Camping Near Richmond, VA
There are 40 campgrounds within driving distance of Richmond, VA in the Camphive database, listed below closest-first. The nearest is George Washington Birthplace National Monument Picnic Pavilion, about 53 miles away. 20 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 Richmond (29).
Closest campgrounds to Richmond
- George Washington Birthplace National Monument Picnic Pavilion — 53 mi from Richmond · George Washington Birthplace National Monument Picnic Pavilion · Vistas 4.5
- Chopawamsic Backcountry Camping Permits — 70 mi from Richmond · Chopawamsic Backcountry Camping Permits · Vistas 6
- TELEGRAPH PICNIC PAVILION — 70 mi from Richmond · TELEGRAPH PICNIC PAVILION · Vistas 5.4
- Cabin Camp 3 — 71 mi from Richmond · Cabin Camp 3 · Vistas 5
- TURKEY RUN RIDGE GROUP — 72 mi from Richmond · TURKEY RUN RIDGE GROUP · Free · Vistas 6.2
- OAK RIDGE CAMPGROUND — 73 mi from Richmond · OAK RIDGE CAMPGROUND · Vistas 5.5
- Pax River Paradise Grove Campgrounds — 78 mi from Richmond · Pax River Paradise Grove Campgrounds · Vistas 4.9
- Pax River Hog Point Campgrounds — 78 mi from Richmond · Pax River Hog Point Campgrounds · Vistas 5.8
- NORTH BEND PARK — 82 mi from Richmond · NORTH BEND PARK · ~$10/night · Vistas 5.8
- Rudds Creek Rec. Area — 83 mi from Richmond · Rudds Creek Rec. Area · ~$10/night · Vistas 5.5
- Loft Mountain Campground — 83 mi from Richmond · Loft Mountain Campground · ~$10/night · Vistas 7
- Fort Hunt Picnic Areas — 84 mi from Richmond · Fort Hunt Picnic Areas · Free · Vistas 5.5
- Fort Washington Park Day Use Facilities — 84 mi from Richmond · Fort Washington Park Day Use Facilities · ~$10/night · Vistas 5.8
- Lewis Mountain Campground — 84 mi from Richmond · Lewis Mountain Campground · Free · Vistas 7.1
- Kimball Point Park — 85 mi from Richmond · Kimball Point Park · Vistas 5
- County Line Park — 85 mi from Richmond · County Line Park · Vistas 5
- Henderson Point Park — 86 mi from Richmond · Henderson Point Park · Vistas 5.5
- Shenandoah NP - Big Meadows — 87 mi from Richmond · VA - Luray · $20/night · Vistas 7
- Occoneechee State Park & Marina — 87 mi from Richmond · Occoneechee State Park & Marina · Vistas 6.2
- Big Meadows Campground - Shenandoah (VA) — 87 mi from Richmond · Big Meadows Campground - Shenandoah (VA) · ~$10/night · Vistas 7
- Hibernia Park — 88 mi from Richmond · Hibernia Park · Vistas 5.8
- BUFFALO PARK — 90 mi from Richmond · BUFFALO PARK · ~$10/night · Vistas 5.2
- Steele Creek Marina — 90 mi from Richmond · Steele Creek Marina · Vistas 5.5
- Bullocksville Park — 91 mi from Richmond · Bullocksville Park · Vistas 5.5
- LONGWOOD PARK — 91 mi from Richmond · LONGWOOD PARK · ~$10/night · Vistas 5.8
- Satterwhite Point Park & Marina — 92 mi from Richmond · Satterwhite Point Park & Marina · Vistas 6
- Nutbush Bridge Creek Park — 94 mi from Richmond · Nutbush Bridge Creek Park · Vistas 5
- Fort Dupont Park Picnic Areas — 95 mi from Richmond · Fort Dupont Park Picnic Areas · ~$65/night · Vistas 4
- MATHEWS ARM CAMPGROUND — 96 mi from Richmond · MATHEWS ARM CAMPGROUND · ~$10/night · Vistas 7
- Carderock Recreation Area Pavilion — 100 mi from Richmond · Carderock Recreation Area Pavilion · Vistas 5.5
Open the interactive map near Richmond to filter by free camping, RV access, and scenic rating, or to draw a drive-time radius from your own location.
Camping near Richmond FAQ
How far are the nearest campgrounds to Richmond?
The closest campground in the Camphive database is George Washington Birthplace National Monument Picnic Pavilion, roughly 53 miles from Richmond, 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 Richmond?
Yes. 29 campgrounds near Richmond, VA are free, mostly dispersed sites on BLM land and in national forests. See the free camping near Richmond 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.