginia Campground Association,
an organization dedicated to the improvement and betterment of family
camping. We eagerly look forward to welcoming you and serving all of your
camping needs.
www.tallpinesharbor.com
Virginia’s Eastern Shore
(757) 824-0777
FREE Wireless Internet
50 Amp Pull-Thrus
Join the VCA…
Become a Virginia Campground Association Member, contact:
David Gorin, Executive Director, David Gorin & Associates
P.O. Box 9928 • McLean, VA 22102 • (703) 448-6863
E-Mail: ToVCA@aol.com • www.virginiacampgrounds.org
To advertise, contact Jim Stallard, Stallard Studios Publishing
610 West Main Street • Wytheville, VA 24382 • (276) 228-7092
E-Mail: jim@stallardstudios.com • www.stallardstudios.com
VCA OFFICERS
President: Karl Littman, Candy Hill Campground
Vice President: Ray Barker, Tall Pines Harbor Campground
Secretary: Kristina Crall, Grey’s Point Camp
Treasurer: Bill Rhoads, American Heritage RV Park
Chairman of the Board: Steve Albrecht, Staunton KOA/Walnut Hills Campground
VCA Directors
Bob Aldrich, Madison KOA/Shenandoah Hills Campground
Kristy Bazzanella, Christopher Run Campground
Scott Daniels, Cozy Acres Campground
Ken Gedicke, Gloucester Point Family Campground
James Hopkins, Cherrystone Family Camping Resort
Mike Johncox, Riverside Camp #2
John Rust, Yogi Bear Jellystone Park, Luray
Contents
Southwest Blue Ridge Highlands……… 3-5
Shenandoah Valley………………… 6-11
Northern Virginia……………………12-13
Central Virginia……………………14-21
State Parks Listings…………………… 18
Tidewater & Hampton Roads…………22-26
Chesapeake Bay……………………27-29
Eastern Shore………………………30-31
Map of Campgrounds ~ FOLD OUT
At Endless Caverns
Discover the beauty of Shenandoah Valley...
AND THE EXCITEMENT OF NASCAR
Southwest &
Blue Ridge Highlands
AREA ATTRACTIONS
NASCAR RV Resorts invites you to enjoy our unique camping
experience featuring the sights, sounds and thrills of NASCAR.
Races are broadcasted live on a giant screen and our extensive
amenities make for endless family fun.
• Mount Rogers - Highest Peak in Virginia
• Countless Festivals & Events Occurring Year ‘Round
• The Old Time Fiddlers’ Convention
• Virginia Highlands Festival
- Area’s Arts, Crafts, Music & Folklore
• Virginia Creeper Trail - Originally Native American
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Deer Trail Park
& Campground Inc.
Explore the Rustic Beauty
of our Caverns on a Guided Tour.
Visit our website for more information about NASCAR RV Resorts at Endless Caverns
and other Morgan RV Resorts in Virginia.
888-824-9280 | www.MorganRVResorts.com | www.NASCARRVResorts.com
1800 Endless Caverns Rd. New Market, VA 22844
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“We’re open all year”. 30/50 Amp, shady level sites
with water & sewer. At the base of Big Walker Mountain, a clear mountain creek flows through this campground. Fish our stocked pond or swim in the heated
pool. Kids playground, horseshoes, volleyball, hiking
trail, Sat. eve pot luck supper, store and launderet,
hot showers - clean bathhouse. Bring your horses, we
have stalls. Stay in one of our cabins! Attractions:
Jefferson National Forest, Walker Mountain
Lookout, Virginia City Gem Mine. Season: Open
year ‘round. Directions: I-81 to Exit 70, go
north on 52, 9 miles, take a left – see our sign
on Gullion Fork Rd. Hosts: Ted and Kathi Martin, 599 Gullion Fork Rd, Wytheville, VA 24382;
276-228-3636; www.deertrailpark.com
2 Meadows of Dan Campground
Shaded and sunny sites, 30/50 amp service; 70’ pull-thrus; secluded, wooded tent
sites; cozy & luxury log cabin rentals. Modem, fishing (c&r), playground, laundry,
pets accepted (campground only, no pets in cabins). Attractions: Blue Ridge
Parkway, Mabry Mill, hiking trails, wineries, Wood Brothers Museum, JEB Stuart
birthplace, covered bridges, antique stores, golf courses. Season: Year ‘round.
Directions: Junction Blue Ridge Parkway & Bus. 58, 23 miles East I-77.
Host: Carleen Lister, 2182 J.E.B. Stuart Highway, Meadows of Dan, VA 24120;
866-952-2292 or 276-952-2292; www.meadowsofdancampground.com;
E-Mail: modcampground@embarqmail.com
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3 Wytheville KOA
Full facility campground located in the mountains of SW Virginia. Focus on family
fun, activities and meeting your recreational needs. Cable, modem, Wi-Fi, LP gas,
heated swimming, mini-golf, playground, pavilion, hiking, gameroom, laundry,
store, Kafe, Fish Pond $, ATV Trails and pets accepted. Nearby boating, golfing,
horseback riding. Season: Open all year ‘round. Directions: Exit 77 off I-81 &
I-77. Hosts: The Ambrosio’s, 231 KOA Road, Wytheville, VA 24382;
276-228-2601 or 800-562-3380; www.wythevillekoa.com;
E-mail: wythekoa@wythenet.com
When You Are Camping Nearby,
Be Sure to Visit:
Wohlfahrt Haus Dinner Theatre
Fort Chiswell Animal Park
Beagle Ridge Herb Farm & Flying Flowers
Wolf Creek Indian Village • New River State Park
Big Walker Lookout • Red Barn Bluegrass • Wineries
Numerous Historical Museums & Mansions
Unique Shops • Antique Malls • Artisans
Musical Events • Festivals
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Canoeing the New River
Drag Racing at Elk Creek!
• Miles of trails, including the
Appalachian Trail, Creeper Trail, New River Trail & Horseback Riding Trails
• The Longest stretch of
The Crooked Road
The Wild Ponies of Whitetop
• The New River, the World’s
Second Oldest
• Virginia’s highest peaks:
Mt. Rogers and Whitetop Mountain
• Paddling, biking, running, climbing, Creative Artisans
hiking, tubing, birding, horseback
Trails including
riding, fishing and more!
the World Famous
Henderson
Guitar Shop!
Call 276-773-2000
for a FREE
Visitors’ Guide!
wytheville
virginia
Discover the Best Kept Secret!
www.graysoncountyva.com
Grayson County including the Towns of Independence, Fries and Troutdale
Grayson County Department of Tourism
www.visitwytheville.com • Free Visitors Guide call
877-347-8307 • cvb@wytheville.org
129 Davis Street • P.O. Box 217 • Independence, VA 24348
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276-773-2000 • tourism@graysoncountyva.com
6 The Cove Campground
The Cove Campground is open year round and consists of 3000 mountain acres and
includes 3 large lakes and 30 miles of ATV and motorcycle trails. The campsites are
large and most are wooded. Several lakeside sites are available. The Cove provides
family camping removed from commercialization. Swimming, Boating, Fishing,
Pavilion, Climbing, Hiking, ATV Trails, Snow Tubing. Pets are welcome.
Attractions: Historic Homes, Civil War Battlefields, Museum of the Shenandoah
Valley. Season: Year ‘round. Directions: Go to Gore, VA 12 miles W of Winchester
on Rt 50, turn on to Rt 751. At Gore, take Rt 704 4.5 miles to Rt 683 to The Cove
Entrance Host: Alexander W.K. McDowell, 980 Cove Road, Gore, VA 22637;
540-858-2882; www.covecampground.com; E-mail: cove@hughes.net
Shenandoah Valley
AREA ATTRACTIONS
• Incredible Limestone Caverns
• Golf Courses
• Natural Bridge - One of the World’s Seven Natural Wonders
• Skyline Drive
• Blue Ridge Parkway
• Lime Kiln - Lexington’s Outdoor Theater
• Virginia Museum of Transportation
4 Buckhorne Country Store
and Campground
Situated on 8 acres bordering the GW National
Forest, less than 1000 feet to Douthat State Park.
Wilson Creek, a designated trout stream flows thru
the campground; 5 50 amp WE and 9 primitive test
sites.WiFi, Free high speed internet service for our
campers. Open year round with Cable TV for RV sites.
Beauty salon on premises.One pull through.
Attractions: The historic Masonic Theater,
Lexington, Horse Center, Natural Bridge Homestead,
Greenbrier Resort, Douthat State Park with lake,
beach, trails for hiking, mountain biking and
horseback riding. Season: Open all year.
Discounts: Escapees. Directions: On Route 629,
less than 2 miles from exit 27 off I-64.
Hosts: M. Ray & Cherie Suzanne Allen, 3508
Douthat Road, Clifton Forge, VA 24422;
540-862-4502 or 877-301-3817;
www.buckhorne.com;
E-mail: mrayallen@yahoo.com
5 Candy Hill Campground See ad Next Page
Located in Winchester at the top of the Shenandoah Valley. 100 sites for tents to
big rigs, pull-thrus, 30/50 amp, paved roads, log cabins, trolley trips Sat.
Apr.-Oct., wireless Internet service, catering, LP gas, swimming, playgrounds,
pavilion, game-room, laundry, store, pets accepted. Cable TV. Big rigs welcome.
Attractions: Caverns, civil war historic sites, plantation homes, Skyline Drive,
Harpers Ferry, golf courses, horse, car & bike racing. Events: Apple Blossom
Festival, Apple Harvest Festival. Discounts: Good Sam. Season: Year ‘round.
Directions: I-81 to exit for Rt 37, follow Rt 37 to Rt 50 west 1 block. Turn left at
the 7-11. Hosts: Karl & Selena Littman, 165 Ward Avenue, Winchester, VA 22602;
540-662-8010 or 800-462-0545; Fax: 540-662-8010; www.candyhill.com;
E-mail: reservations@candyhill.com
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7 Endless Caverns NASCAR RV Resorts See ad Pg 2
Sites located on Massanutten Mountain on wooded hillside. Endless Caverns Cave
Tour on site. New: 18-Hole Themed Miniature Golf Course, Playground, Basketball
Court and Family Arcade. Spacious & wooded sites. Full hook-ups, Pet friendly,
Wi-Fi, laundry, Big Rig friendly, hiking/biking trails, propane. Directions: Located
4 miles south of New Market, VA. I-81 Exit 257, go north on Route 11, 3.5 miles
campground on right. 1800 Endless Caverns Road, New Market, VA 22844;
800-544-CAVE(2283) or 540-896-2283; www.endlesscaverns.com
8 Front Royal RV Campground
Swimming Pool, 20 Camping Cabins. Wooded area for tent sites. Two miles south
from Front Royal, one mile south from north entrance of Skyline Drive &
Shenandoah National Park. LP Gas, Swimming, Fishing, Mini-Golf, Laundry, WiFi,
Store, Pets accepted. Fishing Pond on 40 acres of land. Season: April 1st-October
30th. Directions: 2 miles south of Front Royal. 1 mile south from North entrance
of Skyline on Hwy 340. Host: Dong Uk Kim, 585 KOA Drive, Front Royal, VA
22630; 540-635-2741; www.frontroyalrvcampground.com
E-mail: frrvcampground@aol.com
In Northern Virginia, at the top of the Shenandoah Valley...
Reservations Year ‘Round
1-800-462-0545
Office (540) 662-8010
OPEN ALL YEAR
165 Ward Avenue
Winchester, VA 22602
www.candyhill.com
...Welcome to Northern Virginia’s
Highest Rated Campground!
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9 Harrisonburg/Shenandoah Valley KOA Ad Back Cover Big rig friendly, pull thru RV sites. Kabins and secluded tent sites near the CLEAN
BATHROOMS. We offer a beautiful wooded, quiet, family friendly and well behaved
dog friendly campground. Heated pool and Jacuzzi. Free mini-golf, WI-FI, fishing
pond,playground, ping pong, pool table, horseshoes, seasonal activities, pavilion, game
room, camp store, LP gas, fire wood, 24-hour laundry room and more. Hiking/mountain
bike trail into the George Washington National Forest. Groups welcome and encouraged. Come meet the friendly new owners! Attractions: Caverns, museums, historic
sites, battlefields, golf, antique shops, Skyline Drive, horseback riding, fishing,
tubing, canoeing. Discounts: KOA Value Kard. Season: Year ‘round.
Directions: I-81 Exit 257. Take US11 North about 100 yards to SR 608 (Mauzy Athlone
Road). Right (East) on SR 608 (toward the mountain) less than 4 miles; When SR 608
ends, continue forward into our driveway. 12480 Mountain Valley Rd., Broadway, VA
22815; 540-896-8929; koa.com/where/va/46140;
E-mail: shenandoahvalleykoa@yahoo.com
10 Luray RV Resort Country Waye
Located on a hill top with the most beautiful mountain views in the Shenandoah
Valley. We provide shaded, full hookup sites and pull thrus with 50 amp service.
Big rigs are welcome. Our amenities include swimming pool, playground, wireless
Internet access. Ask for our package to Luray Caverns. Season: March 15 to
November 15. Discounts: Major RV clubs. Directions: Off Rt 340, 3 miles
north of Luray, VA; watch for signs and turn at State Route 658, Kimball Road.
Hosts: Erich & Shulamit Schumacher, 3402 Kimball Road, Luray, VA 22835;
888-765-7222; www.lurayresort.com; E-mail: reserve @ countrywaye.com
11 Middle Creek Campground
Our family-owned campground prides itself on hospitality, unrivaled natural beauty, and a wide range of outdoor activities. We are nestled deep in the foothills at
the edge of the Jefferson National Forest. Assume a leisurely pace as you enjoy
life’s simpler pleasures-hiking, fishing, swimming, hunting or just sitting around
the campfire. 50 amp, pull thru, pool, internet access, WiFi, water hookup, sewer
hookup, pets welcome, propane, seasonal guests welcome, rental cabins, laundry,
pavilion, fishing onsite, convenience store, playground, planned activities, outdoor
games, golf nearby. Attractions: VA Safari Park, Natural Bridge, NB Zoo.
Events: Live entertainment holiday weekends and others; karaoke every other
Saturday, movies under the pavilion. Season: April 1-Nov. 30. Directions: I-81
Exit 168, 5.3 miles, L on Middle Creek Rd., 1 mile. From Blue Ridge Parkwayturn at Powells Gap, L at fork, R on Middle Creek Rd. Hosts: Tim and Susan
Martin, 1164 Middle Creek Rd., Buchanan, VA 24066; 540-254-2550;
www.middlecreekcampground.com E-mail: info@middlecreekcampground.com
Shenandoah Valley
12 Mountain Lake Campground
A quiet family owned campground located near the head of the Shenandoah
Valley. Swimming, fishing, laundry, pets accepted (leashed). Attractions: 1.5 miles
west of Appalachian Trail; 1 mile east of Shenandoah River; near Skyline Drive,
battlefields, Washington, DC; the State Arboretum, and many wineries.
Events: Winchester Apple Blossom Festival; Delaplane Strawberry Festival.
Season: Year ‘round. Directions: .5 miles off Rt. 50 on Rt. 606, approximately 3
miles west of Paris. Hosts: Edward and Brenda VanKeuren, 127 Mountain Lake
Lane, Paris, VA 20130; 540-837-2134; E-mail: mtnlakecampground@yahoo.com
13 Natural Bridge/Lexington KOA See Ad Back Cover
In the heart of the Beautiful Shenandoah Valley. Large shady 50 amp pull-thrus,
A/C Kamping Kabins, Rental Trailer, clean A/C restrooms, dinner served to your site
nightly. Free WiFi, Cable TV, LP gas, swimming, playground, gameroom, laundry,
campstore, gift shop, pet playground. Attractions: Virginia Horse Center, Natural
Bridge, Caverns, Zoo, Safari Park. Season: March 1-Nov 30. Directions: I-81 south
Exit 180B, go straight across to campground; I-81 north Exit 180, left on SR 11,
1/4 mile. Hosts: GERBNA Campgrounds, LLC, 214 Kildeer Lane, Natural Bridge, VA
24578; 540-291-2770 or 800-562-8514; www.naturalbridgekoa.com;
E-mail: nbkoava@intelos.net
14 Shenandoah River Outfitters Camp OutBack
A tent campground with 25 wooded sites for up to 10 people, with picnic table &
fire ring. (No electric/autos on sites, no dump facilities.) Restrooms, hot showers,
firewood for sale, camp store, canoeing, kayaking, rafting and tubing rentals, pets
accepted. Attractions: Luray Caverns, Shenandoah National Park.
Season: Apr. 1-Nov. 15. Directions: From Luray, go north on 340N. Bus. 200
yards, turn left on Mechanic St. (Rt 675), 4 miles (changes to Bixler’s Ferry Rd) across
the Shenandoah River. Turn right on South Page Valley Rd (SR 684) go 6.5 mi.
Host: Nancy Sottosanti, 6502 S. Page Valley Rd., Luray, VA 22835; 540-743-4159 or
800-6CANOE2; www.shenandoahriver.com; E-mail: canoes@shenandoahriver.com
15 Shenandoah Valley Campground See Ad Below
Located in the Heart of the Shenandoah Valley, nestled within 1 ½ mile horseshoe bend
of Middle River, we are the only campground in Virginia with a spectacular waterfall and
four – 6 person hot tubs. We offer FREE Wi-Fi, river tubing, trout and bass fishing in the
river as well as trout and bass fishing in our well stocked lake. We also offer a pool, kiddie
pool, 18 hole mini-golf, game room, 2 playgrounds and a café/pizza shop. Full hook-ups,
30 amp/50amp. Cable tv.Heated/AC camping cabins. On-site Rental Campers. See our
special events at www.CampingIsFun.com. Directions: I-81, Exit 227, west on Laurel
Hill Rd. 1m, Right on Lee Jackson Highway .6m left on Bald Rock Rd. 1.2 m.
540-248-2267 or 1-800-310-2580; vca@campingisfun.com
• Spectacular Waterfall
• Trout & Bass Fishing
• Indoor Hot Tubs
• River Tubing
• Huge Pool & Kiddie Pool
• On-site Camper Rental
• Great Campgrounds
• Unique Shops
• Wonderful Things
to See and Do!
For further information call:
Shenandoah County Tourism
888-367-3965
www.shenandoahtravel.org
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RV HookUps • Cabins Heated/AC • Shaded Tent Sites
I-81 Exit 227 • 800-310-2580 • CampingIsFun.com
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Shenandoah Valley
16 Staunton/Walnut Hills KOA See Ad Back Cover
Quiet, scenic park in the Shenandoah Valley. TL rating is 9/9.5*/9.5. Instant
on-site telephone hookups, WiFi, kabins and housekeeping kottages. Modem, cable, propane, swimming, fishing, playground, pavilion, game room, laundry, store,
pets accepted. On-site massage therapy center. Attractions: Museum of Frontier
Culture, Statler Brothers Complex, historical Staunton, VA., Golf nearby, Skyline
Drive, Blue Ridge Parkway. Discounts: 10% KOA ValueKard, 10% Active Military,
Internet Specials Via Website. Season: Year ‘round. Directions: I-81 South to
Exit 217, W to US 11, S on US 11, 1.5 mi. to Rt 655, turn left. I-81 North to
Exit 213, right on Rt 11, left on Rt 340, 2.5 miles to Rt 655, turn left.
Host: Steve Albrecht, 484 Walnut Hills Road, Staunton, VA 24401;
540-337-3920 or 800-562-7566; Fax: 540-337-9744;
www.walnuthillskoa.com; E-mail: walnuthillskoa@yahoo.com
17 Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Park @ Luray See Ad Pg 11
Located in Shenandoah Valley with mountain views. Midway between Luray
Caverns and Shenandoah National Park. Scenic family resort with full time
activities. Every amenity plus water slide, restaurant, fulltime activities director
and golf cart rentals. Attractions: Luray Caverns, Shenandoah National Park.
Discounts: Seniors, Club Yogi. Directions: I-81, Exit 264; follow US 211, 20
miles east. Hosts: The Rusts, PO Box 191, Luray, VA 22835; 800-420-6679;
540-743-4002; www.campluray.com; E-Mail: yogi@campluray.com
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Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Park Resort @ Natural Bridge
See Ad Pg 9
Dual water slide, spray playground, jumping pillows. Family camping resort on the
James River with views of the Allegheny and Blue Ridge Mountains. Rent a tube
or canoe and float the James. Swimming pool, swim lake with sandy beach, fish
pond, snack bar, golf cart rentals, planned activities, game room and mini golf.
Attractions: Natural Bridge, caverns, Wax Museum, Haunted Museum, Zoo, Safari
Park. Discounts: Yogi Rewards, Active Military, AARP, Good Sam. Directions:
From Natural Bridge take Rte. 130E 4 miles, Right on Rt. 759. First left after
crossing the river onto James River Rd. – 1 mile to campground entrance on
left. Hosts: Margie & Maurice Dettman, 16 Recreation Lane, Natural Bridge Station,
VA 24579; 540-291-2727 or 800-258-9532; Fax: 540-291-1942;
www.campnbr.com; E-mail: yogibearnb@comcast.net
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20 Fredericksburg/Washington, DC KOA Ad Back Cover
Country resort featuring a/c Kabins and Lodges, large pull-thrus, heated pool.
Closest VA KOA to Washington, DC, historic Fredericksburg and Civil War battlefields.
WiFi, dog walking service, easy access to DC metro, cable/satellite TV, swimming,
boating, fishing, playground, pavilion, gameroom, laundry, LP gas, tent sites, store,
pets accepted. Attractions: Kings Dominion and Lake Anna. Discounts: KOA Value
Card and active military 10%. Season: Year ‘round. Directions: From I-95 south,
take Spotsylvania Exit 126. Go S on US 1 4 mi. Turn left on 607. From I-95 north,
take Thornburg Exit 118, turn left on 606 to US 1; go N 4 mi. on US 1, turn right
on 607. Hosts: Ron & Susan Hart, 7400 Brookside Lane, Fredericksburg, VA 22408;
540-898-7252 or 800-562-1889; www.fredericksburgkoa.com;
E-mail: KOAinfo@fredericksburgKoa.com
Northern Virginia
AREA ATTRACTIONS
21 Greenville Farm Family Campground See ad page 12
Family camping on a working farm. Swimming, fishing, playground, gameroom,
laundry, store, LP gas, pets accepted. Attractions: Manassas Battlefield,
Washington, DC. Season: Year ‘round (limited winter facilities).
Directions: 35 mi. W. of Washington, DC. From I-66, Exit 40; go 4 mi. N on US
15, right on 234 for 100 yards, left on Shelter Lane (Rt 601) 1.3 mi.
Hosts: Carroll & Mary Ann Latham, 14004 Shelter Lane, Haymarket, VA 20169;
703-754-7944
• 45-mile Washington & Old Dominion Trail
• 17-mile Mount Vernon Trail ends up at
George Washington’s Famous Estate
• The Potomac River - a Great Fishing Spot
• Arlington National Cemetery
• Sites of Civil War Battles in Historic Fredericksburg,
Spotsylvania County and Stafford County
• Visit Washington, DC, Arlington and Alexandria
• Touring Skyline Drive
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Cedar Mountain
Campground
Very peaceful, friendly people, maintenance
man on site, pavilion for cookouts and pond
for fishing. Basketball court, playground for
children. Weekly and Monthly rates available, Pets accepted. Attractions: Civil War
Sites, Washington DC, Sports Stadiums,
Battlefields, Kings Dominion. Season:
Open year round. Directions: 29 to 603 to
Allen, right off Allen on to Kirtly Trail, do
a left on Camp Road. Host: Linda Wells,
20114 Camp Road, Culpepper, VA 22701;
504-547-3374 or 800-234-0968;
www.cedarmtn.com
Greenville Farm
Family Campground
A Quiet Family-Oriented Campground On A Real Working Farm
Visit Historic Virginia & Washington, D.C. — Then relax
in our pool — or enjoy our game room — fishing & hiking
Pull-Thru Sites • Full Hookups
14004 Shelter Lane, Haymarket, VA 20169
(703) 754-7944
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22 Travel Trailer Village See ad below
Nestled in the trees of Prince William Forest Park, a unit of the National Park
System, you will find a great setting of natural beauty and history for your
Washington DC vacation. Paved pull-thru sites, shaded tent sites, outdoor pool,
playground and free Wi-Fi. A new pet playground will open in 2011 for unleashed
fun and exercise. Enjoy campground activities Memorial Day through Labor Day.
National Park activities scheduled year round. Tour bus service available.
Attractions: 21 miles from Mt. Vernon, Manassas Battlefield and Fredericksburg,
28 miles from White House, 4 miles from Quantico Marine Base, 5 miles from
Potomac Mills Outlet Mall. Season: Open Year Round. Directions: Exit 152B off
I-95. Host: George Daugherty. 16058 Dumfries Road, Dumfries, VA 22025.
888-737-5730, 703-221-2474; www.traveltrailervillage.com
Travel
Trailer Village
at Prince Willam Forest Park
An authorized concessioner
of the National Park ServicePrince William Forest Park
• Paved Pull-Thru Sites
• Wooded Tent Sites
• Playground
• Swimming Pool
• Laundry & Propane
• Free Wi-Fi
• Pet Playground
New in 2011
Easy access from
I-95 at Exit 152 B
16058 Dumfries Rd., Dumfries, VA 22025
www.traveltrailervillage.com
• 703-221-2474
traveltrailervillage@verizon.net
888-737-5730
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26 Christopher Run Campground See Ad Pg 19
On the shores of Lake Anna, we offer tenting, RVing, cabins and lodge.
Reservations recommended. Lake swimming, boat rentals, marina, water skiing,
fishing, boat ramps, group areas and a full range of campground amenities for all
ages. Attractions: Lake Anna, Charlottesville, major Civil War battlefields, wineries, and within easy reach of all major VA attractions. Directions: 90 miles from
the Washington area, 50 miles from Richmond, 40 miles from Charlottesville,
30 miles from Culpeper. Check website, map or call for exact directions.
Host: Kristy Bazzanella, 7149 Zachary Taylor Hwy., Mineral, VA 23117;
540-894-4744; www.christopherruncampground.com;
E-mail: reservations@christopherruncampground.com Central Virginia
• Charlottesville - home of Thomas Jefferson, James Monroe,
James Madison and Rogers & Clark Museum
• Appomattox, Lynchburg, Petersburg, South Hill,
Spotslyvania & Wilderness - Famous Battles of Civil War
• Richmond, Virginia - Capital of the Confederacy
• NASCAR Winston-Cup Racing
• Paramount’s Kings Dominion
• A Prime Location for Fishing, Kayaking & Rafting
23 Americamps Lake Gaston
Lakeside campground with rustic wooded sites. LP gas exchange & filling station,
swimming, boating, great fishing, mini-golf, playground, pavilion, gameroom,
laundry, store, pets accepted. Season: Year ‘round. Directions: I-85 south of
South Hill, VA; exit east on 903 for 6 miles. Hosts: Jim & Shelli Ross, 9 Lakeside
Lane, Bracey, VA 23919; 434-636-2668; www.lakegastonamericamps.com;
E-mail: acamp@buggs.net
24 Amelia Family Campground
Located in historic Amelia Court House, VA.“Nothing fancy, just friendly and
clean.”LP gas, swimming, fishing, playground, pavilion, hiking, game room,
laundry, store.Events:Rock mine, Central Virginia Bluegrass Festival May &
August. Season: Year ‘round. Directions: 25 miles west of Richmond; ½ mile
off Rt. 360 on Rt. 153. Hosts: John and Ferne Hutchinson, 9650 Military Rd.,
Amelia, VA 23002; 804-561-3011; www.ameliafamilycampground.com,
E-mail: ameliacampground@TDS.net
25 Charlottesville KOA Kampground See Ad Back Cover
Located in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Closest campground and
RV park to Jefferson’s Monticello and the University of Virginia. Full hook-ups,
pull-thrus, separate tent area, one & two-room kamping kabins with AC & heat.
Free Wi-Fi. Free movies shown in the summer. Extra large swimming pool, pedal kart
rentals, fishing pond, playground, pavilion, sportsfield, gameroom, convenience store
and giftshop, laundry facilities, movie rentals. Pets accepted - except in kabins.
Attractions: Monticello, AshLawn-Highland, Michie Tavern, UVA, Walton’s Mountain
Museum, James River tubing & rafting nearby, canoe rentals at nearby county lake.
Discounts: 10% KOA ValueKard, 10% Active Military, internet specials via website.
Season: Mar. 15-Nov. 15. Directions: From I-64 (Exit 121), south on SR 20,
8.5 mi., west (right) on Rt 708, 1.5 mi. Hosts: Bryon, Ashley, & Dane, 3825 Red
Hill Road, Charlottesville, VA 22903; 434-296-9881 or 800-562-1743;
www.charlottesvillekoa.com; E-mail: charlottesvillekoa@yahoo.com
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27 Cozy Acres Family Campground
Family owned for over 36 years, shaded pull-thru sites, w/full hook-ups, 50 amp
super sites w/patio, rustic cabins & kottages w/bath, mini kitchen, heat/ac, large
clubhouse w/meeting room (heat/ac), camper kitchen. Catering available to clubs,
group picnics. Great playground, large pool, catfish ponds, large selection RV
supplies, golf cart rentals, fishing, WiFi, LP gas, hiking, gameroom, laundry, store,
dump station. Pets on leash. Attractions: nearby golf, Richmond, VA Science
Museum, Powhatan Festival of the Grape (Oct.). Discounts: FMCA, clubs.
Season: 4/1-11/15. Directions: 7 mi. west of Powhatan on US 60; 2 miles on
627. Hosts: Larry, Jean & Scott Daniel, 2177 Ridge Road, Powhatan, VA 23139;
804-598-2470; Fax: 804-598-2470; www.cozyacres.com;
E-mail: cozyacrescamp@aol.com
28 Deer Run Campground
Family camping in the woods of Patrick County. Large shady sites; swim in our
sparkling pool, fish in two ponds or hike to the Smith River. Tents, pop-ups & RV’s
are all welcome; 250 acres for your enjoyment. Playground, pool table, gameroom,
laundry, and camp store. Attractions: Martinsville Speedway, Wood Brothers Race
Shop & Museum, Blue Ridge Parkway, VA Museum of Natural History, Patrick Co.
Historical Museum. Events: Hayrides & Halloween Party Season: April 1 thru Oct.
31. Directions: From Pkwy (Tuggles Gap): Rt 8, 6 mi. to 40E, 6.5 mi. to 622.
From 220: 57W, 13 mi. to 704, 7 mi. to 40 E, 1/4 mi. to 622.
Hosts: Tim and Renea Payne, 1098 Deer Run Rd; Ferrum, VA 24088;
276-930-1235; www.deerruncampground.net;
E-mail: info@deerruncampground.net
29 Heavenly Acres Campground
Located at the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Secluded, shaded sites,
cabins, camping cabooses, RV rental. Clean restrooms, hot showers, game room,
hiking/biking trails, pool, hayrides, fishing, playground. Groups welcome. Swimming,
pavilion, store, pets accepted (Except in Rental Units). Attractions: Shenandoah
National Park, Skyline Drive, wineries, caverns, Charlottesville historic attractions.
Discounts: Seniors, AAA. Season: Year ‘round except December 20 to Jan 2.
Directions: From Rt 29 take 33 W, right on 33 Business in Stanardsville, right on
Rt 230, 2 miles. Hosts: Gary & Jan Schneider, 2010 Madison Road, Stanardsville,
VA 22973; 434-985-6601; Fax: 434-985-6601; www.heavenlyacres.net;
E-Mail: heavenlyacres@firstva.com
30 Horseshoe Flats Campground
Family campground on the James River, well known for the best small mouth fishing
on the East Coast. Full hook-ups & tent sites; walk to historic Scottsville. We take
pride in our clean & respectable grounds. Swimming, boating, fishing, rafting, playground, weddings, group outings (call for info). Pets allowed on leash, 25# or less,
with owners at all times. Attractions: Scottsville, James River Ferry,
Blue Ridge Parkway, UVA, Walton’s Mountain & vineyards. Events: Batteau Fest
(mid-June), fireworks & parade (July 4), fishing jamboree (Sept. 2), canoe &
kayak races (Sept.); Season: March thru November. Directions: I-64 Charlottesville, take Exit 121A south on Rt 20, 18 miles to Scottsville. Cross bridge, take
next left at Snowden Road or Route 783. Campground at end of road on LEFT.
Host: Peggy B. Moseley, 125 Snowden Road, Scottsville, VA 24590;
434-286-4401; E-mail: horseshoe_flats@earthlink.net
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Pocohontas State Park (804) 796-4255
Smith Mountain Lake State Park (540) 297-6066
Staunton River State Park (434) 572-4623
Twin Lakes State Park (434) 392-3435
Tidewater & Hampton Roads
Chippokes Plantation State Park (757) 294-3625
False Cape State Park (757) 426-7128
First Landing State Park (757) 412-2300
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31 Madison/Shenandoah Hills KOA See Ad Back Cover
Quiet shady sites in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Nearby: Shenandoah National Park, Luray Caverns, Montpelier, Monticello, Civil War Battlefields
& several wineries. Hunting, fishing & horseback riding also nearby. Bison meat
available at the store. Swimming, tennis, playground, LP Gas, Cable, Wi-Fi, gameroom, jumping pillow, fishing pond, rec building, BH & laundry, store, small nonaggressive breed dogs only. Attractions: Wineries, Graves Mt. Lodge, Civil War
Battlefields. Discounts: 10% KOA Value Kard, Internet Specials, AAA. Season: March
1-mid December Directions: 2 mi S. of Madison on US Hwy. 29S. Hosts: Bob &
Sandi Aldrich, 110 Campground Lane, Madison, VA 22727; 540-948-4186;
Fax: 540-948-6524; www.shenandoahhills.com; E-mail: ateam143@msn.com
32 Misty Mountain Camp Resort
Beautiful tent sites burrowed in the woods to charming cabins with sleeping lofts
to convenient full hookups for big rigs. Misty Mountain can accommodate all type
of campers in 50 acre park nestled in trees. Sports field, nature trails, gameroom,
swimming pool, scheduled activities. Catering to small groups. LP gas, playground,
hiking, climbing, laundry, store, pets accepted. Attractions: Monticello, University of Virginia, vineyards, Skyline Drive and Blue Ridge Parkway. Events: Karaoke,
live music, horseshoes, hayrides, rec hall. Discounts: AAA 10%, Good Sam and
Military. Season: Year ‘round. Directions: I-64 to Exit 107, 1/2 mile west on
Rt 250. Host: Mike Leo, 56 Misty Mountain Rd., Greenwood, VA 22943;
540-456-6409 or 888-647-8900; Fax: 540-456-8311; www.mistycamp.com;
E-mail: mistycamp@ntelos.net
33 Montebello Camping & Fishing Resort See Ad Below
Family owned, full service campground in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Central
Va. Shaded sites, 4 acre lake w/paddleboat & kayak rentals, fishing & swimming.
Cabin rentals, trout ponds, country store w/café, groceries, ice, firewood, gas/diesel, camping/fishing supplies & many unique gifts. Laundry, pavilion, horseback
rides, hiking, playground, pets welcome. Attractions: Blue Ridge Parkway,
Crabtree Falls, Natural Bridge, wineries & orchards, hiking trails. Season: April
thru October (Cabins, country store & trout ponds open year ‘round.)
Directions: From South – Rt. 151N to Rt. 56W; From Blue Ridge Parkway – MP
27, Rt. 56E. Hosts: The Grant Family, 15072 Crabtree Falls Highway, Montebello, Virginia 24464; 540-377-2650; www.MontebelloVa.com,
Email: resort@montebellova.com
34 Paradise Lake Family Campground
Welcome to Paradise Lake Family Campground in historic Appomattox; centrally located full service campground: 22 x 44 in ground pool, newly renovated
Recreation Room, LP gas, dump station, store, snackbar, laundry, game room,
pavilions, 8 acre clear spring fed lake, beach swimming, fishing, boat rentals,
mini train rides; pets on leash; scheduled activities in season.
Attractions: Appomattox National Court House, Thomas Jefferson’s Poplar Forest, Natural Bridge, Liberty University. Events: Railroad Festival (2nd week of
Oct), Civil War Re-enactments – dates vary; call for information.
Directions: From Lynchburg – 460 East 9 miles; right turn on West Lake Road.
From Appomattox – 460 West 6 miles, turn left on West Lake Road.
Hosts: The Riley Family, 1105 West Lake Rd., Spout Spring, VA 24593.
434-993-3332, Fax: 434-993-3544; www.paradise-lake.com;
E-mail: paradiselakecamp@juno.com
35 Shenandoah Crossing
Opened in Spring 2008 to accommodate the latest RVs on concrete sites twice the
size of a typical RV pad. All sites include 50-amp service, full hookups, gas grills and
furnished patios, as well as complimentary laundry and bath houses. Enjoy indoor
and outdoor swimming pools, horseback riding, fishing, boating, mini-golf and WIFI. Pets
welcome. Attractions: Civil War museum, antiques shopping, local wineries, 3 Presidents’
homes within 45 minutes (Monticello, Monroe’s house, Madison’s house). One hour
to Skyline Drive/Blue Ridge Mountains. Two hours to Washington DC/Williamsburg.
Directions: From Charlottesville take Interstate 64 east to Rt 15 north (Exit 136).
Go 11 miles to Rt 33 East. Take Rt 33 East 4 1/2 miles to Rt 749. Make a right
turn and proceed 1.7 miles to the resort entrance. Host: Bluegreen’s Shenandoah
Crossing, 174 Horseshoe Circle, Gordonsville, VA 22942; 866-404-1686; For more
information visit www.bluegreenonline.com/explore and select Gordonsville, VA.
36 South Forty Camp Resort
Easy 1/2 mile access from I-95/301 (away from highway noise). Full service facility. Clean grounds with well maintained trees, 70’ pull thrus, W/E/S/Cable available
with 50/30/20 amp service, Cabins, and Tents. Swimming, boating, fishing, pavilion,
playground, gameroom, lounge, recreation hall (kitchen and bathrooms) for Clubs
(Handicap Accessible), store, laundry. Pets are welcome. WiFi Hotspot.
Attractions: Petersburg Battlefield Nat’l Park, Pamplin Historical Park, Fort Lee
Quartermaster Museum, Old Blandford Church. Season: Open year ‘round.
Directions: Located 1/2 mile Southeast of I-95. Take Exit 41, turn right on
Virginia 35, 1/2 mile on right. 2809 Courtland Rd., Petersburg, VA 23805;
877-732-8345 or 804-732-8345; www.southfortycampresort.com;
E-mail: southfortycampresort@comcast.net
37 Thousand Trails Lynchburg
Enjoy our 190 acre wooded preserve, 6 acre private lake and small pond. We
offer transient camping or annual sites. Good family fun with weekend activities.
Public Welcomed. Attractions: D-Day Memorial, Natural Bridge, Blue Ridge Parkway. Season: May 1-Oct. 31. Hosts: Joyce Ray, 405 Mollies Creek Rd.,
Gladys, VA 24554; 434-332-6672; Fax: 434-332-5775; www.1000Trails.com;
E-mail: Lymgr@1000trails.com
38 Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Park @ Emporia See Ad Below
Easy access for I-95 traveler. Long pull-thru sites, big rigs welcome, 50/30/20 amp.
Shaded and open sites, movies, heated bathhouse, large clean pool, restaurants
and gas nearby. Free WiFi, LP gas, swimming, playground, gameroom, laundry,
store, movie rentals, pets accepted. Golf cart rentals, pavilion, cable TV. 2 camping cabins.Family owned and operated. Attractions: VA Peanut Festival, VA Pork
Festival, Petersburg battlefields, Village View Plantation. Discounts: Seniors, AAA,
Coachmen, Good Sam, FMCA, military all 10%; Season: Year ‘round.
Directions: I-95 Exit 17, 1.5 miles south on Hwy 301. Hosts: John & Mary
Wagenhoffer, 2940 Sussex Drive, Emporia, VA 23847; 434-634-3115 or
800-545-4248; www.campingbear.com; E-mail: info@campingbear.com
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• False Cape State Park
• Virginia Beach
• Busch Gardens & Water Country USA
Theme Parks in Williamsburg
• Norfolk’s Nauticus, Newport News Marinoers’ Museum,
Virginia Living Museum
• Great Dismal Swamp
• Berkley Plantation
• Yorktown
• 1607 Jamestown Settlement
• Virginia Zoo in Norfolk
Is that voice inside you calling again? To get out? Get Away? Go camping?
Listen closely. It whispers Chesapeake, VA as the land you’ve been
secretly dreaming of. Pull in the RV, pitch a tent, or rent a cabin for hiking,
fishing, paddle boats and more. Nature’s wonders, an area rich in
history, family fun, great shopping and dining so close, you can enjoy them all.
Or maybe just sit back at twilight, gaze at the stars, and wonder
why you didn’t listen to that voice before.
For more information on camping in
Chesapeake’s Northwest River Park and Chesapeake Campground,
call 888.889.5551 or go to www.visitchesapeake.com.
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39 American Heritage RV Park See Ad Below
Located in Williamsburg area in the VA Historical Triangle of Colonial Williamsburg,
Jamestown & Yorktown.Clean, quiet and friendly family campground.LP Gas, WiFi, Cable
TV, “Hippo Slide” world’s largest water slide, ,swimming, put put golf, playground,
gameroom, nature trail, clubhouse, laundry, gift shop, pets accepted. Park model rentals.
Attractions: Bush Gardens, Water Country USA, Go-Carts Plus, Colonial Downs, York
River State Park, Colonial Williamsburg, outlets, restaurants and golf courses. 1 hour
from Virginia Beach. Discounts: AAA, Good Sam, AARP and military.
Season: Year’round. Directions: from I-64 exit at 231A (Norge). Take 2nd left at
Mennonite Church onto Maxton Lane; go 300 yards to 1st left into park entrance.
146 Maxton Lane, Williamsburg, VA 23188; 757-566-2133. Fax:757-566-8006;
wwwamericanheritagervpark.com; E-mail: americanheritagerv@verizon.net
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Spacious Pull-Thrus • Sites w/Concrete Pads & Patios
Full-hookups (sewer,20/30/50 amp electric,& water)
On Site Propane • Picnic Tables • Park Models Available
Fenced Dog Run, Free Wifi & Cable TV
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Playground • Basketball Court • Horseshoes and more.
Camp Store has RV Supplies, Gift Items, and Souvenirs.
Discounted Attraction Tickets Available
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Chesapeake Convention & Visitors Bureau
860 Greenbrier Circle, Suite 101, Chesapeake, VA 23320
757-502-4898 or 888-889-5551 Toll Free, www.visitchesapeake.com
Pull in the RV, pitch a tent, or rent a cabin for hiking, fishing, kayaking and more.The refuge, the waterways, the beach. An area rich in
history - so close, you can enjoy them all! For more information on
camping in Chesapeake, VA, call 888.889.5551 or go to
www.visitchesapeake.com.
40 Davis Lakes Campground
Davis Lakes & Campground is family owned and operated for over 25 years. We
provide: 30/50 amp full hook up pull thru and back in RV sites, shady open sites
with gravel pads and grassy area, cabin rentals, 16 bed bunkhouses, shelter and
pavilion rental, 3 spring fed lakes, sandy beach for swimming, fishing with no
license required, clean bathhouse with hot showers, daily, weekly and monthly
rates. Season: Year round. Attractions: Only 1 hour from Virginia Beach or
Williamsburg. Directions: From Jct. of US 13/Rte. 32 and Horton Dr., NW 0.3
mi on Horton Dr. to Byrd St., W 0.2 mi on Byrd St. Hosts: Helen Davis and
Denise Thomas. www.davislakescampground.com;
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41 Ed Allen’s Campgrounds & Cottages
A family owned campground located along the beautiful shores of the Chickahominy Lake. Ed Allen’s offers a peaceful, 100 acre shaded retreat featuring
some of Virginia’s finest camping, fishing, recreation, wildlife. Full hook-ups,
waterfront sites, dump station, cottages, bathhouse, pavilion, two fishing
ponds, boat ramp, fishing dock, tackle shop, boat and kayak rentals, swimming
pool, game room, playground, horseshoes, restaurant, and so much more! Come
experience our wide variety offered through campsites and specials. Attractions:
Colonial Williamsburg, Jamestown Settlement, Busch Gardens, Water Country
USA, Richmond International Raceway, New Kent and Williamsburg Winery,
Colonial Downs and others. Discounts: Senior Citizen/Active Military.
Events: Live entertainment and other festivities on holiday weekends.
Season: Year round. Tents March 15th – November 15th.
Directions: Conveniently located near interstate 64, off route 60.
Hosts: Debra and Brock Allen Ward, 13501 Campground Road, Lanexa, VA 23089;
804-966-2582; www.edallens.com; E-mail: edallens@aol.com
42 Holiday Trav-L-Park at Virginia Beach See Ad Pg 24
The closest park to the VA Beach resort area. 827 RV, trailer and tent sites. Free parking
on our beach parking lot. WiFi ($), SuperSites, cabins, picnic tables, swimming, playground,
mini-golf, LP gas, pavilion, gameroom, store, laundry, organized activities and entertainment in season. Dog Park. Attractions: Virginia Aquarium, Ocean Breeze Festival Park,
First Landing and False Cape State Parks, Back Bay National Wildlife Refuge, Cape Henry
Lighthouses, Colonial Williamsburg and Yorktown, Busch Gardens. Discounts: All major
camping/auto clubs plus seniors. Season: Year ‘round. Directions: After reaching the
resort area, travel south on Pacific Ave. across the Rudee Inlet Bridge, continue
1.5 miles to our entrance on the right. Hosts: Robert & Virginia Bosher, 1075
General Booth Blvd., Virginia Beach, VA 23451; 757-425-0249 or 866-229-5212;
Fax: 757-425-5117; www.campingvb.com; E-mail: info@campingvb.com
43 Newport News Park Campground See Ad Below
Flush toilets, hot showers, sewage disposal, laundry, public phones, ice, table, grills,
church service seasonal, pavilion, ramp, playground, volleyball, disc golf, geocaching,
group activities, golf course, jon boat, canoe, paddle boat, bicycle rentals.
Directions: From Jct. I-64 & Rt 143, Exit 250B (Jefferson Ave.); go 1 mile west on
Hwy 143. Host: Kristi Barber, 13560 Jefferson Ave., Newport News, VA 23603;
757-886-7912 or 800-203-8322; Fax: 757-886-7981; www.nnparks.com;
E-mail: kbarber@nngov.com
44 North Bay Shore Campground
90 campsites on 25 acres; boat ramp, boating, fishing, swimming, game room,
restroom, dump station, shaded sites. Attractions: Sandbridge Beach, VA Beach Resort,
VA Science Museum, Ocean Breeze Water Park. Season: May 1–October 1.
Directions: East I-264 to Birdneck Rd (Exit 22); turn right, go 3 miles to Gen. Booth
Blvd. Turn right and go to Princess Anne Road. Turn left and go 1 mile to Sandbridge
Road; go 4 miles to Colechester Road, turn right and go to end of Colechester.
Host: Fred Gray, 3257 Colechester Rd, VA Beach, VA 23456, 757-426-7911;
www.northbayshorecampground.net; E-mail: dmgra3@wm.edu
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45 Outdoor Resorts-Virginia Beach
Open year round, all lots have full hook-ups with concrete pads at our RV Park/Resort.
Cable TV, Modem, Swimming, Fishing, Tennis, Playground, Laundry, Hot Tub, Sauna and
Exercise Room. Attractions: Virginia Beach Boardwalk, Ocean Breeze Waterpark VA,
Science Museum. Events: Strawberry Festival in May, Neptune Festival in Sept. Special
events during summer months. Discounts: FMCA and ORA ownership.
Directions: From I-64, take 264 (to Virginia Beach). Go to end of Expressway and
turn right at Pacific Ave. About 1/4 mile, go over bridge at Rudee Inlet; road changes
name to General Booth Boulevard. Go approximately 5.4 miles and watch for left turn
at light onto Princess Anne Rd. Go to the second light and stay in the center lane. Go
straight through the light and this will become Sandbridge Rd. Go approx. 6 miles to
fire department on right, go right onto Sandpiper Rd, 3.5 miles to Outdoor Resorts
Virginia Beach on your right. Host: Gary Crooks, 3663 South Sandpiper Road, Virginia
Beach, VA 23456; 800-333-7515, 757-721-2020; www.outdoor-resorts.com;
E-mail: outdoorvb@aol.com
46 Outdoor World — Williamsburg
Nicely wooded and conveniently located to many attractions and shopping. Daily,
monthly and annual sites. Fully equipped park model rentals. Sites offer 30/50 amp
service, picnic tables, grills and fire rings. Scheduled family activities and entertainment in season. Pets welcomed. Wi-Fi, indoor pool and spa, outdoor pool and kiddie
pool, mini-golf, basketball, pickleball, horseshoes, playground, pavilion, game room,
store, laundry. Public Welcomed. Attractions: Busch Gardens, Colonial Williamsburg, Water Country USA, Jamestown, Yorktown, York River State Park, Championship Golf Courses. Less than 60 miles to Virginia Beach, Kings Dominion, Norfolk
and Petersburg Civil War Battlefields. Season: Year ‘round. Directions: I-64 to
Exit 231A; right on Rt. 607, 1/10 mile to Rt. 30; right at light, ¼ mile on left.
Host: Gary Bock, 4301 Rochambeau Drive, Williamsburg, VA 23188;
757-566-3021; www.1000trails.com
47 Riverside Camp #2 Campground
Beautiful overnight sites on the Chickahominy River, great fishing & pleasure riding
river. Riverfront cabin rentals. Motorcycles allowed. Family campground with boating,
fishing store, tackle shop, bait, ice, snack bar, boat ramp, dockage, dump station,
restrooms, picnic tables, grills, fire rings, Kayak & canoe rentals, Jon boat/motor rentals.
Pets on leash accepted. Only one hour drive from nearby military bases. Attractions:
Williamsburg/Jamestown, Busch Gardens, Colonial Downs, golf courses, plantations, Go
Carts Plus. Season: March 1-Nov. 15. Directions: 25 miles east of Richmond on Rt 60,
turn right on Rt 627 for 3 miles. Hosts: Walt, Mike & Sandy Johncox, 715 Riverside Dr.,
Lanexa, VA 23089; 804-966-5536; Online reservations through website,
www.riversidecamp2.com; E-mail: michaelwj@peoplepc.com
48 White Tail Resort Inc.
Family nudist resort, RV sites, tenting, cabins, planned activities, outdoor & indoor pools,
hot tub, sports, playground, 15000 sq ft indoor recreation building, restaurant, outdoor
pavilion, chapel, laundry, LP gas, WiFi, 78 channel cable TV, pets leashed. Attractions:
Busch Gardens, Colonial Williamsburg, Water Country USA, Jamestown Settlement,
Virginia Beach, Norfolk and Petersburg civil war battlefields are an hour or less away.
Yorktown, Richmond and Kings Dominion are a 75-90 minute drive. Special Events:
Nude art show June 4-5, 2011, BeachFest August 4-7, 2011. Season: Year ‘round.
Directions: From Ivor, 2.5 miles east on US 460 to Rt 635, left on 635 for .04 mile to
White Tail Dr., 0.8 mile to gate. Host: Robert R. Roche, 39033 White Tail Dr., Ivor, VA
23866; 757-859-6123 or 800-987-6833; www.whitetailresort.org;
E-mail: office@whitetailresort.org
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Chesapeake Bay
• George Washington National Monument
• James Monroe Birthplace & Robert E. Lee’s Home
• Caledon Natural Area
• Oyster Festival - First of November
• Challenging Golf Courses
• Guided Horseback Rides
• Potomac & Rappahannock River Fishing
• Charter a Cruise on the Open Bay or
Take a Canoe Trip
49 Bethpage Camp-Resort See Ad Pg 16-17
National Park of the Year. Waterfront resort on the Chesapeake Bay. Complete
with all the amenities, planned activities, river cruises, seafood feasts, crabbing &
fishing. Best rally facility on the east coast. Modem, cable, phone service, LP gas,
swimming, boating, mini-golf, tennis, playgrounds, pavilion, hiking, games room,
laundry, store, restaurant, marina & charter boat, pets OK. Attractions: Colonial
Williamsburg, Tangier Island Cruises. Events: Urbanna Oyster Festival 1st weekend in Nov. Season: 4/1-11/15. Directions: From Jct. US 17 & SR 602, 90 east
4 mi. on SR 602, then North .7 mi. on SR 684. Host: Walt Hurley, PO Box 178, Urbanna, VA 23175; 804-758-4349; Fax: 804-758-0209; www.bethpagecamp.com;
E-mail: bethpage@oasisonline.com
50 Chesapeake Bay Camp-Resort
Crabbing’s the name of the game overlooking a scenic tidal creek just ½ mile entry
to Chesapeake Bay. Camp store sells seasons, crabbing nets, & bait. Hosts will let
you work the trotline off their pier, tell you how to cook up your catch for dinner,
and schedule live crab races most Saturdays in season. Enjoy a pancake breakfast
on Sunday mornings in the air conditioned clubroom, tractor-drawn “Mystery
Hayrides”, ice cream socials & a big movie screen on Saturday nights in season.
Rent our canoes, exploring creek and river. Or, bike on the scenic byway for a free
ferry ride. 11 a/c cabins, 2 lodges, pavilion by pool; boat ramp for trailered boats
for river or Chesapeake Bay Fishing. Big rig pull-thru, 30/50 amp RV sites; back in
30 amp w/e/s waterfront; daily, weekly, monthly rates. Seasonal sites w/boating
facilities. Canoe rentals, mini-golf. Pets (limit 2) welcome with breed restrictions.
Attractions: Take a Bay Cruise; Reedville Fisherman’s Museum; great seafood,
Wine Trail. Season: April 1 – Nov 1st. Directions: From US 17, Tappahannock,
east on US 360 to Lillian, then NE 2 miles on Sunnybank Road to Campground
Road. Hosts: The Evans Family. 382 Campground Rd., Reedville, VA 22539;
804-453-3430; www.chesapeakebaycampresort.com
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Chesapeake Bay
56 Rainbow Acres Camping Resort, Inc. See Ad Below
Family camping at its best on the beautiful Mattaponi River. Bring your boat/jet ski for
great water sports in a fresh water river, boat ramps. Scheduled bonfires, hayrides and
kid’s activities. LP gas, swimming, fishing, playground, laundry, store, pets accepted.
Attractions: Colonial Williamsburg, Busch Gardens, Jamestown, Yorktown, Kings
Dominion, Water Country. Events: West Point Crab Carnival - 1st weekend in October.
Urbanna Oyster Festival - 1st weekend in November. Discounts: Check with
management. Season: February thru December. Directions: From Richmond, 360 east
to St. Stevens Church (30 miles), right on Rt 14 (15 miles), right on Frazier Ferry Rd,
1 mile to entrance on left. Host: Rose Mary Zellner, 514 James Road, King & Queen
Court House, VA 23085; 804-785-9441; www.rainbowacrescampground.com;
E-mail: info@rainbowacrescampground.com
52 Grey’s Point Camp See Ad Pg 17
Breathtaking views of the Rappahannock River and Chesapeake Bay from this
waterfront RV Resort. Complete recreational facility featuring planned activities,
arcade games, splash park, swimming pools, beach front, marina & boat ramp.
Modem, cable, phone service, LP gas, laundry, store, pets OK.
Attractions: Colonial Williamsburg, Tangier Island cruises. Events: Urbanna Oyster Festival-1st weekend in November, Wings & Wheels-1st Weekend in October.
Season: 4/1-11/15. Directions: From Jct Hwy 33 & Hwy 3, go 3 1/4 mile NE on
Hwy 3 at foot of Rapahannock River Bridge. Enter on Left. Host: Walt Hurley, PO
Box 178 Urbanna, VA 23175; 804-758-2485; www.greyspointcamp.com;
E-mail: greyspoint@oasisonline.com
53 Heritage Park Resort
Pristine, rural park on 243 acres. Wide creek for great freshwater fishing, hiking /
nature trails, Northern Neck birding and wildlife trail member. Largest private campground swimming pool in USA. Picnic areas with pavilion, modem, boating, fishing,
pavilion, pets accepted in campground only. Attractions: Westmoreland Berry Farm,
Stratford Hall, restaurants, golf courses. Special Services: Full service banquet hall.
Season: Year ‘round. Directions: 2.5 miles off Rt 360 in Richmond County, VA.
Hosts: Ray and Catherine Petrie, 2570 Newland Rd., Warsaw, VA 22572; 804-333-4038;
www.heritagepark.com; E-mail: ray@heritagepark.com
54 Hidden Acres Family Campground
A mostly wooded, full service campground on US 301 just 2 miles S of Bowling
Green, in the heart of history and entertainment, about 95 minutes to Washington,
D.C., Charlottesville & Williamsburg. Bus to NASCAR, long pull-thru big rig sites,
AC/heated cabins, on-site trailer rentals. Cable TV, WiFi, LP gas/store, clubroom,
gameroom, mini-golf, playgrounds, pool/hot tub, stocked fishing pond. Pets accepted. Races. Attractions: Kings Dominion, VA State Fair, Fort A P Hill, VA Bazaar,
golf courses, Civil War trails/sites, Fredericksburg, Richmond, Riverboat on the
Potomac, Rappahannock River. Events: Fireworks on holiday weekends, planned
activities, Harvest Festival, ‘Clean Sweep’ community yard sale. Discounts: Active
military, AARP, low monthly rates. Season: Year ‘round. Directions: I-95 Exit 104,
east on Route 207, south on US 301, 1.9 miles. Hosts: The Beveridges, 17391
Richmond Tpke., Milford, VA 22427; 804-633-7592 or 888-422-8211;
www.hiddenacresva.com; E-mail: hiddenacres1@verizon.net
55 Outdoor World — Harbor View
Heavily wooded, daily, monthly and seasonal rates, 30/50 amp. Picnic tables, grills,
fire rings, large and kiddie pool, mini-golf, basketball, horseshoes, playground,
fishing, laundry, store, wifi, pets accepted. Pavilion and clubhouse available.
Public Welcomed. Attractions: George Washington’s Birthplace, Stratford Hall
Plantation, Westmorland Berry Farm and Colonial Beach. Season: May - Oct.
Directions: I-95, Exit 104, 301N, Rt. 3E, left on 664, left at the stop sign to the
park. Host: Michael Weinburg, 15 Harbor View Circle, Colonial Beach, VA 22443;
804-224-8164; www.1000trails.com; E-mail: hvmgr@equitylifestyle.com
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57 Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Park @ Gloucester Point
Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Park @ Gloucester Point formerly Gloucester Point Family
Campground. Rural waterfront setting just a short drive to Williamsburg. New
Splash Park & Water Slides, swimming pool, playground, pavilion, laundry,
30/50 amp sites, WiFi, pet friendly. Boat ramp to Severn River/Chesapeake Bay
offering fishing, crabbing, camp store, game room, planned activities; close to
attractions and shopping. Daily, monthly and seasonal sites.
Attractions: Williamsburg/Yorktown/Jamestown, Busch Gardens, Water
Country, Prime Outlets. Season: Year round: limited services
Nov1-Mar31. Directions: Rt. 17 (south of Gloucester) to Bray’s Point
Road, right at fork to Rt. 656, right onto Low Ground Road, left onto
Zack Road, left on to Campground Road. Hosts: Ken and Eileen Gedicke,
3149 Campground Road, Hayes, VA 23072; 804-642-4316,
800-332-4316;Fax: 804-642-4996; www.gpfcampground.com
E-mail: camping@gpfcampground.com
• Water Sports
• Saturday Night
Bonfires
• Hayrides
• Kids Activities
• Swimming
• Fishing
• Playground
• Laundry
• Store
514 James Road
King and Queen CH, VA 23085
(804) 785-9441
www.rainbowacrescampground.com
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Eastern Shore
AREA ATTRACTIONS
•Chincoteague Island - Horse Roundup!
•Historic Lighthouse on Assateague Island
•The Barrier Islands Welcome Families & Outdoorsmen
•Salt Marsh Tours and Hunting for Water-Fowl in
Hand-Poled Boats!
58 Cherrystone Family Camping Resort See Ad Back Cover
Reservations recommended. 725 sites - 403 full hookups including 50 amp,
303 water & electricity, 19 no hook up sites. Camping cabins, deluxe cottages and
trailer rentals, 4 pools, playground, horseshoes, mini-golf, gameroom, planned
activities (in season), restaurant, store, boat rentals, fishing piers, pedal boats,
boat ramp, bait shop, laundry, LP gas, boating, tennis, playground, pavilion, pets
accepted. Season: Year ‘round. Directions: 11 miles north of Chesapeake Bay
Bridge Tunnel, west at Cheriton at traffic light off US 13 onto VA 680
(Townfields Dr.). Follow signs to resort. Host: James Hopkins, 1511 Townfields
Dr., PO Box 545, Cheriton, VA 23316; 757-331-3063; Fax: 757-331-1587;
www.cherrystoneva.com; E-mail: campgenmgr@aol.com
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Tall Pines Harbor Waterfront Campground
See Ads Next Page and Inside Front Cover
On the waterfront on Virginia’s Eastern Shore, on the Pocomoke Sound just
minutes from Chincoteague, nestled among the tall pines. New Welcome Center
and Campstore, Free WiFi, LP gas, Big Rig Friendly, swimming, boating, fishing,
playground, gameroom, laundry, kayaking, canoeing, pets accepted.
Attractions: Chincoteague/Assateague Islands, Wachapreague, Crisfield,
Wallops Island. Events: Themed weekends. See calendar of events.
Season: Mar. 1-Nov. 1. Directions: Rt 13, 8 miles south of MD/VA line, turn
west on Rt 695 (Saxis Rd.), 6 miles to campground on right.
Hosts: Raymond & Sherri Barker, PO Box 375, Sanford, VA 23426;
757-824-0777; Fax: 757-824-0777; www.tallpinesharbor.com;
E-mail: reservations@tallpinesharbor.com
•Pull-Thrus
•FREE WiFi
•Picture Perfect Sunsets
•Fishing Pier
•Cable TV
•Swimming Pool
•Sandy Beach
•Fire Rings
•Kayak & Canoe Rentals
•Memorial & Labor Day Beach Parties
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11 miles North of the Chesapeake Bay
Bridge Tunnel.Turn West at Cheriton
at the traffic light off U.S. 13 onto VA 680.
Follow signs to the campground.
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