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Pitch your tent and let the adventure begin in Virginia! Explore these campgrounds with tent camping sites, perfect for outdoor enthusiasts and nature lovers alike. From starry nights to marshmallow delights, find your camping paradise in Virginia and make memories that will last a lifetime!
Top Tent Campgrounds near Petersburg, Virginia
Cross Rip Campground
64 milesThis is the straight-line distance on the map. Actual travel distance may vary.Deltaville, VA
37 Verified ReviewsCross Rip is a beautiful, "old school" campground located on the Chesapeake Bay. They offer RV and tent camping from April to November. Enjoy relaxing on the private beach, fishing in their freshwater pond, or grab a bite to eat with local restaurants close by. Right by the bay, you can enjoy water sports like kayaking, canoeing, biking, and more. Escape the fast pace of your daily routine and get away at Cross Rip Campground!
- Beach
- Waterfront
- Hiking
- Fishing
- Bathrooms
- Showers
- Internet Access
- Dump Station
Sun Outdoors Cape Charles
77 milesThis is the straight-line distance on the map. Actual travel distance may vary.Cape Charles, VA
34 Verified ReviewsSun Outdoors Cape Charles is often considered the best family camping resort in the Mid-Atlantic region! At Cape Charles you'll find over 300 acres of natural waterfront on the Chesapeake Bay with over 700 sites, many shaded by tall trees. Features include camping cabins, five swimming pools, four fishing piers, beautiful beach, large dog park and their very own dog beach, newly renovated Cafe/Lounge, a well-stocked General Store and the Bait and Tackle Shop. This waterfront location will delight you with breathtaking sunsets, wildlife and a wide variety of birds. Throughout the season, you'll experience themed weekends and plenty of planned activities for the entire family including fishing and crabbing, taking full advantage of the beautiful Chesapeake Bay! For a vacation to remember, visit Sun Outdoors Cape Charles!
- Canoeing / Kayaking
- Beach
- Waterfront
- Pool
- Fishing
- Dog Park
- Bike Rental
- Cable TV
- Arcade
- Mini-Golf
- Paddle Boat
- Golf Cart Rental
- Arts & Crafts
- Restaurant
- Playground
- Ice Cream
- Basketball
- Jumping Pillow
- Volleyball
- Live Music
- Bathrooms
- Showers
- Internet Access
- General Store
- Dump Station
- Snack Stand
- Garbage
- Laundry
- Pavilion
- Pedal Cart
- Special Events
Rappahannock River Campground
83 milesThis is the straight-line distance on the map. Actual travel distance may vary.Richardsville, VA
57 Verified ReviewsExperience primitive tent camping along the State Scenic Rappahannock River. Enjoy peace and quiet, with nothing but the sounds of nature and the flowing river.
- Canoeing / Kayaking
- Waterfront
- Fishing
- Boat Launch
- Sports Field
- Bathrooms
- Showers
- Garbage
North Bay Shore Campground
86 milesThis is the straight-line distance on the map. Actual travel distance may vary.Virginia Beach, VA
31 Verified ReviewsIf you're looking for a nature focused getaway without all the hustle and bustle of highways and loud cities, look no further than North Bay Shore Campground. You'll be surrounded by Back Bay National Wildlife Refuge and have easy access to Back Bay. Enjoy the varieties of amenities to make your stay more comfortable such as; the game hall, swimming pool, and so much more. Book your spot today for an unforgettable camping experience!
- Canoeing / Kayaking
- Waterfront
- Pool
- Fishing
- Boat Launch
- Arcade
- Playground
- Outdoor Theater
- Basketball
- Volleyball
- Live Music
- Bathrooms
- Showers
- Internet Access
- General Store
- Dump Station
- Garbage
- Laundry
- Pavilion
- Special Events
Cashie River Treehouses and Campground
90 milesThis is the straight-line distance on the map. Actual travel distance may vary.Windsor, NC
106 Verified ReviewsNestled along the Cashie River, the treehouses are a perfect place to relax and enjoy the awesome views and sounds of nature. Whether you're in a heightened treehouse, or a bit closer to the ground at the Campground, you can enjoy a scenic kayak adventure down the Cashie River. Fun is guaranteed for people of all ages and physical abilities. Check out all the town of Windsor has to offer!
- Canoeing / Kayaking
- Beach
- Waterfront
- Fishing
- Bathrooms
- Showers
- Laundry
- Pavilion
Montebello Camping & Fishing Resort
104 milesThis is the straight-line distance on the map. Actual travel distance may vary.Montebello, VA
33 Verified ReviewsA family-owned full service campground with a lake, large country store, cabin rentals, and fee based trout pond. Located in Nelson County, Virginia high in the mountains by the beautiful Blue Ridge Parkway. Step away from the hustle and bustle of life and reconnect with nature at Montebello Camping & Fishing Resort.
- Canoeing / Kayaking
- Waterfront
- Hiking
- Fishing
- Paddle Boat
- Playground
- Ice Cream
- Bathrooms
- Showers
- General Store
- Dump Station
- Laundry
- Pavilion
Sun Outdoors Chesapeake Bay
107 milesThis is the straight-line distance on the map. Actual travel distance may vary.Temperanceville, VA
48 Verified ReviewsLocated just minutes away from Chincoteague and Assateague Island on Virginia’s Eastern Shore, and nestled amongst the tall pines and beautiful waterfront of the Pocomoke Sound. Visit to enjoy this family-oriented destination park where there are no strangers, just camping friends you haven’t met yet!
- Beach
- Pool
- Arcade
- Playground
- Jumping Pillow
- Bathrooms
- Showers
- Internet Access
- General Store
- Dump Station
- Laundry
Walnut Hills Campground and RV Park
109 milesThis is the straight-line distance on the map. Actual travel distance may vary.Staunton, VA
122 Verified ReviewsPitch a tent, have a fire, and create a memory with your family. Camp in the shadows of 250-year-old locust and walnut trees in Virginia's beautiful Shenandoah Valley. Kids can fish in the pond, play in the game room or swim in the pool. Visit nearby attractions, such as Woodrow Wilson Birthplace, New Market Battlefield State Historical Park, Monticello, Natural Bridge, Blue Ridge Parkway and Skyline Drive, Frontier Culture Museum and countless antique shops and flea markets.
- Pool
- Fishing
- Dog Park
- Cable TV
- Arcade
- Bathrooms
- Showers
- Internet Access
- General Store
- Laundry
- Pavilion
- Special Events
Shenandoah Valley Campground
112 milesThis is the straight-line distance on the map. Actual travel distance may vary.Verona, VA
105 Verified ReviewsNestled within a 1½ mile horse shoe bend of Middle River, Shenandoah Valley Campground is the only campground in Virginia with a spectacular waterfall and four 6-person Indoor Hot Tubs. Offering free Wi-Fi, river tubing, wading, and trout and bass fishing in the river as well as trout and bass Fishing in their well-stocked weed free lake, a large pool and a kiddie pool, 18 hole mini-golf, game room and two playgrounds... It's safe to say boredom does't exist around this campground! You'll be greeted by the grounds tame bunnies and squirrels on your way to the cafe for a pizza, pulled pork barbecue, and hand dipped ice cream. You'll also be able to partake in horseshoes, corn-hole, basketball, sand volleyball or cool off under the refreshing Waterfall. Shenandoah Valley has fun events in the summer evenings, as well as large shaded pull-thrus and shaded back-ins along the river. Sites have full hookups as well as Satellite TV hookups. Their Heated/AC Camping Cabins offer Cable hook
- Waterfront
- Pool
- Fishing
- Hot Tub / Sauna
- Cable TV
- Arcade
- Mini-Golf
- Golf Cart Rental
- Restaurant
- Playground
- Ice Cream
- Basketball
- Bathrooms
- Showers
- Internet Access
- General Store
- Dump Station
- Snack Stand
- Garbage
- Laundry
- Pavilion
- Special Events
- Top with ViewsCampspot Awards2022 Winner
Camp-Resort: Luray
Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park™113 milesThis is the straight-line distance on the map. Actual travel distance may vary.Luray, VA
66 Verified ReviewsLocated amongst the picturesque Blue Ridge Mountains, Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park™ in Luray, Virginia offers an inspiring camping experience the whole family will enjoy. Their 73 scenic acres are situated just down the road from the popular Luray Caverns™ and breathtaking Shenandoah National Park. This proximity provides day trip options for those wanting to explore the surrounding areas. When campers aren't busy swimming and splashing at Yogi Bear's Water Zone & Splash Pad or zooming down their huge waterpark slides, they can enjoy the 18-hole mini-golf course, gem mining experience, arcade, pedal boats, fishing pond, jumping pillows, laser tag, outdoor movie theater, sports facilities, playgrounds, and so much more! 2022 CAMPSPOT AWARDS WINNER: Top Views.
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- Waterpark
- Pool
- Fishing
- Dog Park
- Cable TV
- Arcade
- Mini-Golf
- Golf Cart Rental
- Arts & Crafts
- Playground
- Outdoor Theater
- Laser Tag
- Ice Cream
- Basketball
- GaGa Ball
- Jumping Pillow
- Sports Field
- Volleyball
- Live Music
- Bathrooms
- Showers
- Internet Access
- General Store
- Dump Station
- Snack Stand
- Garbage
- Special Events
- Zip Line
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