Campgrounds in Virginia
Virginia has 72 campgrounds in the Camphive database, from free dispersed and BLM camping to developed state park and national forest sites. The highest-rated spots are listed below by Vistas score, Camphive's 1–10 scenic rating. Every listing links to a full page with location, fees, and details.
Camping on a budget? See the 7 free camping spots in Virginia. Looking for a site for a larger party? See the 10 group campgrounds in Virginia.
Of the 40 top-rated spots listed below, 32 are free and 1 score 8 or higher on the Vistas scenic scale.
Top campgrounds in Virginia
- Grayson Highlands State Park — VA - Mouth of Wilson · $24/night · Vistas 8.5
- Rock Castle Gorge Backcountry Camping — Rock Castle Gorge Backcountry Camping · Free · Vistas 7.9
- PEAKS OF OTTER CAMPGROUND — PEAKS OF OTTER CAMPGROUND · Vistas 7.7
- SUNRISE CABIN — SUNRISE CABIN · Vistas 7.7
- BLUE SPRINGS GAP CABIN — BLUE SPRINGS GAP CABIN · Free · Vistas 7.7
- CAVE MOUNTAIN LAKE FAMILY CAMP — CAVE MOUNTAIN LAKE FAMILY CAMP · Vistas 7.5
- Breaks Interstate Park — VA - Breaks · $25/night · Vistas 7.5
- Rocky Knob Campground — Rocky Knob Campground · Free · Vistas 7.5
- Raven Cliff Recreation Area — Raven Cliff Recreation Area · ~$5/night · Vistas 7.5
- RACCOON BRANCH CAMPGROUND — RACCOON BRANCH CAMPGROUND · Vistas 7.2
- Lewis Mountain Campground — Lewis Mountain Campground · Free · Vistas 7.1
- MATHEWS ARM CAMPGROUND — MATHEWS ARM CAMPGROUND · ~$10/night · Vistas 7
- CAVE MOUNTAIN LAKE GROUP PICNIC SHELTER — CAVE MOUNTAIN LAKE GROUP PICNIC SHELTER · Vistas 7
- Shenandoah NP - Big Meadows — VA - Luray · $20/night · Vistas 7
- SHERANDO LAKE GROUP CAMP — SHERANDO LAKE GROUP CAMP · Vistas 7
- Comers Rock Recreation Area — Comers Rock Recreation Area · Vistas 7
- Loft Mountain Campground — Loft Mountain Campground · ~$10/night · Vistas 7
- Big Meadows Campground - Shenandoah (VA) — Big Meadows Campground - Shenandoah (VA) · ~$10/night · Vistas 7
- CAVE MOUNTAIN LAKE GROUP CAMP — CAVE MOUNTAIN LAKE GROUP CAMP · Vistas 7
- SHERANDO LAKE GROUP PICNIC SHELTER — SHERANDO LAKE GROUP PICNIC SHELTER · Vistas 6.8
- FOX CREEK HORSE CAMP — FOX CREEK HORSE CAMP · Vistas 6.8
- BEARTREE — BEARTREE · Vistas 6.8
- POUND RIVER CAMPGROUND (VA) — POUND RIVER CAMPGROUND (VA) · Vistas 6.8
- HURRICANE CAMPGROUND — HURRICANE CAMPGROUND · Vistas 6.7
- James River Ranger District — James River Ranger District · Vistas 6.7
- Wilderness Road Campground — Wilderness Road Campground · Free · Vistas 6.6
- PHILPOTT PARK — PHILPOTT PARK · Vistas 6.5
- ELIZABETH FURNACE GROUP CAMP — ELIZABETH FURNACE GROUP CAMP · Vistas 6.5
- HORSESHOE POINT — HORSESHOE POINT · Vistas 6.5
- North River Ranger District — North River Ranger District · Vistas 6.5
- Lee Ranger District — Lee Ranger District · Vistas 6.5
- Comer's Rock Recreation Area — Comer's Rock Recreation Area · ~$5/night · Vistas 6.5
- Otter Creek Campground — Otter Creek Campground · Vistas 6.5
- OLD VIRGINIA GROUP HORSE CAMP — OLD VIRGINIA GROUP HORSE CAMP · Vistas 6.3
- GOOSE POINT — GOOSE POINT · Vistas 6.3
- CRANESNEST CAMPGROUND (VA) — CRANESNEST CAMPGROUND (VA) · Vistas 6.3
- Collins Cove Horse Campground — Collins Cove Horse Campground · Vistas 6.3
- Elizabeth Furnace Recreation Area — Elizabeth Furnace Recreation Area · Vistas 6.2
- JOHN W. FLANNAGAN DAY USE — JOHN W. FLANNAGAN DAY USE · Vistas 6.2
- Occoneechee State Park & Marina — Occoneechee State Park & Marina · Vistas 6.2
Open the interactive Virginia camping map on Camphive to browse all 72 spots with filters for free camping, RV access, and scenic ratings.
Virginia camping FAQ
Are there free campgrounds in Virginia?
Yes, many primitive and dispersed sites in Virginia are free; developed campgrounds typically charge a nightly fee. Check each listing for current fees.
What is the Vistas score?
Vistas is Camphive's 1–10 scenic rating for every campground, based on the surrounding landscape. Spots rated 8 or higher are exceptional; this page lists Virginia's top-rated camping first.
Do campgrounds in Virginia require reservations?
Developed state park and national forest campgrounds often do, especially in summer. Dispersed and most BLM sites are first-come, first-served with no fee. Each listing links to a detail page with what's known about fees and access.
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