Camping Near Charlottesville, VA
There are 61 campgrounds within driving distance of Charlottesville, VA in the Camphive database, listed below closest-first. The nearest is Loft Mountain Campground, about 18 miles away. 25 of the closest are free. Every listing links to a full page with location, fees, and details.
Looking for no-fee sites? See free camping near Charlottesville (51).
Closest campgrounds to Charlottesville
- Loft Mountain Campground — 18 mi from Charlottesville · Loft Mountain Campground · ~$10/night · Vistas 7
- Lewis Mountain Campground — 28 mi from Charlottesville · Lewis Mountain Campground · Free · Vistas 7.1
- SHERANDO LAKE GROUP PICNIC SHELTER — 28 mi from Charlottesville · SHERANDO LAKE GROUP PICNIC SHELTER · Vistas 6.8
- SHERANDO LAKE GROUP CAMP — 28 mi from Charlottesville · SHERANDO LAKE GROUP CAMP · Vistas 7
- SHERANDO LAKE RECREATION AREA FAMILY CAMPING — 30 mi from Charlottesville · SHERANDO LAKE RECREATION AREA FAMILY CAMPING · Vistas 6
- Shenandoah NP - Big Meadows — 34 mi from Charlottesville · VA - Luray · $20/night · Vistas 7
- Big Meadows Campground - Shenandoah (VA) — 35 mi from Charlottesville · Big Meadows Campground - Shenandoah (VA) · ~$10/night · Vistas 7
- North River Ranger District — 36 mi from Charlottesville · North River Ranger District · Vistas 6.5
- Camp Roosevelt Recreation Area — 49 mi from Charlottesville · Camp Roosevelt Recreation Area · Vistas 5.5
- MATHEWS ARM CAMPGROUND — 51 mi from Charlottesville · MATHEWS ARM CAMPGROUND · ~$10/night · Vistas 7
- Lee Ranger District — 55 mi from Charlottesville · Lee Ranger District · Vistas 6.5
- Otter Creek Campground — 57 mi from Charlottesville · Otter Creek Campground · Vistas 6.5
- Elizabeth Furnace Recreation Area — 63 mi from Charlottesville · Elizabeth Furnace Recreation Area · Vistas 6.2
- Glenwood-Pedlar Ranger District — 63 mi from Charlottesville · Glenwood-Pedlar Ranger District · Vistas 6
- Wolf Gap Recreation Area — 63 mi from Charlottesville · Wolf Gap Recreation Area · Vistas 6.7
- ELIZABETH FURNACE GROUP CAMP — 63 mi from Charlottesville · ELIZABETH FURNACE GROUP CAMP · Vistas 6.5
- HOPPER CREEK GROUP CAMP — 65 mi from Charlottesville · HOPPER CREEK GROUP CAMP · Vistas 6
- Trout Pond Recreation Area — 65 mi from Charlottesville · Trout Pond Recreation Area · ~$65/night · Vistas 7.2
- CAVE MOUNTAIN LAKE GROUP CAMP — 66 mi from Charlottesville · CAVE MOUNTAIN LAKE GROUP CAMP · Vistas 7
- CAVE MOUNTAIN LAKE GROUP PICNIC SHELTER — 66 mi from Charlottesville · CAVE MOUNTAIN LAKE GROUP PICNIC SHELTER · Vistas 7
- CAVE MOUNTAIN LAKE FAMILY CAMP — 66 mi from Charlottesville · CAVE MOUNTAIN LAKE FAMILY CAMP · Vistas 7.5
- Chopawamsic Backcountry Camping Permits — 69 mi from Charlottesville · Chopawamsic Backcountry Camping Permits · Vistas 6
- OAK RIDGE CAMPGROUND — 70 mi from Charlottesville · OAK RIDGE CAMPGROUND · Vistas 5.5
- Cabin Camp 3 — 71 mi from Charlottesville · Cabin Camp 3 · Vistas 5
- TURKEY RUN RIDGE GROUP — 71 mi from Charlottesville · TURKEY RUN RIDGE GROUP · Free · Vistas 6.2
- TELEGRAPH PICNIC PAVILION — 72 mi from Charlottesville · TELEGRAPH PICNIC PAVILION · Vistas 5.4
- BIG BEND (WV) — 73 mi from Charlottesville · BIG BEND (WV) · Vistas 7.5
- JESS JUDY — 73 mi from Charlottesville · JESS JUDY · Vistas 6
- SENECA SHADOWS — 74 mi from Charlottesville · SENECA SHADOWS · Vistas 7.3
- PEAKS OF OTTER CAMPGROUND — 74 mi from Charlottesville · PEAKS OF OTTER CAMPGROUND · Vistas 7.7
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Camping near Charlottesville FAQ
How far are the nearest campgrounds to Charlottesville?
The closest campground in the Camphive database is Loft Mountain Campground, roughly 18 miles from Charlottesville, VA. The full list on this page is sorted by distance so you can pick by how far you want to drive.
Is there free camping near Charlottesville?
Yes. 51 campgrounds near Charlottesville, VA are free, mostly dispersed sites on BLM land and in national forests. See the free camping near Charlottesville page for the full list.
What is the Vistas score?
Vistas is Camphive's 1-10 scenic rating for every campground, based on the surrounding landscape. This page lists the closest campgrounds first; sort by Vistas on the interactive map to rank by scenery instead.